New Updated Version of The Akaso Brave 7 | Is the Internal Audio Fixed?
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2021
- The issue with the original Akaso Brave 7 was with the internal audio. The internal audio of the Akaso Brave 7 was so quiet that it was basically not there. There was nothing in post that you could do to make the audio even close to bearable. So Akaso has re-released the Akaso Brave 7 with some fixes and hopefully, this new version of the Brave 7 is better. SO in today's video we are going to again take a very quick look at what comes with the Akaso Brave 7 action camera, but will spend the majority of the video and time checking to see how the audio from the internal mics are performing. Plus you may be surprised ( I know that we were ) at the improvement (at least we think it looks better) of the image stabilization.
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So not a perfect fix, but definitely usable as of now. With some adjustments in post, you should be able to get this audio very presentable. Plus is it just me, or does the camera's stabilization look better?
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Know its an older video now. But which would you recommend for the motorcycle. The updated brave 7 or the brave 6 plus?? Much appreciated
Okay: After owning the Akaso Brave 7 for about a week I am ready to follow-up on my last comment. For those that are interested in buying a Brave 7 model, I’d say go ahead, buy it. I had some growing pains with the camera, but then the technical people were telling me a LOAD of misinformation. One such piece of info was the Akaso would not work properly with Apple products… (WRONG..IT WORKS GREAT). I have a MacBook Air and it does great with the 4K/30 setting. The Akaso Brave 7 internal mic is “FIXED”. Here is where I believe people (me) are having issues. Almost any computer will play 1080P/60. I tried it on an old Dell running Windows 7 and it cruised right through it, same with an old Mac Book Pro early 2009 running High Sierra SSD AND 8GB RAM. The problems come in when we as equipment users “up” our peripherals and expect it to play on older tech….that…… and having a customer service person state Akaso will not run on Apple products……and here I am trying to to play 4K/30 on my old 2009 Mac Book Pro. I admit, I was the problem not the Camera. Akaso does need to up their game in the technical department.
Here is a tip.. keep your hands away from the mic..on top of the camera. If you brush your finger over it (not using a hand held stick) it will sound like static.
Another thing NOT IN THE MANUAL. You do not need “Akaso Go” to download and you don’t need to remove the micro SD card either. If you’re interested in downloading videos straight to your Mac Book here is what to do. Get a known good “premium” USB C cable… some cables will not work so make sure is isn’t just a spare charge cable you’re using. Okay….with the Akaso Brave Camera OFF Plug it into the Charge port of the camera. Plug the other end into your computer. Wait a second or two, if the camera doesn’t turn on, press the power button. The back LCD screen should have 3 functions. Select USB STORAGE by tapping it on the screen. A “NO-NAME drive will appear on your computer screen. Open the no name drive by clicking on it. Any videos you have in your camera will be visible on your computer screen for you to click and drag to your video folder….
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Hi, I am considering the 7 and would like to know if the external akaso mic can be plugged in while it is in the naked case/frame. does it perform well if fixed on a motorbike in terms of the vibration supression of the EIS? Does the recording still seem choppy if using the EIS and performing panning movement (left to right to left). I saw that oddity in another reviewer's video and asked but never got any answer. hopefully this will. thanks
Thank you for adding your review! I got one, the sound is awful, but going for it, and you put some great pointers here! So appreciated 🙏✨️🕊❤️🔥💥
Thank you for this video! I watch the previous video’s but didn’t leave comments, found this one on the updated Akasco 7 to see if audio had been improved. I did hear you but not very loud. Nice place you moved to, lots more privacy, love it. The video was awesome and very clear. Thanks for you help with my decision. 👍🏼
Haven't posted about your video's in ages, sorry. Thank you for the update, as always very well presented.
appreciated. thanks
Thank you sir for reviewing akaso brave 7 again.. The sound is better than before..
Cool background... Nice quick tour..😊
most welcome. thanks for stopping by!
