USB-C to 3.5mm Mic Adapters - DJI Osmo Action 3 & Action 4 Owners watch THIS for better audio!
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- There is so much confusion around the DJI Osmo Action 3 and how to connect an external 3.5mm microphone. Some people suggest cheap USB-C to TRRS adapters while others insist using a TRS adapter. But which cable really provides the best audio quality when connecting a mic to your Action 3? And why does TRRS / TRS even matter? Watch this video to find out!
DISCLAIMER: The Digital/ Analog TRS/TRRS concept can take A LOT longer than 5 minutes to fully understand. This video is intended for other DJI Action 3 Owners who simply want to know which USB-C to 3.5mm adapter they should buy for their mic.
If you're microphone has a TRRS connector, I would suggest a TRRS to TRS Adapter (like the RODE SC3) and then into a BOYA BY-K4.
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Thanks to your video I just got me a Hollyland 3.5mm TRS to Type-C Cable, so with just one cable I have a nearly pro audio with my Dji Action 3! As a mic I use a Rode VideoMicro mic and I am Super happy! 😊
Which one should i use for motovlogs?
More REAL information!! THANK YOU! I’m considering the OA3 as my upgrade purchase and this helped me understand my audio options. As an OLD (82) newbie to digital photography, I need all the help I can get!😂 Again, thanks… take care.
Thank you, you've solved my problem within two minutes of the start of the video. Excellent channel!
brilliant, I was getting crap audio and didn't know why. Now I've just ordered the right cable. thanks
Did you also record the beginning of this video with the mke 200 and the boya adapter or is the boya adapter just the recorded end of the video?
Thanks for your comments! The majority of the audio in this video was recorded with a Lewitt LCT-440 Pure studio condenser mic, which is my everyday mic that I use for my professional work. The MKE200 was only used in the 2 segments demonstrating the difference between the two adapters.
Very well explained difference between TRS and TRRS. I bought DJI Osmo 4 and I'm looking for a good setup for motovlogging. Generally, the sound of the engine means more to me than my speech, but for now, I don't have a clear idea of how to do it without having a hundred cables and accessories. First, I'll look for the Osmo Action 3.5mm Audio Adapter, which I think is designed for motorcyclists. As for recording two separate audio channels, I'll have to figure that out later.
The following I had tested with the Osmo Action 3 for audio. 1 - anything that for ipad will work. I tried usb c otg with usb sound card it work for my ipad and it work for the osmo 3. USB C audio adaptor made by apple for ipad or those made by samsung work perfectly. Ugreen usb audio adaptor with DAC will work too.
After 3 years of randomly buying dongles, I finally understand why some work and some sound like trash.
Very useful. Other videos on this topic did not provide any clarity. You did! Thank you!
Just the info I was looking for. Big thanks!
Big fan of the Senn MKE-400 and love using it on my Lumix S5ii - but wasn't getting as good results on my iPhone with an adaptor.....now I know why - thanks for this video! I saw over on B&H that Sennheiser actually has a locking usb-c to 3.5 cable specifically for the little MKE mics - they really should have included this in their kit; it's called the Sennheiser CL 35 USB-C Locking 3.5mm -it's the same blue coil cable - high quality with locking ring.
I've bought so many things from Boya
Emm... as for the TRS/TRRS issue, you made a good point.
Great, thanks for sharing
I have a number of BOYA products and they all seem high quality. And speaking of TRS/TRRS, I didn't even mention about "smart sensing" TRRS connectors that detect the type of audio jack they're plugged into and send the audio signal accordingly... but that seems like another video for another day lol!
Thanks heaps I just purchased a DJI action 3 and will buy the usb c trs adapter.
Thank you soo much for clearing the confusion.
I had a type c microphone but it was too loud so I decided to switch back to my auxillary microphone (Was hoping I could just get a mircophone without any adapters but oh well)
I think I got the TRRS because it did not give me ANY audio lol. I'll get the TRS and hope for the best haha.
Hi buddy. So I've a GO pro 11 and it's been exchanged 3 times and still not working. I'm getting a refund. Looking for something for vlogging on a motorbike. I've a purple panda mic which comes with a TRRS connector. Why would it do that if not the best and if I purchased an osmo 3 would you recommend changing the mic or what. Remember it's going inside a crash helmet so needs to be small.
Thanks for the video. Tim.
Thank you so much for the information, i was searching like crazy for a TRRS working adapter that doesn't sounds like crap, now everything is so clear, only buy TRS adapter, thank you !
