Hi there.. Has anybody tried some external mics for oa3? I have ordere one wored USB-C mic from ali but it does not work on OA3.

There are some topics about this here if you look through all pages.

It is probably best to get a usb-c adapter and use any TRS mic.
BOYA BY-K4 is the adapter I use and it works great, but with a BOYA lav-mic it tend to be too loud so any cheap mic will do great.

johansenfoto Posted at 12-7 09:54
There are some topics about this here if you look through all pages.

It is probably best to get a usb-c adapter and use any TRS mic.

Many USB C Mics will not work. you need to seek out the other threads

I use the Aluratec wireless mic 100% works clearance over at best buy now I hears small rig works as well some others .

Hi there. Thank you for reaching out. We highly recommend using the DJI Mic if you haven't purchased one. We also have the list of recommended external USB-C microphones and this is fully tested with the DJI Osmo Action 3.

1.DJI Mic
2. Soaiy:MK3
3. Flfine: FJ230
4. Latzz: A3
5. Lenovo: UM6S
6. Saramonic: U3A

Hope this helps. Thank you for your valued support.

i use USB C Earphones from Huawei. I've cut the EAR part and the mic works very good and have good quality (i use it inside my helmet on my bike). The volume gain at 0db on the camera and is not clipping the audio. give it a try.

Boya adapter BY-K4 usb-c to trs female work with cheap trs mic

the Boya BY-K2 is usbc to TRS male

Andoer AD-M2

with the Boya adapter you can use any TRS Microphone

I have ordered lavalier wireless mic from ali.. I have found video on Youtube with guy trying it and it works great... waiting for delivery and will let you know

SmallRigg  wave w1-c
output to camera is low
record time 20-30min than camera overheat
recording: camera accu drain up to 2,5%/min
distance: camera-mic. 30m worked well

A neat little directional mic that works via a usbC adapter is the Deity D4 mini. It’s a mini super cardioid mic that you can place on top of a frame, if you have one for the action and plug in a lavalier as well into the side of the D4 mini. That way, you can record anything in front while rejecting rear but pick your own voice up on the lav. Great for running around with the other half. Picks her up on the D4 and you on the lav.

Not for active stuff on bikes etc, but you get some great two way audio this way and still have just the lavalier if that’s all you want at other times.

3,5 mm TRRS to usbc
cheap trrs mic or your Smartphone headset worked well

trs Boya vs trrs No-name
wire noname is thicker

lutzmix Posted at 12-13 00:43
SmallRigg  wave w1-c
output to camera is low
record time 20-30min than camera overheat

how long does hte small rig work on a single charge?

Fishycomics Posted at 12-19 04:11
how long does hte small rig work on a single charge?

working time for the mic accu is 5-6h
mic shut down after 5 min disconectet to receiver
mic full charged in the box 1h

box full charged 2h
max operating time 30h

lutzmix Posted at 12-19 04:27
working time for the mic accu is 5-6h
mic shut down after 5 min disconectet to receiver
mic full charged in the box 1h

Thank you:    this may be my route to go. should have grabbed one when the sale was on at Amazon.

trrs adapter & TRRS mic,
mit Käfig braucht man noch einen Winkeadapter

looks like a phone mic a trrs . not trs. so lets make sure we  tell people  that we use a TRRS

it is a usbc to trrs and a trrs mic
the samsung adapter is also usbc to trrs
indoor : camera mic gain +6db is ok

trrs adapter 3bugs
trs adapter 10 or more

TRRS ca 21gr
extern mic gain +10db
intern mic  noise redution on.
camera :4k 25fps rs+ wide clip-on cpl

use a Boya usb-c trs cable and a cheap trs mic
output and sound are better than with a usbc trrs cable +trrs-mic!!!

lutzmix Posted at 12-30 01:04
use a Boya usb-c trs cable and a cheap trs mic
output and sound are better than with a usbc trrs cable +trrs-mic!!!

I have ordered the Boya cable. Any recommends on trs mic?

Is it correct that we cannot have a mic and powerbank connected at the same time? Would a splitter work?
TIA

Sleepy0wl Posted at 12-30 11:47
I have ordered the Boya cable. Any recommends on trs mic?

Is it correct that we cannot have a mic and powerbank connected at the same time? Would a splitter work?

DJI is not telling anyone if pass through works,

Fishycomics Posted at 12-30 11:57
DJI is not telling anyone if pass through works,

In theory it should, just need someone to try it out making their own cable/adapter.

So if anyone have soldering equipment and know theese kind, go ahead. And could even 3D print an adapter it would fit in.

It might be a nice idea if DJI produced a proper adapter for their cameras. This hunting around for one that works is a bit silly. I use the Boya and it works well. Not always readily available here though.

Sleepy0wl Posted at 12-30 11:47
I have ordered the Boya cable. Any recommends on trs mic?

Is it correct that we cannot have a mic and powerbank connected at the same time? Would a splitter work?

no splitter found that worked

mic  Andoer AD-M2 (example)

lutzmix Posted at 12-30 22:41
no splitter found that worked

mic  Andoer AD-M2 (example)[Image]

Many thanks for that

also ok Andoer AD-M1
Lavalier microphone with long cable. .


or any other 1-3€ mic

do anybody tried the j12 mic from ulanzi for the oa3 ?

Not yet,  thinking of small-rig as its swivals that way  when the Mode on is used, it will be out of the way.

Hi there, i´ve bougt the Comica Vimo C3 wireless lav mic and Comica gave me a USB C to 3,5 mm cable, that fits perfectly in the mic receiver and in the OA3. But, the OA3 does not recognize the Comica mic.

So, I guess, that not every cable can be used? (It works fine withe the TRRS/TRS cable and the 3,5 mm/USB C adapter from apple.)

I have a Yi cable that does not work,  as well. but now a clearance sale on the  wireless one I have  alurateck

Small Rig usb simor mic works fine. You can also try their usb-c wireless one but cost $89

smallrig wave without deadcat

Ulanzi J12 wireless mich worked well on OA3.

Ulanzi 2,4G hz wireless with voice recorder(not testet)

I wonder if they do a TRS style not usb C

usbc to trs male from china is ok (aliexpress)
30cm
rs+ fov wide: iff you move to the left side you see the dead cat

Hello, I have a question related to the microphone.  before I buy a wireless one in the future, I need a microphone for a motorcycle helmet.  How to shorten the cable in such as in the picture?  you need a maximum of 50 cm and there are 3 meters?  Cut and solder?  How do you solve this problem?  Thank you in advance for your help.