GoPro HERO9 Black with Media Mod Housing

The GoPro HERO9 Black with Media Mod Housing pairs GoPro’s 2020 flagship action camera with an external accessory housing designed to transform it into a more versatile production tool, giving content creators expanded audio, video output, and accessory-mounting capability beyond the camera’s standalone features.

At the core of the HERO9 Black is a newly developed 23.6MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor paired with GoPro’s GP1 processor, delivering 5K video at 30fps with a 100Mbps bitrate and 20MP still photo capture, a notable resolution jump over the previous HERO8 Black. Additional video resolutions include 4K at up to 60fps, 2.7K at up to 120fps, 1440p at up to 120fps, and 1080p at up to 240fps for extreme 8x slow motion. HyperSmooth 3.0 video stabilization adds in-camera horizon leveling, delivering smooth, gimbal-free footage even in demanding handheld conditions.

Handling centers on dual displays: a front-facing live-view screen and a larger rear touchscreen, a first for GoPro’s HERO line, giving users the ability to frame shots from the front of the camera as well as control settings from the back. The camera is waterproof to 33 feet without any additional housing, and includes a built-in, flip-out 2-prong mount for quick attachment to standard GoPro mounts. Battery capacity reaches 1720mAh, rated for approximately 30% more life than the HERO8 Black. A HindSight feature captures up to 30 seconds of footage before the shutter button is pressed, and the camera doubles as a 1080p webcam for live streaming. The HERO9 Black’s single USB-C port handles charging, data transfer, and mod-accessory connections, since it has no native audio or video I/O of its own.

The Media Mod Housing is an external accessory shell that wraps around the HERO9 Black, adding capabilities the bare camera lacks: a built-in directional microphone with wind suppression, a 3.5mm microphone port for external mics, a micro-HDMI output for monitoring or external playback, and two cold-shoe mounts for attaching lights, LCD screens, or additional microphones. Its tough, weather-resistant construction covers the camera on all four sides while still allowing access to the bottom mount, front and rear displays, and all key controls, though the Media Mod itself is not waterproof and is not intended for underwater use. It’s designed to integrate with GoPro’s companion Light Mod and Display Mod accessories, as well as compatible third-party gear, for vlogging, live streaming, and other production-style setups.

Key Features
– 23.6MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with GP1 processor
– 5K video at 30fps (100Mbps bitrate); 20MP photo capture
– 4K up to 60fps; 2.7K up to 120fps; 1440p up to 120fps; 1080p up to 240fps
– HyperSmooth 3.0 stabilization with in-camera horizon leveling
– Front-facing live-view display and rear touchscreen
– Waterproof to 33 ft. without housing
– Built-in flip-out 2-prong mount
– HindSight (pre-capture up to 30 seconds)
– 1080p webcam/live-streaming mode
– 1720mAh battery
– Single USB-C port (charging, data, mod connections)
– Media Mod Housing adds: built-in directional mic with wind suppression, 3.5mm mic port, micro-HDMI output, and 2 cold-shoe mounts
– Media Mod is weather-resistant but not waterproof
– Compatible with GoPro Light Mod, Display Mod, and third-party accessories