USB-C to 3.5mm Mic Adapters - DJI Osmo Action 3 & Action 4 Owners watch THIS for better audio!

Hey Wayne please help me as I have looked almost everything. Earlier I had a gopro from which I had a two mic setup and I was able to record from one mic and from another I was able to record audio from my intercom earbud. But I'm not finding any Similar way with type C port. It will be a great help as I can see you are an audio professional.

I think everyone wants to know what hardware you used (well… I would like to know…) for your audio in this very informative upload Wayne !!
It sounds superb!

Thank you for posting this. I've been testing all my adapters (USB-C to 3.5mm TRRS/TRS) with no luck on the Action 4. I have an Osmo Pocket 2 and had purchased the DJI USB-C to 3.5mm Pocket Adapter, which proved to only be compatible with the Pocket series and not the Action series. No clue why that would be...but hope others don't make the same mistake and buy the DJI product hoping that works. Was nearly about to purchase the new DJI adapter for the Action series USB-C to 3.5mm, albeit the design is sweet and square shaped sitting on the side of the Action 4, it is 4 times the price as the Boya adapter. Interestingly enough, the wireless mic I am trying to use is the Boya wireless mic system, but did not know about this Boya adapter. Just ordered it and should arrive tomorrow, hopefully, as our trip is this weekend. Will post a confirmation that this adapter functions with the Action 4 & Boya wireless mics. Cheers!

What about USB-C Female to TRS male audio adapter? Does that exist?

Thank you!!

Does it work if i plug a trs cable to a trrs adapter?

How about the type c mirophone? Does it work or needs converter? I have the dm100 type C mic but it doesn't work.Thanks

Awesome! I am just starting vlogging...how ever when I have my purple panda lav mic on my dji, I get some crazy weird distortion, even with the Dji at -12dB on the mic input. I am using a Google Usb C to headphone plug - after watching this video I am hoping using a USB C to TRS cable will resolve the issue!

When you use a ADC such as the BOYA BY-K4, do you sill loose some audio details from the mic because of the analog to digital conversion? Hence best to get a smart mic sennheiser XS to avoid the conversion, as you've recommended beore?

I have a samsung phone s24+, and looking for a USB-c to 3.5mm DAC, any you could recommend?

Wow thank you so much, you saved so much of my time

Thank you for making all confusion vaporized 👍🏻✔️🎉

you know audio used to to be simple with just a single plug. its worked since the 80s and now we are fixing something that doesn't need to be fixed. now I need to own mutiable capable and label them so I can pick it up and know it works. just adding more work but having usbc instead of nust a line in or mic input.

Thank you brother

So I’ve got the BOYA TRS adapter you’ve mentioned, does this mean I can use any standard 3.5mm jack Lav mic for my motorcycle helmet?

Or do I now need to look for a specific lav mic as well?

Also any recommendations for a quality mic under $120CAD?


Edit: Let me know if this works please and thanks, or if I’m missing something.

DJI Osmo Action 3 > USBC to TRS > Rode Lav 2 Mic > into motorcycle helmet.

Am I missing any components and should I add a dead cat cover for the mic?

Which is better for motorcycle? Rode Lav 2 or Rode Lav GO?

Thanks in advance.

im using oa 3 for motovlogging. recently bought a by k-4 and it came with a generic trs lavalier mic. it works but the audio quality is bad. like the one from your example when you were using a trrs cable. so what am I missing? should I get a branded microphone or something? PLEASE help!

Can BY-K4 adapter allow 2 channel stereo mic input into an android phone?
Can I have stereo audio for my videos taken in my android phone?

Maan this was so helpful thank you! I go Rode ViceoMicro and bought their SC7 cable and also TRRS to USB C and was wondering why it records with high pitch noise. Now it makes sense.

So I am planning to buy Osmo 4 and currently have Sony ECM LV1 microphone which I was earlier using with my Gorpo, will it work properly with Type C to TRS converter, please let me know. I have delayed my purchase due to this. Looking for your response. Thanks!

