I honestly like the Osmo 2 and 3 however, why in the world can't DJ make a very good product instead just a good one?.

I need an external Mic solution for my Actions, the cumbersome dongles for the action 2, which are always not to find when you need them, and also are loose as and often fall out, are a pain. I was hoping with Action 3, this would get easier (how good would it be to have a standard 3.5 input).

Even worse, Action 3 does not work with its own DJI Mic line-up (no receiver needed), and every USB-C to 3.5 adapter I have purchased so far (2) does not work.

DJI does not even have one for sale on its website.

Any suggestion for a working USB c to 3.5 adapters?

BOYA BY K4 is one that work.

Boya BY k4 has a TRS plug

TRRS Adapter

you can the DJI mic receiver plug direct in the usbc port

or try a BT dongle
yt channel Andreas Dück

https://forum.dji.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=284653

I use a wireless Smallrig Wave C1 , but the signal to the cam is a bit low

lutzmix Posted at 2-11 00:41
TRRS Adapter

ok think TRRS is no good just watched a video with a comparison needs to be TRS

lutzmix Posted at 2-11 00:39
Boya BY k4 has a TRS plug

thanks I just found them and ordered two, not sure why we need this dongle crap put a 3.5 mic jack in and allow proper audio controls and done with it. This would be even bigger reason to forgo GoPro.

The USC-C to 3.5 adapters need to have DAC IIRC as the camera doesn't have one built in. It's a way saving space and money from the manufacturer. As you see with phones, most are doing the same thing.

Mikedefieslife Posted at 2-11 01:26
The USC-C to 3.5 adapters need to have DAC IIRC as the camera doesn't have one built in. It's a way saving space and money from the manufacturer. As you see with phones, most are doing the same thing.

yea a Phone no issue a Camera is not much good without good audio so saving at the wrong places. personally also rather have a slightly bigger Camera and no need to carry dongles

Mikedefieslife Posted at 2-11 01:26
The USC-C to 3.5 adapters need to have DAC IIRC as the camera doesn't have one built in. It's a way saving space and money from the manufacturer. As you see with phones, most are doing the same thing.

hm this sounds interesting then

https://www.amazon.com.au/MoonDr ... s%2C527&sr=8-13

well at least its not an Insta 360  camera that uses apple air pods that can not   work pass 1 feet Lol

alloffroad Posted at 2-11 01:14
ok think TRRS is no good just watched a video with a comparison needs to be TRS

trrs is possible but low input


https://youtube.com/shorts/rE8sFN3yPS8

cameras we know uses TRS, smartphones we know uses TRRS, so why are we always looking at smartphones products for cameras, are they cheaper, do they work the same, better, worse,  I rather use the propper cables for the propper item, then pick up the wrong cable and  hear back here, why did not my camera ado what it was supposed to di. and then after all these guessing games.

C O F F E E   time.  Yes I get what we all are saying

DJI makes the product or products we still be asking.. thanks all

alloffroad Posted at 2-11 01:18
thanks I just found them and ordered two, not sure why we need this dongle crap put a 3.5 mic jack in and allow proper audio controls and done with it. This would be even bigger reason to forgo GoPro.

With GoPro you need either Media Mod that is expensive or a usb to 3,5 adapter for GoPro that is crap.
It is a pain to use Media Mod on GoPro, I hated it.

This one works ok:  

Fishycomics Posted at 2-11 05:20
cameras we know uses TRS, smartphones we know uses TRRS, so why are we always looking at smartphones products for cameras, are they cheaper, do they work the same, better, worse,  I rather use the propper cables for the propper item, then pick up the wrong cable and  hear back here, why did not my camera ado what it was supposed to di. and then after all these guessing games.

C O F F E E   time.  Yes I get what we all are saying

problem most adapaters dont even state if they are TRS or TRRS

why we pay attention to detail, I say? (SMILES)

TRRS USB-C adapters are usually used for smartphones, often reducing the volume gain (and only mono audio). Useful for the Osmo Action 3 if u have a sensitive TRRS mic for Smartphones. The combination of both makes good audio. If you use a BOYA adapter (can do stereo, but useless for most cases) with a sensitive mic like the RODE Lavalier II (TRS), it will be clipping inside a helmet. If you combine the BOYA adapter with a less sensitive mic, you will also have less clipping. In case you don't know, those "adapters" are actually soundcards...

