Recording GOOD motorcycle audio // How I do it

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Headphones on! A number of people have asked me about how I record the audio for my raw onboard riding footage. Here is a quick overview of what makes for good motorcycling audio, and the recorder and attachment method I use for capturing the sound of my 2019 Triumph Speed Twin.
Here are links to the items discussed in the video. Yes, these are affiliate links.
Zoom H1n Handy Microphone (latest model): amzn.to/32wOxPD
Deadcat (aka wind protector): amzn.to/36r8Zm2
GoPro plate to 1/4x20 thread adapter: amzn.to/3lmMvsF
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0:00 Intro
0:50 What makes good motorcycle audio?
2:51 My microphone
4:19 Mounting the microphone
8:12 Outro
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CAMERA GEAR
Mirrorless camera: Sony Alpha a6300 (amzn.to/3hPS1SU)
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Long lens for a6300: Sony 55-210mm E-Mount lens (amzn.to/31PGOfy)
Prime lens for a6300: Meike MK 25mm E-Mount lens (amzn.to/31N33mn)
Helmet camera: GoPro Hero7 Black (amzn.to/3hKNt07)
Helmet camera mount: RideTechMoto GoPro mount for Shoei RF1200 (rb.gy/zh2fgx)
GoPro 3.5mm mic adapter (amzn.to/3ilsS2V)
Housing for GoPro & mic adapter combo (amzn.to/3lUT9at)
Handlebar camera: GoPro Hero5 Session (amzn.to/2DlGgVn)
ND filters: Neewer Filter Kit for GoPro 5/6/7 (amzn.to/34RaATe)
Drone: DJI Mavic Air (amzn.to/2YX9VMi)
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Audio recorder: H1 Zoom (amzn.to/3hX9KIk)
Mini shotgun mic: Rode VideoMicro (amzn.to/2EEXaPv)
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Compact tripod: YoTilon Travel Tripod (amzn.to/34YSrmi)
Camera slider: Zeapon Micro 2 (amzn.to/3hPllZG)
MOTORCYCLE GEAR
Note: I am 5’8” (173cm), 160lb (72kg)
Yellow helmet: Shoei RF1200, L (amzn.to/3lImCnB)
Leather jacket: Rev’It! Flatbush, 48 (discontinued)
Mesh jacket: Rev’It! Eclipse, M (rb.gy/j7josc)
Cold/wet weather jacket: Rev’It! Nautilus, 48 (discontinued)
Olive armored riding pants: Speed & Strength Dogs of War, 32x30 (discontinued)
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Waterproof riding boots: Tourmaster Solution WP Air, 10 (amzn.to/3bj8IDE)
Breathable gloves: Scorpion EXO SGS MKII, M (amzn.to/2ERzLdv)
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@VanBlamm 3 года назад

I forgot to mention at 6:20 that only the North American-spec Speed Twins have the 3-in-1 rear lights. In most or all other markets there is a central 2-in-1 taillight/brake light that would be obscured by this mic setup.

@mrkthmn 2 года назад

For anyone wondering, the lo cut filter removes sound from low frequencies (think bass). For example, If you have an aftermarket exhaust it may give you an audio clip that is way too bass heavy and may have a horrible drone sound when cruising. With the low cut filter on it will essentially taking the bass out of those boomy clips leaving you with the rest of the audio more treble sounding.

@VanBlamm 2 года назад

Good info, thanks!

@FTRnRhome 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this explanation, that explains why my first ride sounded so muted, the low end bass was completely missing lol. I'll be turning low cut off from now on.

@VanBlamm 3 года назад

No cats were harmed in the making of this video

@oto-aoki 11 дней назад

Very useful! Thanks

@CubanRider 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. I haven't had luck with the H1 inside backpacks and compartments, so I need to give your positioning a try.

@pas0003 2 года назад

Great video dude! Very detailed and to the point! Thanks!

@BTheMystery 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for making this video. Great explanation and gives me some good ideas.

@Dukoff_BloodyTRA 2 года назад

Good teaching for me, thank you!

@bigsby6bender 2 года назад

Thanks for demystifying how to record good audio!

@gryphongryph 3 года назад

So true, wind noise is the biggest problem I have when watching RU-vid vloggers, not just those doing motorcycling videos but also photographers videos can often be very bad, your sound is superb. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

@VanBlamm 3 года назад

Thank you!

@atlas8rides 3 года назад

Just found your channel. Good explanation. Been trying to get good audio on my street scrambler for a while now but it’s been harder than I thought. Think I’ll try your setup Liked and subbed 👍🤙

@ubergregmoto 2 года назад

The GoPro + camera mount-great tip, I need to give that a try. Avoiding the wind noise does start to get very tricky above 70-80 mph...

@khalilGT 3 года назад

Great video. Thanks🙌

@JalRiderMandy Год назад

Thanks for great topic

@itsjustjonnoh 2 года назад

Sounds amazing. I just starting using my DR-05 again. Noticed a ton of wind in my last video but this is what I needed to know. Thanks!

