GoPro - Wireless Mic Complete Kit - Black

The GoPro Wireless Mic Complete Kit is an impressively versatile package. It works with older GoPro cameras through the Media Mod and TRS receiver, connects via Bluetooth with the GoPro HERO13 Black and newer models, supports phones through the USB-C receiver, and can even pair with traditional camera rigs using the TRS receiver. In my testing, the transmitters did an excellent job minimizing unwanted background noise on a windy day. When comparing the GoPro’s native audio with audio captured by the wireless transmitters, the difference was night and day. Range and line-of-sight limitations keep this from being a perfect package, but overall, there is a lot to like here for GoPro users and anyone looking for a wireless mic kit for vlogging, outdoor video production, or family videos. Unboxing: GoPro includes two wireless transmitters with windscreens, a TRS receiver with a 3.5mm coiled aux cable, a USB-C receiver, a charging case, a carrying pouch, and a USB-C cable. Setup: This is a complete kit with options for everyone. The transmitters come paired out of the box with the included TRS and USB-C receivers. The TRS receiver connects easily to the GoPro Media Mod and traditional cameras, while the USB-C receiver works well with smartphones. For my testing, I used the USB-C receiver with a Samsung Galaxy S24+. The wireless transmitters also support Bluetooth, which I tested with my GoPro HERO13 Black. Connectivity Experience: For the TRS receiver, I connected the kit to a Nikon camera with a 3.5mm input. The receiver and transmitters were already connected and synchronized out of the box. The setup was extremely easy, though your experience may vary depending on your camera. Range worked well in this configuration. Connecting through the USB-C receiver was also straightforward. The native camera app on the Samsung Galaxy S24+ supports external microphones when the camera app is in Pro mode. As with the TRS receiver, connection range and audio quality were good, and setup was simple. The Bluetooth connection to the GoPro HERO13 Black was a bit more complicated. To switch the transmitters to Bluetooth mode, you press the power button on the transmitter three times, and the light changes from green to blue. Then you enter pairing mode by holding the power button until the light starts flickering. From there, you can connect to an external device through the GoPro menu. My experience with the HERO13 Black was more mixed. Connectivity worked, but I noticed a greater likelihood of audio clipping and distortion when the transmitter was out of line of sight. Range was also more limited, which aligns with GoPro’s own specifications. Audio Quality: I was impressed with the transmitters’ ability to minimize outside noise. I evaluated them outdoors on a very windy day, and they did an excellent job capturing my voice. One nice feature of recording with the GoPro is that it captured both the camera’s built-in audio and the transmitter audio. That made it easy to compare the two, and the difference in microphone quality was dramatic. The video exported via the GoPro app would include both tracks by default, but if you look for the raw file on the internal SD Card, you will find a WAV file for the alternative audio track. Connectivity range is my biggest concern. Audio clipping could become distracting when the transmitter moved out of line of sight from the camera. Also, when using the Bluetooth connection, you are limited to one transmitter, whereas the TRS and USB-C receivers support two transmitters. Another minor nitpick is that this kit may be more than some people need. It is a great setup if you have a GoPro with the Media Mod or a traditional camera with a 3.5mm aux input, but users who only want a Bluetooth connection for a phone or GoPro may not need such a full-featured package. Conclusion: The GoPro Wireless Mic Complete Kit is a strong, flexible package with thoughtful extras like the charging case and travel pouch. Audio quality is noticeably improved over the camera’s built-in microphone, and the kit offers several useful connection options. The range and line-of-sight limitations are worth keeping in mind, especially when using Bluetooth, but for GoPro users, vloggers, outdoor creators, and family videographers, this is an easy kit to recommend. 4.5/5

GoPro has finally entered the wireless mic space and I couldn’t be happier. The new GoPro wireless mic set has everything you need to record one or two people remotely, either via bluetooth, or into most devices with the included USB-C receiver. Compatible devices include the GoPro series cameras, other action cameras, mirrorless cameras, DSLR cameras, cinema cameras, and even your smartphone, or tablet. A few of the latter options may require some setting adjustments, but on my GoPro Mission 1 and my Android device, it was as easy as plug-n-play. **** SETUP **** For my GoPro Mission 1 Pro camera, the microphones had to be paired via bluetooth. For my setup, I chose to pair the mic held on the left side of the charging case for bluetooth, and the mic on the right side for use with the USB-C receiver. That said, it is extremely easy to change the microphone transmitter from bluetooth to USB connection with the receiver, by