RØDE - Wireless GO II Single

I use my iPhone 14 as a webcam (easy if you have a Mac). I record the video (HD) directly to my computer for easy editing. I use an external mic (Røde). it has worked better than my Android (Pixel 9), the Sony (ZV-1F Vlog), and a bulky Canon with lens.

Røde Go 2 - useful set to have . 2 microphone, a receiver and a charging kit with necessary cables. FYI- slightly expensive

You can keep the F3, keep in mind it only has 2 XLR connectors so you can only record up to 2 mics at the same time. The Wireless Go works to capture dialogue, if you want to record the sounds of nature, I wouldn't recommend it. For voice over you can get different mics, depending on your budget you have a few options. Deity, Shure, Sennheiser, Sanken, Schoeps, Neumann, Oktava and Røde offer mics that will get the job done, don't forget to treat your space or at least get a mic that can reject/minimize the reverb. Any pencil mic will work in interiors such as the Rode NT1, M5. Sennheiser MK4 ,MKH 50 (this one is over 1K USD) Shure MV7X (great for podcast), SM4 or SM7db.

Get a wireless microphone system with a 3.5mm plug, something like the Rode Wireless ME. Plug it into the mic input on the laptop. It runs on 2.4 MHz, not Bluetooth. Interference could be a factor but at the ranges involved in presentations, I have never had a problem with my Rode wireless mics.

Have used sennhisers and rode. But I learned my lesson. I go xlr into a Scarlett and to my mac. Gave up on wireless.

I used to have the Rode Wireless Mic Go 2 and switched to the DJI Mics and then the DJI Mic 2 because they were much more user-friendly. What bothered me most was that with the Rode Wireless Mic Go 2 you needed the PC program or a phone app to change settings and to transfer or convert audio files to the PC, whereas with DJI you get ready-to-use files and can make all the settings on the receiver. I don't know if they improved that point on the Wireless pro. I didn't notice any major difference in the audio quality straight away, but I only use the devices every now and then. I mainly used the devices when I was at events in my village or community, taking photos or videos for clubs, or occasionally recording church services. There I also often used the Sony UX570 voice recorder and connected it to their mixer or microphones if available, and often used the audio track and the DJI Mics as an alternative. I personally don't currently plan on switching to the DJI Mics 3. While I find it interesting that you can use up to four microphones, it's a bit silly for me because I also like to connect lavalier or directional microphones and use a 3.5mm jack input. When I've used the DJI Mics, I usually record the audio into the microphones and then synchronize it with DaVinci Resolve afterward, just to have a bit more flexibility in the sound quality, especially when using musical instruments that push the volume to the limit. I don't do this professionally, but more as a hobby. I use a DJI Pocket 2, Pocket 3, Sony A6500, and occasionally a DJI Action 5, and I usually just film from multiple angles and then edit them together afterwards.

On eBay the OG dji pocket 2 compatible mic is only £40 so not big bucks tbh. I’d say go for one of those as you could get the adapter and use a cheap lav but by then you’ve spent the dji mic money. I bought the rode wireless go 2 but serious cash changing hands then. Only thing I’d check is will it work on OG pocket?

You can get one mic that's a jack of all trades but excels in nothing, or you can get several mics that are each suited a different task. 1st thing you'll need is the GoPro Media Mod so you can use external audio with your camera. For interviewing, vlogging or any shot where you'll be a distance away from the camera I would use a Rode Wireless Go II system. The Deity D4 Duo is good if you're doing handheld shots with your camera where you may need front and rear audio. The mics of the media mod will suffice if filming in windy or noisy conditions and you want to capture the audio of what your camera is pointed at. For filming inside of a car, I would actually recommend the Wide Angle Lens to go with your camera.

Yes, using a wireless mic system is recommended as it solves many issues such as having your back to the camera or turning your head while working (the mic is still near your mouth whereas with a fixed mic on the camera, it won't pick up your voice as clearly). In general, it's not recommended to turn your back to the camera as this is "poor blocking" (to use a stage term). When making car videos, if I have to turn my back on the camera, I'll start the turn, cut, then switch camera angles to show what I'm working on or use a POV camera to show my hands. The audience doesn't want to look at your back ?:OP But yeah, I'd use a wireless mic setup for sure. The nice thing about the Rode Wireless Go II (that for some reason the later version didn't have) is that it also can store a copy of the recording on the mic itself. So if you ever have an audio issue for any reason, you have a backup copy of your audio track.

Sounds like you're using the "Quik Capture" button on the camera (shutter/quik capture button located on top of the camera) instead of powering on your camera (side mode/power button) and then using the shutter button to start and stop recordings. For a single camera setup, yes, I'd stop the camera either using the remote, the app or voice command, then reposition the camera for a better view of what I'm doing, then start recording again. Multi cam setups can save time though, have the 2nd camera already setup where I'm turning to, then use the audio from either the mic (remember, I told you it stores a copy of the audio track) or use the audio track from the other GoPro when editing in post.

Fine, I record in 5.3K 30FPS when vlogging in the 8:7 FOV. If my camera is on a tripod, I have hypersmoth off. If I'm walking and holding the camera by hand, I have hypersmooth set to it's lowest setting, it's all that's actually needed. If I was doing extreme motor sports, I would use a higher level of stabilization. I film in FLAT as I want to color grade later on without losing details in the black and grays. For low light I would film in 24FPS, turn off hypersmooth, mount the camera on a tripod, disable noise reduction and denoise in post using neat video before color grading. I would also use a fairly large light or two with diffusers on them to ensure there aren't any harsh shadows visible. Audio setting: I always use the Rode Wireless Go II when recording a vlog. Please note, that these settings are entirely dependent on weather, time of day, lighting conditions, position of the sun overhead, whether I'm front lit or backlight (requiring the use of external lighting, reflector etc). If I'm filming in bright sunshine and wander into a shaded area, I would have to stop filming and re-adjust all the settings to match the now different lighting conditions. If I'm walking along a street being front lit and turn a corner and now the sun is behind me, I have to stop filming and re-adjust the camera settings to now match the different lighting conditions..... The "best" settings depend on a huge amount of external factors and how much time (hours, days or even weeks) into color grading your footage afterwards, denoising the footage, lens correcting your footage, whether or not I'm shooting B roll or pickup shots with a 2nd or 3rd camera... The very "best" settings I'd recommend to someone new to any camera? Use full auto settings until you realize how subjective the very "best" settings are and how much work it entails. Some "YouTubers" don't even use the "very best settings" as they realize it's often more about getting good quality video out as quickly as possible with as little work as possible. They simply don't have time to spend hours, days or weeks correcting their footage in post. They are more concerned with telling their story, editing it into a cohesive timeline that makes sense, and pumping out content on a regular basis.

Blue Yeti when I'm seated indoors, for portable / wireless lav /outdoor, Rode Wireless. DJI mic is also an excellent choice

If you already have and like Rode, The Wireless Go II is about $219 (I have it, it sounds fantastic and you can record stereo or do interviews because it has two transmitters and the receiver has its own memory, all three fit in a pocket, and though it's not bluetooth it has much longer range) and you can get the older version with a single transmitter for $144. I've carried these for a couple years now and have heard unprompted positive comments from people on the good mic quality.

If you already have and like Rode, The Wireless Go II is about $219 (I have it, it sounds fantastic and you can record stereo or do interviews because it has two transmitters and the receiver has its own memory, all three fit in a pocket, and though it's not bluetooth it has much longer range) and you can get the older version with a single transmitter for $144. I've carried these for a couple years now and have heard unprompted positive comments from people on the good mic quality.