Some of the best audio I’ve heard When you talk quieter it’s better. As you get louder it sounds like it breaks up a little but not bad at all. Exhaust is great also. Very clean. Wind noise was very minimal. Only recommendation is a dead cat for the mic. They have them on Amazon. I’m setting up my helmet this week. Hopefully mines as clean sounding as yours.
Wanted to thank you. I have been watching your videos and although I am not VLOGGING, you tip with the buckle has been a blessing!! I ordered and installed it to my helmet and it has been such a game changer!! Thank you again for the great videos!!
First time watching one of your vids...awesome job with very good instructions. Within 5 seconds of your ride I was like "he's in FL" lol. I am from the Tampa area originally but stationed in Japan now. I will start a moto vlog series as soon as the mic adapter comes in. Thanks for sharing!
Ready to give my fans what they've been waiting for... thanks for the video!! Extremely helpful and I ordered everything. I have the HERO 7 so if anyone is wondering, it works!!
It get the adapter to sick to the glue adhesive. Use some sandpaper to rub away the surface of the adapter where you want to sick it. works like a charm.
Dude . it was really helpful for me who is seriously considering gopro 7 as a next cam but worrying about the way how to set. Thanks a lot bro. From korea.
Very nicely done, Block! (as always) The sound seems louder (clear/in a good way)... maybe it's just the positioning of the mic and the new helmet (different surroundings/acoustics). Thanks for sharing a glimpse into your setup!
Thank you! Yeah glad the sound comes across well, definitely easier positioning it in this helmet vs my HJC modular. Perk of a full face and cheek pads!
So I had to find this vid again (first full face helmet since the 80's (don't judge me). "let me see if I can make out what Mr. B used so I can duplicate"... I said to myself... then BOOM! You had everything in the links! You are amazing! thankyou! and love the vids of you and Ms. B riding and the journey she had from sporty to Soft Tail. then come the informative ones... just an amazing channel! thank you!
Thanks for the video! Mrs Den and myself record dual vlog (rider-passenger) and we did use an external recorder which sounded great but was a huge pain. We switched to sena audio pack which doesn't give us very good quality. I think I may go your route and pick up a camera for her, so she has a seperate mic. Not sure which way we want to go but thanks again for great info.
Thanks for this video. I got a GoPro for Christmas and I’m finally going to put it to good use. Probably no vlogging for me. I just want to record my rides. The camera on the helmet combined with my tall stature and my bikes small stature makes for a great view
Cool video. I have a Silver 4 on my Schuberth. One thing I find helps a ton is to go ahead and link up the camera to the phone so you can see the angles before you snug everything down. I leave the screws just tight enough to hold it and adjust the camera while wearing the helmet to get the best angle, then tighten them up. Thanks for sharing your setup. Pretty cool!
Awesome, Blockhead! I just moved my mic to the cheek pad because it picked up my breathing like crazy! I haven't tried it out yet, but I hope I get the same results as you!
only thing you done wrong was that you didn't heaten up the sticky side with a lighter...this helps it stick a hell of a lot better,you have to heaten it until the sticky part starts to sort of bubble a bit and you will find it will most likely never come off again
Just bought the whole set up. $380 for all products you linked (As well as the Sena SMH 10-10). Spent $125 on the Bell DLX Qualifier without the sena cubby mount location. Spent 150 on the GoPro about a year and a half ago... so yah. Quit a bit of money to be able to begin Motovlogging
Please do an updated video of this with the go pro 8 if anything changed with that setup as far as materials used and whatnot. Trying to order the stuff for mine right now as well
This is the loudest helmet Ive ever owned lol. When I'm at high speeds on the highway there is a lot of windnoise coming thru my mic. Low speeds are fine.
I mounted the GoPro Hero 5 to my Icon Variant helmet with " Sugru. " It is a mouldable glue that comes in a variety of colours. WAY stronger than the 3M double sided tape! Got it on Ebay and it is cheap as hell.
