An UNDERWATER Microphone for GoPro?

Linus Tech Tips examines the Sennheiser MKE2 Elements, an external microphone advertised as suitable for GoPro use in or near water. The video begins with an entertaining setup, teasing the possibility of underwater audio capture and contrasting it with the realities of what a GoPro’s built-in mic can achieve. The host notes that the MKE2 Elements ships with a dead cat windscreen and is designed to be rugged and weather resistant, making it usable above water as well as in damp environments. They describe the physical design, including how the microphone mounts to a shell that connects to the GoPro’s waterproof housing, and point out the compact PCB inside the housing that links the mic to the Hero 4’s mini USB. Performance testing follows, starting with an at-home approach where they compare the Elements against the Hero 4’s internal mic and the onboard waterproof setup, including a wind-prone outdoor test. The early results show that the standard GoPro housing may muffled the internal mic, while the Elements delivers noticeably clearer audio above and around water, albeit with depth limitations. Overall, the video concludes that while the Elements isn’t a perfect underwater solution, it provides a significant improvement in audio quality and remains a practical option for GoPro users who want better sound without specialized underwater recording gear.

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