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03-13-2012, 01:21 AM | #1 |
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GoPro HD HERO2 track settings
I recently picked up a GoPro HD HERO2 and was wondering what is the best video setting to have it on while at the track and having it mounted to the outside of the car?
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03-13-2012, 09:27 PM | #2 |
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I would use the sealed back to keep the wind noise to a min. Other than that, the defaults should work fine. Just make sure you are recording at the highest resolution using the wide setting.
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03-13-2012, 11:45 PM | #3 |
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You can get a mic cover if you use the open back from these guys.
http://micover.com/store/product_inf...1233be8b4cd0d1 Review: actual footage: You can buy non-gopro mounts from http://www.eyeofmine.com http://www.ram-mount.com/SearchResul...9/Default.aspx |
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03-14-2012, 09:49 AM | #6 |
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^ Where did you get your ext mic?
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03-14-2012, 10:04 AM | #7 |
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Didn't even know they had or needed a powered mic. How's it sound and what mic did you get?
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03-14-2012, 11:54 AM | #10 |
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I'm using this external mic
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=5336432695-20 Works like a charm. I route it from the chasecam headrest to the floor, then through the back seat, spool the extra cable in the trunk and tape the mic on the bumper facing downwards. The standard GoPro2 plastic enclosure has no hole for the external mic so you have 2 options. Either buy their "skeleton" enclosure which is open on both sides, or drill a hole on the plastic enclosure and be done with it. I went for the latter, I can take a pic tonight if you're interested. |
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A wind sock will help at lower speeds but depending on where you mount the gopro or external mic you'll get wind noise at real track speeds if you have to drive with the windows down. Some of the best audio I've recorded at the track was with an external mic in the trunk or glove box.
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I use both 1080 and the 940 settings, and avoid using the 720. |
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Love that tip about the mic in the trunk or glove box. Will be trying that next time out!! |
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I'm going to have to look into the GoPro HD 2 since it has a mic in and I have a decent little Tascam mic. A second (or third ) camera would make for much more interesting videos.
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