I cannot get the cam link 4k to actually stay on. It cuts out or off constantly with the GoPro. Doesn’t happen with my Sony mirrorless…. The webcam utility is actually way more stable even though the picture isn’t as good as going through HDMI
Buenos días Dany. Soy de Panamá podrás ayudarme si ay algún cable tipo C a HDMI compatible con la goupro 11 anun transmisión de video inalambrico que mande a comprar? Es que estoy haciendo las.pruebas desde mi goupro a un televisor y no sale la señal de la cámara. Porfavor espero puedas orientarme mil gracias. O para usarlas por HDMI tengo que comprar de todas formas el media mood? Gracias estaré atento a la respuesta.
Am I missing something ... I have a USB to USB-C and the GoPro Webcam software downloaded but nothing comes through to OBS. Does it take a USB 3.0 to work? The cable is charging the camera but no image comes through.
Both videos look good, but if I’m honest the the hassle of using a hdmi capture device isn’t worth that little extra quality. I know you said it’s usb-c but that’s just the connector, do you know what standard of port you were using was. (2.0, 3.0, 3.1 gen 1 or 3.2 gen 2). I’m going to assume it’s a lot of bandwidth needed for a high res image. I’m pulling my hair out trying to find a web cam I actually like.
before you buy the gopro for a webcam., i might advise against that. The gopro is a great camera and the added ability to use it as a webcam is nice, but i wouldnt it buy it soley for a webcam... check this out. th-cam.com/video/OOevWGerNZE/w-d-xo.html
Many Factors to consider. You have TONs of better lighting than Joe. Then on USB-C You gotta consider a USB-C 3.0 or Higher cable to handle the bandwidth. Plus have a 3.0 or Higher USB port on your PC. Those all can make a difference. Both should really look almost identical .
I tried it out (video coming out soon) locally you see. The hdmi does look a lot sharper, but at the same time there are things on the usbc I like better
@Danny Black it’s been a year since you made this video. Do you still feel that the media mod is the best way to use the hero 9? Also, the media mod for the hero 8 murdered my batteries…I left it plugged in all the time and used it with my ATEM mini for video capture. I’m wondering if there’s a way to prevent it from over charging the batteries while connected to the media mod… Thank you for the great content! New subscriber here!
@@Weatherstation lol, thanks. I figured that out right after asking this question. I felt like an idiot for asking before trying that. But now that the battery is out, it’s worked amazingly and I don’t mess up batteries anymore.
I have the media mod and no matter what I do it wont recognize this darn camera as a web cam, do I have to have a capture card or something what am I missing ?
Bro your videos BANG 👌🏻 a little request from me... I think a video on how to live stream! Like the set up, what you need, what you need to buy and how to actually live stream would be really helpful coming from you! Even like how to get your phone screen to show on the screen during the live stream! I guess just a whole “how to live stream” video 🤣
great idea... I do have a video or set of videos back in like March or April.. I should some of the gear and live stream software I use that can get the phones screen on :) If you personally needed help to just let me know and I can help you out
I Dont get anything close to this quality but i think its down to the quality of my cables when i looked in elgato settings it said 640x480 detected at the top although i had it set to 1080p 60 i reset pc it came up 1080p but recording are grainy could both my type c USB and hdmi Cables be bad well got them off EBAY 2.99 :) yes i purchased a £2.99 cable after paying out near £400 for camera and £150 for capture card and media mod are you having problems like me so watching videos to find the problem might be your cable
Thanks for the tip!! That sure could be the problem ... I was able to play with the settings in a more recent video abs get the quality looking so much better on m hdmi
Hello Danny, can you confirm that the GoPro Hero 9 is also limited to max 30 fps via HDMI out? Check frame by frame, not what the output "says" it is (it's gonna say 1080p60). Cheers!
@@MrBlackReviews Thanks Danny, but the reason why I'm saying this is because they're lying about the framerate. The input device will say 60, but it's 30, at least for and some others.
@@sprEEEzy GoProHero9/Media Mod/ Micro Hdmi -> HDMI Elgato Cam Link 4k-> PC..... All updated firmware. Neither OBS or 4k capture Utility presents 1080p 60 on the hero9 despite it being advertised to support it. In no way after almost a year of tinkering have I been able to get it to output 1080p at 60fps. Very misleading and wish I knew this was an issue, seemingly no reviewer touched on this topic.
Danny, When you output the Hero 9 via HDMI or USB-C , Does the front and main back screens go black ? I'm using a Hero 5 now with a wireless transmitter for livestreams and the screen goes black. Thanks you the video and great content.
I don’t know what the 5 does, but the screens do go black when connected to hdmi... for usbc it just says live on the front, mainly because you can use your computer to monitor the video
That is a really good question . I’m going to go on a limb and say no. Because I don’t think it gives you any options to select them. However, I don’t have 2 hero 9’s (don’t tempt me though lol)
Thanks :) You could run it through usbc through the media mod...But it wouldn’t use the mic through webcam. Check out the video I made just before this cause there are hdmi capture cards just like cam link but for a fraction of the cost :)
HI Danny- thanks for your info. I have the Hero 9 Black with the Media Mod. I typically hook up an external lavalier mic, and that works fine. As a lifelong professional TV cameraman, the one thing that’s missing is the ability to monitor the incoming audio, live / real-time, via headphones. Is there a way to do that? Can I use an HDMI audio extractor on the HDMI port?
i know exactly what you mean.. if they had a headphone out that would make sense especially when you call it a media mod! if you plug in the hdmi to extract the audio it will make it harder to function but could technically work. I would suggest getting a mic system that has a headphone out for monitoring...i just did a review for a wireless system that had a headphone out for monitoring on the receiver
@@MrBlackReviews Thanks for your reply. All of the HDMI Audio Extractor converters that I’ve seen require a DC5v power supply. So, I’d have to additionally bring in some type of battery rig for that. Plus, the 1/8” mini audio jack is probably a line-level, with not enough to feed headphones, so I’d need a small battery-powered line amp. This is getting quite cumbersome, as my application for this rig is run-and-gun remote standups. I have a Sony FS7 for my principal camera that I’ve used for years, so I’m not at a loss for creating quality content. However, I was so impressed with the Hero 9’s stabilization and picture quality, I’d like to use it for quick and tight situations. Another solution: I have a Sennheiser wireless lav that I can run through a passive (not powered) mic splitter, take one feed into the GoPro, and the other into my portable Zoom H6 audio recorder, which I can monitor with headphones. If the audio on the GoPro recording is pristine, great- otherwise, I have a backup on the Zoom recorder, and all is on battery power.
