GoPro Media Mod Review // Extensive Testing, Comparisons, Samples

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Here's your complete in-depth review of the GoPro Media Mod for the GoPro Hero 8. In this review I dive into the dedicated shotgun microphone, including how both the front and back portions sound, as well as connectivity with external mics and the 3.5mm audio input port. This includes the Rode Wireless Go mic, the Rode VideoMicro mic, and the Giant Squid mic. I compare it to a native GoPro Hero 8 Black without any attachments in both calm and windy conditions.

Finally, I dive into the HDMI connectivity via the micro-HDMI port, and how well that does (or doesn't) work. Plus of course all the basic details like mounting, the case design, waterproofing and more.

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#GoPro #GoProMediaMod #GoProHero8

[theknivjocke]

To everyone complaining about the audio quality from the front microphone of the media mod: THIS IS SO IT WILL WORK IN WINDY ENVIRONMENTS. It is because they have put a high pass/low cut filter on it. This will remove lower frequencies, which is done because this is where wind buffeting will ruin the audio. Notice how he makes a comparison on the beach: the built-in microphone is useless in the wind, but the mod's front microphone works beautifully in the wind. This is basically the oldest trick in the book when it comes to professional audio recording. It makes a lot of sense to do this.

[RealTechnoPanda]

GoPro should just add support for Bluetooth mics. No media mods, no dongles, no cables!

[RockyColaFizz]

I am so confused. Everyone thinks the Shotgun media mic sucks. But I found the sound more isolated and richer, and it did appreciably reduce wind noise and isolate his voice when it was windy. For me this works quite well.

[SkillsWithPhil]

That tip about the baseplace changing sides is really good information. They most likely changed it because it's nearly impossible to open the battery door when mounted. The door swings into the the thumb screw. Mounted on the the other side, that wouldn't happen. I've been getting frustrated with my H8 because of this but it's good to know there's a solution. I'll have to pay attention to which side the screw is on for my mounts.

[imranshareef]

Probably the only content with such details of the mod. thx.

[RS.Outdoors]

Note that with the Rode dead cat you can clip the cable into the slots in the hotshoe nut. Those slots allow you to pull the mic down at the back so it sits at an angle and the deadcat will not be in shot. Atb

[Naufalzhar]

Wow..this guy is great..his explanation is very in depth..educational in the same time..lot is examples and comparisons for different set up used which allows viewer to understand it well.well done brother..hope to see u keep doing this video for the next GoPro 9 this year. Bravo.

[RichPowellUK]

Actually very disappointed by the quality of the media mod. Found the default audio quality to be much better.

[stefanck]

I have the media mod myself and you can actually set the audio as "RAW", and I found it to be better (than the sample we have in this video) when using the shotgun mic.

[FlytPath]

Great in depth video. Pains me to hear $80 to add a 3.5 while making the rig larger. Not to mention more for the screen and on top not be weatherproof. Having a hard time justifying the mods. Thanks Ray.

[quatro]

finally a good review for the media mod.
God i have been click bait for multiple times and they are not even giving a final verdict of the mod and they have more views than your video.
thank you for a straight up review!

[ProfSimonHolland]

thank you....just what i wanted to know before purchase

[JorgeAcostaPesca]

The off sync problem with the hdmi out port is fixed by turning off the stabilization. ( I use my gopro Hero 8 Black as a webcam for streaming and had this dame issue with a elgato camlink before)

[KarlRock]

Thanks Mate. I was waiting for this 🙏🏻 I guess I'll buy it. Shotgun did handle a the wind quite nicely... Useful when I'm vlogging in windier parts

[jimthegameguru]

I was on the fence about using this camera for vlog cuz i thought it was purely for action. Looks like it works well for vlog and this mod works for viewing your shots on large screens. I like how you stay you in this video and dont jump around in fake over the top excitement like most youtubers.

[MeditationVacation]

Great review, I was thinking of getting it but probably won't now, I will be staying with the wireless go and the mic adapter. Oh well! Thanks

[genericmike]

Wanted to get this for filming my hiking journeys and the GoPro on its own sounds best, I love how it was able to pick your voice and surroundings like birds chirping compared to all the other setups with the media mod which didn’t even make the audio better

[Mattykuch]

This helped so much, I appreciate how you broke literally EVERYTHING down Thank you! for all details and links

[TechnMoto]

Thanks for the review. Been thinking about upgrading to the GoPro 10 with mod. Thanks to you I have made a decision.

[lkm]

Love how you present the info. Teach others, for money, how to present . Your “a rare breed of cat”. You don’t waste my time . Like on the tv show Dragnet, “ The facts mam, nothing but the facts”. Thanks