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Great timing on this. I've been struggling to find a mic setup that wasn't insanely expensive (when I want a Rode ). Looks like a great option for the money.
Very nice - What mic(s) did you use for this video?
same microphone as listed above!
Originally Posted by Fabspeed Motorsport
We used the exact same mic location for the majority our videos, very nice writeup! Here is a clip of this mic location on my Cayman R with our Race Headers. Clear as day as fast as you care to go.
Ive has some success with Harry's lap timer. Its OK for the $50.
But too often it failed to record at all and there is of course no data to study.
I just went back to my trusty Racelogic / VBox. Breath of fresh air.
Its $2500 but its complete out of the box and by the time you add on all the brackets and holders and stuff above it also adds up.
Grab SD card, edit and load on Youtube.
You need a laptop, the only disadvantage over Harry's Laptimer
racelogic/Vbox is a great setup but is pricey. When I get more advanced I may consider one. My total setup ran me about $600 and for my purposes is good. HLT isn't perfect but I've learned how to work it and even how to salvage data if things get corrupted. I also think that HLT will have a lot more growth in the future and will become even better.
Ive has some success with Harry's lap timer. Its OK for the $50.
But too often it failed to record at all and there is of course no data to study.
I just went back to my trusty Racelogic / VBox. Breath of fresh air.
Its $2500 but its complete out of the box and by the time you add on all the brackets and holders and stuff above it also adds up.
Grab SD card, edit and load on Youtube.
You need a laptop, the only disadvantage over Harry's Laptimer
+1
I have had the same experience with HLT. When it works, it works great, but it seems hit or miss. I would think it was all set up perfectly, but after my session I would look at it and it had failed to start or record.
I switched to an AIM Solo DL. It works perfectly each time, every time. All my tracks are preloaded, and it automatically selects the correct track and direction.
Thanks for the detailed write up. Very informative. I tuck the mic wire under rear hatch carpet then route it through the rear bumper to the license plate light opening. Mic is normally hidden inside bumper attached to the license plate light. When on track, I take out the light housing and bring out the mic. It's stealth and convenient.
Would you be able to share how to tuck the mic wire under the rear hatch carpet? I'm uncertain how the trunk lining comes out in order to route the mic wire. Thx!
However, I'd mount the mic much further from the exhaust. It sounds nice and exhaust companies want to completely foreground that sound, but for track videos I think it's too loud compared to tire squeal and berm rumble.
). Looks like a great option for the money.
11-02-2016, 11:39 PM