This video is really helpful. I am learning how to motovlog and I want to make sure my setup is good. So far best video I have seen. Thank You Blockhead!
The GoPro setup looks very neat and clean, but the mix sounds distorted because it’s a shitty mic. I would suggest to invest a bit more and get a good lavalier mic from Sennheiser or some other reputable brand.
Thank you for the tips on setting up a motovlog helmet. I am a longtime viewer, really love your videos, and just started my own channel too. I can't wait for it to thaw here in MN so I can start vlogging my rides. In the meantime I live through you guys in FL.
What up blocchead!!! Thank you so much for these videos!!! I’m getting my first bike/harley in September... should I buy it used or new? Pros and cons? Any other tip???!
This is substantial weight to add for the helmet - not easier to just keep audio recorder in the jacket like zoom and record audio separate - helmet would be lighter if you really need camera on the helmet
Just want to start by saying...im a huge fan. Looking to start a motovlog on my Iron as well. Thank you for the transparency of yo setup...yo. I'm thinking I'm gonna focus differently in some areas...and the same in others. You'll be the first to know when I get my hero 5!
i'm new in motovlog, this tutorial setup in helmet is a big big help to me, as a new in motovlog. i wish i have to! now im using a local sport camera. GoPro good quality video in motovlog. thanks for sharing this tutorial setup... new friend here...
How do you get the sound from the bluetooth communication device into the mic on the GoPro? Is the GoPro mic just picking up the other riders voice from your ear speakers?
Thank you for the advise on the giant squid mic! Really worked perfectly! I had so much static and popping in mic cheapo mic. Thanks again for all you do!
Hey man love the videos! Just a thought but maybe some lock tight, lock washers, or neoprene nuts on your replacement bolts for your GoPro mount. A little extra insurance that they won't loosen off while your riding
Haven't ever had the previous ones loosen up or come off in over 2,000 miles. I think b/c the mounts are actually plastic, they might absorb any vibration, plus it's stabilized for the most part b/c it's on your head. Not much vibration gets to the bolts. On Loctite note though, I move my camera around constantly, when putting it on and taking it off the helmet, so imagine it'd wear out kinda quick.
Great vid, I've just subscribed via HerTwoWheels; I'm looking forward to catching up with your past content. I wondered how you captured feed from your coms when riding in a group. Does your Mic pick up helmet speakers?
Hey Blockhead can you put a disclaimer by the Hero 7 link saying to not buy the Silver/White editions? I bought the Silver to start my channel and came to find out both the silver and white models of the Hero 7 don't support external microphones... Thanks bud and love your content! This guide is the only guide I recommend to my moto friends
Nice video man. I'm looking to get into this. So that was over 3 years ago. I've seen that the Hero 8 has a "media mod" which would eliminate the need for a mic adapter., thank god! And I guess everyone is now using the Purple Panda mic, right? Thanks.
Thanks! Ever had problems with the 3 M pads? I nearly lost a camera due to detachment in 40 Celsius. It was suoer stuck up to them and some theorized it would be above the adhesive operating temp..... anyway, do you employ a safety lanyard and ever had issues with the mounts detaching?? ( yes it was clean surface!) I s’pose the accessory attachment may give you a life line and it is in your field of vision ( mine side mounted originally)
Very insightful video. You inspired me to get a GoPro and start recording some of my rides. If you don't mind me asking, who does your custom stickers for you?
I totally didn't think about that until I saw this video.. 1 day after doing my setup.. Lmao! The camera is all good though can hardly tell a difference from the camera being centered or the lense bring centered its only like 1/4 inch
Definitely needed this video I have the same helmet so I will try and mirror yours the only issue I think ima is running the mic in the helmet but thanks bro for this
I am just starting to get into motorcycle flogging. I have tried two different helmets, several different microphones, different wind muffs, different mic placement inside my helmet and I cannot get any good audio out of any of them. Do you have good audio with no wind noise and clipping and muffed voice right from your setup or do you have to fix your audio in post edit?
