GoPro HERO8 Black, Manual

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You can use the GoPro Pro 3.5-mm Mic Adapter with the Media Mod
(HERO8 Black), both sold separately, and an external microphone to
enhance the audio in your videos.
1. Connect the microphone to your camera’s USB-C port using the
GoPro Pro 3.5-mm Mic Adapter (sold separately).
2. From your camera’s main screen, swipe down to access the
Dashboard.
3. Tap Preferences > Input/Output > Audio Input.
4. Tap an option.
Option Description
Standard Mic (default) Supports non-powered mics
Standard Mic+
Supports non-powered mics and provides
20-dB boost
Powered Mic Supports self-powered mics
Powered Mic+
Supports self-powered mics and provides
20-dB boost
Line In
Supports line-level output from other audio
equipment (mixing board, guitar preamplifier,
karaoke machine etc.)
Heads Up: If you’re not sure which option to select, check the information
that came with your microphone.
Connecting to an External Microphone
Voice Control gives you easy hands-free control of your GoPro. It’s great
when you’re busy with handlebars, ski poles and more. Just tell your
GoPro what you want it to do.
TURNING VOICE CONTROL ON + OFF
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap
to turn Voice Control on or off.
CAPTURING WITH VOICE CONTROL
With Voice Control on, you can simply tell your GoPro to start capturing.
Command Description
GoPro, capture Starts capturing with the mode your
camera is set to
GoPro, stop capture Stops capture in Video and Time Lapse
modes. Photo, LiveBurst and Burst mode
stop on their own.
Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice