Sena Tech Talk: How to Record Intercom Audio 

Cant believe we are in 2021 and no one still makes a all in one action cam that can record audio from a mic via Bluetooth, Bluetooth is the key to keeping the unit splash proof, we have all the tech to make it clean and simple

This is so comprehensive! Thank you!

Thanks for the confirmation that the Sena industrial mesh works with helmet mesh systems! This is not mentioned anywhere in the documentation. Now we just need a meshport blue that can link to a car bluetooth system.

Great job Alyssa. Thx.

That's awesome! I'm going to try it!

2:18 any chance of a firmware to allow audio to go out via the headphone jack and the wired speakers at the same time, or is this a limitation of the PCB wiring? It'll be a massive shame if I can't use the speakers that came with my new 50S, which from memory are better quality than the SF ones you've recommended. I am hoping to record both my and friends' voices into a GoPro Hero 8 Media mod. I can't remember if you mentioned needing to enable the Sidetone setting for it to record your own voice.

Top Tip: If you are simply connected to the "Bluetooth Voice Recorder" App (you don't even have to hit record!) - it will enable Sidetone (Providing you have this feature turned on in the Sena App) and export audio to your GoPro - super handy if you have your helmet setup to capture group audio but you want to capture a solo Vlog. This allows you to use all the noise cancelling tech from your Sena instead of having to put a second mic in your helmet!

Thank you that helped a lot.

We own the cycling helmets and love them. Recently discover the GoPro audio pack and have used it to record audio on our bike rides. Problem I’m having is when I use the optional external mics on the pack my voice records with a noticeable echo on the intercom audio track. This appears the to be the result of having the camera near to me, which is unavoidable. Any suggestions to correct for this? Thanks!

What would you recommend for 2 people who wanted to bicycle together and talk...and also record that talk. video will be on smart phone.

Please make a new GP10 audio pack for the newer go pros! That thing was THE BEST. Completely wireless and picked up conversations really well. I know newer go pros changed to USB-C and what not but I’m sure Sena can make something that would work!

On the splitter, is that a TRS or TRRS that is needed? Thanks.

Will the gopro backpack work on the new gopro10 is I can make way of connecting them?

2022 and we've reverted to using a 1/8" TRS splitter and a Zoom H1. The GoPro backpack was so much cleaner.

Can you clarify that the SMH series does or doesn't have an audio out option? I can only see the plug for MP3, assuming that can't be used as audio out?

does the mic that picks up your own voice for your sena also get sent to the gopro/recorder via that splitter?

Does your gopro needs to be on for the intercom to work if connected via splitter.

What type of splitter are you using a trs or trrs? Thank you

So what are the options for group voice recording with the outrush r helmet?

Thanks -- great info. I bought a splitter and this worked but I get a lot of static/interference with it. Any suggestions?

When using a headset with a headphone port in its base, then, yes, you can record others in the group. But not yourself. So, I do as you suggest and replace my headset speakers with a set that will also plug into the headphone jack so I can still hear everyone. To do that AND get audio to my action camera, I do as you showed, and split the audio with one split going to helmet speakers that plug into the splitter, and the other split to send audio to the GoPro. HOWEVER, the audio is too hot to go directly into the action camera, so I use an in-line attenuator to bring it down to mic level. Then, I plug the attenuator into one side of a stereo-separating splitter going into the stereo recording on my Go Pro (but only recording on one side of the stereo recording). Into the other side of that stereo separator, I plug in an independent helmet mic. That way, I get my third-party helmet mic into the action camera (GoPro in my case) with the video and embedded stereo-separated audio. Since I have the stereo splitter, my independent helmet mic is on one side of the stereo audio, and everything I hear is on the other side of that stereo recording. In post, I change the stereo track into two independent mono tracks. I can then set my voice and the voice of the other ride independently with just one adjustment. No going through an audio track isolating who is speaking and changing his level a hundred times between words. Bonus tip: You can plug in power to the extra USB-C port on the audio adaptor on the side with audio input and record as long as you have SD card space. I use the power port on my 2018 Golding Tour DCT. I have a video on all this working during an actual ride at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QErHaBRBi6k.html

Hello sena is possible for the blue mesh adapter to comunícate with gopro pack to record audio from aipods on to the gopros video ? Thanks

Do I need a TRS or TRRS at males side? What about each female jack to GoPro and then my earbud?

Is it possible to Connect a Sena 50R through Bluetooth with a Go Pro Hero 10 to record audio from the Sena mic. Attempting to avoid all of the wires.

It appears the wired connection only works with intercom conversations? I connected my 50S directly to a GoPro Hero 10 in a Media Mod. I thought this would just record my voice straight to the GoPro, but no, all it does is create a high pitched buzz. Unless I'm missing a setting, I'm stumped....