If you have a TRRS mic, you can add a RODE SC3 cable with a BOYA BY-K4 to get it to work correctly.
Thanks ! @@WayneRECs
Thanks for making this all clear. You're a good teacher :)
Cool and very informative video. Many thanks!
For my use case, I'd love to be able to BOTH have an external mike, as well as charge the Osmo 4 from an external power brick using the USB-C cable.
Is there a good dongle that essentially splits USB-C into TRS mic outlet plus an extra USB-C for charging?
Thanks for great view man, very helpful for me to decide after buy DJI action 3 how and which the best one mic adapter, because this camera have good feature for Motovloging
Dont fall for it. Osmo Action 3 is Pathetic for motovlogging . You'll have voice clipping badly. I've wasted a lot of money with different mics and adapters. This camera has serious bugs
@@aqeeqansari yes I am facing same aduio clipping issue
@@aqeeqansari Hey man, do you have any clip with this audio clipping issue? I have a GoPro hero 9 that I use for Motovlogging and I have audio clipping issues at speeds higher than 70km/h, so I was looking to change for the OA3 but if it has the same issue I don't see the point of swapping
@@KafkaesqueRider yeah Im working on making a video. Will update in a day or two
This information and knowledge will be well valued and applied thanks!!
very interesting, thank you for sharing big difference, in sound quality.
Wayne, Thanks for another excellent and informative video. I found an even simpler single cable solution with no dongles using the Sennheiser CL 35 USB-C Locking 3.5mm TRS to USB Type-C Coiled Cable (Mfr # 509262). I found it on B&H. I was able to connect the MKE200 directly to the USB-C on Action3 - No Boya adapter required.
Hey David! Great find! Aside from the BY-K4, I also have/use a BOYA BY-K2 which is a USB-C to 3.5mm male mic adapter (though it's not nicely coiled that the Sennheiser CL 35!) I like the CL 35 as it has a locking connector if you need that, but the price tag feels just a little too steep...
@@WayneRECs I agree the price is a little steep at $30 for Sennheiser vs. $19 for Boya dongle. but for me, it was worth an extra $11 to get a locking connector, coiled cord, and elimination of another dongle. I now just leave the locked cord permanently attached to the MKE200 and only have to connect the USB-C to the Action 3 and I am up and running.
Hi, with the Boya adapters being out of stock for many of us, after watching this video, I can say that the Saramonic SR-C2003 definitely works. I have done a video showing my new setup in a motovlogging situation. I had to put an in line volume control to soften the the mic’s output, as the audio was heavily distorted at speeds over 45mph. Wayne mentioned, there might be a future update, which would rectify this, I do hope he is right.
Wayne, I have put a link to this video, for other motovloggers in a similar situation that I was in. I hope this is ok.
Distortion is due to wind noise. You need to find a position for the mic where the wind noise does not bother the audio (try the cutout area for bluetooth earpiece), or switch to a full face helmet with better wind resistance.
@@tonyfowler3846 true, but beggars can’t be choosers. I am happy enough with my audio now, up to about 55mph, provided the bike I am riding doesn’t have a screen fitted. Dealing with the buffeting is a nightmare, I just don’t bother trying. Ultimately, a wireless mic system would be the way to go, but from what I have seen/heard, for moto vlogging, the audio is too sterile.
What are your thoughts on the Saramonic SR-C2001 ?
Great information, So this is all good, i need the BY K4 TRS to connect to a Helmet Mic, so what mic do I get to do this? DJI sure didnt do a good job with a Mic plan!
Wow thank you so much, you saved so much of my time
@Wayne RECs - do you know of a way to get replacement USB-C cover/door for the Action 3?
The door either falls off or I have to remove the cover/door to connect the USB-C cable. I contacted DJI but the tech wasn't familiar with the cover/door and told me that since I didn't have the part number he couldn't find it. I'm wondering if the cover/door from the Action 2 would fit - but all the suppliers I could find seem to be non-USA. I got the impression that the cover/door for Action 2 was not allowed to be sold in the USA for some reason.
Let me know if you know the history for the Action 2 cover/door and if it might be usable on Action 3. I'm sure I will eventually lose the Action 3 cover/door and will need a backup.
Thx for the video. Just picked up an Action 4. So, the adapter and the mic cable have to be TRS yes? You can't use a TRRS adapter with a TRS mic cable because of the ADC circuitry in the adapter. But, can you use a TRS Boya adapter with a trrs mic cable? Also, I have several lav mics that are TRS, is there a way to use these with my USB-C iPad? Cheers.
