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Ulanzi V2 GoPro 5/6/7 Mic Adapter Case

Post by toratora » Tue Jun 25, 2019 1:39 pm

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In order to record audio from an external source with the current GoPro Hero cameras a mic adapter must be employed. The are quite large and add a lot of dimension to the camera. Initially people were gaffer’s taping the adapter to their rig. Recently however companies like Ulanzi have introduced cases that can accommodate the mic adapter, and include a cold shoe on which a mic can be mounted.


There are a number of pieces required in order to make this puzzle work, but it’s not overly complicated. There is the case, the camera, the mic adapter, the mic, and the mic mount. All of these come together to create a single package. Starting out with the case the various parts are inserted, or attached.


The camera is the logical first insert, but before it can be installed the door to the accessory connectors must be removed. It is a straight forward U style hinge that can simply be carefully pulled off. Open up the door, firmly but not too hard grab the door near the hing, set it at about a 30° angle, and pull. A slight pull from one side will make it slightly easier. With the door removed the camera may be inserted into the case.


With the camera installed then the mic adapter can be inserted. It slides cable first into the holder. Ulanzi suggests looping the cable in such a way to relieve stress. This is accomplished by inserting the connector such that the cable points up.


Then the mic clip can be attached to the cold shoe. Be sure to employ the cold shoe step up in order to help keep the dead cat from getting into the frame. Then the mic cable can be connected to the mic adapter. In this case the Rode VideoMico is being employed. Then set the GoPro’s audio to Standard Mic. This setting may differ depending on the mic employed.


That’s the basic setup. There are a few things to consider, such as it is now a little more clumsy to get at the rear touch screen as it is recessed. A lens cap can no longer be fitted to the camera, and the entire package is much heavier than a unencumbered GoPro.

One trick to keeping the dead cat out of the frame is to mount the GoPro upside down. If the auto orientation is set it should automatically make the switch, but it is alway good to check before recording.

Ulanzi does offer a Pro version of this product that employs a 1/4 20 mount in place of the GoPro mount, and it includes an adapter that allows the use of filters. The V2 sells for about $13, and the Pro for about $20 depending on what coupons and sales are available at the time of purchase.

Overall the Ulanzi V2 creates a tidy package that enables the ability to record much improved audio with the GoPro. :paw_prints:
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