Great vids! I was wondering - how do you capture audio from your Sena (or other intercom)? Is the mic connected to the GoPro sensitive enough to pick up the Sena’s speakers?
Hi Blockhead, Great video, thanks! A couple of queries... What about if the helmet has (like mine) an existing audio set (speakers and mic) already installed via Bluetooth? Can the GoPro mic adaptor be connected directly to the existing mic? What are the pros and cons? Will the Bluetooth somehow interfere? Appreciating your advice.
No case for your GoPro? I used to use one, but now just go with the case that came with my GoPro and mount that to the chin mount...very helpful to see your set up. Thanks for the video!
I currently vlog on 4 wheel, I am looking to switch up to 3 wheels soon and was wondering how you attached the camera to a helmet and managed to get good audio, now I know. Great video, the audio sounds so good, like your in a studio or something. Thanks for making this video👍
I'm glad this video has helped so many people over the years! Checkout the updated video for 2022 here! - th-cam.com/video/-VdAmbZzcd0/w-d-xo.html
Good job blockhead. Good audio quality. Nice to see another Florida rider with TH-cam success.
Thanks! 👊🏼
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Some of the best audio I’ve heard When you talk quieter it’s better. As you get louder it sounds like it breaks up a little but not bad at all. Exhaust is great also. Very clean. Wind noise was very minimal. Only recommendation is a dead cat for the mic. They have them on Amazon. I’m setting up my helmet this week. Hopefully mines as clean sounding as yours.
before this video I always liked to imagine that your helmet was a block head like your logo.
juan torres That would be hilarious!
You wouldn't believe how long I looked for a squared up helmet, lol
BLOCKHEAD lmao
Is this a gumby reference?
I’m sure now, some companies would do customs helmets... I mean anything is possible nowadays.
Nice clean cam setup, props.Thanks for including the test run at the end too. Sounds good.
Wanted to thank you. I have been watching your videos and although I am not VLOGGING, you tip with the buckle has been a blessing!! I ordered and installed it to my helmet and it has been such a game changer!! Thank you again for the great videos!!
Video idea, Blockhead: HOW to ride safe and stay vigilant. Safety tips, like keeping the high beams on and such.
lol, love it! I'll add it to the list :)
It's super cool you answered. Have a great one! :)
I have now sorted out all the kit and did my first ride. Was awesome and I hope to do loads more. So much fun and thank you for getting me going.
First time watching one of your vids...awesome job with very good instructions. Within 5 seconds of your ride I was like "he's in FL" lol. I am from the Tampa area originally but stationed in Japan now. I will start a moto vlog series as soon as the mic adapter comes in. Thanks for sharing!
Ready to give my fans what they've been waiting for... thanks for the video!! Extremely helpful and I ordered everything. I have the HERO 7 so if anyone is wondering, it works!!
....tf do you mean "fans"? you have 313K subscribers with less than 6k total views. smh
It get the adapter to sick to the glue adhesive. Use some sandpaper to rub away the surface of the adapter where you want to sick it. works like a charm.
Dude . it was really helpful for me who is seriously considering gopro 7 as a next cam but worrying about the way how to set. Thanks a lot bro. From korea.
Cool to be able to help out from across the world! Glad you found the video useful. Cheers from Florida!
Very nicely done, Block! (as always)
The sound seems louder (clear/in a good way)... maybe it's just the positioning of the mic and the new helmet (different surroundings/acoustics). Thanks for sharing a glimpse into your setup!
Thank you! Yeah glad the sound comes across well, definitely easier positioning it in this helmet vs my HJC modular. Perk of a full face and cheek pads!
So I had to find this vid again (first full face helmet since the 80's (don't judge me). "let me see if I can make out what Mr. B used so I can duplicate"... I said to myself... then BOOM! You had everything in the links! You are amazing! thankyou! and love the vids of you and Ms. B riding and the journey she had from sporty to Soft Tail. then come the informative ones... just an amazing channel! thank you!
Bro, it's been 3 years. You should make a new one with current tech.
