4 GoPro Hero 9 Vlogging Setups + Is the Media Mod Worth It?

There are several different ways to vlog with a GoPro -- which is the best? In this video, we'll share 4 GoPro vlogging setups plus review the GoPro Hero 9 Media Mod and 3 Ulanzi vlogging cages.

▶ CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Why You Need a Media Mod OR GoPro Mic Adapter
1:37 - GoPro Media Mod Review
4:10 - How the Hero 9 Media Mod is Better than the Hero 8 Media Mod
5:06 - GoPro Mic Adapter Review
6:10 - 3 Ulanzi GoPro Vlog Cage Options
12:07 - GoPro Media Mod vs Mic Adapter - Which Should You Buy?

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[MoniJohnson]

Great info! Had 2 Media Mods but swapping batteries during rides was so time consuming I sold them and got the mic adapter and new cages (SmallRig that's compatible with the Max Lens Mod).

[CarCareHelp]

Love to your way of talking and way of presentation

[thelamielousershow]

Thank you for making your videos! I'm super grateful that I stumbled across your channel because you pointed me in the direction of a gopro 9! I really love your videos! I just started a daily vlog but I don't have a lot of experience with cameras or film making so I got a Gopro 9 just to focus on getting my mind wrapped around the story telling aspect of a daily vlog--- how to keep it interesting and such. This video really helped me out!

I've used the Gopro 9 for about 3 months now and have made about 20 videos. Now that I feel like I have the editing, daily vlog work flow and basic videography under my belt with the Gopro 9, I think that I'm ready to move onto a more serious camera! BUT I highly recommend the Gopro 9 for anyone looking to get their toes wet before they jump into the ocean that is VLOGGING.

I use the media mod just because its less conspicuous. Using it for daily vlogging is great except when you're changing batteries out!

Thanks again!

[alpet]

Regardless of topic, your presentation is outstanding! Concise, clear, and simple... Your videos should be used as a high-standard for instructional/informational videos... It was a pleasure learning from you... Keep up the great work!

[TheOutdoorExperience]

I have the hero 9 and started out with the mic adapter. I didn’t like that because the wire is so stiff and awkward so it didn’t take much for the connection to loosen up. You can’t even tell either. The wire pulls ever so slightly and suddenly you are using the camera mic without knowing it. I have the media mod now and I agree with the front and back mic thing. I keep forgetting which one it’s on and I constantly turn the camera as I talk so the sound goes from loud and clear to low and muffled. But I also have an Edutige ETM-001 microphone and it works like a dream. It’s not directional like you said. It’s omnidirectional and it captures sound all around with no issues.

[aitp]

One of the better go pro equipment review videos I've seen in a while. Great work. I think the Media mod is still the better buy, depends what your purpose. I will have a wireless mic receiver attached to the camera too, so a Ulanzi cage, mic adaptor and wireless receiver is just too 'messy' in my opinion.

[Procooktip]

Thank you! I would be lost without Gemini videos!

[MultiSiva]

I'm from India (tamilnadu) this video very useful

[aaronbadbear]

Awesome video. Im leaning towards the Media Mod for now. But more than likely I'll move to a cage and all the accessories.

[LivinginQueenCreekArizona]

Can you record in stereo with the mic adapter and the Ulanzi cage on a GoPro 9?

[AshishAmatya]

we don't need to select Line in option in gopro settings? i hav noticed selecting LineIn option gives audio that has kind of noice cancellation. which one gives the best audio, std audio option or Line In ?

[MollyFitzBrown]

Just tried the media mod today, I love seeing the levels too!

[spelunkerd]

I was a little surprised to find that my phone will not pair with the GoPro11 unless I remove the camera from the Media mod. Any reason why?

[Norran.Gunniz]

Can the wireless Rode's wireless go II connect to the newest Ulanzi cage pictured here

[AnaheimParkTourist]

When we had a GoPro 8 we used the metal Ulanzi vlogging cage with the mic adapter but it made the GoPro huge and heavy. We like to keep things as small as possible when we are out and about. We are leaning towards putting wind muffs on both onboard mics and dealing with that. However, we have the Saramonic Blink 500 pro we might want to take advantage of since there are times we film inside very noisy areas. We are going to do some testing to see. Ulanzi is out since we also like to attach the GoPro to our backpack via a clip and it is just a pain to assemble and disassemble the vlogging cage multiple times a day. Thank you for all of the info.

[abnersalisali]

thank you very much your vlog...im watching from Dipolog city zamboanga del norte Philippines

[kymmoulds]

A great review as always. Thanks. I bought the 3.5 mm mic adaptor and a Ulanzi plastic cage.

[wildwhiskeywolf]

Best Media Mod review for the GoPro 9 I have seen yet. Answered all my questions. Thank you!

[John_Neves]

Video is a little old already, but it started to play, so why not take a peek.
Nice content for sure.
Walking vloggers have it easy 😁
I walk vlog on anything, from my phone, to my dslr :)
Sound: Phone sound is good, go pro sound is good also, media mod dido. Dslr sound is awful! I always use to rode wireless go for that one.
Now, moto-vlogging and wind noise... there is the real challenge 🛵😁
Keep up the good work. Take care 👏

[ScottyInVancouver]

Now my question... The SmallRig GoPro HERO9 Black Cage 3083 why is it cheaper and isn't better to have mic mount under the cage?

(So it less protruding) love to hear your feedback! Good job with the video and I enjoy using Deity d4 duo too 😍