This is January 2024 and I just unboxed the Brave 7 yesterday. So glad you did updated vid as I was thinking after your first version that I had made a terrible mistake. You see, I bought the camera with an additional purchase of a remote controlled pan and tilt apparatus for use in a "circle jam" we have once a month. We like to record and share (mostly to see how we did) with people that missed the gig. I can't hold a camera while fiddling so this should be great now that the mic works. I will compare internal to external in our terrible acoustics room with 8 to 15 musicians all trying to follow along with whomever has the lead at the moment. Your thoroughness is appreciated.
I've just had a replacement Brave 7 sent to me after my first developed a leak after use in water. They have an updated remote (still not USB C) and the doors on the camera have been reconfigured to make them easier to open. Definitely an improved package ad good to see updates are still being made even after the release of the Brave 8.
Late to the video but I just bought the Brave 7. Afterwards I saw your video on it's horrible internal mic and thought that I might have messed up but then saw that I did purchase the updated version. Other links on videos about this version took me to the Amazon listing that I purchased although your link for the U.S. didn't bring up a specific Brave 7 but did bring up the Amazon results page that shows all of the Brave 7 models. I'll have both the Brave 7 and Ek7000 when the new cam arrives. For the price point I have really enjoyed the Ek7000!
very good review thanks
Thanks needed to see if they fix it.
Thank you sir 4 a great review 🤙☕️👍
Most welcome 🙏🏻
Sound is a little muffled, but yeah, with some slight tinkering on the back end, it's usable. Great review! Congrats on the new Mad Max vehicle.
haha thanks. Super fun to drive. And yes, previous to this the audio was non existant, but now you have at least something to play with.
Thanks for the detailed review.. Hows the audio of
the Brave 7 version 2 compared to Brave 7 LE?
Great video! Image, stabilization and audio qualities seems decent for a budget action cam. Does the B7 have option to hook up an external mic like Rode?
Hey Greg. How did the Brave 7 do since this video? I'm looking at getting one. Thanks
Thanks for the video.
most welcome
Thank you.
Agreed audio is useful, for this price you can't go wrong ... wow..image looks sharp, ...
Ok Crusin I’m on a tight budget and My main use of an action camera is Motorcycle VLogging. What’s my best option?
Greg, is the Akaso mic proprietary or will any external mic work with it? Is the audio fix and FW update that you can DL and flash yourself?
i thought the audio was poor but the picture quality and image stabalisation was very good, i'de like to see how it does on a motorcycle because that's what i want to use it on, cheers.
Nice review, WHat is the weight of just the camera?
Hoping you can help me out.
I'm looking to purchase the akaso brave 7 (version 2). And have some questions.
1. Do you know of a head mount strap for it? I see ones for the brave 7 LE but apparently those don't work for the normal 7 (no idea why). I absolutely cannot find anyone selling one that works with the brave 7... makes no sense!
2. Does it have Bluetooth and if so, would that allow me to be able to mount the brave 7 say on my head mount strap (if I can locate one) and connect the brave 7 to bluetooth to my cellphone and be able to see LIVE video of exactly what the camera is being able to see?
I'd want that so when on my head that I can ensure it's capturing what I am wanting it to capture.
Thanks very much
Do you know how to tell if you have received the updated version once you receive it? The Audio doesn't seem that great on mine and I just got it this week. Thanks
Good Explained, This Action camera tripod name?
Hello!Can you help me because I am confused,I want a camera mostly for underwater photos and videos (I don’t care about the sound) which camera must buy?I am between v50x and brave 7
Thank you for review akaso 7 i buy to use my cycling
Enjoy it
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Thanks for the update, great video. Just one question: Regarding the waterproof debth, on the Akaso website it mentions that it's waterproof to 5m in some places and 10m in other places, do you know which is right? Also, can you get a waterproof case for this? I freedive to around 20m so need a case that can go to at least 20m or a bit more to be safe. Would this be your pick for a cam for diving or any other suggestions? Thanks again.
