For the last five years, I’ve relied on a dedicated audio system to capture clean cockpit and ATC communications for The Flying VLOG:
Zoom H1n (now replaced)
An older version of the PA90 Pilot Headset Connector Cable
Movo MV-RC300 male line-to-microphone attenuator (to reduce distortion from the intercom)
This combination gave me separate, high-quality audio tracks that I sync with the GoPro footage during editing.
Unfortunately, the Zoom H1n recently developed a serious fault with its connection. It no longer works reliably and forces the device into battery mode, causing it to quit recording unexpectedly mid-flight. Because of this, I’ve upgraded to the newer Zoom H1 Essentials, which offers much better reliability and improved battery performance.
This setup remains one of the most important parts of my workflow, as clear ATC audio and natural cockpit sound make a big difference to the final videos.