Thanks for your questions! While I can't speak to ipad use, you actually can use a lav mic that has a TRRS male end. You would need (yet) another adapter like a RODE SC3 which would turn your TRRS mic into a TRS mic and then connect that to a BOYA BY-K4 adapter. Even though inexpensive USB-C headphone adapters are meant for TRRS cables, you're right in that they are not designed for TRRS mics. It's can be confusing as it seems like matching up like connectors should work, but the internal circuitry and the physical metal connections (of TRRS plugs & jacks) don't necessarily match.
Suggest one combo adapter using which I can use an external microphone and charge DJI Osmo Action 3 at the same time.
Thanks for your comment! As of right now, the DJI Osmo Action 3 does not support any kind of dual functionality of charging and mic input simultaneously. But that could change in the future if a specific adapter is produced to do so in addition to a potential firmware update.
I have a DJI Action 4 camera, I will connect the BY-K2 TRS mic, will it work without any problems, thank you.
Just what we all needed!
Helo sir please tell me that's is a adaptor has dac does it will work with osmo action 3 or should I buy directly a type c mic 🎤
Please help i need mic for dji osmo 3 what i have to buy ...
Very helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for this very useful video! Would you have any recommendation which mic I would need for the following environment: I want to record within sports cars a very native sound of the noises (especially of course engine and exhaust noises). So I assume it should be omnidirectional? But I should also be capable of handling loud noises? And "of course" I don't want to pay too much 😉
Hi, thanks for your comment! For something like your situation, I'd recommend you start with considering recording your audio in 32-bit float (as opposed to 24-bit or 16-bit). 32-bit float will give you the ability to record a normal environment and also extremely loud (or sudden or unexpectedly loud) sounds (like engine and exhaust noise).
With regards to mics, you'd likely want to prioritize one with a higher SPL (sound pressure level) to accommodate those louder sounds. While an omnidirectional pattern seems ideal, depending on how you're shooting your video in the car (camera placement) and where you are mounting your microphone, something like a stereo mic could give you some nice directional sounds.
Factoring overall cost, the new Zoom M3 MicTrak might be your best option. It is a 32-bit float recorder with a built in mic that can be switched between a mono pattern to a wide stereo recording (and comes in at $200 USD). While mine is en route, I do plan on making some videos about it after a bit of testing.
Can you use the RODE Wireless Go II using a standard USB-C to USB-C? or even the RODE NT-USB MINI and connect it to the Osmo Action 4
I tried using rode wireless usb-c to usb-c, all I hear is noise, no audio. It won't work.
Is there a solution for using a mic while also running external power using that single USB-C port?
Not yet (though this has been requested by a lot of Action 3 users). The Action 1 had an adapter like this so maybe one will be released for the Action 3 in the future.
@@WayneRECs thanks my dude!
@@FishinwithGRAMPS if one is ever released, I'll definitely buy one and test it out!
@@WayneRECs sweet!
Hello! I just purchase a new dji osmo action 3. I have a question I want to ask you.....
Is there a device that i can charge the power bank and hook up the mic at the same time?
Thanks advance for reply....
Thanks for your comment! Unfortunately, at the time of this reply, no such adapter exists allowing mic input and simultaneous charging. Hopefully one will be released soon though!
Okay.....this isn't quite related to the same thing as your video but maybe you still have some good advice for me. I just bought a 3.5 mic that came with two tiny cords (one trs to trs and one trs to trrs depending on which one you plan to use). I have to buy and extension cable to plug it into my headphone jack on my laptop (unless you prefer another method/adapter for plugging it in). My question however is should I buy a trs extension cable for the one or a trrs extension for the other. Do you think there is difference in the sound quality for either of those?
Hey Beau! It really depends on what kind of 3.5mm jack is in your laptop. If your laptop only has a single 3.5mm jack, then it's typically a TRRS. But on older PCs for example, they used to have 2 jacks (sometimes green and red) which were TRS (green for headphones & red for mics). Newer PCs stopped color coding them but may have a mic symbol or a headphone/mic symbol to connotate what the jack is.
Sound quality isn't the big factor here, it would be getting the right cable to make the proper physical connections to transmit the full audio signal. Hope this helps!
Hi Wayne, I was wondering if getting a cable like the USB-C microphone adapter to 3.5 male trs to type c videomic dongle would work? Instead of having two separate cables connected from the mic to the camera.
Hey! You can definitely use a cable like the BOYA BY-K2 (male TRS) but the only issue can be the cable length. Depending on where your mic is mounted, the BY-K2 might not be long enough.