Thanks for the video! Mrs Den and myself record dual vlog (rider-passenger) and we did use an external recorder which sounded great but was a huge pain. We switched to sena audio pack which doesn't give us very good quality. I think I may go your route and pick up a camera for her, so she has a seperate mic. Not sure which way we want to go but thanks again for great info.
Thanks for this video.
I got a GoPro for Christmas and I’m finally going to put it to good use. Probably no vlogging for me. I just want to record my rides.
The camera on the helmet combined with my tall stature and my bikes small stature makes for a great view
Cool video. I have a Silver 4 on my Schuberth. One thing I find helps a ton is to go ahead and link up the camera to the phone so you can see the angles before you snug everything down. I leave the screws just tight enough to hold it and adjust the camera while wearing the helmet to get the best angle, then tighten them up. Thanks for sharing your setup. Pretty cool!
I setup my helmet using your video as a guide. Thanks so much for putting up great content.
+Tony's Garage Glad to help! :)
Just spent the weekend touring Wales with your setup. It worked very well indeed. Thank you very much!
Awesome, Blockhead! I just moved my mic to the cheek pad because it picked up my breathing like crazy! I haven't tried it out yet, but I hope I get the same results as you!
Here's hoping! Should help a lot
This is great just for the gopro setup, for standard driving video "dashcam".
only thing you done wrong was that you didn't heaten up the sticky side with a lighter...this helps it stick a hell of a lot better,you have to heaten it until the sticky part starts to sort of bubble a bit and you will find it will most likely never come off again
glad to see your sub count growing, stay awesome man.
Thanks man!
Just bought the whole set up. $380 for all products you linked (As well as the Sena SMH 10-10). Spent $125 on the Bell DLX Qualifier without the sena cubby mount location. Spent 150 on the GoPro about a year and a half ago... so yah. Quit a bit of money to be able to begin Motovlogging
Dude , i didn't realize how much work you put in to the set up. Super clean install!!!! Are any of the local block heads gonna do bike night with us?
Quite a bit of work man!
I love the sounds when you do motovlogging.. its really clear
Please do an updated video of this with the go pro 8 if anything changed with that setup as far as materials used and whatnot. Trying to order the stuff for mine right now as well
This is the loudest helmet Ive ever owned lol. When I'm at high speeds on the highway there is a lot of windnoise coming thru my mic. Low speeds are fine.
I mounted the GoPro Hero 5 to my Icon Variant helmet with " Sugru. " It is a mouldable glue that comes in a variety of colours. WAY stronger than the 3M double sided tape! Got it on Ebay and it is cheap as hell.
hey blockhead if you use the zip tie instead of cutting it twist it off at the base. it will prevent you from having to use tape. hope this helps
I like your setup a whole lot more than anyone else' on YT currently.
This will help me to NOT deface my helmet for a mount.
This video is really helpful. I am learning how to motovlog and I want to make sure my setup is good. So far best video I have seen. Thank You Blockhead!
Which gopro is good for vlogging bro pls say
Sounds excellent. You gave me a couple of new ideas, I've been struggling with mic placement picking up some wind noise in my last couple of videos.
you in Orlando brotha?
Glad to help!
what kind the microphone and adaptor do you used? where can i buy it? that's help me a lots thank you bro
Another external recorder placed under the seat will catch the exhaust noise and you can edit it in and out will make much more entertaining vids..
excellent video, great picture and sound quality.. i shall be following your guide when I can a steal a GoPro cheap enough off ebay :)
The GoPro setup looks very neat and clean, but the mix sounds distorted because it’s a shitty mic. I would suggest to invest a bit more and get a good lavalier mic from Sennheiser or some other reputable brand.
Thank you for the tips on setting up a motovlog helmet. I am a longtime viewer, really love your videos, and just started my own channel too. I can't wait for it to thaw here in MN so I can start vlogging my rides. In the meantime I live through you guys in FL.
I got the same helmet. It's so good. The airflow keeps me dry like no other. Great choice.