Can you use the internal mic through usbc with the media mod? Very new to streaming and cannot get audio from the gopro mic to come through on obs studio.
Hey Danny!!! I'm using my 9 with OBS via USB and with all of the Gopro updates I'm pretty happy with it BUT its not as good as my main webcam. Do you think the mediamod with a USB capture device is still an upgrade with all of the updates? I'm not ready for a DLSR yet.....Thanks in advance
I pulled the trigger and bought the media mod. I used the USB capture card you recommended and the setting you showed us in you video. OMG I love it !!! I loved it so much I adjusted my main cam to match the Hero 9. Thanks for all of video help, I couldn't have made my stream look this good without you
Challenge for you (no one can answer this). What is the max resolution and frame rate on the HDMI live view? I know the signal is 60Hz but does it do double-frames like previous generations?
Thanks to your videos I have playing round with the Hero 9 and webcam functions but the performance is really terrible given how good the camera functions as a camera... in your experience does running a Cam Link get the streaming quality closer to the camera recording quality?
Hi! Thanks for the comment. Actually ya it looks terrible at normal settings but I made another video where I recommend settings for it... and it looks much better th-cam.com/video/UIMYZrhBeOw/w-d-xo.html Ignore the part where you can change it on the app easily because they changed the app 🤦♂️
Thanks a lot for the video and explaining. The documentation of the Elgato and GoPro 9 is awful so you guys are life savers. I use the Hero 9 with a MacBook Pro for Webcasts and found that the USB-C tends to stutter sometimes, especially when processing the feed though OBS or some Virtual Background in Teams or Zoom. Does anyone have the same experience? I think the software is still unstable and also the Hero has some need for CPU optimization. Also Webcam Mode heavily relies on good lighting to look sharp and nice. I am still waiting for an opportunity to stress test how media mod and works on long sessions, but for me it looks way more stable and works better in OBS for processing. Also you can use the setting of the GoPro for worse lightning. I don’t have a GPU at hand but you maybe can get a better punch from the Gaming software. If you can share any tipps or experiences with long streams, stuttering issues and OBS with GoPro and CanLink that would be awesome.
Haha that’s funny you just wrote that because I’m working on an update of this for tmw where I do it locally (same lighting and stuff) I’ll use a lot of your comment to address some of that ;)
Hey Steve, I think it would actually ... if you were also in need of a gopro . I wouldn’t buy it for needing a webcam. There are a few other options I would consider first
I agree that HDMI out to a camlink 4k is the way to go. Ever since my trial with Hero 7 Black due to having more settings available to me. Glad you and Jay Boston showed off the audio and video quality. Thank you!
🙏 Very helpful I have a small call of duty content channel and exploring camera options. I currently use a logi streamcam and razer kiyo pro. This was very helpful and great content
It’s so weird that it’s an issue, I never had that problem, and I’ve used it for at least an hour as a webcam with no problems at all. I’ve heard others have had problems but they just say that they read it on the internet
@@MrBlackReviews I've had the same issue with my gopro overheating and freezing the image of me or sometimes it will lag consistently sometimes just after an hour of streaming other times 8 or more hours its random....will a cam link help? or plugging my cord into a specific port in my computer? im also using a cord i got from my xbox elite series 2 controller since its a pretty long cord and converts a usb to type c ....
I think a good quality cord does help. I was using my MacBook Pro power chord. First thing I grabbed and never tried any other because it worked so well. Usb3.0 is important, some computer ports are usb 1 or 2 which is slower. I haven’t streamed longer than an hour with my gopro like a webcam. I just didn’t have enough to say lol. So one thing you can try if it’s over heating is to get some cooling gels that sit in the freezer and then after a little bit put it on the gopro to cool it down
Yes same! I have the media mod (just did a video on it) and I’m just waiting on the update to make the old 3.5mm adapter work again and I’m rocking that ulanzi case
Yo enlighten me here. I cant find shit on this topic. Whats the advantages having a usbc monitor vs hdmi. My laptop is usbc but, I have a adapter. Not sure if it gives the same connection with the adapter.
you actually need the media mod to get the hdmi out, it wont work with 3rd party adapters. HDMI when done right will look better... but it all depends on lighting. you can get a great shot with usbc as long as you have great lighting
No it won’t go usbc to hdmi with out that media mod (I’ve tried with different adapters) it’s something with the gopro software it needs the media mod to have the hdmi out
Hi. I have the Hero 9 with the mediamod and the usbc to hdmi plus the capture card, but I don't see any video on the elgato software. Do I have to set the gopro to like hdmi out?