clicking the button on the mic itself quickly three times, or holding for five seconds to enter bluetooth pairing mode. While in bluetooth mode, the light on the mic is blue. In USB connection mode, it is green. This same button will also activate DNR (dynamic noise reduction) with a single press. Once activated, a small white light will appear on the opposite side of the mic indicating DNR is active. This kit also includes the typical furry wind screens for each mic if you are recording outside in windy areas, or holding the mic close to your mouth. Keep in mind that only one microphone will work at a time while using bluetooth. If you want to record two people at once, you will need to connect the USB receiver to the device that is recording the audio. **** SOUND **** The new GoPro wireless mic records via bluetooth at 32kHz. If you choose to use the USB-C receiver, or the included TRS cable connected to a larger camera system via the TRS receiver, the audio bumps up to 48kHz. These mics utilize an omnidirectional recording pattern, so they can easily be used on your shirt, or clipped on your hat while speaking normally. In my limited tests, I have found that these mics work exactly as expected and sound great. The clarity of your voice is pristine for a microphone that is this small. GoPro states that the range via USB-C receiver is up to 150 meters (almost 500 feet), or 100 meters (just over 300 feet) via bluetooth alone. This seems correct as long as there aren't a lot of obstacles between you and the subject, or the camera and yourself if you are recording solo. I am honestly shocked at how well these perform and sound for the size. I have used them with my Mission 1 Pro, as well as my Android phone and the results are excellent. **** DESIGN **** These are really small microphones, so be sure the magnet is aligned and secure before you let someone run off with the mic attached to their shirt. The magnets are also very small, but they do provide plenty of strength to hold the mic securely while wearing a dress shirt or t-shirt. If you are using these in the winter, the clip can easily and securely attach to a jacket, or any type of thicker material. The charging case that holds the TRS and USB receivers, and both mics, is super rugged and everything snaps into place by magnetics, then starts charging immediately. This is a great design that I have seen lately for other mic systems and earbuds, which effectively gives you more than enough charging power for weekend trips. The case is also the perfect way to contain all of the pieces when tossing it into your travel bag. **** IN CONCLUSION **** The new GoPro wireless mic system has everything you need to connect to an action camera, mirrorless camera, DSLR, or a smart phone, making it a truly versatile and compact microphone setup for just about anyone that is on-the-go. It is small, light, and fits into a small camera bag, backpack, or purse, easily. The charging carry case is also super rugged, providing all of the extra juice needed to power the mics for days of use. This entire package just works. The versatility between use cases is almost limitless. Thank you GoPro! **** PROS **** Excellent sound quality The charging case is great Small and discrete Tuned for crystal clear voice recording **** CONS **** None

In the past I’ve never really felt the need to have a wireless microphone when doing recordings or videos, however more recently I’ve found myself reaching for better audio on the videos I do and of the several systems I have used in recently this setup from GoPro has probably been one of the easiest to use. Having recently gotten a Mission One camera that made getting this Wireless Microphone kit even better since I can now have recording and audio all in the same family of hardware devices (instead of having several different brands who all handle software updates or other things differently from each other. Overall audio quality was great, and in most of my use cases with each adapter type I found I needed to run the gain about mid-way, the low gain setting when using the USB adapter and the TX pod was too quiet but I guess that’s good though since you have a comfortable range to work with depending on the environment you’re. Bluetooth operation of the mics themselves was good and in my use, I did not seem to have any sort of rage or dropout issues. Although admittedly I was operating them within ~20 feet of the camera when Bluetooth was used. In the past with some other wireless microphones, I have had large issues with the Bluetooth connection dropping quickly even when close by so it’s nice to not have to worry about that. The range of the USB adapter and the TX pod was very good as I was able to operate on at least 2 different occasions over 100ft away from the receivers. I used one of the mics heavily with the new Mission One camera also from GoPro and the two operate together well, although it’s still using Bluetooth the process of pairing them together was super simple. I would have liked to have seen some interoperability with the same wireless radio that is used for the USB adapter and the TX pod (the transmitter pod is what I’m calling the main receiver, the one that has the dial for more gain control and the line out jacks.) But when