How loud is it? I just bought one as my first helmet
Great setup and excellent audio. Thank you.
What up blocchead!!! Thank you so much for these videos!!! I’m getting my first bike/harley in September... should I buy it used or new? Pros and cons? Any other tip???!
Thank you for sharing. Considering this setup as a safety camera.
Timothy Nguyen
Yeah, me too, video evidence is a must as a motorcyclist.
I have been avoiding buying so many helmets because they have Dring... Sewing the straps outta the way would probably be a nicer option.
Great video. Thanks for this info, ill try and replicate this process on my full face helmet next weekend when my new GoPro hero 7 arrives.
Thanks - Great vid, and the angles were spot on!
This is substantial weight to add for the helmet - not easier to just keep audio recorder in the jacket like zoom and record audio separate - helmet would be lighter if you really need camera on the helmet
Just want to start by saying...im a huge fan. Looking to start a motovlog on my Iron as well. Thank you for the transparency of yo setup...yo. I'm thinking I'm gonna focus differently in some areas...and the same in others. You'll be the first to know when I get my hero 5!
Oh...i forgot...Asaaah do.
How does this setup work in the rain?
Seriously, who the hell would give this video a ‘thumbs down’?? Friggin’ people. Great video! Thanks man.
Thank you BLOCKHEAD. I am planning to mod a longboarding helmet for high speed skateboarding and this is perfect.
i'm new in motovlog, this tutorial setup in helmet is a big big help to me, as a new in motovlog. i wish i have to! now im using a local sport camera. GoPro good quality video in motovlog. thanks for sharing this tutorial setup... new friend here...
I used some super glue on some velcro 3M stuff to get the velcro to stick to the adapter. Works well for me.
I have that helmet that transitions lens is a life changer
You could mount it directly below at the chin.
Does the Giant Squid mic just plug into the adapter? Or would you need another adapter for the 3.5mm? That’s what I heard on TH-cam haha
How do you get the sound from the bluetooth communication device into the mic on the GoPro? Is the GoPro mic just picking up the other riders voice from your ear speakers?
I got the same helmet, great fit and looks awesome, but the wind noise is a bit too much
Damn, mic placement worked from the get go. The moment I stuck my mic there tons of wind noise I guess i have stuff to do still. Good video mate.
Gotta love them cheekpads! Thanks man
sound quality is amazing i will be buying the same setup
Thank you for the advise on the giant squid mic! Really worked perfectly! I had so much static and popping in mic cheapo mic. Thanks again for all you do!
My pleasure, glad it helped!
Great clean vid awesome, just got this helmet as well, did you find it noisy?
Massive help mate !! thanks a lot !!! not as easy as I thought it'll be but it was first time as well so no wonder.
Hey man love the videos! Just a thought but maybe some lock tight, lock washers, or neoprene nuts on your replacement bolts for your GoPro mount. A little extra insurance that they won't loosen off while your riding
Haven't ever had the previous ones loosen up or come off in over 2,000 miles. I think b/c the mounts are actually plastic, they might absorb any vibration, plus it's stabilized for the most part b/c it's on your head. Not much vibration gets to the bolts. On Loctite note though, I move my camera around constantly, when putting it on and taking it off the helmet, so imagine it'd wear out kinda quick.
Great video! Any particular reason why you haven't places mic om the left side? Then your probably could route it even more cleaner.
Good vlog
brother kee it up
Do you feel foam does better job comparing to deadcat?
Great vid, I've just subscribed via HerTwoWheels; I'm looking forward to catching up with your past content.
I wondered how you captured feed from your coms when riding in a group. Does your Mic pick up helmet speakers?
Thanks 🦾
Good stuff!!! What is the setup that allows you to do dual motovlogging? How does Ms. Blockhead's dialogue come through you to get recorded?
