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As much as I appreciate the performance of my DJI Mic 2 (and the colourful Mic Mini 2 that I'm currently reviewing), the mic's logo is a bit too dominant. I get that it works for tech brands to stick their logos on everything, but I'd prefer to promote my own brand, thank you very much.
Enter Insta360. With the launch of its new Mic Pro wireless microphone, you can use the the e-ink display on each transmitter to display a custom image or graphic, without draining the battery ridiculously.
Upload any graphic via the Insta360 app: logos, channel art, or talent names for a busy production set.
The display persists even when the transmitter is powered off, and because e-ink only draws power during a screen refresh, battery life takes no hit. Under direct sunlight, where OLED screens wash out, e-ink stays sharp and readable without any glare.
Each transmitter packs a 3-microphone array, with digital signal processing blending the three inputs to emulate different polar patterns: omnidirectional for ambient capture, cardioid for vlogging or voiceover, figure-8 for two-person interviews.
Mount the transmitter directly on a camera and it functions as a directional shotgun mic. An onboard NPU handles AI noise cancellation, designed to cut background noise without flattening the voice.
Recording is 32-bit float, which means clipping is effectively impossible regardless of how loud the subject gets in frame. Each transmitter holds 32GB of onboard storage, recording independently as a wireless backup, with stereo internal recording available at up to 32-bit float quality.
The system scales to four channels without a mixer. A 4-to-1 mode connects four transmitters to one receiver for podcasts or panel discussions, while a 2-to-4 mode feeds two transmitters to four receivers simultaneously for multi-camera productions.
Timecode sync via a TCXO oscillator keeps audio locked across cameras, drifting less than one frame over 24 hours.
Creators already shooting with Insta360 gear, from the GO 3S to the latest X5 and Ace Pro 2, can connect the Mic Pro directly via Bluetooth and skip the receiver entirely. Dual-transmitter direct connection is coming to future Insta360 camera releases.
Battery life is 10 hours per transmitter, extending to 30 hours with the charging case. A five-minute fast charge adds 1.5 hours of recording time.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Transmitter dimensions | 38 × 12.2mm (diameter × height) |
| Transmitter weight | 19.7g (without clip) |
| Polar patterns | Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8, shotgun (camera-mounted) |
| Noise cancellation | NPU-powered AI |
| Internal recording | Up to 32-bit float, mono and stereo |
| Onboard memory | 32GB per transmitter |
| Battery life | 10 hours (transmitter); 30 hours with charging case |
| Fast charge | 5 minutes = 1.5 hours use |
| Bluetooth | V5.4 |
| Wireless frequency | 2.4GHz |
| Max transmitters per receiver | 4 (4-to-1 mode) |
| Timecode sync | TCXO oscillator, less than 1 frame drift over 24 hours |
Pricing and availability
The Insta360 Mic Pro is available now in Australia. The 2 TX + 1 RX kit starts at $529.99, with additional configurations available from the Insta360 Official Store and Amazon.com.au.
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