Holy crap. Now it starts making sense why my adapter doesn’t work with any lav microphone but all of sudden works with headphones with mic 🤦‍♂️

i assume a USBC to a split headphone and mic adapter also works?

Does this work with a wireless mic like hollyland lark M2?

Is this way Work for Insta360 One RS?

Nice glasses lol

Finally i found this solution about audio in oa3 distortion.. thank alot mate 😊

Have you tried boya by k2 or by k4 with iphone 15 pro series? I am still confused which one to buy to connect rode video micro ….

That's a lot of terminology for a newbie! I had to rewind (is that still a term used in video???) and re-listen to get it through my thick head, but it sunk in and I purchased the adapter you mentioned, along with a compatible mic, and it works great on my Osmo Action 3. Thanks for the thorough and clear explanation. Very helpful thanks :)

What is diferent to By-k7 to Bk-K4

After 3 years of randomly buying dongles, I finally understand why some work and some sound like trash.

Great video. Would a USB C to TRS work ?

Thank you for clearing this up. Waiting on the BY-K4 thanks to your vid. Now to figure out adding a second audio input to record a helmet intercom to the action 3. Thanks man. Subscribed and liked!

Thanks for this video. I'm thinking of switching from GoPro to DJI given GoPro troubles. Helpful video.

extremely useful video thank you sir

do you realize how beneficial this info is! most Chanel's only tell you what to buy and not why to buy one over the other! thank you!

Saving me money bro!

Will this BOYA BY-K4 adapter work for Pocket-3 and TRS Stereo mic?

Great video! Just wondering, is this adapter compatible with DJI RC2 controller (mini pro 4)? Thanks in advance.

Thank you! 🙏 That was really helpful!

Very well explained difference between TRS and TRRS. I bought DJI Osmo 4 and I'm looking for a good setup for motovlogging. Generally, the sound of the engine means more to me than my speech, but for now, I don't have a clear idea of how to do it without having a hundred cables and accessories. First, I'll look for the Osmo Action 3.5mm Audio Adapter, which I think is designed for motorcyclists. As for recording two separate audio channels, I'll have to figure that out later.

Just the info I was looking for. Big thanks!

You should’ve had the two recordings play back to back not speak in between the two of them it would’ve shown a true difference

I have a "other way around" problem. I've been trying to find the solution for months now, and I cannot find the right solution. I need to connect my Rode Wireless Pro via USB-C output to my Lumix s5II TRS audio input. This way I will be able to connect two remote mics + use the TRRS port in the receiver to connect my MKE600 shotgun mic at the same time to the camera. But what Adapter/cable shoud i use in that case? Audio from USB-C to Audio I need your help in that. Thank you for your all tour contributions :)

Very useful. Other videos on this topic did not provide any clarity. You did! Thank you!

SO WAIT WAIT WAIT. IF I have a Rode SmartLav+ lavalier mic (TRRS MALE END) - and a Samsung phone - THEN I must buy any old regular USB C to female adapter instead? Am I right in my assumption here? :D

I have a DJI Action 4 camera, I will connect the BY-K2 TRS mic, will it work without any problems, thank you.

hello buddy im looking for a trs adapter for my dji action 3 but need to charge at same time as recording with my mic is there a adapter i can get to do this.many thanks to you

I cannot seem to get the Boya BY K4 anywhere. Can anyone recommend an alternative in the UK.

Thanks to your video I just got me a Hollyland 3.5mm TRS to Type-C Cable, so with just one cable I have a nearly pro audio with my Dji Action 3! As a mic I use a Rode VideoMicro mic and I am Super happy! 😊

Wayne, thanks for making these videos. I really hope to get my audio sounding this good. 👊🏼 nice to see a channel dedicated to producing audio. All these filing channels just talk about video and never audio.

i'm having trouble with my osmo action, when a press record, it takes like 10 seconds to start using the external usb c mic. then the video always start super loud and after some secconds it drops to normal.