Here are my recommendations. Updated fall 2024.
1. GoPro Hero 12
This solution is curated for the GoPro Hero 10, 11 or 12. Steer clear of the Hero 9 since it has the older GP1 chip. The Hero 13 may have differences.
2. LEOFOTO SC-02 Kit (Suction Cup Mount)
Don't bother with cheap/small options.
3. Smallrig Cage for GoPro
Don't skimp out on this. This cage is lightweight and allows you to remove your camera while keeping the suction cup positioned on your car. This cage includes some helpful options regarding the battery door. The 1/4-20 threaded holes make mounting sturdy and the cold shoes make it easy to attach the microphone receiver.
4. RØDE Wireless ME (Wireless Microphone)
The audio quality and convenience are great. Recommend clipping to your license plate with a piece of tape.
5. GoPro Mic Adapter
Compatible with Hero 5-13 cameras
6. Battery Door
This is required to plug in the mic. Here are a few options.
Ulanzi G9-6 https://a.co/d/gsViscf
TELESIN https://a.co/d/dGGvVji
7. GoPro Enduro Batteries
These batteries last substantially longer.
Other Items:
8. Mic Adapter Holder
I bought this cage just go get the mic adapter holder. You will probably have to search the internet for an option like this.
9. Microphone Adapter Extension Cable
If you use a wired mic and you want an extension cable between the camera and the mic adapter, you'll need this one. This USB-C extension cable is the only one on the market to have the correct pinout to function properly. I have successfully daisy chained two cables.
Video Settings and Tips...
Video Tips:
Turn OFF image stabilization if you mount your camera to a fixed position on the car. The camera will capture the true motion of car and how it responds to driver inputs. If you leave stabilization ON, the image will appear to float inside the car. If your camera is mounted to your helmet, you'll want stabilization ON.
Zoom and/or crop your video so most of the image is looking out of the windshield. It doesn't do you any good if 75% of the frame is the interior of your car.
Get good engine audio as this is helpful as a drivers aid.
Recommended GoPro Settings:
Aspect: 16:9
Resolution: 2.7k (highest possible resolution that will quick stream and download to your phone)
Frames per second: 60
FOV:
Linear, if camera is behind the driver
Wide or SuperView, if on helmet, windshield, or outside
Image Stabilization: OFF (if your camera is mounted to your helmet, turn this ON)
Audio Input: Standard Mic (this setting is only available if you have an external mic)
Protune: ON
EV: -0.5 or -1.0 (use "Auto" if camera is outside of the car)
RAW Audio: Med
Mics: Stereo
Bitrate: High
Shutter: auto
ISO min: 100
ISO max: 400 or 800
Short clip length: OFF
Quik Capture: ON (this helps save battery)
GPS: OFF (this setting just wastes battery since we use real GPS loggers)
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