Updated
Updated · Engadget · Jul 23
GoPro Launches $159 Wireless Mic System, Boosting Audio Despite 2 Fixable Flaws
Updated
Updated · Engadget · Jul 23

GoPro Launches $159 Wireless Mic System, Boosting Audio Despite 2 Fixable Flaws

2 articles · Updated · Engadget · Jul 23

Summary

  • $159 buys GoPro’s first two-mic Wireless Mic System, which Engadget says delivers clear audio, direct GoPro Bluetooth pairing and a compact charging case with about 20 hours of total use.
  • Two software-related drawbacks stand out: the USB-C receiver records dual mics as split left-right channels with no apparent mono option, and GoPro’s camera UI shows only one active mic even when both are recording.
  • 6-hour per-charge transmitters and included USB-C and 3.5mm receivers make the kit broadly compatible with phones, PCs and cameras, though direct GoPro pairing works with only one mic at a time.
  • Against DJI, Rode and Hollyland rivals, the system lacks onboard recording and 32-bit float, but its strongest edge is tighter integration with GoPro cameras and noticeably better sound than built-in GoPro mics.
  • Engadget says the flaws look fixable via firmware, leaving the accessory as a meaningful upgrade that strengthens GoPro’s position in lightweight vlogging kits.

Insights

Lacking key pro features, can GoPro's mic win on convenience alone in a market crowded with advanced rivals?
Facing financial collapse, can GoPro's new microphone system truly compete against market leaders and secure its future?