mwenger Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I just picked up a Hero5 session last week and got to take it out to a match. The picture looks great, but every time I fire a shot the audio clips horribly. It almost sounds like a musical note when the gun goes off. I have heard that the hero4 session doesn't have this problem, but I like the higher resolution and stabilization of the hero5. Has anybody found a workaround to fix this issue on the 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotMRD Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 On 7/23/2017 at 2:20 PM, mwenger said: I just picked up a Hero5 session last week and got to take it out to a match. The picture looks great, but every time I fire a shot the audio clips horribly. It almost sounds like a musical note when the gun goes off. I have heard that the hero4 session doesn't have this problem, but I like the higher resolution and stabilization of the hero5. Has anybody found a workaround to fix this issue on the 5? I'd like to know as well. Reviewing my footage from Blue Ridge and I have the same audio issue. Strangely enough, it didn't do it when shooting inside the "Bathhouse" where you would expect the mic to be overpowered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touji Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Are you using any cases for the GoPro? I've noticed audio gets much worse with an airtight case (waterproof) than I did with an open case that was meant to be used for live music. Generally, the weird audio issues occur because the GoPro doesn't know how/where to limit the dB intake so I'm wondering if there's any advanced settings for audio where you can set this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay63 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I put tape over all the mike holes thinking that might help. Shot a match with the fix and still funny sounding reports. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piracy85 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 I had the 5, got so sick of the sounds i sold it and bought the plane Hero Session. Sound is much better. If you want the best of both worlds use a 5 for your video and a Hero session for audio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotMRD Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I only have the audio problem with the Session5. The audio is much better with my Hero3+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Don't have that problem with my Session 5. Where do you have it mounted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Free Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 I have the hero 5 with the same issue. I did a little research and some people say it is the mount/holder it sits in. Supposedly it covers part of the microphone. When it warms up outside I want to record some shots with no case attached. If that fixes the problem I'm going to drill the hole bigger around the microphone. It sounds normal shooting indoor matches so i have a feeling it has something to do with the wind reduction feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay63 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 You would think GoPro Customer Service would chime in on this. I sent them an email and no response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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