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GoPro External Microphone Recommendations
Question
What are the Recommended External Microphones for GoPro Cameras?
- HERO7 Black
- HERO6 Black
- HERO5 Black
- HERO5 Session
- HERO4 Black
- HERO3+
- HERO3
- HERO cameras (HERO (2018), HERO (2014), HERO+, HERO+LCD) and HERO4 Session do not have compatibility with external microphones.
Answer
This list is not 100% comprehensive, other mics may work, but these mics are supported:
- All Rode VideoMic models
- Sennheiser MKE 440
- Sennheiser MKE 400
- Countryman Lapel (MEMWF05BD2-R)
- Sound Professionals SP-TFB-2
- Opteka VM-100 Video Condenser Shotgun Microphone
- Sony ECMCS3 Clip style Omnidirectional Stereo Microphone
- Shure VP83 LensHopper Condenser Microphone
- Generally, any Lavalier microphone is supported
Special Note
Rode TRRS style mics or lavalier microphones will need a TRRS to TRS Adaptor to properly work with GoPro cameras.
Check out this image to identify if your mic is TRRS style:
When using a TRRS microphone the customer will experience difficulties when connected directly to the GoPro branded 3.5mm mic Adaptor. They will need an adaptor like the one below for full compatibility.