Hey Danny love all your content my man, but especially the GOPRO content! My question to you and EVERYONE ELSE: Go Pro 9 With media mod, with a brand new USB C cable, and 3.1 A power, with the hdmi wired to a capture card into LAPTOP and OBS - my BATTERY DRAINS to the point that the GOPRO9 "WEBCAM" dies after about an hour and an half or so. Does anyone have any tricks to avoid the battery drain?? I tried to run without a battery inside, but the GP9 would not show up in OBS without the battery giving it extra juice. FYI i also have a hero 4 and i CAN RUN the webcam without a battery + capture card... do you think becasue of the the GP 9 MEDIA MOD it just cant do as much with one USB C being spliced inside the MEDIA MOD - meaning it doesn't get enough power to charge??? Anyhow, sorry for the long winded message.. any 2CENTS would be appreciated!! 'Ryan D - Ottawa, Canada
Hey Ryan... thanks so much for the comment and kind words ! It’s a good question , I think you are right that it does drain while also being plugged in. So another question to you, using it as hdmi are you still using it as a usb webcam or are you using the capture card as your webcam. The best advice I can give after trying it, start plugged in and maybe unplug and replug every 30 minutes, are you can try to take battery draining settings off, I.e. off gps, WiFi, voice controls , even hypersmooth if it’s on a tripod. That could help tremendously in my opinion :) let me know how you go
@@MrBlackReviews hey whats up Danny, thanks for the quick follow up. So I'm running 5 'webcams' 3 gopros (9,5,4) all via capture card, and 2 logitech =brio and c930e. OBS LIVE DJ STREAMS . Only the hero 9 dies or OVEREATS..I wish it had the direct power and mini hdmi plugs like previous versions.. or open up the features of USB C directly in...just like the capture card. Anyhow.. keep bringing the goods amigo, you've helped me A LOT!!!
@@ryandunlop8305 You're so cool. How many Gopros do you have now? You should get 10 since you're so interesting...always film yourself even when you're doing nothing. You're a star. 🤡
hoping you might have a suggestion. When I hook up the camera it is recognized(blue dot) but no video feed comes through in the preview section, firmware is updated, current version on os is in place, preferences are set to the go pro connect, and the camera shows " webcam " is in the display window. tried different ports enables. and still all I get she goo go in the pries window. Any thoughts? Thanks
This is just for usbc connection not hdmi correct?? Assuming that is what you are saying I think that you should try to turn on the preview on the webcam software. Another typical problem might be a bad usbc cord or a slow usb 2.0 port on the computer and you may need to make sure it’s in a 3.0 . Hope that helps but feel free to keep me in the loop
How can I play the clips straight onon my tv, so the whole family can watch what we just recorded? Or how what's actually being recorded, tried a HDMI to usb c cable but it doesn't seem to work, coming from the 4silver which had no problems doing either
Unfortunately you need a gopro media mod to do that.... however some TVs have a usb and you might be able to connect usbc to the tv and use it like a hard drive. If that doesn’t work you could probably take the sd card out and put it to a card reader that goes to usb into your tv
@@MrBlackReviews Thanks mate, as I said the old silver4 plugs and plays no worries so the 9black can do some great things the 4 can't but it can't seem to do the most basic viewing option, and while I'm criticizing it I'll add the battery door needing to be open to plug in the charge/usb cable is quite the fail
@@MrBlackReviews Great! Looking forward to seeing the side-by-side comparison! Do you know if it's possible to take advantage of GoPro's 4K resolution in webcam mode? Hypothetically, USB-C should be able to support the bandwidth, but unsure about their plans for beta software & HDMI out for media mod..
Ya they would have to update their webcam app, because for now it just does 720 and 1080... but the hdmi out should work if you got a 4K hdmi to usb capture card!
Hi I have somehow managed to download the gopro app on my dell xps 8900. ( A tall order for me) And it's actually working but the picture is absolutely terrible!! Really blurred. This gopro 9 is brand new and the screens are clean, any idea why the picture is so bad? It's pretty much unusable as it is. Im wondering if it's because I had to use the dell version of the gopro app. I couldn't download the go pro webcam app straight from the gopro website for some reason. Please help.
ive heard that a lot of windows users were having bad experiences with the quality of the gopro as a webcam.. not sure why? they still claim their software for windows is in beta mode, which is weird .
Please help...im not media savy...I just thought I could connect my gopro 10 to my smart tv by using the hdmi to c cable...welp that's not working PLEASE HELP...I just want to watch the vids on my gopro on the Samsung smart tv...THATS ALL...
Hey Danny, I can't find the input/output option in my preference. Also when I plug the HDMI and camlink I just have an HDMI icon on the front screen and a black screen in the main screen in the back. when choosing Camlink as a webcam then it's just a black screen. any help?
It’s a weird thing, but it’s working. So when the screen is black you can swipe on the blank screen and navigate over to a camera (it’s a bit weird ya) you can also use the buttons on the gopro to navigate over to it
@@MrBlackReviews So, to get HDMI via Elgato Cam Link I need the media mod right? If yes, can I hide the on screen-controls and Is that what you call HDMI clean output?
@@LivingRah yes! And you don’t need to use elgato. I did a video recently about the cheap capture cards on amazon . And they work!! But yes you would need the media mod to get the hdmi out
No Media Mod required. No HDMI Cable required. No Camlink Capture Card required. [1] Connect Macbook to Hero9 using a USB-C Male to Male Cable. [2] Download and Install GoPro Webcam App from GoPro. Done.
Yes I think we got to that point eventually . it’s the hdmi source that you choose as the mic correct? . Thanks for the tips!! Anytime you have one don’t hesitate!!
