How are you mounting the $49 GoPro mic adapter on your helmet?

[MotoCafe]

 

[Hippo-Drones]

I use velcro

 

[Theodor]

Why is it so big though? Does that allow also charging, at the same time or something?

 

[Hippo-Drones]

It is so huge because GoPro hate us lol, they fitted encryption to it too so you can't use aftermarket ones. You can charge the camera through it, which is how the set up in my pic works with the powerbank attached to the peak on my helmet

 

[Theodor]

Ok, I guess when charging is included option, it could almost be bearable. But encryption? I doubt that. Most likely only a resistor, between specific pins, like with Garmin.

 

[F4celess]

Ok, I guess when charging is included option, it could almost be bearable. But encryption? I doubt that. Most likely only a resistor, between specific pins, like with Garmin.

The fact that there are no 3rd party adapters as far as I can tell leads me to believe it is actually encrypted.

 

[LoneWally]

I know Walterfic was mounting his with velcro

 

[MotoCafe]

Thanks for the input so far. I’ve been using an external recorder, but syncing audio and carrying extra gear is a hassle! I just wish this thing wasn’t SO BIG!!! I guess I’ll pull the trigger on purchasing one, but wanted to see how others were mounting it.

 

[SighBored]

This is why I am so happy just using my beloved Hero4. No such problem.

 

[Mark@BBT]

I use velcro
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What do you do in the rain?

 

[Hippo-Drones]

What do you do in the rain?

No different than in the dry!

 

[Hippo-Drones]

I'm currently using a Hero 6, have had to submit to not being able to use the one-touch record that I was able to utilising old Hero 5 firmware which sucks, but have got everything working now. What problems you having with your Hero 5?

 

[Mark@BBT]

No different than in the dry!

And no issues at the interface between the mic adaptor USB-C and the GoPro? Have you have heavy rain with this set up?

The reason I ask is that I’m spending a huge amount of time trying to re-waterproof this after removing the door...

 

[MotoCafe]

I'm currently using a Hero 6, have had to submit to not being able to use the one-touch record that I was able to utilising old Hero 5 firmware which sucks, but have got everything working now. What problems you having with your Hero 5?

Why doesn’t the one touch record work?

 

[Hippo-Drones]

no issues, just get a rubber case like I did off amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TELESIN-Si...1520609955&sr=8-3&keywords=gopro+rubber+cover

 

[Hippo-Drones]

Why doesn’t the one touch record work?

If you want to use the one-touch record you can't use an external non-powered microphone. You have to either run a separate voice recorder or use a self powered microphone. When I was using my Hero 5 I got around this by using an older version of the firmware which still allowed it but that isn't an option on the 6

 

[R-Rated]

This is why I am so happy just using my beloved Hero4. No such problem.

Although I did find getting the genuine adapters here in the US is a bit hard.

Awesome cameras still.

 

[R-Rated]

Man, I am learning a lot about the new cameras. Seems like with improvements there are just many drawbacks for us.

 

[Hippo-Drones]

swings and roundabouts!

 

[Theodor]

The fact that there are no 3rd party adapters as far as I can tell leads me to believe it is actually encrypted.

I have meanwhile found out, that the reason, this adapter is so bulky, is because it contains the same audio processor, as the camera itself. And the newer gopros only accept digital audio in, not analog, as the older gopros, and as garmin cameras.
So not exactly encryption, but still not easy to make it smaller.