Vansconvert
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GoPro does not provide input for cockpit audio such as radio,intercom, Etc. What is out there that does? thanks
I don't have a GoPro. I was shopping them today and asked the salesperson about connecting a microphone and they told me it cannot be done. That was at Best Buy so I guess they need some additional training.
How would it hook up to the intercom or the headset?
Just a word of warning on GoPro cameras: I have purchased three (3) GoPros over time, and every single one of them was a brick within a year to 18 months. I have two Hero cameras (original Heros) that bricked after the initial warranty period was up. I was eventually able to fix them after GoPro got so much heat from customers that they had to acknowledge a flaw in the firmware.
Then they stopped working due to battery connector problems. I ended up having to learn microsoldering techniques to fix them because GoPro wouldn't touch them without a hefty repair and shipment fee. The soldering on the battery connector was prone to breaking loose from the main board. AFAIK, this was a common failure mode. I was in no way abusing these cameras.
After I made this repair about 4 times per camera, they finally gave up the ghost and the solder pads delaminated from the main boards.
I then bought a Hero 3+ Black Edition, which bricked itself after the initial warranty period. This was a well known failure, that GoPro refused to acknowledge (look it up) and caused many customers lots of problems.
So after about $1200 worth of cameras trashed and more in accessories wasted, I am back to zero "sport" cameras.
Word to the wise. Maybe GoPro has cleaned up their act since three years ago, but I won't buy their stuff again until Consumer Reports writes me a personal letter praising their product and customer service...
A setup like this https://www.nflightcam.com/collections/frontpage/products/nflightcam-cockpit-kit-for-hero5-black is all you need and more. The patch cable goes between your headset audio plug and the panel receptacle. Then the usb adapter plugs that into the gopro.
Chris
The price is in the disposable camera range, and all the mounts fit the GoPro if/when you decide to upgrade. I record at 1080 60fps and am very satisfied with the results.
Not necessarily. I agree that HD video is a large file but I personally edit mine into a useable video and then delete the raw footage. I have NEVER felt the desire to go back and use the raw files again.Whatever camera you choose, you're gonna' need a massive hard drive for your videos. Those videos take up several Gigs each. I've filled up 3TB already.
As others have said, this is bad info. I think I began buying action cams with the original, then, 2 of the 2's, then one or two more (probably a 4 silver) before I moved on. I believe they all had mic jacks of one form or another. The original had 1/8" stereo plug input, and soon after, the models began using the USB port. I've fished, flown, and motorcycle raced with them, no worries.I don't have a GoPro. I was shopping them today and asked the salesperson about connecting a microphone and they told me it cannot be done. That was at Best Buy so I guess they need some additional training.
I've had the opposite results. I've even washed one in the sink while thinking I had the case on it after a day of kayak fishing. It dried out and worked just as good as new after a light shaking to try to get the water out.Just a word of warning on GoPro cameras: I have purchased three (3) GoPros over time, and every single one of them was a brick within a year to 18 months.
Personally, I've never really been constrained by the battery. But sometimes I change it for a fresh one mid-activity. This may be a little difficult if it is mounted outside your plane. But you can get the bigger battery for the gopros too.GoPros eat batteries as well. I
purchased a Drift Ghost 4K at SunNFun and with the extended battery I get
close to 4hrs of video(provided I have a large enough card).
High frame rates are definitely a strain on the battery use length. And 4K video is the new power consumer. Everyone that buys into the action cam world (or any other type of cam) has to decide if they can live with or work around the capabilities/limitations of the chosen cam.
I use GoPro with the external mic adapter/cable. The audio capture is very good.
Being able to power your camera and record audio simultaneously is a real benefit. I can't do that on my Garmin Virb unless I make my own cable. The battery life on the Garmin is maybe 3 hrs. if I'm lucky - not long enough to capture a long flight. I've missed a lot of interesting landings. On my Virb Elite (the one with the GPS) that I have mounted under my tail, I added an external battery pack that gives me six hours of recording (not that my bladder would last that long).1) Provides a plug into a USB port for power
2) Provides the plug and jack to patch in your headset earphones and capture the sound.
Great info! Confused on one point .. the audio/usb cable that comes with the Garmin Virb 30 Ultra's aviation bundle does or doesn't provide power as well as cockpit audio?