@UtilizatoruI 2 года назад

Any results with the DR-05? I've put an external mic under the seat and set the input gain to min, but it still clips...The pipes are to loud :). So I'm still looking for a good position

@mariomedinafitness Год назад

Great video

@goal7779 3 года назад

Thanks. Awsome

@Neophantom00 Год назад

Thanks for the tip. Your new subscriber here.

@starrrcall6055 2 года назад

Nice video for beginners to start recording motorcycle exhaust 👍👍👍 stick to the bass

@ClutchFirst 3 года назад

Found my way from IG. Sub! Good tips by the way.

@VanBlamm 3 года назад

Thanks, glad to have you here!

@Ridexcursion 6 месяцев назад

Actually sound that you record awesome. I also have zoom h1 but tried multiple time in backpack it gave just bumping sound over 90km/h i will also try your setup hopfully will it work 👏🏻do you have any other advice for example input level of that microphone does it also much matter?

@davemaltais7246 2 года назад

Hey ! I have a Speed twin too and loving it ! Great video, you have great sound too but you probably noticed like me that with this motorcycle, the mic is always recording a chain or transmission noise while cruising, tried everything and cant get rid of it 😏. The only time we dont hear it is when we put the bike under load, everything is becoming fine. Maybe some day we will find it haha have a nice one !

@VanBlamm 2 года назад

Thanks! Hah that is very true. It's the reason I generally only use onboard audio clips that show acceleration. I think the extra noise is a combination of the fuel pump and the chain running.

@motorings735 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing, I've been wondering how you get such clear exhaust audio. I saw a guy in town with his mic gaffer taped to the pillion seat on his bike. Was pretty cool, because he was saying that he just swapped out the soft seat with the mic for with a hard cover when he wasn't recording.

@VanBlamm 2 года назад

Hah, that's clever!

@MarksmanSpecialist 3 года назад

lol very informational, I recent got into electric scooter and want to get into vlogging or making video, been trying to figure out how to record audio, it's been bloody difficult weighing the pros and cons and price of different type of set ups. lol i was thinking of putting the audio recorder insider the bag, but guess this is bad option, guess i will go with mounting it directly on the scooter with wind muff and sync it in post production

@VanBlamm 3 года назад

Oh cool, I'd be curious to see what sort of sounds you can pick up

@spvimagery3527 Год назад

Thanks 🫡

@marcusgeorge1825 2 года назад

Nice one. Thank you, just subscribed. Which GoPro do you use and recommend? 👍😎🇦🇺

@VanBlamm 2 года назад

Thanks! I'm using a GoPro Hero7 Black and have no desire to upgrade anytime soon.

@pratikmadalli5261 3 года назад

I was always curious about it. Thanks. Also there is a new triumph trident what do you think about that?

@VanBlamm 3 года назад

I'm glad Triumph is making it. The other Triples keep getting faster and more complicated, so it's nice that they're making sure there's still a more approachable model in that lineup. I personally don't like the looks, but maybe it'll grow on me over time.

@HigherRPMs Год назад

It seems mine keeps going staticy in higherrpms I think its bc my exhaust is too loud . I have the purple panda lavalier mic I think its too sensitive

@neloman28 2 года назад

Do you ever experience some interference while recording? If so, did you manage to control the interference? I'm using the same settings as you are Low cut filter on Mp3 320kbps Tho I manually set the input to 25 Some say it might be from the cellphone on my pocket but the zoom H1 is relatively far from my phone. There's also some saying that it's from the electric cables I'm passing while I'm riding. I was wondering if you have a tip for shielding the mic from the interference. Thanks in advance.

@VanBlamm 2 года назад

Hmm. My audio quality is imperfect, more so at some times than others, but I figured it was just the odd vibration or lick of wind reaching the mic. Nothing that sounds like electrical interference. I unfortunately don't have any tips for shielding it, but if you try something and have success I'd love to hear about it!

@musclefox223 2 года назад

Hi buddy this all sounds great and just what I'm after, Just got myself a Gopro Hero4 and Zoom H2n, what video editing software are you using, Thanks in advance..

@VanBlamm 2 года назад

I use Premiere Pro

@rickslijkhuis6822 3 года назад

About the same setup as mine, except I've got a Zoom 2 and a Euro tail light, so I'm stuck with putting it under the seat strap. The Zoom 2 is huge and also has no negative gain. BTW. Check your pocket zips before you go riding 😋

@VanBlamm 3 года назад

That is SO funny you mention the pocket zips; I forget to zip my jacket pockets all the time but have never had anything fall out, however on my way home from NYC the other day I left my riding pants pocket unsnapped and lost my wallet somewhere along the Jersey Turnpike. Won't be making that mistake again!

@rickslijkhuis6822 3 года назад

@@VanBlamm sounds very familiar 😅

@mikemclave3459 3 года назад

Thanks for the video, i will try your setup on my bmw. Can you share what gopro settings are you using?

@VanBlamm 3 года назад

I shoot in 1080, 24fps, superview, and hypersmooth turned on. ProTune off.

@mikemclave3459 3 года назад

@@VanBlamm Thanks! I love the quality of your videos. My videos are very grainy. I was playing with different settings but no improvement so far.

@NickzAndMikz Год назад

What gain is the zoom set at?

