Microphone

[ecnar]

Do you prefer the microphone on your dash cam on or, off? Is there a reason for your choice?

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[borik]

audio could be a good evidence as well especially if you have no video - if someone gets to your car from a side. or you catch an audio (evidence) first and then a video.

 

[Andy555]

There are a number of benefits of having the audio left on, one big one is having the ability to audibly read out a license plate number. So if you're in a hit & run or similar type of event, its a really good idea to read out the plate of a fleeing vehicle because your cam will not always be able to pick up the plate number. But if you read it out-loud, you'll be able to hear it on playback.

 

[Lola]

Some Municipalities do not allow voice recording, check your local laws. This is stupid I know but it is what it is!

 

[Bungus]

I kept mine OFF. My preference.

 

[bodycount28]

Usually keep mine on, but I’m surprised my bad karaoke skills have’t broken the mic by now...

 

[zs77706]

My mic is always on, for security reasons

 

[Old64]

How much does having the mike on add to the file size?

 

[jokiin]

Negligible savings if you're thinking about card capacity