operating with the camera directly it’s nice to not have to carry around the extra hardware, and since you can only connect one Bluetooth mic at a time with this kit you basically get twice the runtime before charging if you swap between the two microphones. If I could request anything it would have been a good way to pair both microphones with the camera at the same time to get two different audio channels that where not the cameras mic but it seems like when using the Bluetooth connection it’s limited to just one receiver and the onboard mic. You could use one of other receivers but then you have to run the camera without the grip to have it plugged into the USB port, so Bluetooth was the better normal operation option. The only thing I did notice (although I think this is kind of a normal thing with Lav style mics) is that you really need to make sure you use the windscreen that is provided in the kit. While there is some adaptive noise reduction that works decently well if you’re in direct wind of any sort or talking directly into the mic the windsock is a must use. I also love the charging case. It makes it super easy to keep everything together and ready to go since the case is also the way you charge all the bits. The kit comes with a soft bag that has the windsocks and cables in it that also fits the hard case to keep everything together. The only real issue I’ve found with the hard case is that you can’t have the windsocks attached and close the lid of the hard case at the same time, you must take the windsocks off beforehand and that can be a bit annoying. But overall, I feel that’s a small downside in an otherwise nice bit of kit.

I have been using the new GoPro Mission 1 Pro for about a week. It is a fabulous compact, cinematic camera for mobile journalists and content creators, and is perfect for filming or taking photos of just about anything. The camera's functionality is tremendous, but when vlogging and interviewing 2 people, the audio lacks the clarity the camera's pro-level features offer. It has four built-in stereo microphones: a pair on the front, one on the rear of the camera, and one on the side for wind noise reduction. Together, they provide stereo audio and improved noise cancellation and do a very decent job. But this camera can produce pro-level video quality and needs its own wireless speakers with transmitters that enable 2-person distance audio. At a price point of around $150, one is now available that has a limited lifetime warranty. GoPro has just introduced the Wireless Mic Complete Kit, which comes in a perfect little storage pouch that holds everything together, including the rechargeable case and USB-C charging cable. The case includes the complete GoPro 2-Person wireless microphone system. The mics can be blue toothed directly to the camera or with the use of one of two included transmitters. The shoe mount camera transmitter even has an adjustable gain control, and the USB–C plug–in receiver can be Bluetooth-paired with both of the clip-on wireless mics using 2.4 GHz Bluetooth mobile devices. The transmitters each feature dynamic noise reduction. Super-wideband Bluetooth connectivity is built in from the mics to the camera if you need to use the mics while filming without the use of the transmitters. Depending on your filming objective, It does shorten the audio distance from 492’ to 350 feet. I tested the shoe mount transmitter at a distance of approximately 350 feet, and the audio was clear as if the subjects were directly in front of the camera. My use of direct Bluetooth pairing to the camera has been limited to under 150 ft. But in all cases of using the wireless microphones, they work great and provide clear and crisp audio. The clip-on mics each have a strong magnet that might be particularly useful in certain situations, and each has a furry windscreen which is always a plus to muffle wind noise. The transmitters are designed to deliver 24-bit 48 kHz audio up to 492’ away, but audio is still delivered at 16-bit 32 kHz through Bluetooth direct to the camera alone with no transmitter. Included in the kit is also a 3.5mm TRS Cable. The charging case has a total of 20 hours of battery life without recharging the wireless microphone system. The transmitters each have 80mAh batteries and keep their charge a little over six (6) hours. The camera mount receiver has a 230mAh battery which will retain its charge for around thirteen (13) hours. The beauty of the rechargeable charging case is it acts as storage too, allowing components of the system not being used to retain their battery charge, or be recharged. All parts of the microphone kit fit neatly into the little storage bag that is 3.5” x 2,2” x 1.6”. This is a really nice accessory to take your filming to the pro level, and to take it on the go. The kit comes already paired between the microphones and the receivers. However, I caution you not to waste time figuring out how to Bluetooth the microphones directly to the camera without reading the simple instructions in the literature. Pairing it the first time directly to the camera is a little different in the steps you take and once you know the difference it is a quick and straightforward process. You will find the direct steps to take in the manufacturer’s information.

