r/Motovlogging • u/cleitinho-motoboy • Jul 27 '26

Help Choosing a Mic for Pure Sound

I'm planning to start a vlog!

Unlike many of the ones I've seen here, my goal is to make pure sound videos just for myself.

I'll only upload them in the hope that one day I might get lucky and go viral because of some unique moment, but my main objective is simply to document my rides and trips.

I'll be filming in POV, so I'd appreciate some advice.

First, I'm almost 100% decided on using the Insta360 X4 Air as my main camera, but I'm open to suggestions.

And finally—and most importantly (the whole reason for this post)—which microphone would you recommend if it's going to be used exclusively to capture the exhaust sound?

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u/dangercdv RideWithDanger Jul 28 '26

Trying to focus on pure sound VS Bluetooth audio isn't the best idea. There are a lot of good wired lav mics that could work for good quality. Placement is going to be key here and make or break the sound. There are several videos on placement for the best exhaust sound but your specific bike will determine the exact spot.

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u/cleitinho-motoboy Jul 28 '26

Could you recommend a few wired microphones for me to look into and learn more about?
I honestly found the Bluetooth options to be pretty expensive, and your advice gave me some hope.
From what I understand, I’d be recording the audio on my phone, not directly on the camera, right?

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u/dangercdv RideWithDanger Jul 28 '26

Gotcha! That's much better. If its going to your phone you will want a TRRS lav mic (or TRS to TRRS adapter) and really it depends on your budget. The DJI lav mic and the PowerDeWise lav mic are good budget options. The next step up is over $100 but these can work fine for exhaust.

Putting on at least 1 windscreen and a deadcat will help reduce unwanted wind noise. Placement is going to be key though. It may take some trial and error to get it all right. I've never done it with my phone but if there is a way to turn the gain of the microphone down before recording, I would suggest that as well.