@Wayne RECs Thank you. That makes sense, too. I forgot about the mic placement and usb c connection distance.
With a mirror less or DSLR, distance is most likely not an issue. But because the Action 3 is soooo wide, depending on the mic design, mounting it can get pretty far away from the USBC port if you want to keep it out of the frame. But the BY-K2 is longer in length than the BY-K4.
Why does not everyone know about the TRS cable? Craziness
Hello, How about for the GoPro 10? which cable should I be using? I know there is also the rode mic that has a usb-c connection, will that work too?
Thanks for your comment! The GoPro 10 (we'll all modern GoPros really) require proprietary GoPro mic (brick) adapter or Media Mod. USBC mics won't work directly plug into a GP.
Hah, awesome! Just one subtle thing...if I have a wifi receiver
[GODOX MoveLink II M2], then it uses TRS out I think...so would the BOYA BY-K4 send that stereo mic signal L/R into the Action 3?
Yes! The BOYA adapters provide the Action 3 with a stereo input, so as long as your wireless set can separate transmitters to L/R, they'll be separate in the Action 3s video file (provided the Action 3 is also set to stereo mode)
@@WayneRECs Awesome, thanks for your time and research.
im using oa 3 for motovlogging. recently bought a by k-4 and it came with a generic trs lavalier mic. it works but the audio quality is bad. like the one from your example when you were using a trrs cable. so what am I missing? should I get a branded microphone or something? PLEASE help!
Hi, I saw your comments! The BY-K4 adapter runs pretty hot. It's well suited for on camera mics that will be a little bit away from your subject or even lavs clipped on the chest. With close mic'ing a lav in a helmet for motovlogging, you have a few options with the Aciton 3. You can buy the official DJI Audio Adapter, which while intended specifically for the Action 4, does work with limited functionality with the OA3. This adapter is designed to provide less gain when motovlogging and as such, allows for less chance of distortion when close mic'ed.
Or you can look for a lav mic with a lower sensitivity. I like the Sennheiser XS lav which is a USB-C lav that has a lower gain than using a BY-K4 adapter.
Likely the reason your referenced creator doesn't have issues is because the Action 4 has a built-in limiter as well as lower gain settings which I think were specifically intended for moto use.
Benim Djı osmo action 3'üm var. BY-K4 ile saramonic blink 500 pro B2 bağladım ama çalışmadı. Ne yapmalıyım.
Microfon simgesi çıkıyor ama ses gitmiyor.
Wayne, I have the cynova usb-c to 3.5 adapter that says it's for osmo action, but it doesn't work on my Action 3. Am I missing something?
Hi, unfortunately, the original Cynova mic adapter for the Action 1 was specifically designed for that camera and is not compatible with the Action 3. This is the case with other cameras like GoPros and the Insta360 OneX2. They have USBC ports but require proprietary adapters to connect external mics. DJI was the first to change this with the Action 2 & 3 now using generic microphone adapters (and USB mics plugged directly into the cameras)
@Wayne RECs thanks so much! I have ordered the Boya cable that you mentioned in your video.
Hi mr Wayne.. Will it work on INSTA 360 1RS device? I heard that they require additional original mic adapter
Unfortunately, the Insta360 cameras (like GoPros) require mic adapters that are designed specifically for those cameras as they handle USB-C audio different from the Action 3.
@@WayneRECs but in dji action 2 and dji action 3 i guess we can directly use the usb c to 3..5 mic adapter
I have a question. Can I use Sennheiser CL 35 USB-C Locking 3.5mm TRS to USB Type-C Coiled Cable + Sennheiser MKE 200 on Osmo action 3 to save one cable? Thanks in advance
While I don't personally have one, another user commented here that they successfully use the CL 35 cable with their Action 3. The tricky part could be if you wanted to use it with a different mic than the MKE200, the locking ring might prevent the cable from seating fully depending on the mic jack. If you are looking for a single cable solution, the BOYA BY-K2 has a male 3.5mm TRS end (but it might be too short & it's not coiled)
@@WayneRECs Thank you so much for the reminder of the locking ring part.
type to 3.5mm + 3.5mm audio and mic splitter, will work right?
Maybe... depends on what you're trying to do. Most USB-C to split 3.5mm TRS are those intended for headsets that have built-in mics. They may or may not work. If you're looking to input 2 mic and have them split into stereo L/R, I'd suggest the BY-K4 and then a 3.5mm splitter cable.
