Note:<\/strong> The Media Mod for Hero8 is NOT compatible with the GoPro Hero9 Black<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n It was launched to the US market at the beginning of January 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In a strategy to compete with other high-end Vlogging setups, GoPro created a very big hype about the Media Mod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this review, I will cover all its aspects and helps you decide whether you should spend an additional $80 to give your GoPro Hero8 Black<\/a> an added touch to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Media Mod<\/a> will upgrade your GoPro Hero8 Black to a photography masterpiece. As I mentioned earlier, the following options are packed in the Media Mod:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Media Mod will allow you to seamlessly use your GoPro Hero 8 Black as a webcam for virtual meetings and any other video calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a nutshell, apart from requiring the Media Mod for turning your camera into a webcam, you will also need the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, video calls have become an essential part of our lives, and with the Media Mod, you can easily convert your Hero8 to a webcam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To know more on how to do the setup, check my article on how to use your GoPro Hero 8 Black as a webcam<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Media Mod can also be used for your Vlogging which is really what it is all about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This will give you a finer touch by allowing the connection of your desired high-end microphone and other accessories like lights to the Media Mod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Straight out of the box, the first thing you will notice is the cheap plastic build that forms the Media Mod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is very easy to cause scratches and dents to this accessory and for this reason, I advise you to be careful when handling it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Media Mod<\/a> is ONLY compatible with the GoPro Hero 8 Black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important to note that the Media Mod will not work with any other camera from GoPro. Be it the Hero7<\/a> or Hero6<\/a>, none of them is physically compatible with this Media Mod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its structure relies on the specific arrangements of the USB port, battery compartment, and other selective components of the GoPro Hero 8 Black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the bottom of the Media Mod, small fold-down mount feet are fitted. Taking a close look at the underside, you will also see another which ensures the mounted body is fortified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having a dimension of 6 \u00d7 8.6 \u00d7 3.1 cm, the Media Mod weighs an exact 50 grams which makes it a super portable accessory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Portability will again depend if you would wish to attach the Display and Light Mods to the two cold shoes provided, which is super cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The built-in mic is also a selling point for the Media Mod. It is a directional mic, and GoPro claims it can cancel both ambient and wind noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I tested that out and I will be giving my thoughts on it, be sure to check that out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The micro HDMI out port will allow you to connect the GoPro Hero8 Black to a TV for footage playback and also to preview your recordings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inserting your GoPro Hero8 Black into the Media Mod is a fairly straightforward task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The retail box comes with the Media Mod itself as well as a Vertical Mounting Buckle and a Thumb Screw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Go ahead and open the GoPro Hero8 Black camera’s side door which houses the battery, pop it out, and put it aside in a place you won’t forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take the Media Mod and open it on its side, then slide in your camera ensuring that the open side meets the closed side of the Media Mod until it fits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No need to worry because this set up only fits one way, where the USB-C port interlocks with the USB connector of the GoPro Hero8 Black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, just close and lock the door of the Media Mod. Once it’s locked your set up is complete and ready to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure you update your GoPro Hero8 Black to the latest firmware, this will ensure a functional interaction with the Media Mod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a video by WordofTech showing us how to insert the GoPro Hero8 Black into the Media Mod:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to Insert a GoPro Hero8 Black into a Media Mod<\/h2>\n\n\n\n