This GoPro Wireless Mic Kit is a pretty great value at its price point. It's easy to use and works excellently with either my mirrorless camera, GoPro Mission 1, or phone. The kit is compact and easy to carry or pack with other gear. Great audio quality, range and battery life. But there are a couple of features that I wish it did have. Mostly, I wish it had on-board storage to keep recording, in case the signal is interrupted or dropped. -- Setup This couldn't be much easier. You either connect with bluetooth, or just connect your 3.5mm cable to your camera and pull the mics from the case. They turn on and pair with the receiver, and you're good to go. Or, you can use bluetooth to pair a mic to your phone or GoPro. I used the receiver the most, and just plugged it into my camera, mounting it on the camera itself too. The receiver is very small and light, so it doesn't add unnecessary weight or anything either. -- Hardware Everything is very well designed, and very compact. Which makes it excellent to use. Battery life has been excellent in my uses so far too. GoPro claims you can get two full charges for each piece from a fully charged case. I haven't even needed to fully exhaust the battery yet, since the battery life has been great so far. The mics themselves are much smaller than other wireless mics I have used too. And having the option to clip or use magnets to attach them to shirts or other places is great. The included wind screens seem to work very well too. I have a couple of things I wish this mic kit had. First, I really wish it had onboard storage for the mics. Just as an additional safety net. Some of the other mics I have used have this feature, and it has saved me before. Like if the signal happens to drop for some reason, or if the receiver battery wasn't fully charged and died, the mics would still record. With the GoPro mics, if the signal is dropped, you would just lose the audio. I also wish they had 32-bit float to prevent audio clipping. However, they do include a feature to record a secondary "safety" track that is recorded at -6 db. This definitely would help solve any clipping issues, and is a great addition to help offset the lack of 32-bit float. Along those same lines, I do wish there was some sort of visual way to monitor audio levels. Sometimes when I'm recording videos, I am trying to talk to someone and not always able to have headphones on to monitor the levels, so a visual indicator would have been nice. -- Performance The audio quality from these mics is excellent. Things sound great, and experimenting with the dynamic noise reduction did produce nice results as well. I am curious how they would perform in a more difficult situation though, like maybe a construction site. The connection has been rock solid so far for me. Range seems to be excellent as well. Battery life has been another standout for me. They last for quite a while. Easily getting the 6+ hours GoPro states. And the receiver seems to last forever. I haven't managed to have it die on me yet. GoPro claims 13 hours for it, and I believe it. Overall, this is an excellent, versatile wireless mic kit at a great value. Works nicely with nearly any other gear, and only makes a couple of sacrifices to keep the price point lower. Pros: Compact, well-designed, good audio quality, safety track is a great feature, great battery life, nice case Cons: No 32-bit float, no on-board storage