I'm in the Netherlands and all the boya by-k4 are sold out ffs. thanks for the vid though m8
Can I use BY-K7 Adapter? Because in the packing, it says it can be used for DJI Osmo Action. Only Action 1 or can be used for Action 3?
The BY-K7 is designed specifically for the Action 1, which handled audio differently from the Action 2/3/4 so it won't work with the Action 3.
@@WayneRECs Thankful for the reply
Can I use Boya V-01 for my Action 3 with BY-K4?
Can I use the adapter for DJI Osmo Action 1?
Unfortunately no. The Action 1 requires a specific adapter made for that camera to input an external mic.
can the osmo record audio in two channels with that duo mic?
Yep, when the Action 3 has a stereo mic connected and is set to record in Stereo, it will record two separate channels. So in the case of the MOVO DoubleMic UC or a Deity D4 Duo, when the mics are set appropriately, the front mic will be recorded in the L channel and the Rear mic in the R channel.
@@WayneRECs thank you!!!
So I am planning to buy Osmo 4 and currently have Sony ECM LV1 microphone which I was earlier using with my Gorpo, will it work properly with Type C to TRS converter, please let me know. I have delayed my purchase due to this. Looking for your response. Thanks!
An USB-C to TRS adapter like the BOYA BY-K4 will properly accept your Sony ECM LV1's stereo signal (as the BY-K4 is a stereo adapter). But you will also need to make sure the Action 4 is set to Stereo Mode under the channel option of the Mic settings when PRO mode is enabled. If the Action 4 is set to Mono mode, it will combine the L/R signals of your mic into both audio channels of the recording.
Hope this helps!
@@WayneRECs Thankyou so much, just today got my Osmo 4, waiting to get BY K4 and then I will let you know my experience.
Not connect with by k4, osmo action 4
After long time waiting, when I got the adapter from Amazon, getting the issue, what's wrong 🥺😭
BOYA BY-K7 and BOYA BY-K4 look like the same function, I try with BY-K7 but not working..
Why ?
why BOYA BY-K4 doesn't work with RØDE Smartlav Plus?
The SmartLav+ has a grey TRRS connector. The BOYA BY-K4 accepts a TRS connection. You'd need a RODE SC3 adapter to go between them.
@@WayneRECs basically I should have bought a microphone like the Rode lav Go?
(sorry for my English)
@@ELVIS74 Not necessarily. I have both a smartlav plus and a lavalier GO and I like them both. If you're sole intent was to use a lav with an Action 3 and a BY-K4, the lav GO might have been a better in initial purchase. But then Smartlav plus and a sc3 adapter works fine too. I also like the Smartlav with my mobile phone in my pocket basically making it a separate external recorder.
@@WayneRECs Thank you very much
If you buy a type c mic that works as well?
Yes, a USB-C mic (that's not designed for a specific camera) will work with the Action 3. I've used a number of various usb-c mics in some of my other Action 3 videos.
so your video is unclear, can you record 2 discrete channels with the by adapter or not? Does the adapter merge the audio 2 mono? Does the action 3 support external adapter stereo?
When set to Stereo mode, the Action 3 can record 2 separate L/R tracks using the BOYA BY-K4 adapter. I've successfully used dual capsule mics like the Deity D4 Duo with the above and recorded 2 discrete channels.
@@WayneRECs Thank you that's literally perfect! If you get the action 4 and test it in the future this its the kind of information people that need external recording seek. That and the db attenuation settings...
Thanks! Don't even get me started! I'm keenly interested in the Action 4 and hopefully DJI has tweaked how it handles external audio...
Hi. Thanks for this video. Will this work on osmo action 1 ? Pls let me know. From Cape Town, South Africa.
Hi! Unfortunately, these methods only work with the Action 3. The Action 1 does not have the same UBC-C audio functionality and as is the case, the Action 1 requires DJI's specific audio adapter by Cynova.
I thank you for the quick answer and info. Blessed day for you.
@@greatday2224 for Osmo Action 1 you need the Boya k7 trs cable, or Boya OA-1 adapter
@@lutzmix thank you for info. Paying my sister to bring Cynova with when she comes to visit here from States.
thanks. nice content
Thank you brother
hello wayne, good day to you, im from philippines and i just bought a dji osmo action 3 in the past weeks, i am not a vlogger or a content creator, i just want to capture moments that i want to. i want to by a mic for my video that could capture good sound on outdoors and in an event or party. im thinking of getting comica vm10 pro, is it good for my purpose of videoing or do you have any suggestion? i hope you can help me. thanks and god bless.
