Insta360 has launched the Insta360 Mic, a wireless microphone that slots between the flagship Mic Pro and the entry-level Mic Air. In its launch announcement, Insta360 says it’s the company’s first customizable E-Ink wireless mic with expandable storage. US pricing starts at US$79.99 for a single transmitter, and the company says it will be on sale globally from 22 October 2026.
The two headline features set it apart from the cheaper Mic Air. Each transmitter has an E-Ink display that shows whatever image the creator uploads, such as a channel logo, an emoji or a pet photo. Stuff reports the circular 1.22in display uses six colours, offers preset designs that stay visible when the transmitter is off, and accepts custom logos through Insta360’s companion app. The second feature is a microSD slot. With a card inserted, the transmitter records 32-bit float audio onboard as a backup to the camera or phone. Without a card, it still records over Bluetooth or through the receiver.
The audio side leans on a dedicated AI chip. Insta360 says it runs an NPU-based noise reduction model that suppresses background noise more strongly while leaving fewer audible artefacts. Two automatic gain modes handle levels: Auto aims to prevent clipping, while Dynamic evens out volume changes. Three voice tone presets (Regular, Rich, and Bright) adjust the voice’s character. The 32-bit float recording captures a wider dynamic range than conventional recording, so you can recover audio that’s too loud or too quiet in editing, which suits shoots where levels are hard to predict.
The system also scales for larger setups. One receiver supports up to four transmitters, and Mic and Mic Pro transmitters can be mixed on the same receiver, for instance, two of each for a four-person podcast. For multicamera shoots, two transmitters can feed synchronised audio to up to four receivers. Insta360 rates each transmitter at up to 13 hours per charge and up to 34 hours with the charging case.
Insta360 camera owners can skip the receiver. Through Insta360 Direct Connect, the transmitters pair over Bluetooth with the X6, X5, Luna Ultra, Luna Pro, GO Ultra and Ace Pro 2 and record 48kHz audio directly. The X6 and Luna cameras take two transmitters at once, so two speakers can record straight to camera. Everything else, including smartphones, DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, connects through the receiver using the included USB-C smartphone adapter or a 3.5mm cable.
Pricing and availability
Insta360 sells the Mic through its official store, Amazon and authorised retailers. The prices below are US figures from the release.
| Configuration | US price |
|---|---|
| Insta360 Mic (2 transmitters + 1 receiver) | US$249.99 |
| Insta360 Mic (1 transmitter + 1 receiver) | US$139.99 |
| Insta360 Mic transmitter | US$79.99 |
For context, RedShark News reported that the Mic Pro costs US$99 for a transmitter, US$199 for the 1TX+1RX kit and US$329 for the 2TX+1RX kit. That puts the new Mic about US$20-80 below the flagship, depending on the kit.
UAE buyers can’t order it yet. Insta360’s UAE store lists the Mic Pro and Mic Air in dirhams, including the Mic Pro 2 TX + 1 RX at AED 1,299, but we didn’t find a page for the new Mic at the time of writing. We’ll update this story when local pricing and stock appear.
Which cameras connect to the Insta360 Mic without a receiver?
Insta360 lists the X6, X5, Luna Ultra, Luna Pro, GO Ultra and Ace Pro 2 for Direct Connect over Bluetooth. Only the X6 and Luna cameras accept two transmitters at once.
Do I need a microSD card to use the Insta360 Mic?
No. You only need a card for onboard 32-bit float recording. Without one, the Mic still records over Bluetooth or through the receiver.
Can I use Mic and Mic Pro transmitters together?
Yes. Insta360 says one receiver handles up to four transmitters across both generations, so you can mix them, for example, two of each, without replacing gear you already own.