The thing I noticed is that some unboxing videos this camera comes with a waterproof case and some come with the naked case.. But when I ordered mine there wasn't a option for either.. Maybe the older version came with a waterproof case? And this newer one is just the naked style case?
Greg, will my "Samsung MicroSDXC EVO Plus Class 10 UHS-1 U3 (100MB/s) 512GB" Work Properly if I decide to go with the Brave 7?
Sir.. im looking frame for LE there's same familiar in the Go pro??? thanks.. nice update..
Very nice video and I'm glad the audio issue has been sorted out....one question...while waiting for the Brave 7 to be released...i bought the 7L.E....can the Brave 7 while shooting video be zoomed in or out...or is it fixed prior to starting the Vidio...thanks for the awesome update...
pretty sure the zoom on the Brave 7 cameras is just a simple crop. You can probably get very similar results just cropping into the video after. But next time i play with the camera ill take a look.
Thank u for the reviews sir..am a new subscriber here looking for a budget friendly action cam but i have to earn that amount though.. anyways thank u again this will help me in the furure on what to buy😅☺️from Philippines here
Thanks for stopping by. Glad to be able to help.
Where do you get the external mic. Its not available on Amazon?
I am interested in the features about the upgraded camera. How to recognize? By serial number, color changes on camera, lens size?
Would love to have an action cam with built in Bluetooth for audio. Why is it so tough for someone to come out with one?
Hello, i would like to ask how can i get the newest firmware? Im about to buy akaso brave 7 and dont know if the firmware is already the updated one. Thank you very much
Looking into buying a Brave 7 or Brave 7 LE and prices are very close- what would you recommend?
what would be the ideal settings for video since 4k is not 60 frames, 1080 60frames?
Love from India
Just purchase the le version. Wish I had seen this video before. Did they at least fix the audio in the old le ones? . Waiting on it to come and afraid I'll have to return it
How to know if you’re buying the improved (audio&stabilization) BRAVE 7? I mean, what to look for? Thank you.
Your videos on the Brave 7 have been very helpful. So I purchased a brave 7 for moto video on my bike. Your videos seem much clearer. I got mine end of July. The sound works with the internal mic even while playing back on the camera. So the problems I am having are getting a better clearer less pixelated video and a loud cracking static sound while recording in motion on my bike. I am using a helmet chin mount. Any suggestions. Thanks
Al
Drop to 1080p
Hi, the akaso just try is before or after the 7 le?
Nice video 👍
Thanks!
Hi, I'm super confused on whether I made the right choice in purchasing the camera before seeing this. So my question is this - how do I know if the camera I ordered (7 LE) has these upgrades ? (I bought from the UK amazon link and it will arrive tomorrow). I want to mount the camera to my dirt bike and I often ride in the woods (light impaired) so have I made a decent choice?
The 7 and the 7LE are 2 different cameras. The LE has no external mic support where the 7 does.
Did you get a chance to try it out on a motorcycle? And having a budget of around $200 and having the goal to use it for recording MTB videos for my own viewing later (mainly xc and light trail rides) which is a better buy, the Brave 7 @ $160 with a bunch of accessories or the DJI Osmo Action @ $200 with pretty much nothing but the camera?
How do I find out if i am buying the updated Brave 7?
Does this camera (the Brave 7, not the 7 LE) support an external microphone? And if so how is the audio quality? I plan to use this camera to record my motorcycle trips with the external microphone mounted inside my motorcycle helmet. To me, audio quality is equally as important as video quality. It doesn't matter to me how good video is. If the audio sucks, then that's a deal breaker for me.
If it hasn't been mentioned, the recorded sound on the updated Brave 7 is close to my Galaxy S9, which is very good. All I did was turn off the wind noise reduction. It sounds bad coming out of the Akaso speaker, but out of my S9 it is very close. I deal with noise reduction in post I guess.
Looking forward to the ride with the camera. The audio was there, but much softer than the studio audio. Audible with my tablet volume at max. Video does look much better. We'll see on the bike.