I want to record audio conversation with 50R (no video, audio only). Advice will be greatly appreciated.

Hey Sena, you NEED to make a new backpack for the new DJI action 2 as it is made in a modular way. Make sure to include a SD card reader and USB C tho

The Sena wireless digital mic/intercom sounds muffled, because of the built in high wind noise reduction. Unfortunately it also makes your voice sound muffled, making it sound like you have a speach impediment. I wonder if a lavalier mic can be plugged into the mic's headphone socket to get clearer sharper sounding audio from a lavalier mic?

So if I understand correctly, you can only send the audio from the people you're connected with to the GoPro but you can't send your own voice? For your own voice, you need a separate audio device. Is there still a way to send all conversation into the GoPro without using a separate device?

How do I collect the audio from a pair of HD version, Sena Expands? We use both Osmo Action and Insta360 One X2 cameras. Can I Bluetooth directly to the camera? (Too easy…right?) Pete

Hi! Thanks so much, great video. If I understood correctly, can I digitally record audio using just de SENA 10R and an app? If so, which one would you recommend? Thanks again

Still using my trusty old GoPro Hero 2. Suppose if I want to have these fancy techy things, I should upgrade

Hello Sena I have sena 50c. When I phone someone or someone phoned me I hear them and my own voice but they can't hear me. How can I fix this problem? And Sena Voice commands are not responding but working very well with bixby (galaxy20 ultra). Can you help me?

So I can use a splitter from the headphone jack, use one plug for different internal speakers and one plug to go into my GoPro but it WILL NOT record ONLY MY VOICE if I wanted to record just myself talking? Is that what I’m reading in the comments?

Hello Can you please help me. I have Sena Momentum Evo.Interkom and Micro are in this Helmet.I Want by Action Kamera for example Gopro Hero10 or some others and I want to use Micro from Helmet without cable.I Wann to recording with Gopro and I dont Wann externer cable.How can I do it that. Thank you...

How about Sena MeshPort Red to a laptop or cell phone to record?

I have a 50s, can I record audio to my iPhone using the splitter. If so how? I contacted Sena tech support but they didn’t know. 🤷‍♂️ please help

I have a 10R & my riding friend has an SRL2. I’m thinking of using the Bluetooth app option each and marrying up the audio in post. But can we intercom with each other while we each have the Bluetooth recording app going?

What are the apps for recording audio for one person please?

i have the sena 50r by harman cardon and since the speakers have new connectors and no aux connectors i cant record at all... dear sena team is there any solution for this? or will there be one in the future? for now i have to use and extra mic adapter connected to my gopro and record only my audio... i would be happy to recieve an answer... regard ahmet

Trying to find a way to record audio from my Sena system on my outrush r helmet. Is it possible with that model of Sena?

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how to record a phone call in video - mesh video and bluetooth call phone?

Does the app sound any worse quality than using a audio recorder into sena,?

I am trying to use the Sena 20S as a audio recorder for videos and no matter how I connect the Y cable from the port on the front of the Sena, the microphone will just not pick up any audio. I am using a TRRS connector that connects into the Sena front port that splits into two female ends. I connect one TRS double male connector into a mobile recorder and then the other into my headphones. I can't hear any audio coming into my headphones or pick up any audio from my microphone that comes with the Sena 20s. I'd really appreciate any help I can get with this issue. Thank you!

Why hasen't Sena made a back pack style device for the newer Gopros like the 9,10, and 11? I hate wires. Having to connect adaptors and wires to capture audio seens like a huge step back.

Is it possible to solo vlog? Meaning hearing my own mic without pairing with another sena device? Or is it possible to pair with my phone and then the mic will be live? What is the suggested solution for solo vlogging?

Why aren’t you and Cardo using standardized Bluetooth SIG beacon mesh implementations that are compatible with each other? I’ve ordered one of each companies best model but I’m asking for now, is Cardo using some proprietary mesh implementation that they won’t allow you guys to use, or vice versa? And if so is there any justification you can explain before I jump ahead to making assumptions based on my software and hardware analysis ? Thanks. And I will submit my article and video once they’re published in case you guys would like to add any official responses, but I did want to reach out first. I haven’t gotten a response from your PR department but while doing some research figured I’d go on a rant here.