The truth is if you have the capture card and the gopro 7 is enough, it looks like a professional camera. With USB The GoPro 9 looks CHEAP. And buying the multimedia mod is not worth it.
so sieht das halt einfach nicht aus. Wenn ich meine GoPro als Webcam nutze gibt es eine Verzögerung von mehreren Sekunden und die Bildqualität ist sehr schlecht. Überall Fragmente und verpixelt. Manchmal muss ich den PC mehrmals neustarten bis die GoPro überhaupt mal in den Webcam-Modus springt.
ya is it windows computer? I know a lot of windows users have had a problem... one thing I would recommend is a lot of lighting in webcam mode, as far as the delay it could be due to the cable. I was using my computer power usbc to usbc cable and I think it sends a stronger signal
yeah fuck this gopro keeps getting blocked by a windows firewall, yet it access is allowed on the firewall..... absolute pos only works if i force launch it via software
horrible recommendation Here's a better one, just buy a hero 7 black, has HDMI output without the need for that plastic junk of a housing called media mod which is too expensive to just add a hdmi out port to it :( it's what 100-150$ fuck that, also makes the camera bigger. And the microphone on the media mod, it sucks, my chinese microphone sounds wayyy better. Don't be dumb like me, just buy a hero 7 black, plug into camlink and voila. With the media mod you're also fucked on the software side. Because sometimes when I turn it on, it goes into storage mode via the USB C which is in the camera to power it on cuz the battery won't last on this thing and in storage mode, you CANNOT change to live preview. And I have to reconnect the cable on the camera itself, turn it on and off a few times until it goes into live preview to work as a webcam again. I fucked up, I assumed hero 8 would also have the hdmi output like the hero 7 did. Who would have thought they'd make you spend 150$ for a hdmi output and plastic.I didn't check, didn't think they'd go into uultra capitalist mode.
I wouldn't put the 9 in the same category as m50 ... as far as trash, ya its not going to be as good of quality as large sensor DSLR cameras or mirrorless but for a tiny little action cam it does pack a punch. m50 looks good as a webcam, but its annoying that it turns off every 30 mins
If you are having trouble connecting your media mod via hdmi this video with most likely work for you !!
th-cam.com/video/0zRXy1FGvfA/w-d-xo.html
Loads of fun!! Thanks for having me Danny!!!
Thanks for being a part of it! I’m excited to test our the media mod :)
I love your editing and also the information is so helpful! I love your sense of humor as well. haha
I cannot get the cam link 4k to actually stay on. It cuts out or off constantly with the GoPro. Doesn’t happen with my Sony mirrorless…. The webcam utility is actually way more stable even though the picture isn’t as good as going through HDMI
Buenos días Dany. Soy de Panamá podrás ayudarme si ay algún cable tipo C a HDMI compatible con la goupro 11 anun transmisión de video inalambrico que mande a comprar? Es que estoy haciendo las.pruebas desde mi goupro a un televisor y no sale la señal de la cámara. Porfavor espero puedas orientarme mil gracias. O para usarlas por HDMI tengo que comprar de todas formas el media mood? Gracias estaré atento a la respuesta.
Am I missing something ... I have a USB to USB-C and the GoPro Webcam software downloaded but nothing comes through to OBS. Does it take a USB 3.0 to work? The cable is charging the camera but no image comes through.
Both videos look good, but if I’m honest the the hassle of using a hdmi capture device isn’t worth that little extra quality.
I know you said it’s usb-c but that’s just the connector, do you know what standard of port you were using was. (2.0, 3.0, 3.1 gen 1 or 3.2 gen 2). I’m going to assume it’s a lot of bandwidth needed for a high res image.
I’m pulling my hair out trying to find a web cam I actually like.
Lol, I managed to find the link to the manual and found it’s only usb-c camera side and usb-a computer side and is usb 3.0.
before you buy the gopro for a webcam., i might advise against that. The gopro is a great camera and the added ability to use it as a webcam is nice, but i wouldnt it buy it soley for a webcam... check this out. th-cam.com/video/OOevWGerNZE/w-d-xo.html
Many Factors to consider. You have TONs of better lighting than Joe. Then on USB-C You gotta consider a USB-C 3.0 or Higher cable to handle the bandwidth. Plus have a 3.0 or Higher USB port on your PC. Those all can make a difference. Both should really look almost identical .
I tried it out (video coming out soon) locally you see. The hdmi does look a lot sharper, but at the same time there are things on the usbc I like better
as web camera gopro hero 9 with a ring light vs light mod. what one is the best one to us?
@Danny Black it’s been a year since you made this video. Do you still feel that the media mod is the best way to use the hero 9?
Also, the media mod for the hero 8 murdered my batteries…I left it plugged in all the time and used it with my ATEM mini for video capture. I’m wondering if there’s a way to prevent it from over charging the batteries while connected to the media mod…
Thank you for the great content! New subscriber here!
Yes there is - just take the battery out :D - It will work anyway when connected with USB-C to a sufficient power source
@@Weatherstation lol, thanks. I figured that out right after asking this question. I felt like an idiot for asking before trying that. But now that the battery is out, it’s worked amazingly and I don’t mess up batteries anymore.
I have the media mod and no matter what I do it wont recognize this darn camera as a web cam, do I have to have a capture card or something what am I missing ?
Been 2 years? @danny do you know if the Media Mod does not have the Half Screen Freeze problem? Using USB atm its freezinf.
Happy birthday to this video
haha its growing up to fast :D
Bro your videos BANG 👌🏻 a little request from me... I think a video on how to live stream! Like the set up, what you need, what you need to buy and how to actually live stream would be really helpful coming from you! Even like how to get your phone screen to show on the screen during the live stream! I guess just a whole “how to live stream” video 🤣
great idea... I do have a video or set of videos back in like March or April.. I should some of the gear and live stream software I use that can get the phones screen on :) If you personally needed help to just let me know and I can help you out
Thank you so much for this video! This was very helpful!!!