Thought the car was a rental for the trip to Cape Breton. New or "newsed"? (Used but new to you. ) Keeping the Fiat, (hey it's only two years(??) 'til Harley can drive, ) or selling it?
Review coming?
We are probably going to sell the fiat. But still up in the air. The Camaro is a 2011 and new to us. And i too am looking forward to finally getting out on the bike to try this camera. The roads around our new place are nice and curvy. Perfect for a little ride!
How do you tell which Brave 7 is the new one? I am looking on Amazon, and can not tell....
Nice video. Hopefully they will build in function to use 3rd party external mics? 🤞
yeah that would be amazing! 🤞🏻
I need parts for my Brave 7 ! Spare batterys and a the Cam case. I like this cam very much but i cant get any spare parts.
just about ready to order from amazon USA but am not sure this one is the updated version. Says first available April 15, 2021 .....would that be about right for the updated version? Thanks....great video
Same for me but from Ali express and the seller said its improved version but i don't know
I think this version in the video here its not good to. My opinion a that is an improved version
I seen different video same time and there it sounds better
Im. Confused
you sold me. It’s February 2024 right now, groundhog day. How can I be sure that I get the improved audio version of this brief seven camera if I buy one today on eBay? Is there someway to tell from the outside of the package whether it is the new version or the original version? That is not so good on the audio?
I have just purchased an Akaso 7 (November 2022) How do I know if the camera I have received is an updated version?
frame rate seems choppy...but stability definitely looks improved
I didnt read all comments but i would have liked you to test it with wind and if bad would the external microphone fix this and will it be a standard akaso mic or specific to this model. And isnt there an akaso camera that has good audio and good image stabilizer without tbe external dust or waterproof cover?
There is no such thing as a camera that can record good audio with a waterproof cover on it. To make it waterproof means that it has to be sealed, which means that sound cant enter either. So when you have a case on any action cam the sound is next to nothing. And you cant really test how a camera sounds with an external mic as it depends on the wind as well as where the mic is placed and how it gets hit by the wind.
Is there a difference between the brave 7 and brave 7 le?
So whats the option for all those like myself who only bought the Brave 7 a month ago and obviously have the "old" version because the internal mic audio is poor, as per you previous videos?
if you are in within the return window i would do that and order the new version. If not contact Akaso and see what they have to say.
Hi can you please tell me the name on the stand.
Is there a serial number or something that indicates it's the upgraded version?
+1
Up
How do you know which model is the upgraded one? Anyone answer this yet. Buying a used brave 7 and hoping to know which it is without being able to test it
@Edgar Lopez-Negrete the upgraded model does not have an LE in the name it is just the brave 7.
Isn't LE just the budget version tho
Well, I think this video helped me dodge a bullet. I was all jazzed to get a Brave 7 for its dual screens, but audio quality is also important to me. Are there any cameras that have front and rear screens, with better sound quality, and doesn't cost GP money?
Hi.iam from India..iam bit confused how to buy akaso brave 7 ? If you know this please reply me❤️👍
The internal mic is much better. Not quite up to comparable to the GP-9, but I don't expect that. I wish they had fixed this before the launch. I ended up returning the first one I got because I wanted to use it for a cheap vlogging camera. I may reconsider it again.
yeah definitely better. Heres to hoping that they learn a lot from this camera and the Brave 8 (whenever that comes out) is bug free.
So brave 7 le is older version and brave 7 is updated version ya?
Great info for this device.....I saw motorcycles on your video....do you have a setup to attach the Akaso brave 7 to the helmet.....you have great stuff on your channel but can't find a video about this, if you have it...
Keep it up
Here’s the mount I currently use. Works very well.
TELESIN GP-HBM-MT2 Second Generation GoPro Motorcycle Helmet Mount + MotoVlog Test
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@@gregtoope thanks Greg....
I clicked on the brave 7 link you provided to get the 10% discount on the link ….says it’s an error …in login. Won’t work
I have a problem I place my sd card ito the camera and it says I need to format it, but when I try to format it its just loading for like 15 mins. or more and nothing is happening please help if you can
no tripod mount?
How can you tell that the camera is an updated version?
How can we know the updated version or?
This is a great motorcycle helmet cam, works well and does not cost so much you cry if you drop your helmet on it.
Can this or any of the akaso cameras be used on on a tripod to film football games from the press box? I'm thinking viewing angle and zoom capabilities. Full field would be nice but don't want the players to look like ants.
you're not gonna get any action camera that can zoom in from that kind of distance. You will need an actual camera with a zoom
Great videos, thank you! I'm looking to replace my GP3, but one thing that is very important is the ability to record whilst plugged into power/ charging.... is that possible with the Brave 7? (To my knowledge, it isn't on the USB-C GPs. Confirmed to some extent on the GP7 we tried).
I think a Brave 7 or 7LE is the way to go, as long as recording whilst charging is an option!
have you bought it? it does work as I have seen a setup of it in FB Group and it also states so in the manual that you can download from the akaso website (drive mode)
@@maidvices1426 awesome, thanks for the reply. Haven't bought anything yet, our race season has finished so will be looking in the new year
@@skamanfrank yep. i'm also looking to use this as dashcam for the motorbike. dunno about the mic quality but that can be worked-around. existing "motorbike dashcams" are waaay overpriced and hard-wired and this seems to be a more flexible solution for my needs. the only downside seems to be the audio quality and narrow FOV for EIS ON
How do we know if we are purchasing an updated version or not? Is there different markings on the box? Or certain vendors that got new stock?
supposedly if you buy directly from akaso they are all the new versions, and any official reseller should have the new ones, as it sounds like Akaso had all official sellers replace the old ones with the new versions.
@@gregtoope awesome, thanks!
I tried mine in a water resort today and Im not very happy about it. In fact, im devastated. At first, when water splashes onto it the lens and the small screen beside it becomes foggy. When i tried to dip it under atmost 10 inches underwater for like 10 seconds or less the water gets inside the lens and the screen beside it. Then the main screen started to blink many times. And now its dead. Like i cant turn it on kind of dead. What should i do?
Did u dip it bare or with the waterproof case?
Hi! Do the v50x batteries also fit and work in brave 7? Thaks!
I've read they do not.
Bom dia comprei uma akaso bravo 7 e não tô conseguindo usar o microfone, eu conecto mas não grava áudio
AHA!! I figured out why the mic didn’t record before. The only mic on the camera is on the top and when it’s in its housing, it covered the mic. The upgraded version just has a hole at the top over the mic. Which, I noticed, is why the sound isn’t 100% yet. Sorta still sounds a tiny bit muffled. I also saw in the manual that it specifically says that it’s not recording sound in the waterproof housing. I have to try it without the case and see if the audio is more clear. I would say the only thing Akaso needs to do is place the mic elsewhere and maybe have two of them 👍
in it's naked form, can the 7 be used on a normal tripod screw? does it have that screwhole at the bottom?
Does it come with underwater housing Sir??? Thanks
no. as the body is waterproof without a housing.
I got the Brave 7 a couple weeks ago off of Amazon (because for some reason Akaso had ZERO of anything in stock on their website). So i assume i got the updated device, but still the audio is POOR! Even when i plug in the external mic, whinc i got, the difference is almost indistinguishable, it sounds almost the same. I also found that that the mic is very unidirectional (i think that's the term). If I'm not speaking directly towards the camera, you hear absolutely nothing. I took it for a test MTB ride using the helmet mount, no audio. Video and photos IMO are good, though video is super contrasty, with darks being very dark and brights being very bright. Horizon leveling is non existent so if you're used to GoPros 10 or modern smart phone cameras, it'll be a bit disorienting to watch video that has vertical movement along the Y axis.
Thanks Is there a way to know what is the updated version?
I would also like to know how you can tell which version is which. External differences? Firmware version?