Hey Blockhead can you put a disclaimer by the Hero 7 link saying to not buy the Silver/White editions? I bought the Silver to start my channel and came to find out both the silver and white models of the Hero 7 don't support external microphones... Thanks bud and love your content! This guide is the only guide I recommend to my moto friends
Loved the video. I have a Modular helmet. Can you tell me how you mounted the mike for your Modular helmet? Do you have a video for that?
Thanks for this tutorial is totally helpful for the starters and noobs in this so called motovlog thing. Have a Safe and great 2020
Isn't it best to use an external mic recorder?
Bolts you need M5 .08 X 20mm allen head -stainless
Thank you for this video. I’ve been curious on setting up a helmet.
Nice video man. I'm looking to get into this. So that was over 3 years ago. I've seen that the Hero 8 has a "media mod" which would eliminate the need for a mic adapter., thank god! And I guess everyone is now using the Purple Panda mic, right? Thanks.
Great tips. I am just getting started my own channel, and these come in handy
Is there an update to this video for current products? I love how your audio sounds when you record.
How do you factor in communication systems? Two mics?
You could use a mic splitter
Thanks! Ever had problems with the 3 M pads? I nearly lost a camera due to detachment in 40 Celsius. It was suoer stuck up to them and some theorized it would be above the adhesive operating temp..... anyway, do you employ a safety lanyard and ever had issues with the mounts detaching?? ( yes it was clean surface!) I s’pose the accessory attachment may give you a life line and it is in your field of vision ( mine side mounted originally)
Very insightful video. You inspired me to get a GoPro and start recording some of my rides. If you don't mind me asking, who does your custom stickers for you?
Thank you for the lens in the center of the helmet tip ;) I will install a GoPro for my helmet soon, helpful tutorial. Thanks
I totally didn't think about that until I saw this video.. 1 day after doing my setup.. Lmao! The camera is all good though can hardly tell a difference from the camera being centered or the lense bring centered its only like 1/4 inch
Great video! I am modeling my set up the same after seeing this video. Thanks man!
Definitely needed this video I have the same helmet so I will try and mirror yours the only issue I think ima is running the mic in the helmet but thanks bro for this
I am just starting to get into motorcycle flogging. I have tried two different helmets, several different microphones, different wind muffs, different mic placement inside my helmet and I cannot get any good audio out of any of them. Do you have good audio with no wind noise and clipping and muffed voice right from your setup or do you have to fix your audio in post edit?
Ha, I was recently considering the HJC IS-Max 2, but ended up getting the Bell Qualifier DLX myself.
Both good helmets! But the Bell is lighter, haha
Can you show us how to have the audio from the Sena into the GoPro for videos?
This is so helpful as I already have this exact helmet.
Great vids! I was wondering - how do you capture audio from your Sena (or other intercom)? Is the mic connected to the GoPro sensitive enough to pick up the Sena’s speakers?
How to charge action cam while riding? Any particular charger used in helmet for cams?
Hi Blockhead,
Great video, thanks!
A couple of queries...
What about if the helmet has (like mine) an existing audio set (speakers and mic) already installed via Bluetooth? Can the GoPro mic adaptor be connected directly to the existing mic? What are the pros and cons? Will the Bluetooth somehow interfere?
Appreciating your advice.
one tip i have, take a lighter and heat up the 3m tape before you put it on. Warning (Trouble Getting off)
Dude how about the hole on the usb side? Its open and can get wet when riding on a rainy day?
Which in the uk is most days.
No case for your GoPro? I used to use one, but now just go with the case that came with my GoPro and mount that to the chin mount...very helpful to see your set up. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the tip! Need to do this on my content 😁 spread love from philippines.
Is there another way to use a mic with microusb because it seems hassle to use the adapter
I currently vlog on 4 wheel, I am looking to switch up to 3 wheels soon and was wondering how you attached the camera to a helmet and managed to get good audio, now I know. Great video, the audio sounds so good, like your in a studio or something. Thanks for making this video👍
Is it quieter Hemet than other helmets you have owned? Do u use ear plugs? Nice video!
good! i advice to watch this guys. motovlogger here in Philippines..