Hello kabayan! wanna ask if san mo nabili comica vm10 pro mo? and hm it will cost if ever?
You are saviour
What is diferent to By-k7 to Bk-K4
The BY-K7 is designed specifically for the Action 1. After that camera, DJI changed how the cams handled audio so generic adapters like the BY-K4 now work with the Action 2/3/4 cameras.
Thanks You!
@@WayneRECsnot working, sir. Hopeless😫😭
Excelente vídeo
Thanks Jaime! I appreciate you saying so!
Wayne RECs please check this product of Sennheiser CL 35 USB-C Locking 3.5mm TRS to USB Type-C Coiled Cable
Sennheiser CL 35 USB-C Locking 3.5mm TRS to USB Type-C Coiled Cable check in the website of B&h has it on sale once again thank you so much for your great video I learn a lot thank you.
I just received my Action 3 and it looks like I'll be returning it to Best Buy.
I installed the Mimo app to my 1 y.o. samsung galaxy a52s 5 but it won't connect to the camera. Since you can't download firmware from DJI anymore I can't update the camera. Oh well, the GoPro 11 is only $10 more right now.
I gotta admit, I'm a little disappointed.
Bummer Gary! Yeah, the Mimo app is last on the list below Insta360's and GoPro's. (but sounds like you've found a great deal on a GP11!)
I got the DJI Action 3 all packed up, then decided to try one more thing. At this point, I had already used my 5 chances to "activate" it and couldn't get past that screen anymore.
My phone is on Android 13, but my wife's identical Samsung Galaxy A52s is still on 12. I installed the DJI Mimo app on her phone and finally managed to get it recognized and connected. I went through the setup and downloaded the firmware update. And..... now it also connects to my phone.
As it turns out, the app is fussy about Android 13 on many phones, but the new firmware fixes that. It's quite a catch 22. If they still allowed downloading new firmware, people wouldn't have the problem.
A side note, it wouldn't connect to my old LG 20 with Android 8.
Now I'll give the Action 3 a chance before returning it.
Nothing available that lets you charge at the same time?
No, not that I know of yet... but I know it's something a lot of DJI Action 3 users want so maybe something will be released in the future.
Man.. If only they just put a 3.5mm input jack on the camera itself. :(
don’t get why it’s not
...and this is exactly why I refuse to buy any GoPro; because of their unnecessary proprietary and bulky external MIC adapter crap. Add the 3.5mm external MIC jack eliminate the need for the proprietary crap, and just charge another $49.00. I am looking for the best Vlogging camera system for riding and GoPro and their greedy marketing to force the use of extra bulky crap loses my interest.
@@johnnyappleseedz422 Not the video, not my comment is about a gopro.
Waterproofing issues I suspect?
Hello again buddy I got the lead for my dji action 3 but still getting bad audio but I use my camera for paramotor flying and get lots of engine noise the lead is connected to my head set directly to the camera its sound fine if I'm looking ahead but if I turn my head the sound is terrible is the a setting to cut out the mics on the camera or would it be the setting for the d/b in audio I'm at -6 or should I go up to the + setting as not getting the mic icon showing red when I talk I'm a bit confused with all this hahaha but you seem to know what your talking about thank you again
You explained it very well, what microphone do you use on a daily basis? I mean professional microphone?
Hey Wayne please help me as I have looked almost everything. Earlier I had a gopro from which I had a two mic setup and I was able to record from one mic and from another I was able to record audio from my intercom earbud. But I'm not finding any Similar way with type C port. It will be a great help as I can see you are an audio professional.
Dude, lose those glasses.
Coz you're losing your shit?
I swear I have been buying usb c to trrs to use my microphone with my s23 ultra to create content and I almost went crazy because I couldn't fix the problem with the voice and I bought like 3 different cable adapters to try and fix it, until I saw Ur video today, thank you from deep inside my heart for solving this dilemma to me ❤
Thank you for posting this. I've been testing all my adapters (USB-C to 3.5mm TRRS/TRS) with no luck on the Action 4. I have an Osmo Pocket 2 and had purchased the DJI USB-C to 3.5mm Pocket Adapter, which proved to only be compatible with the Pocket series and not the Action series. No clue why that would be...but hope others don't make the same mistake and buy the DJI product hoping that works. Was nearly about to purchase the new DJI adapter for the Action series USB-C to 3.5mm, albeit the design is sweet and square shaped sitting on the side of the Action 4, it is 4 times the price as the Boya adapter. Interestingly enough, the wireless mic I am trying to use is the Boya wireless mic system, but did not know about this Boya adapter. Just ordered it and should arrive tomorrow, hopefully, as our trip is this weekend. Will post a confirmation that this adapter functions with the Action 4 & Boya wireless mics. Cheers!
will this boya kyc m4 will work same with go pro 9/10 by just plugging usb c into the camera and using trs mic directly into it. Because then using that big chunkier go pro mic adapter wont be required anymore!
