Insta360’s new wireless mic adds microSD storage and costs less
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Insta360 has launched its new Mic wireless microphone, adding expandable microSD storage and a lower price to features such as a customisable e-ink display. The storage enables internal 32-bit float recording, which can help preserve audio when recording conditions are unpredictable.
The Mic shares the Mic Pro’s noise reduction and can connect directly to several recent Insta360 cameras to record 48kHz audio without a receiver. It lacks the Pro’s three-microphone array for directional sound pickup, while one receiver can support up to four mics and works with both models. Prices are $80 for a single mic, $140 with a receiver, or $250 for two transmitters, a receiver and charging case.
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In short
- Insta360’s new Mic adds microSD storage and costs less than the Mic Pro.
- A card enables internal 32-bit float recording.
- It lacks the Pro’s three-microphone directional pickup.
How this story developed
- 56 minutes ago The launch details also specify that accessories are included, while the Mic retains the Mic Pro’s noise reduction and camera connectivity but omits its three-microphone directional array.
- 1 hour ago Insta360 launched the Mic wireless microphone, featuring expandable microSD storage for internal 32-bit float recording, a customisable e-ink display and prices starting at $80.
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The case for
The new Mic offers a more affordable way to get useful recording safeguards, including expandable storage and 32-bit float audio that may help retain usable sound when levels are unpredictable. For creators who do not need directional pickup, its shared noise reduction, direct camera connection and receiver compatibility could make it a practical, flexible choice.
The case against
The lower price comes with a meaningful trade-off: the Mic lacks the Pro’s three-microphone array for directional sound, which may matter when separating a subject’s voice from surrounding noise. Buyers should weigh whether the savings and added storage justify fewer audio options, especially if they need more controlled pickup for demanding recordings.
Explained simply
Wireless microphones send audio from a speaker to a camera or receiver without a cable. Insta360 makes cameras and audio gear for video creators, and its Mic Pro is a higher-end microphone in the same product line.
Some microphones also record sound inside the device, which can provide a backup if the wireless connection is interrupted. 32-bit float is a recording format that can help retain usable audio when sound levels vary sharply. Microphone design also affects how well it picks up voices from different directions, while a receiver can connect microphones to a camera that does not support a direct link.
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Originally published by Engadget as “Insta360 adds expandable storage to its new e-ink wireless mics”.