It's Saturday morning, and I'm running errands on the Super Cub today. I am also testing out the HELequip Helmic 3.1 helmet microphone that I received several weeks ago. Skip to the end of this description for clickable time indexes. HELequip Helmic 3.1: $30.00 ??? https://helequip.com/collections/motovlogging-accessories/products/mmw-helmic-2-1-stereo-helmet-microphone-for-sony-gopro-action-cameras I purchased and received two Helmic's many weeks ago, but I haven't had the time or opportunity to try them out or compare to the Cardo Scala mic that I have been using for a few months. I didn't want to cut up my mounting solution for the GoPro audio adapter, so it had to wait a little while. Instead of breaking something that is working, I decided to use a dedicated audio recorder to test the Helmic in parallel with the Cardo mic. This comparison test is using the GoPro audio adapter paired with the Cardo Scala microphone (my existing setup), and then the Helmic connected to a Zoom H1n audio recorder that is in my riding jacket. I set both recorders for auto-level control, same bit-rate, and minimal audio processing so the recordings would be of similar quality. The post-processing of the audio in Adobe Premiere Pro was identical (same enhancements and noise reduction levels applied to both files), and I didn't change the audio gains for either recording. These are my immediate observations and opinions of the differences in audio: 1. The Cardo mic has a warmer, fuller sound, but it captures much more background noise than the Helmic. The background noise isn't bad (in my opinion) because I get just enough ambient noise to include the machine and the riding experience. However, at higher speeds, the noise levels can overwhelm the voice and wash out the entire recording at times. 2. The Helmic has a slightly "tinny" voice quality to it, but it is MUCH better at isolating the vocal range. Another interesting point is that the Helmic is stereo (both left and right channels), where the Cardo is a mono unit and records right-channel only through the GoPro audio adapter (I just convert the right channel to dual-mono in Adobe Premiere). The Helmic seems to nearly eliminate background sounds and wind noise. Opinion: If you don't mind some background noise (or want it for "balanced" sound), then the Cardo is a great solution. If you don't want the background noise and/or you have a noisy helmet, then the Helmic is the definite winner for noise rejection and for isolating the rider's voice. The Helmic's price is also a fantastic bargain at only $30 (plus shipping). My plan is to install the Helmic on a secondary helmet and also in my son's helmet so we can try them out. After I receive another GoPro audio adapter (or a couple of the ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry_HHyiy02g

Kevin ( @ExcelsiorDDZ , Bikes.and.Pizza on IG) rode his new 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 450 down from the Austin area to hang out with me this weekend. We camped in my back yard overnight, and we visited @Bohemeos for the @Common-motor monthly meet-up on Saturday morning. Skip around with the chapter markers below. Kevin let me take his Eliminator out for a quick test ride, so stay tuned for that review video coming soon! ?? Time indexes: 0:00 Heading out for a quick shopping trip to Cycle Gear 1:37 I'm considering trading my Rebel 1100 DCT for a NC750X DCT? 4:33 Leaving Cycle Gear and headed to Wild West Motoplex 6:09 My new bike? 2024 Honda NC750X DCT is soooo tempting! 7:52 Bikes DROPPED at the dealership... NOOoooo! 10:00 Saturday morning at Bohemeo's for bikes and coffee 12:57 Honda Helix scooter with a sidecar! 13:59 The count is 52 bikes and more arrived later! 15:03 Leaving the meet-up, chatted with lots of great folks today 16:31 Big guy on a medium-sized bike, Kevin really likes the Eliminator 450 -- QM quasimotard@gmail.com #motovlog #meetup #bikesandcoffee 2019 Honda Super Cub C125 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 450 Houston motorcycle commute Houston motovlog motovlogger meetup ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_V2EwXFgq4

I'm navigating Houston's rush hour traffic this morning, splitting lanes, and avoiding road tattoos. Skip around with the chapter markers below. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbp5enHa9d2_ABj-zHbw_w/join Time indexes: 0:00 Prep for my 3000-mile cross-country road trip to Annapolis, MD 2:52 Our next 2500+ mile scooter ride will be the following weekend! 6:18 Still haven't installed handlebar risers on the Rebel 7:47 GoPro Hero 11 problems and design fails 12:10 Check out that sunrise and fantastic weather! 13:45 I still want to build my bike on a trike mount for the Ryker 14:46 The Dunlop tires on the Rebel are lasting a LONG time! 16:38 The SilverWing would have been fun for this roadtrip, but it's not ready 20:35 Viltering through traffic on the Rebel to save time during rush hour 25:30 Lane splitting and territorial cagers in Texas 26:35 Need to reinstall my phone and camera mounts on the Rebel 28:35 I don't like the Galleria area, but our breakfast meet is at Sweet Paris today -- QM quasimotard@gmail.com #rebel1100 #cmx1100 #motocommute 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT Houston motorcycle commute lane filtering in Texas ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLn_uACupYk

Today is Tuesday, August 30, 2023, and I'm headed out for a quick work commute on the Rebel 1100. I'm rambling on multiple topics, so skip around with the chapter markers below. Time indexes: 0:00 Working with a summer cold... eww, yuck! 3:56 Plans to sell or trade the Ryker ASAP! 5:19 Royal Enfield Hunter 350, trying to find the Dapper Grey color 7:35 Royal Enfield construction looks good, my hopes and intentions for the Hunter 11:19 17-inch cast wheels give options for lots of quality sport-touring rubber 14:35 Client site chores, back on the road before rush hour so I can eat a home-cooked meal 15:56 Front brake on the Rebel needs to be flushed, no idle hang today? -- QM quasimotard@gmail.com #rebel1100 #motovlog #motocommute 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT Houston motorcycle commute POV motorcycle ride ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o28zGmRVo34