Thanks for your comment! While I don't have a Hero 9/10, I don't think any 3rd party USB-C to 3.5mm TRS mic adapters will work on a GoPro. I've tried them with my Hero 8 and it's a no go. Even though GoPros have a USB-C port, they are not enabled to accept USB mics or generic adapters. As is the case, GoPro makes you buy their proprietary MediaMods or their 3.5mm adapter dongle/brick. This is actually the primary reason I bought the Action 3 over the Hero 11.
@@WayneRECs thanks Wayne, thanks for all the help through your messages , i have been using go pro since last many years using brick adapter, finally bought the action 3 adventure kit and thought why not to replace the go pro and make action 3 as primary motovlogging camera, stumbled upon mic issues but now i guess i will buy lav usb-c mic from Sennheiser and plug in directly into DJI action cam, as that seems the hassle free option for anyone who is planning to use DJI action 3 camera on helmet while recording perfect audio.
Thank you for making all confusion vaporized 👍🏻✔️🎉
Finally some correct information, just got my action 3 and trying to use it with the rode wireless go2, just bought the cheap usb-c phone adapter and sounds like crap lol, now just ordered the sennheiser usb-c to trs as boya seems to be out of stock in the Uk, many thanks for clearing this up!
Any samples of new sound mate ?
I have a samsung phone s24+, and looking for a USB-c to 3.5mm DAC, any you could recommend?
you know audio used to to be simple with just a single plug. its worked since the 80s and now we are fixing something that doesn't need to be fixed. now I need to own mutiable capable and label them so I can pick it up and know it works. just adding more work but having usbc instead of nust a line in or mic input.
USB-C spec natively supports analog audio. So, there is no need in a converter "inside a cable". I'd say it depends more on cable quality and whether it supports transmission of analog audio from/to USB-C. Normally, a device that supports smart USB-C with analog audio has all the required converters and just need for the cable to deliver the analog audio to USB-C.
Hey Michael! Thanks for your comment! While USB-C can deliver analog audio, I don't think the Action 3 has the capability to accept and convert it via the USB-C port. Even though USB-C was meant to make everything easier and universal, there is so much diverse functionality that it can be super confusing (& frustrating). I personally think that digital audio via USB-C is the future (almost forced by phone manufacturers) and that eventually camera manufacturers will jump on board, much like DJI has done.
do you realize how beneficial this info is! most Chanel's only tell you what to buy and not why to buy one over the other! thank you!
Thanks you so much this shit taught me a lot !! I had the apple adapters for head phone thinking it would work with my new wireless mic. Had I not seen this video I would have been screwed on my upcoming trip. So thanks now I have the correct connectors!!
Awesome! Glad it helped! Have a great trip!
Cannot find any cables in the UK that will do this! Tried Amazon, ebay etc. nothing, they all look to be TRRS adapters. Could anyone help find me a suitable UK version?
Edit - nevermind, found a solution, just bought a USBC to TRS cable - so one end is a USBC connection, the other end is a TRS male connection.
I'm having exactly the same issue. Currently looking at Saramonic SR-C2003 but this company has some other options that say they are compatable with other DJI action cameras but not the Action 3 specifically.
@@rockbrigaderavens i got a usbc to male trs 3.5mm. 10 quid off amazon
@@joelmspencer Ah that's no help to me then I need usb-c to female trs 3.5mm. None under 25 quid
extremely useful video thank you sir
Thank you for this awesome explanation.
I have two questions though:
1.: Would it work to connect the TRSTRRS cable with any other 3.5mmUSB-C DAC adapter?
And 2.: what's your opinion on investing in a Rode VideoMic Go II and connecting directly via USB-C to the Osmo Action 3?
Hi, thanks for your comment! To answer your questions:
1) There is a wide variety of success when using TRRS to USB-C and/or TRS to TRRS adapters or any variations on these. A lot depends on the design of the 3.5mm to USB-C adapter. If it's a mic adapter, I've successfully used a TRRS mic into a TRRS to TRS adapter into the BY-K4. However, using some kind of TRRS to USB-C adapter instead, may not transmit the full audio signal. I think that answers your question?