@RogerGJager 2 года назад

Just out of curiosity…..you mount it outside…do you get any pops or distortions? I have just recorded my first video with Zoom H1n in backpack and get some pops and it is maybe too loud. Now have in plan to mounted it outside (under the seat) and it might get even louder. My bike makes over 103db at ~4000rpm My settings are: Wav Locut off Limiter off Auto level off Gain 5.5-6.0 (Can see the video on my channel (last video))…..so I don’t past it here TIA

@VanBlamm 2 года назад

I sometimes get pops and distortion, but not all the time. I think my biggest problem is that I pick up a lot of drivetrain noise (chain, fuel pump, etc) in addition to the exhaust. A backpack setup will capture more wind noise than you might expect, unless you set it up very carefully. I think yours sounds pretty good.

@RogerGJager 2 года назад

@@VanBlamm thank you for reply. In my video, there is every now and then a “small/short” pops….it doesn’t sound as clear as your sound capture! And that is in backpack (no wind noise problem), but what will be when mounted outside (as yours-from where idea)….! O think riding and testing will a answer :) Ride safe mate 🤜🏻🤛🏻

@imposibleandroad 3 года назад

245 / 5000 Resultados de traducción Awesome. When I put the recorder in the backpack directly and not in a pocket, the air is very loud. I would never thought that direct-to-air recorder works so well. I will test it in my next ride, but It hurts me to stick those things to my streety;-). Nothing in post production? Thanks!!!

@VanBlamm 3 года назад

I understand the hurt, but I don't mind if my bike shows that I'm a videographer. I don't do anything to the audio in post-production other than syncing it and making sure the volume level stays consistent. I'm sure I could improve it even more in post, I just haven't gone down that rabbit hole yet. Thanks for watching!

@luisribeiro4267 3 года назад

Hi there neighbour @Imposible & Road Here is the answer to our previous debate... Thks VB for sharing! Now I know why I SHOULD stop, next time I ride by a dead cat on the side of the road... Know what to do with it now... 🤢🤮😲😜😅🤣😂😇 Just kiding... stay safe guys, and keep on riding ✌🏼🤙🏼 Best regards from PORTUGAL 🇵🇹

@Speedytrip 3 месяца назад

It's mind boggling that Gopro still doesn't have wireless microphone options to avoid post-prod syncing every time you shoot something. Moto vloggers have been dealing with this for probably 2 decades now.

@VanBlamm 3 месяца назад

The fact that they still don't have a 3.5mm mic input is just embarrassing

@Ninjah2carbonrider Год назад

How you do the editing like software and data transfer process would be great help would love to see and can’t wait to see

@VanBlamm Год назад

I've thought about doing a "come edit with me" live stream or something like that. Good to know there might be interest.

@Ninjah2carbonrider Год назад

@@VanBlamm will that be available to watch later for example if someone can’t watch it live ??

@VanBlamm Год назад

@@Ninjah2carbonrider yes. I don't know when I'll do it though

@mathluy10 2 года назад

Hey. I also have a Zoom H1. Can you tell us what settings you're using? Low Cut, Auto level or not… Thank you!

@VanBlamm 2 года назад

Low cut on, autolevel on. I sometimes have to compensate for autolevel in post production.

@mathluy10 2 года назад

@@VanBlamm Cool thank you for the fat answer! Cheers from Belgium

@mathluy10 2 года назад

I meant fast, ofc :facepalm:

@dumbcat 2 года назад

if you are doing a no talking POV some wind noise is kind of nice for the viewer. makes the viewer feel like they are riding the bike

@RogerGJager 3 года назад

Where did you get holder? Or you made it by yourself? TIA

@VanBlamm 3 года назад

I use this thing with any standard GoPro mountain plate: amzn.to/3vAF9Xi

@RogerGJager 3 года назад

@@VanBlamm thank you reply....! Will look for it....

@davidkris 2 года назад

That was super helpful, but how are you recording your voice so clearly without wind noise?!?

@VanBlamm 2 года назад

I just have a lav mic inside the chin bar of my helmet. It's wedged under the cheek pad, peeking out in front of my mouth just a tiny bit. A foam deadcat and the helmet's cloth chin curtain are the only things keeping the wind out. I actually don't think my setup sounds all that great, especially at higher speeds. If I can do better with my next helmet I'll be sure to provide a breakdown video.

@davidkris 2 года назад

@@VanBlamm Thanks, putting it under the cheek pad is a good idea. I'm wearing a motocross helmet and it's just wide open for my goggles so the wind is crazy.

@Bossing.Sa.Kalsada 3 месяца назад

what I did is that I use an insta mic and wrap it around with a sock and put inside my jacket

@philvfilms 2 года назад

Have you tried recording by sena ?

@VanBlamm 2 года назад

I have not! I guess I'd have to pair it with the GoPro by Bluetooth? Or just record to my phone and sync them up in post.

@ianheiman Год назад

Thanks for your fun and helpful videos (like this one). I finally got some good sound recorded on my Zoom H1n: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3XAKFsUPt0M.html Still have a lot to learn about editing. Maybe I’ll run into you at a future Bikes and Breakfast