Let's discuss something important: HOW TO MIC YOUR CAR ON TRACK

[NYG]

Originally Posted by D_SheerDrivingPleasure

Black and white make your //M speedo and tach pop, but is there a specific reason you don't film in color?

btw - I'm still using the default gauges from Race Render (Dodge Neon SE).

SYT is making a stance against racial inequality on every hotlap.

[RugbyBro]

Got the sound down, need to get the video settings down next. This was my instructor driving my car for some fast laps.

[NYG]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

Got the sound down, need to get the video settings down next. This was my instructor driving my car for some fast laps.

All over that Porsche haha

Sounds great man.

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by NYG

All over that Porsche haha

Sounds great man.

Yah he was driving in the intermediate group to not potentially slow the advanced group but he was very clearly much faster than everyone else in that session.

I think I need to but a little bit of the sun 250hz frequencies because it’s not that quite as bass-y IRL. Still relatively bass-y but I think the Purple Panda doesnt capture the entire low end frequency band so the real low stuff stick out more. Great little mic tho and I’m happy with how easy it was to get the setup down… literally clipped it behind my license plate. And now I think about it, that positioning could actually be affecting the sound capture and resulting in making the low end more obvious.

[Vmohan5072]

Originally Posted by jfritz27

I double checked the connections, everything was in.

The Hero 8 has the single USB-C port, so I used this adapter, which the mic gets plugged into:
https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-3-5mm-A...2551598&sr=8-3

Are you saying I need this additional adapter? I.e.:
Purple panda > TRS adapter > GoPro USBC adapter > GoPro

EDIT: With searching a bit more, it looks like I do need that additional adapter in between -- d'oh!

I wish I took the extra time to read this thread closer before I went out and ruined a full track day's worth of audio. I plugged the mic straight into to usbc adapter, and all I got all day was static. Thought I crushed the mic wire underneath the trunk closing, until I read this haha. Oh well, there's always next time

[Driver407]

I swapped out my entire recording rig about a month ago to the DJI OSMO 4 with the wireless mic 2 transmitter.
Forgot to leave a mini review here. Has been a really solid upgrade over my gopro8/purple panda setup.

Has been game changing in many ways:

- Can freely place the wireless mic anywhere you want (strong ass magnet built in)
- No longer need cables dangling off your head/seat/car to get amazing audio
- Can use any wired mic into the wireless unit. (purple panda/etc)
- If you use a OSMO 3/4. There is no need for the receiver and transmitter combo. Can purchase only the 100$ transmitter to get up and running.
- The unit has a gain setting that allows you to fine tune. (I always leave it at -12 gain)
- The audio is recorded with 32-float format. (Any form of clipping or distortion can be fixed in post with perfect audio/normalization)
- The osmo cam doesnt have recording issues like gopros (overheating/failure to record/etc)
- Battery life is much better than gopro. 100 mins vs 45mins at 4k (I run it off battery bank either way)
- OSMO has a detachable mounting system that is AMAZING for track cars when you want to pop it in-and-out without messing up angle/composition/setup/battery.

Here are a few examples of the OSMO4/MIC2 setup.
No examples with F80 on track. Havent been back with F80 since camera purchase.

F80 driving around town test:

E46 M3 out at thunderhill west:

[D_SheerDrivingPleasure]

Originally Posted by Driver407

I swapped out my entire recording rig about a month ago to the DJI OSMO 4 with the wireless mic 2 transmitter.
Forgot to leave a mini review here. Has been a really solid upgrade over my gopro8/purple panda setup.

Has been game changing in many ways:

- Can freely place the wireless mic anywhere you want (strong ass magnet built in)
- No longer need cables dangling off your head/seat/car to get amazing audio
- Can use any wired mic into the wireless unit. (purple panda/etc)
- If you use a OSMO 3/4. There is no need for the receiver and transmitter combo. Can purchase only the 100$ transmitter to get up and running.
- The unit has a gain setting that allows you to fine tune. (I always leave it at -12 gain)
- The audio is recorded with 32-float format. (Any form of clipping or distortion can be fixed in post with perfect audio/normalization)
- The osmo cam doesnt have recording issues like gopros (overheating/failure to record/etc)
- Battery life is much better than gopro. 100 mins vs 45mins at 4k (I run it off battery bank either way)
- OSMO has a detachable mounting system that is AMAZING for track cars when you want to pop it in-and-out without messing up angle/composition/setup/battery.

Here are a few examples of the OSMO4/MIC2 setup.
No examples with F80 on track. Havent been back with F80 since camera purchase.

F80 driving around town test:

E46 M3 out at thunderhill west:

Awesome! I also recently switched from a GP Hero 9 to the DJI Osmo. The GP just never worked consistently. The final straw was when it glitched out for my once in a lifetime record setting session.

Q: is the magnet on the wireless mic strong enough to safely secure to the license plate area?

[Driver407]

Originally Posted by D_SheerDrivingPleasure

Awesome! I also recently switched from a GP Hero 9 to the DJI Osmo. The GP just never worked consistently. The final straw was when it glitched out for my once in a lifetime record setting session.

Q: is the magnet on the wireless mic strong enough to safely secure to the license plate area?

The mic has a standard belt clip built in. The clip is made of metal.
It has a nickel sized magnet that snaps to the clip.
The magnet is suuuuper duper strong.

Sticks to metal without any worry of it falling off. Even the most extreme G's. I actually have a really hard time getting the magnet off the car. Have to use a soft headed tool.

[NYG]

The thread lives!!

[jfritz27]

Originally Posted by NYG

The thread lives!!

Yes! Now get your ass back into a BMW...

[NYG]

Originally Posted by jfritz27

Yes! Now get your ass back into a BMW...

Production of car starts June

[Driver407]

Here is a clip of the F80 audio on track for reference.
Finally hit up streets of willow and buttonwillow on a socal trip this weekend.

[drroc]

my 2019 AMG GTR in a busy Laguna Seca session with a purple panda mic. It was impossible to get a clean lap, and the front tires were almost done. Enjoy the exhaust note

[Track/S]

Originally Posted by Driver407

Here is a clip of the F80 audio on track for reference.
Finally hit up streets of willow and buttonwillow on a socal trip this weekend.

I also bought the Osmo Action 4 with Mic2, where did you put the micro? On the bumper?

Edit:
I've seen the video, I'll try it on the bumper.

[D_SheerDrivingPleasure]

Originally Posted by Track/S

I also bought the Osmo Action 4 with Mic2, where did you put the micro? On the bumper?

Edit:
I've seen the video, I'll try it on the bumper.

I know you did ask for a review or opinion but I'm really impressed with the DJI action and wireless mic. It connects seamlessly and the the battery life of both the camera and mic are superior to the GoPro. The only downside is the camera does not have exposure lock which is a nice GoPro feature.

I've tested the mic next under the hood (next to the intake) and above the rear license plate. I was worried the mic would fall off on track but it held tight at Lime Rock. The WGI bus stop curbing will be the true stress test.

[Track/S]

Originally Posted by D_SheerDrivingPleasure

I know you did ask for a review or opinion but I'm really impressed with the DJI action and wireless mic. It connects seamlessly and the the battery life of both the camera and mic are superior to the GoPro. The only downside is the camera does not have exposure lock which is a nice GoPro feature.

I've tested the mic next under the hood (next to the intake) and above the rear license plate. I was worried the mic would fall off on track but it held tight at Lime Rock. The WGI bus stop curbing will be the true stress test.

Thanks!!
Tomorrow they will bring me the mic2 and I hope to be able to test it this weekend.



I already have the mount installed:

[Driver407]

Originally Posted by Track/S

I also bought the Osmo Action 4 with Mic2, where did you put the micro? On the bumper?

Edit:
I've seen the video, I'll try it on the bumper.

Yea, for F80 I clip the purple panda mic facing up, on side of license plate with windsock. Then attach to the mic2. Clip the mic 2 on the passenger side seat area for easy access when session starts.

E46 has permanent panda mic in engine bay.
I've slowly converted a few friends to the same setup. Is very good for track duty. Used it for 7 track days so far. Never messed up. Never fought me. Worked in 110* heat day.

Another F80 example from last week while i'm here:

[Driver407]

Originally Posted by D_SheerDrivingPleasure

I know you did ask for a review or opinion but I'm really impressed with the DJI action and wireless mic. It connects seamlessly and the the battery life of both the camera and mic are superior to the GoPro. The only downside is the camera does not have exposure lock which is a nice GoPro feature.

I've tested the mic next under the hood (next to the intake) and above the rear license plate. I was worried the mic would fall off on track but it held tight at Lime Rock. The WGI bus stop curbing will be the true stress test.

Pro tip: Set the exposure to AUTO and manually set the ISO range to 100-1600. Set the exposure to -.7. Let the camera find the right light within a defined range. (Only lower the iso more if you do a night event)

[Track/S]

Originally Posted by Driver407

Yea, for F80 I clip the purple panda mic facing up, on side of license plate with windsock. Then attach to the mic2. Clip the mic 2 on the passenger side seat area for easy access when session starts.

E46 has permanent panda mic in engine bay.
I've slowly converted a few friends to the same setup. Is very good for track duty. Used it for 7 track days so far. Never messed up. Never fought me. Worked in 110* heat day.

Another F80 example from last week while i'm here:

Can 2 mic2 be used at the same time on the osmo action 4?

[Driver407]

Originally Posted by Track/S

Can 2 mic2 be used at the same time on the osmo action 4?

Yes, but you have to buy the receiver. Dont think you can do 2 just from the camera alone. (Double check all this. Going off memory)
https://store.dji.com/product/dji-mi...nav&vid=161331

[Track/S]

Originally Posted by Driver407

Yes, but you have to buy the receiver. Dont think you can do 2 just from the camera alone. (Double check all this. Going off memory)
https://store.dji.com/product/dji-mi...nav&vid=161331

Thanks
For now I'll try with 1, let's see how it goes!

[Track/S]

Driver407 I put the mic in this area and I don't like the sound at all, too loud and false....