2) While I like the VideoMic GO II, if you're looking to invest ~$100 USD, I'd seriously look at the new Deity V-Mic D4. It retails at $99 and has a USB-C output & a gain knob on the mic for more control. It also comes with better wind protection. Check out this video for my experience with it: th-cam.com/video/I28Kq0k1-ZQ/w-d-xo.html
Personally, when it comes to how the Action 3 handles audio, I've discovered you're much better off using a mic that has some kind of gain control as the Action 3's gain seems to be more of a digital volume control than and analog gain control.
What if you used the TRS to TRRS cable with a headphone adapter? Will it sound better? Also, do you know if any adapters that work for the Osmo Action 3 that also allows passthrough charging while using an external mic?
Hi! I'd love to finally use my Rode VideoMicro but I haven't found a good quality cable to plug it either to my MacBook Pro (M2. 3.5 jack and USBc) or to my cellphone (Samsung S20 FE)... it really seems to sound all crapy with the cables I've found.
Now... you just gave me the idea of using it directly into the 3.5 jack of the Mac (well... not you, me by watching your video LOL), but... what cable should I use if I want to use the mic for video calls or recording audio while listening to audio from the computer with headphones?
HELP! (sorry if I sound desperate hehe, it's been a year or more since I got myself a 50ish bucks mic and its frustrating not being able to properly use it)
I really need your advice on this matter,
I am planning to buy boya M1 pro which comes with a conventional TRRS jack, if i attach the TRRS jack to a "TRRS to a TRS adapter" and then connect it with boya boya K4,and then to dji action 3 will this sound good? or do i have to buy a mic that comes with a TRS output only?
please help👏
I listened to entire video, I admire you are professional, but I couldn’t find my solution to my problem! I have rode mic with type C output port and sound card (mixer) with 3.5 mm ports and 48v ports. Which kind of cable or converter should buy to transfer the audio from Type C mic to 3.5 mm sound card ? Thank you 🙏🏻
Hi Wayne would the apple usb c to 3.5 work ?I have the rode laviere GO with trrs to trs adapter
FOR OSMO ACTION 3
The aftermath 4 months after...
I did buy a Boya BY-K4 after watching your video. Thanks for the recommendation. It works well.
However, there's a "traditional" problem when I'm filming my phone or action cam like Sony RX0 with any external mic, the noise level rises drastically when I stop talking. It is obvious that these tiny electronic gadgets were trying to maintain the gain level by "compensating" the silence continuously. This didn't happen when I was using the internal mic of my cellphone.
And yesterday I got my Saramonic SR-EA2U, which is a simple USB Type-C audio for phones. The sound quality is just as good. Yet there's no such sharp increase of noise level in the silent part of recording. This reminds me of you saying digital input can be the future trend.
I was just wondering... have you ever experienced such problem of higher noise level in silent parts of recording with external mic? For me, it's almost universal. This still happened even when I connect the Rodecaster Pro II with Sony ZV-1 (not as serious as in other cases). Of course, I know to switch off the auto-level functionality of these devices. Yet that keeps bugging me somehow. Digital input could be really better in this respect.
I bought a usb-c to female 3.5mm jack for a Rode Video Micro. The adapter is generic and unfortunately, I'm unable to get any audio to record. I am sending the adapter back and I have bought the Boya BY-K4 in its place. Other than that, are there any settings in the Osmo Action 3 that need to be set to make this setup work? Thanks
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Thank you for clearing this up. Waiting on the BY-K4 thanks to your vid. Now to figure out adding a second audio input to record a helmet intercom to the action 3. Thanks man. Subscribed and liked!
In the case of a TS microphone, would it work fine with a TRS adaptor? (One audio channel of course)
Ok, so mic works. Is it possible to hook up a audio aux instead of microphone?
I make beats, i would like to record my beatmaking sessions directly to Action3.
It is possible?
I'm still confused, the boya NY-K4 has a usb-c converting it to TRRS, is it correct to plug in a TRS jack microphone?
You should’ve had the two recordings play back to back not speak in between the two of them it would’ve shown a true difference
Thanks for this video. I'm thinking of switching from GoPro to DJI given GoPro troubles. Helpful video.
BIG THANKS!!!!! This video really helps me to understand this whole confusion!!!!
ok tnx, question is my cable is the other end is trrs and the other end is trs, so where do I insert? I'm using the usb c type adaptor