The Mesh Port Blue is the way to bridge between Cardo and Sena. Link the Mesh Port Blue to your Cardo via Bluetooth and you are now on Sena Open Mesh 2.0. Anything on the Cardo Mesh or Bluetooth will go out the Mesh Port Blue to Sena Open Mesh 2.0 and anything on the Open Mesh 2.0 will go through the Mesh Port Blue to the Cardo which will send it to the Cardo Mesh. I really wish Sena would do two things: - IP67 their units. - Work with Cardo and work out an open-source mesh network that every communication company can use. My comms collection is simple. 20S EVO. Carry one in my tank bag. Removed the jog knob because it can get shaken up pretty good. Straight cable from earphone jack to recorder. Pair the 20S EVO to my 50S. Anyone pairs with my 50S or joins the Open Mesh gets recorded. Sort of the set-up she shows at 1:40, without a splitter cable, and it's not on a helmet. I can tell it's working because my recorder shows what its "external" mic levels are.

I have the Sena Stryker helmet, I would like to record group audio to my gopro 10. How do I go about that please

I saw Mesh Port Blue on this video... I want to purchase it and I want connection my 50S with my motorcycle dashcams.. Can I success this with MeshPoert Blue? and Where I can purchase MeshPort Blue? I am living at Turkey .. Thank you from now 👍

I know people usually buy this device for the camera but, is it Bluetooth capable ? I’m trying to find something that can connect w/ my phone.. Then have my phone (Google Maps), give me directions in my ear thru the device..

Can I connect a sena to a car So that person in car can join BT or mesh convo between 2 other motorcycles

Can the sena gp10 record a mesh conversation?

Do you have any BT recording apps for Android that you would recommend?

Hi, is it possible to connect + Mesh with universal bluetooth so that you can connect to the network of Sena users with it? I have a universal bluetooth device and my gang drives with bluetooth Sena. I want to connect with them.

Is it possible to lower the microphone volume during intercom?

For me the Sena SF4 is a quite good starting point for such a setup, as it already comes with the matching headphone jack and the matching headphones. So the only thing you need is the splitter cable. I showed this in my dualvlog setup video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6IaMkQB0RO0.html Using the headphone jack of the 50S for example, I experienced that the volume level is lower than it is with the "internal" speakers. Actually I prefer to use the 50R with a 10R earbud adapter split cable (10R-A0101) . Of course you also need the SF HD speakers as you have shown in your video. But for me this is a nice and slim solution that you can completely hide in your helmet. I've shown both variations in my second dualvlog setup video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sgCNIYFFWTQ.html I also found a solution to use the good old GP10 with any 3.5mm microphone input like the GoPro microphone adapter or media mod, or any Sony action cam, using a self made cable that replaces the connector piece. I explained it in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RS11LH2VyLQ.html A big benefit of the solution with the additional mic in the helmet and the two splitters (actually a splitter and a divider) is, that you have your own audio and the audio of the others on two separate channels. This way you have more freedom to prioritize the different sources when cutting your video. You also forgot to mention, that by default the headphone jack only provides the audio from the other users and not your own! You need to enable the "Sidetone" to have your own voice as well. And this will work only when you are connected to another user.

I have found another way of recording audio using the Audiopack, you can see it here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FY1h_DqsiCs.html and you can hear the quality is pretty good from this test video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9IZerYiL14g.html

Just put an SD card slot in every new Sena to allow local audio recording, problem solved, how hard can this be?

Why is there no new wireless option in nearly a decade ?

why can’t we just save audio files in the app? It could be so simple.

So wait. If i want to use the splitter coming out of the Sena headphone jack into a Tascam or some other audio recording device, but doing so disables the Sena earphone coming into my helmet? I wont be able to the conversation?

Guess it’s time to get a cardo if my 50s doesn’t get an update to just record the audio to my phone via Bluetooth. This system is so stupid.

The final truth is that: the only way to record audio (without having too many wires and plugs connected), is using the SENA 10C EVO, but... the SENA 10C EVO has a very bad image quality compared to good action cameras. If you want good image with audio, you will have to make a mess of wires. Sad....

why can't y'all just offer the clamp and change the headphone out to a line out? Maybe in the next generation...Not holding my breath. the only thing that would be better would be if the app could control the volume level of each item. ie I could mute any thing coming from my phone...music, phone calls.

Unfortunately is not waterproof.

Little guy records everything - yes, everything except phone calls - even if your phone partner allows you to record the call. :( Sena says that‘s because of legal issues - but the second method doesn‘t care at all if you record a phone call or not. 🤔

I did a review on the GP-10 backpack, so check my channel for an honest user review on it. Spoiler, thumbs down.

I made a video on this almost two years ago: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FitvqlhHIFw.html

this is fucking ridiculous. why cant all this be bluetooth? id pay a premium for it. i need my gopro (with or without mediamod) my phone and my sena to all work together allowing me to vlog it all. and hell even the phone part may be optional but if they can do one, surely they can do all. phone, gopro, garmin, whatever. i dont want 10 feet of little cables all stuffed up inside my damn helmet somewhere. dont these ppl ever leave their fuckin house and actually do stuff/go somewhere?

Still sucks 😂