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  1. M

    Question re. mounting a VIOFO A119 V3

    Thanks @Dashmellow - Dual Lock is the correct name. Don't know where I got Grip Lock from? :confused:
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    VIOFO A119 V3

    Oh believe me I'm already doing that. I'm after service refund (they've already said they'll do that), $75 towards a wheel alignment (drove at speed over concrete lane dividers) and a 12mth extension to the drive train warranty. The Service Manager's response was very disappointing- almost...
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    VIOFO A119 V3

    So this improved audio came in use recently. My new car was in for a service and one of the Service Techs decided to go out for a thrash in it. :mad: You could probably call it drag racing given he seemed to be chasing down another speeding vehicle. The voices can be clearly heard which of...
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    VIOFO A119 V3

    I've noticed they're not very sharp on mine with the later software. Like they're running too slow an exposure speed on each frame.
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    VIOFO A119 V3

    So I've been using the 2nd version and it's really good. One of the cars went in for a service and the camera picked up the in cabin conversations plus the voices of people standing close outside the car (talking to the driver through the open window.)
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    VIOFO A119 V3

    The one with the voice sounds like the gain is turned right up - from the background hiss? That's perhaps more like the original version they supplied me, but hard to tell as it's obviously not recorded in a car. I just did another check of the 2nd modified firmware from Viofo and it's...
  7. M

    VIOFO A119 V3

    Well, I'm liking the latest firmware with the mic gain turned up. I've only tried it out in the quieter/ softer riding vehicle and even with the audio system cranked right up there's no distortion. It picks up the in cabin noises better eg. indicators operating etc.
  8. M

    Couple questions on the A119 v3 before I purchase

    Does your car have a way of warning of speed cameras? All three of mine do- the 2011 model via an aftermarket Satnav headunit, the others (2016 and 2021) via their in built navigation systems. PS: Be warned the audio on the later model A119 V3's can be fairly poor in volume and sound quality.
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    VIOFO A119 V3

    No idea on that one as I've only been testing the audio and happened to notice it. I've never specifically looked for banding issues and (as I said) I don't drive it in the dark very often. My guess is only the audio has been changed?
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    VIOFO A119 V3

    I've only noticed it briefly on the video as I've parked in the garage and the roller door is closing. I don't do much driving at night so can't (and won't) say it wouldn't be an issue.
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    VIOFO A119 V3

    I've noticed that when testing the firmware. I can live with it as it doesn't seem to be to the point where it would obscure any detail I'd require (like reading vehicle plates.)
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    VIOFO A119 V3

    I haven't but will double check if there's any play in the mount. I've got them attached with dual lock and so rarely slide it out the mount, so it shouldn't be worn and have play in it. Here we go again. You don't like audio being recorded- fine, move on and don't bother replying. You're...
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    VIOFO A119 V3

    I've worked out what that noise most likely was- the CPL filter vibrating on the camera's lens. I think it's the CPL I was using on a Mobius and it's perhaps "stretched" a bit. The latest revised firmware was also picking it up at a lower, clearer level and it was noticeable over patched roads...
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    VIOFO A119 V3

    Okay, I have a new firmware to try out with the gain reduced slightly from the previously supplied. (I requested something at about a level of 2/3 between the two.) I'll test it out again over the next couple of days.
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    VIOFO A119 V3

    Perhaps I'm looking at it too simplistically? Develop the one firmware update, release one version "as is" with the standard gain- then "cut and paste" the previously worked out extra mic gain into it and that's your second firmrware. It doesn't sound like a lot of extra work to me.
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    VIOFO A119 V3

    There's no reason why they couldn't offer two different firmware downloads - one with increased mic gain, the other left "as is".
  17. M

    VIOFO A119 V3

    Crude language (include text on video intro) warning - this is an A119S going by the text on the video. The audio is pretty average sounding. (The person needs to clean their windscreen/ get a CPL.) I haven't had any further response to my last reply to Viofo support.
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    VIOFO A119 V3

    With the V2.4 firmware the indicators can be heard with the audio at normal listening levels. That was one of the issues I had with this camera and why I wanted the mic performance improved.
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    VIOFO A119 V3

    Why can't they adjust the volume to suit themselves? :confused: Better to be able to hear things like the fact you used your indicator (and it can be heard in the video) than saying you did but the audio doesn't agree. Or if someone is tailgating, honking their horn abusing you etc. (Happened...
  20. M

    VIOFO A119 V3

    Jokiin - don't they have some sort of AGC circuit?
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