I got the Elgato cam link pro , and I'm trying to hook my Elgato through it through an HDMI cable , and it's not showing up
I Dont get anything close to this quality but i think its down to the quality of my cables
when i looked in elgato settings it said 640x480 detected at the top although i had it set to 1080p 60
i reset pc it came up 1080p but recording are grainy
could both my type c USB and hdmi Cables be bad well got them off EBAY 2.99 :) yes i purchased a £2.99 cable after paying out near £400 for camera and £150 for capture card and media mod
are you having problems like me so watching videos to find the problem might be your cable
Thanks for the tip!! That sure could be the problem ... I was able to play with the settings in a more recent video abs get the quality looking so much better on m hdmi
Thank you for posting this comparison!
thanks George for the comments!! i appreciate the support
Thanks for your video. Is the output limited to 1080p like the previous versions of the Gopro hero or can you have 4k over either USB-C or HDMI?
Would also like to know
Yes it’s just 1080. I actually made a more recent video, you should check it out, showing how it looks using hdmi
@@MrBlackReviews Thanks for your answer. I'll have a look at the video. Too bad about the resolution though.
I haven’t done any streaming more than 1080p. It takes some serious processing
Usbc it’s only 30fps with hdmi out and you have 60fps capture card you can get it
Hello Danny, can you confirm that the GoPro Hero 9 is also limited to max 30 fps via HDMI out? Check frame by frame, not what the output "says" it is (it's gonna say 1080p60). Cheers!
I’m actually not sure. I can text it out tmw but this might help you community.gopro.com/t5/en/Media-Mod-HDMI-Output/ta-p/585539
@@MrBlackReviews Thanks Danny, but the reason why I'm saying this is because they're lying about the framerate. The input device will say 60, but it's 30, at least for and some others.
@@sprEEEzy GoProHero9/Media Mod/ Micro Hdmi -> HDMI Elgato Cam Link 4k-> PC..... All updated firmware. Neither OBS or 4k capture Utility presents 1080p 60 on the hero9 despite it being advertised to support it. In no way after almost a year of tinkering have I been able to get it to output 1080p at 60fps. Very misleading and wish I knew this was an issue, seemingly no reviewer touched on this topic.
@@FeartheReaper1000 confirms the suspicion...
Danny, When you output the Hero 9 via HDMI or USB-C , Does the front and main back screens go black ? I'm using a Hero 5 now with a wireless transmitter for livestreams and the screen goes black. Thanks you the video and great content.
I don’t know what the 5 does, but the screens do go black when connected to hdmi... for usbc it just says live on the front, mainly because you can use your computer to monitor the video
If you are working with USBC are you able to use two GoPro 9 as webcams? (For having two different views)
That is a really good question . I’m going to go on a limb and say no. Because I don’t think it gives you any options to select them. However, I don’t have 2 hero 9’s (don’t tempt me though lol)
Really helpful! I just have a question could you run the GoPro from HDMI with the media mod to the usb c on the Mac without needing a cam link?
Thanks :) You could run it through usbc through the media mod...But it wouldn’t use the mic through webcam. Check out the video I made just before this cause there are hdmi capture cards just like cam link but for a fraction of the cost :)
HI Danny- thanks for your info. I have the Hero 9 Black with the Media Mod. I typically hook up an external lavalier mic, and that works fine. As a lifelong professional TV cameraman, the one thing that’s missing is the ability to monitor the incoming audio, live / real-time, via headphones. Is there a way to do that? Can I use an HDMI audio extractor on the HDMI port?
i know exactly what you mean.. if they had a headphone out that would make sense especially when you call it a media mod!
if you plug in the hdmi to extract the audio it will make it harder to function but could technically work. I would suggest getting a mic system that has a headphone out for monitoring...i just did a review for a wireless system that had a headphone out for monitoring on the receiver
@@MrBlackReviews Thanks for your reply. All of the HDMI Audio Extractor converters that I’ve seen require a DC5v power supply. So, I’d have to additionally bring in some type of battery rig for that. Plus, the 1/8” mini audio jack is probably a line-level, with not enough to feed headphones, so I’d need a small battery-powered line amp. This is getting quite cumbersome, as my application for this rig is run-and-gun remote standups. I have a Sony FS7 for my principal camera that I’ve used for years, so I’m not at a loss for creating quality content. However, I was so impressed with the Hero 9’s stabilization and picture quality, I’d like to use it for quick and tight situations.
Another solution: I have a Sennheiser wireless lav that I can run through a passive (not powered) mic splitter, take one feed into the GoPro, and the other into my portable Zoom H6 audio recorder, which I can monitor with headphones. If the audio on the GoPro recording is pristine, great- otherwise, I have a backup on the Zoom recorder, and all is on battery power.
Can you use the internal mic through usbc with the media mod? Very new to streaming and cannot get audio from the gopro mic to come through on obs studio.
WHAT ABOUT INPUT LAG BETWEEN THE 2? Would be nice to see that tested.
Hmmm I actually didn’t have any input lag, this was direct from QuickTime , didn’t adjust any audio files
i think the type c is good too, with cheap lav and you're good to go.
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Hey Danny!!! I'm using my 9 with OBS via USB and with all of the Gopro updates I'm pretty happy with it BUT its not as good as my main webcam. Do you think the mediamod with a USB capture device is still an upgrade with all of the updates? I'm not ready for a DLSR yet.....Thanks in advance
I pulled the trigger and bought the media mod. I used the USB capture card you recommended and the setting you showed us in you video. OMG I love it !!! I loved it so much I adjusted my main cam to match the Hero 9. Thanks for all of video help, I couldn't have made my stream look this good without you
Challenge for you (no one can answer this). What is the max resolution and frame rate on the HDMI live view? I know the signal is 60Hz but does it do double-frames like previous generations?
I will totally try and figure that one out! I got the media mod and playing around with it today
@@MrBlackReviews thank you! Record a snippet and step frame by frame in a video editing tool. You'll notice immediately if there's duplicate frames.
@@MrBlackReviews also ensure the shutter speed is >60 in ProTune.
Does the preview turn off. When is plugged in to H DMI
Thanks to your videos I have playing round with the Hero 9 and webcam functions but the performance is really terrible given how good the camera functions as a camera... in your experience does running a Cam Link get the streaming quality closer to the camera recording quality?