What about the external mic sound quality, is there any improvement
ill be taking it out for a ride soon. Will post a new update video for the mic once we finish the test.
@@gregtoope nice...looking forward to your update sir
How do we know whether we are buying the updated version of brave 7?
Same question here
sound is a bit weak and thnks on news update about this brave7
its weak, but easily something that you can work with in post. The previous version was totally unusable.
Does it support external mic for motovolgging??
The brave 7 does support their external mic.
@@gregtoope thanks for your information 🙏❤️
I want to buy one but I am between the brave 7 and the brave 7 LE, anyone knows which one is better or whats the difference?
See previous answer from C.C. that the 7 LE doesn't support external microphone.
So is the akaso 7le the new revision?
For me I noted that the housing is slightly different. The newer has a little clip like mechanism for both the battery door and memory card door. Also I think the memory card door is hinged at the corner vs part way up the side. The texture of the body is more like the brave 8 as well.
7LE honestly sounds like a "lite edition" when you look at the specs. review what each does and the Brave 7 seems to be better.
I think the audio SUCKS but it's my first purchase and I'm gonna give it a whirl...any pointers on the audio are welcome...like is it able to connect to a better mic?
Has anyone had issues with the Brave 7 and fog. I'm in the North East US and the air temps are starting to cool down and getting breezy. When I record video I keep getting fog in the lens. I guess the camera heats up when recording (a normal thing for this camera), and is causing the inner lens to get warm. But the screw-on outer lens cover is exposed to the cooler air temps. So it looks like the inside of the screw-on lens cover is fogging up, especially when the breeze is blowing (you can hear the breeze in the audio). Is anyone having this issue? And if yes, what is your solution? I reached out to Akaso, and they said it's a phenomena that can be reduced with anti-fog inserts. But these inserts are meant for waterproof cases, and the Brave 7 is a sealed enclosure. Besides the battery and memory doors (which are way to small to put inserts), the only other place is in the screw-on lens cover. But this would obviously block the inner lens when recording. Any advice?
I tried mine on my motorcycle and It gets a lot of air noise even with the air noise reduction on. I‘ll try to cover it with a little piece of sponge to see if gets better.
yeah finding the perfect spot can be a little difficult. Im hoping to test in a few days on my bike. So see what it sounds like.
you need to stash an external mic...audio on a bike will always be shit with built in
POSTER: My major question that nobody is asking or answering is "Can you plug in a USB C Power cord so you have continuous power vs Battery & what is the max SD card it can support?" This is vital info for many. Can you comment on these 2 things?🤔🤔
Purchased to answer my own question. Yes you can plug it in and use it.
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look up "Modified your Akaso type C external microphone - DIY project" and see how this guy spliced in a 3.5mm jack for any mic use. what appears to be the thing is, the capsule mics that they use are just super cheap/low quality. so it doesn't matter if it was the internal vs external mic as they were probably the same capsule mic. that being said, what exactly people expect from a BUDGET goPro, is beyond me. sacrifices are clearly going to be made somewhere.
i can barely hear you when you are using the Akaso camera, why do you say its a great improvement?
Their V50X is an all round winner at under $100.
It didn't sound so good to me, but at least it's audible.
To me it sounded like you walking on the gravel was picked up by the mic much more than you talking. You still sounded low and Muffled. The mics must be a little lower in the camera that it's not doing that great in picking you up or you uploaded a low volume video. But the video does look way better than before.
the audio before was non existant, so this is a considerable improvement. But I think if you can get even closer, then it'll be even better. I did have the selfie stick quite a ways out. But I totally agree, it looks as if they played with the video settings. It looks a lot better in my opinion.
Have been playing with the B7 LE. Video is great. Audio is good mounted to the front of a helmet in the trails. At speed on hwy it is unusable.
It does look better on stability and the audio seem muffled a bit on this new one. It's check my boxes. It'll be my next camera. And the LE will just be for capturing video.
👌thanks for update.
And hounding Akaso 😁
haha.. yeah was nice to see them actually fix the issue.