Fishycomics Posted at 2-11 13:17
why we pay attention to detail, I say? (SMILES)

can't pay attention if there is no detail

So in reality, good external audio is not really possible with the Action 3 it seems.

Just to save someone else the hassle, I purchased one of these but it does not work at all actually if plugged in
the Action 3 won't operate, cant start or stop recording etc.

This one does also not work

tojjer Posted at 2-11 06:50
This one works ok:  [view_image]

any link? does not show up on Amazon or Ebay here in OZ

I tested some USB-C to 3.5mm TRRS adapters in this video. Be sure to buy the original. Links to working adapters in video description.

Samsung TRRS Adapter aus China
Mobile Mate Arena shop
funktioniert bei mir mit ,Andoer AD,-M2 mic Niere
Verstärkung in der Kamera -5db
angeblich original
das Andoer AD-M1  Kugel Lavalier mic geht auch



Samsung TRRS adapter from China
Mobile Mate Arena shop
works for me with ,Andoer AD,-M2 mic cardioid
Gain in the camera -5db
allegedly original
the Andoer AD-M1 omnidirectional lavalier mic works too

alloffroad Posted at 2-12 16:34
So in reality, good external audio is not really possible with the Action 3 it seems.

Just to save someone else the hassle, I purchased one of these but it does not work at all actually if plugged in

That cable is for headphones, not mic if you was after a mic adapter?

johansenfoto Posted at 2-13 11:01
That cable is for headphones, not mic if you was after a mic adapter?

it is a try and error
it is difficult to find a working adapter
best is the Boya by k4 trs adapter

use yt and you can find some working adapter

lutzmix Posted at 2-13 11:05
it is a try and error
it is difficult to find a working adapter
best is the Boya by k4 trs adapter

That's true.
Also think there is one from Saramonic

johansenfoto Posted at 2-13 11:18
That's true.
Also think there is one from Saramonic

saramonic sr-c2001    about 20 dollars
haven't tried it myself

lutzmix Posted at 2-13 08:57
Samsung TRRS Adapter aus China
Mobile Mate Arena shop
funktioniert bei mir mit ,Andoer AD,-M2 mic Niere
[Image]

cam 1 Osmo Action intern mic 61sec
last 27 sec cam 2 Osmo Action 3 with china samsung trrs adapter mic andoer m2  camera gain +10 db
sound level is original

alloffroad Posted at 2-11 01:18
thanks I just found them and ordered two, not sure why we need this dongle crap put a 3.5 mic jack in and allow proper audio controls and done with it. This would be even bigger reason to forgo GoPro.

The boya adapters seem hard to find in Europe they are on ali express but even there don't show you on search properly
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003834918943.html?

you can try a no name k2 adapter

my boya by k7 and oa1 are from Ali
cocogear store dont send now to EU Embargo

Boya BY-K4  Amazon uk 30€
sept 2022 I paid 18€

lutzmix Posted at 2-14 23:59
cam 1 Osmo Action intern mic 61sec
last 27 sec cam 2 Osmo Action 3 with china samsung trrs adapter mic andoer m2  camera gain +10 db
sound level is original

now with boya k4 adapter
mic and camera gaine is equal
10db is to high


trs

B1JcOTy3AR4


trrs

https://amzn.to/3I1VWuj

Boya BY-K4 $18.**

✅ 3.5mm Input for any microphones which feature a 3.5mm mic male jack. Such as BY-MM1, BY-WM4, BY-WM2G, UWMIC9, BLINK500, BY-WM8 PRO etc
✅ USB-C Input for type-c devices, such as smartphones.

https://amzn.to/3Xza1oL   $18.**

for your rode wireless go

samsung china trrs adapter + andoer m1 mic
camera gain -5db works well
andoer m1 and boya m1 look similar
boya m1 in EU 15-20€
you can use trs+ trrs adapter
you need one lr44 battery
6m cable

the boya m1 pro has a -10db gain switch

alloffroad Posted at 2-12 16:39
any link? does not show up on Amazon or Ebay here in OZ

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195254578854