Hi! Thanks for the comment. Actually ya it looks terrible at normal settings but I made another video where I recommend settings for it... and it looks much better th-cam.com/video/UIMYZrhBeOw/w-d-xo.html
Ignore the part where you can change it on the app easily because they changed the app 🤦♂️
Thanks Danny! Will be watching that vid shortly!
oh my god jay is your doppelganger
Haha we do kinda look alike don’t we 😂
Thanks a lot for the video and explaining. The documentation of the Elgato and GoPro 9 is awful so you guys are life savers. I use the Hero 9 with a MacBook Pro for Webcasts and found that the USB-C tends to stutter sometimes, especially when processing the feed though OBS or some Virtual Background in Teams or Zoom. Does anyone have the same experience? I think the software is still unstable and also the Hero has some need for CPU optimization. Also Webcam Mode heavily relies on good lighting to look sharp and nice. I am still waiting for an opportunity to stress test how media mod and works on long sessions, but for me it looks way more stable and works better in OBS for processing. Also you can use the setting of the GoPro for worse lightning. I don’t have a GPU at hand but you maybe can get a better punch from the Gaming software. If you can share any tipps or experiences with long streams, stuttering issues and OBS with GoPro and CanLink that would be awesome.
Haha that’s funny you just wrote that because I’m working on an update of this for tmw where I do it locally (same lighting and stuff) I’ll use a lot of your comment to address some of that ;)
FYI didnt mean to put a wink .... but :)
Looking forward to it :) I will post an update when stress testing is showing some results, too.
oh awesome!!!
still working on that video.. but it might be Saturday or Sunday that it comes out (just didn't want to leave you hanging)
Hey Danny- would this make for a good webcam for online teaching?
Hey Steve, I think it would actually ... if you were also in need of a gopro . I wouldn’t buy it for needing a webcam. There are a few other options I would consider first
does razer ripsaw hd work aswell or do i HAVE to use elgato camlink
I have a gopro hero 8 black unfortunately it's display is not working. How can I connect to my phone ?
Any ideas 💡 you have?
Oh no. Is it broken or is it when you plug it into the hdmi out? Because when you do that the display stops automatically
It’s Jay Boston!
funny... it only took like 2 days for that media mod to come in the mail! I didn't need him haha :D
Great and Informative video! Because of this I decided to get the Hero 9.
thanks so much! you won't regret it... I dont get any benefit from you buying the 9 or not, these are all my honest opinions
@@MrBlackReviews Well I liked your opinions and information you gave. Keep it up!
Why is the quality of the video of my gopro 9 is not like this when I use it as webcam? Mine looks shitty and like 15-20fps
Nice one Danny. So tempted to go for this once they've fixed the audio adaptor issue.
I will keep you updated for sure!!!! Even though I got the media mod... I will love to see if it’s better with the old one
Would I need a Camlink with the media mod?
To use it as hdmi to a computer, yes .. but you don’t need the camlink you could get a cheaper hdmi capture card from Amazon
I agree that HDMI out to a camlink 4k is the way to go. Ever since my trial with Hero 7 Black due to having more settings available to me.
Glad you and Jay Boston showed off the audio and video quality. Thank you!
i HAVE BEEN LOOKING HIGH & LOW FOR LARGE HEAD FRAMES (FOR PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASSES), WOULD YOU PLEASE LET KNOW FROM WHERE YOU GOT YOURS? THANK YOU SIR
I got these particular ones at a place in Idaho of all places lol this specific model is “wide guyz” wgbugs
Thank for the video
Thank you for the thanks 🤗
🙏 Very helpful I have a small call of duty content channel and exploring camera options. I currently use a logi streamcam and razer kiyo pro. This was very helpful and great content
So to use the GoPro 9 as a webcam you need an external mic if you don’t have the media mod ?
Yes that is true. Not sure if they will update the app in the future to include the audio, but for now as usbc you need an external mic
@@MrBlackReviews , Thankyou. If I use hdmi to micro hdmi that would work with audio ?
Yes it will work with the mic with hdmi :)
@@MrBlackReviews , Thankyou , still stuck , means I will need to connect my mini to monitor via usb c - this means expensive monitor ...
How did you get around the overheating while using it as a webcam? What settings work best for this?
It’s so weird that it’s an issue, I never had that problem, and I’ve used it for at least an hour as a webcam with no problems at all. I’ve heard others have had problems but they just say that they read it on the internet
@@MrBlackReviews I've had the same issue with my gopro overheating and freezing the image of me or sometimes it will lag consistently sometimes just after an hour of streaming other times 8 or more hours its random....will a cam link help? or plugging my cord into a specific port in my computer? im also using a cord i got from my xbox elite series 2 controller since its a pretty long cord and converts a usb to type c ....
I think a good quality cord does help. I was using my MacBook Pro power chord. First thing I grabbed and never tried any other because it worked so well. Usb3.0 is important, some computer ports are usb 1 or 2 which is slower. I haven’t streamed longer than an hour with my gopro like a webcam. I just didn’t have enough to say lol. So one thing you can try if it’s over heating is to get some cooling gels that sit in the freezer and then after a little bit put it on the gopro to cool it down
did you finally test them both out?
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Nice video! I'm waiting for the Unazi Cage for the 9. Don't care for the Media Mod mic. Would rather use the Rode.
Yes same! I have the media mod (just did a video on it) and I’m just waiting on the update to make the old 3.5mm adapter work again and I’m rocking that ulanzi case
Yo enlighten me here. I cant find shit on this topic. Whats the advantages having a usbc monitor vs hdmi. My laptop is usbc but, I have a adapter. Not sure if it gives the same connection with the adapter.
you actually need the media mod to get the hdmi out, it wont work with 3rd party adapters. HDMI when done right will look better... but it all depends on lighting. you can get a great shot with usbc as long as you have great lighting
can you connect USBC to HDMI to plug into an ATEM Mini for example?
