Insta360 Mic: More affordable, longer-lasting, and compatible with Mic Pro
Insta360 Mic is a wireless microphone system with microSD recording, up to 34 hours of battery life, and compatibility with Mic Pro. Prices and kit options.
The new Insta360 Mic wireless system uses microSD instead of an SSD, retaining Mic Pro’s key features and compatibility with its components. The kit costs $250, and battery life with the charging case is up to 34 hours.
Insta360 Mic: nearly the same features, a lower price, and longer battery life
Insta360 has introduced Mic, a wireless microphone system and a more affordable version of Mic Pro, announced earlier this year. The main difference is in onboard recording: instead of an SSD, the new model uses a removable microSD card. This change has reduced the kit’s price by $80.
Features and compatibility
Mic retains a customizable e-ink display, 32-bit audio recording when a microSD card is installed, AI-powered noise cancellation, and timecode synchronization. It connects quickly to Insta360 cameras, including Luna Ultra and Ace Pro 2. Up to four transmitters can be connected to one receiver.
The charging case and receivers look identical to the Mic Pro components. However, the new model’s transmitters last longer: up to 13 hours, compared with 10 hours for Mic Pro. The receiver’s stated battery life remains unchanged at 11 hours. With the charging case, total battery life has increased from 30 to 34 hours.
The transmitters support fast charging: five minutes in the case provides 1.5 hours of use. A full charge takes one hour.
The two series are compatible with each other: Mic transmitters and receivers can be used with the corresponding Mic Pro components. This means, for example, that you can connect two transmitters of each model to one receiver and record a conversation or podcast with four participants without replacing your existing equipment, Insta360 explains.
For multi-camera shoots, two transmitters can simultaneously send synchronized audio to four receivers.
Pricing and kits
Mic Pro costs $330. For comparison, the DJI Mic 3 sells for $260, the Rode Wireless Pro for $260, and the Saramonic Ultra for $269. By removing the SSD and letting users choose their own storage, Insta360 has brought the price of the new system down to $250—less than that of the competitors listed above.
Sales of Insta360 Mic began on the day it was announced. The kit with two transmitters, one receiver, and a charging case costs $250. A version with one transmitter and a receiver is available for $140, and an additional transmitter can be purchased for $80.