No it won’t go usbc to hdmi with out that media mod (I’ve tried with different adapters) it’s something with the gopro software it needs the media mod to have the hdmi out
@@MrBlackReviews Thank you very much.... I just ordered it - good video overviews - helps me a lot.
Thanks so much for the kind feedback! Ill keep them coming :)
Could anyone here please recommend a proper and good usb c cable for gopro9? Having trouble finding the good one
Both usbc and hdmi looked pretty clear to me. The hero 9 would be a good investment
Ya! I got a bunch of cool new toys with it and will be going in to the city to get a bunch of fun cinematic shots :)
I think the USB C option looks better than HDMI
It’s a lot easier that for sure. Although I did a more recent video where I found really good settings to make the hdmi look really good
Hi. I have the Hero 9 with the mediamod and the usbc to hdmi plus the capture card, but I don't see any video on the elgato software. Do I have to set the gopro to like hdmi out?
Hey Danny love all your content my man, but especially the GOPRO content! My question to you and EVERYONE ELSE: Go Pro 9 With media mod, with a brand new USB C cable, and 3.1 A power, with the hdmi wired to a capture card into LAPTOP and OBS - my BATTERY DRAINS to the point that the GOPRO9 "WEBCAM" dies after about an hour and an half or so. Does anyone have any tricks to avoid the battery drain?? I tried to run without a battery inside, but the GP9 would not show up in OBS without the battery giving it extra juice. FYI i also have a hero 4 and i CAN RUN the webcam without a battery + capture card... do you think becasue of the the GP 9 MEDIA MOD it just cant do as much with one USB C being spliced inside the MEDIA MOD - meaning it doesn't get enough power to charge???
Anyhow, sorry for the long winded message.. any 2CENTS would be appreciated!!
'Ryan D - Ottawa, Canada
Hey Ryan... thanks so much for the comment and kind words ! It’s a good question , I think you are right that it does drain while also being plugged in. So another question to you, using it as hdmi are you still using it as a usb webcam or are you using the capture card as your webcam. The best advice I can give after trying it, start plugged in and maybe unplug and replug every 30 minutes, are you can try to take battery draining settings off, I.e. off gps, WiFi, voice controls , even hypersmooth if it’s on a tripod. That could help tremendously in my opinion :) let me know how you go
@@MrBlackReviews hey whats up Danny, thanks for the quick follow up. So I'm running 5 'webcams' 3 gopros (9,5,4) all via capture card, and 2 logitech =brio and c930e. OBS LIVE DJ STREAMS . Only the hero 9 dies or OVEREATS..I wish it had the direct power and mini hdmi plugs like previous versions.. or open up the features of USB C directly in...just like the capture card. Anyhow.. keep bringing the goods amigo, you've helped me A LOT!!!
@@ryandunlop8305 You're so cool. How many Gopros do you have now? You should get 10 since you're so interesting...always film yourself even when you're doing nothing. You're a star. 🤡
hoping you might have a suggestion. When I hook up the camera it is recognized(blue dot) but no video feed comes through in the preview section, firmware is updated, current version on os is in place, preferences are set to the go pro connect, and the camera shows " webcam " is in the display window. tried different ports enables. and still all I get she goo go in the pries window. Any thoughts?
Thanks
This is just for usbc connection not hdmi correct?? Assuming that is what you are saying I think that you should try to turn on the preview on the webcam software. Another typical problem might be a bad usbc cord or a slow usb 2.0 port on the computer and you may need to make sure it’s in a 3.0 . Hope that helps but feel free to keep me in the loop
How can I play the clips straight onon my tv, so the whole family can watch what we just recorded? Or how what's actually being recorded, tried a HDMI to usb c cable but it doesn't seem to work, coming from the 4silver which had no problems doing either
Unfortunately you need a gopro media mod to do that.... however some TVs have a usb and you might be able to connect usbc to the tv and use it like a hard drive. If that doesn’t work you could probably take the sd card out and put it to a card reader that goes to usb into your tv
@@MrBlackReviews Thanks mate, as I said the old silver4 plugs and plays no worries so the 9black can do some great things the 4 can't but it can't seem to do the most basic viewing option, and while I'm criticizing it I'll add the battery door needing to be open to plug in the charge/usb cable is quite the fail
Why does the USB-C video keep turning orange?
It might have been my lights that were more orange. I just got my media mod so I’ll give it a go with better lighting
@@MrBlackReviews Great! Looking forward to seeing the side-by-side comparison! Do you know if it's possible to take advantage of GoPro's 4K resolution in webcam mode? Hypothetically, USB-C should be able to support the bandwidth, but unsure about their plans for beta software & HDMI out for media mod..
Ya they would have to update their webcam app, because for now it just does 720 and 1080... but the hdmi out should work if you got a 4K hdmi to usb capture card!
Hi I have somehow managed to download the gopro app on my dell xps 8900. ( A tall order for me) And it's actually working but the picture is absolutely terrible!! Really blurred. This gopro 9 is brand new and the screens are clean, any idea why the picture is so bad? It's pretty much unusable as it is. Im wondering if it's because I had to use the dell version of the gopro app. I couldn't download the go pro webcam app straight from the gopro website for some reason. Please help.
ive heard that a lot of windows users were having bad experiences with the quality of the gopro as a webcam.. not sure why? they still claim their software for windows is in beta mode, which is weird .
Hey dude soo your saying i need to update my gopro 9 firmware to make this work?? i did everything but that
You should update to the latest firmware they have done a lot for it
Please help...im not media savy...I just thought I could connect my gopro 10 to my smart tv by using the hdmi to c cable...welp that's not working PLEASE HELP...I just want to watch the vids on my gopro on the Samsung smart tv...THATS ALL...
Hey Danny, I can't find the input/output option in my preference. Also when I plug the HDMI and camlink I just have an HDMI icon on the front screen and a black screen in the main screen in the back. when choosing Camlink as a webcam then it's just a black screen. any help?
It’s a weird thing, but it’s working. So when the screen is black you can swipe on the blank screen and navigate over to a camera (it’s a bit weird ya) you can also use the buttons on the gopro to navigate over to it
@@MrBlackReviews HEy thanks for the reply, I solved the issue by plugging another device. the Elgato must have been defected.
thanks for sharing :)
thanks for the comment :) Love the channel name too!
my app gopro webcam doesn't work, doesn't open in imac 27.5 pol - 2011. can you help me?
Oh no. Hmmm latest operating system on your Mac ???
Can you HDMI clean output at 60FPS into a Blackmagic switcher??
Yes with the media mod!
@@MrBlackReviews So, to get HDMI via Elgato Cam Link I need the media mod right? If yes, can I hide the on screen-controls and Is that what you call HDMI clean output?
@@LivingRah yes! And you don’t need to use elgato. I did a video recently about the cheap capture cards on amazon . And they work!! But yes you would need the media mod to get the hdmi out
@@MrBlackReviews Thank you for your answer. I have a capture card already and I thought you only needed Elgato Cam Link to make it work.
Thank you for the answer! Its hard to find what the actually FPS out with MediaMod is
No Media Mod required. No HDMI Cable required. No Camlink Capture Card required. [1] Connect Macbook to Hero9 using a USB-C Male to Male Cable. [2] Download and Install GoPro Webcam App from GoPro. Done.
Hello.can you let my ,now what cable i need to get to fit into my gopro that fits into my tv
So if you have the media mod with the gopro, you need a micro hdmi to hdmi (micro goes to gopro and hdmi to tv)
@@MrBlackReviews and if I havent?
@@dannymullane9252 which gopro do you have ?
Do you know if you can choose the MOD as a source Mic for zoom?
Yes I think we got to that point eventually . it’s the hdmi source that you choose as the mic correct? . Thanks for the tips!! Anytime you have one don’t hesitate!!
Type C looks better
Can you use the mic while Webcam mode?
Unfortunately no, unless you get the media mod and output via hdmi
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Hi, once you setup the GoPro as a webcam, how do you record video? Thanks!
I record through QuickTime
1080 would be best for live stream u cna tell he knoes nothing about quality or streaming
The truth is if you have the capture card and the gopro 7 is enough, it looks like a professional camera. With USB The GoPro 9 looks CHEAP. And buying the multimedia mod is not worth it.
Question, how would you output to any capturer if you dont have the GoPro 9 Media Mod? GoPro 9 does not have HDMI output.
Another awesome video 🤘🤘
No way the full time youtuber zander round is grading my channels presence 😎👍😂
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Has anyone got their gopro disconnected from obs after like 2hrs of streaming?
nice video like always
Thanks fox father :)
My webcam quality is awful. Has anyone else experienced this?
yes, the quality from mine is atrocious. far worse than my c920. it's a compressed mess.
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so sieht das halt einfach nicht aus. Wenn ich meine GoPro als Webcam nutze gibt es eine Verzögerung von mehreren Sekunden und die Bildqualität ist sehr schlecht. Überall Fragmente und verpixelt. Manchmal muss ich den PC mehrmals neustarten bis die GoPro überhaupt mal in den Webcam-Modus springt.
ya is it windows computer? I know a lot of windows users have had a problem... one thing I would recommend is a lot of lighting in webcam mode, as far as the delay it could be due to the cable. I was using my computer power usbc to usbc cable and I think it sends a stronger signal
The USB-C footage looks decent here, but when I use it, it looks like shit.
I’m not sure if they made it worse in a firmware update... but I think you need to have good lighting to help make it look better
For God's sake skip to 4:45
the hero 9 looks horrific on windows. unless its just me.
Ya I haven’t heard a lot of success stories with windows . Not sure why, hopefully they fix that issue
Webcam does NOT work with FaceTime. WTF?????
I’ll give it a try in a few hours and see if I can figure it out
yeah fuck this gopro keeps getting blocked by a windows firewall, yet it access is allowed on the firewall..... absolute pos only works if i force launch it via software
Too much talking
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sorry man.. didnt mean to Lie! I heard from someone with windows that it did work, but apparently its causing a lot of trouble!
horrible recommendation
Here's a better one, just buy a hero 7 black, has HDMI output without the need for that plastic junk of a housing called media mod which is too expensive to just add a hdmi out port to it :( it's what 100-150$ fuck that, also makes the camera bigger. And the microphone on the media mod, it sucks, my chinese microphone sounds wayyy better.
Don't be dumb like me, just buy a hero 7 black, plug into camlink and voila. With the media mod you're also fucked on the software side. Because sometimes when I turn it on, it goes into storage mode via the USB C which is in the camera to power it on cuz the battery won't last on this thing and in storage mode, you CANNOT change to live preview. And I have to reconnect the cable on the camera itself, turn it on and off a few times until it goes into live preview to work as a webcam again.
I fucked up, I assumed hero 8 would also have the hdmi output like the hero 7 did. Who would have thought they'd make you spend 150$ for a hdmi output and plastic.I didn't check, didn't think they'd go into uultra capitalist mode.
The hero 9 is absolutely trash. People should just buy a canon m50
I wouldn't put the 9 in the same category as m50 ... as far as trash, ya its not going to be as good of quality as large sensor DSLR cameras or mirrorless but for a tiny little action cam it does pack a punch. m50 looks good as a webcam, but its annoying that it turns off every 30 mins