Microphones
Insta360 Mic Air Wireless Microphone
Price: $49.99
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Coin-size 0.28 oz (7.9 g) wireless mic with 48 kHz audio, noise reduction, a 10-hour battery and 984 ft (300 m) range; pairs directly with select Insta360 cameras.
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- Pick up in Fullerton932 W Orangethorpe Ave · 10 AM – 8 PM dailyFree
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Warranty and what comes with it
From Cyber City
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Specs and details
Overview
The Insta360 Mic Air is a small, entry-level wireless mic. The transmitter weighs 0.28 oz (7.9 g), about the size of a coin, and you can wear it with a magnet, a clip or as a pendant. It records 48 kHz audio through a single omnidirectional microphone with built-in noise reduction, runs up to 10 hours on a charge and reaches up to 984 ft (300 m).
Check how you will connect it before you buy. Without a receiver, the transmitter pairs directly only with certain Insta360 cameras: Insta360 lists the X5, X4, Ace Pro 2 and GO Ultra, with more models to come. For a phone, choose a kit with the receiver, which Insta360 says works with USB-C smartphones and the Insta360 Flow series gimbals; no Lightning version is listed. Insta360's compatibility line for Mic Air names smartphones and Insta360 cameras only, and its comparison shows no internal recording and no timecode. With two transmitters, Mic Air records in mono only, so both voices land on one channel.
What each kit includes
- 1 TX + 1 RX: one transmitter and one receiver.
- 2 TX + 1 RX: two transmitters and one receiver; the two mics are recorded together on one mono channel.
- Transmitter only: one transmitter and no receiver, for direct pairing with the X5, X4, Ace Pro 2 or GO Ultra.
Need regular cameras, more transmitters or backup recording? Look at the Insta360 Mic or the Insta360 Mic Pro, see the 360 cameras and action cameras it pairs with, or every microphone we carry.
Warranty and support
- Lease-to-own optionsFrom Cyber City
Offered through independent leasing companies. Approval is their decision.
How lease-to-own works
The maker’s terms are on the maker’s page. Ask us before you buy if anything is unclear.
Specs
- Transmitter weight
- 0.28 oz (7.9 g)
- Microphone
- single, omnidirectional
- Audio
- 48 kHz with built-in noise reduction
- Battery
- up to 10 hours per transmitter
- Range
- up to 984 ft (300 m)
- Wearing
- magnet, clip or pendant
- Direct to camera (no receiver)
- Insta360 X5, X4, Ace Pro 2 and GO Ultra; Insta360 says more models are coming
- Receiver works with
- USB-C smartphones and Insta360 Flow series gimbals
- Compatibility
- smartphones and Insta360 cameras
- Multi-mic
- up to 2 transmitters on one receiver; mono only, both on one channel
- Internal recording
- none
- Timecode
- none
As the maker lists them. Ask us to check anything before you buy.
Is it for you?
Good for
- X5, X4, Ace Pro 2 and GO Ultra owners: clip the transmitter on and pair it with no receiver
- Phone creators with a USB-C phone or an Insta360 Flow gimbal, using the receiver
- Light, all-day wear: 0.28 oz (7.9 g) and up to 10 hours per charge
Not the right pick if
- Your camera is not on Insta360’s direct-pairing list (X5, X4, Ace Pro 2, GO Ultra): do not count on direct pairing
- You want to plug into a regular camera: Insta360 lists Mic Air for smartphones and Insta360 cameras; the Mic and Mic Pro cover regular cameras
- You need two voices on separate tracks or a backup recording: Mic Air is mono only with no internal recording
- You have a Lightning iPhone: Insta360 lists the receiver for USB-C phones
What the maker made it for
- Vlogging with Insta360 cameras
- Phone videos and Flow gimbal shots
- Solo talking-head clips
Tips
- Before buying the transmitter alone, check your camera against Insta360’s direct-pairing list
- Update your Insta360 camera and app so new pairing models show up as Insta360 adds them
In the box
- Mic Air Transmitter x1
- Mic Air Receiver x1 (1 TX + 1 RX kit; the other kits are listed in the description)
Questions
Which cameras does the Insta360 Mic Air pair with without a receiver?
Insta360 lists direct pairing with the X5, X4, Ace Pro 2 and GO Ultra, and says more models are coming. If your camera is not on that list, do not count on direct pairing; check the list before buying the transmitter on its own.
Does the Mic Air work with iPhone and Android?
Use a kit with the receiver: Insta360 says it works with USB-C smartphones, so USB-C iPhones and Android phones. Insta360 does not list a Lightning version for Mic Air.
Can I record two people with the Mic Air?
Yes, with the 2 TX + 1 RX kit, but Mic Air is mono only, so both voices are mixed on one channel. For separate tracks, look at the Mic or Mic Pro.
How long does the battery last and how far does it reach?
Insta360 lists up to 10 hours per transmitter and up to 984 ft (300 m) of wireless range.
Mic Air or Mic: which should I get?
Mic Air is the light, simple option: 7.9 g, up to 10 hours, two transmitters at most and no internal recording. The Mic adds an E-Ink screen, microSD backup recording, up to four transmitters, 1,312 ft (400 m) range, support for regular cameras and up to 13 hours per transmitter.
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| Microphone | single, omnidirectional | single, omnidirectional | Not listed |
| Range | up to 984 ft (300 m) | 1,312 ft (400 m) to the receiver; about 328 ft (100 m) over Bluetooth to an X5; open space, lab figures | 1,312 ft (400 m) to the receiver; about 328 ft (100 m) over Bluetooth to an X5; open space, lab figures |
| Direct to camera (no receiver) | Insta360 X5, X4, Ace Pro 2 and GO Ultra; Insta360 says more models are coming | Insta360 X6, X5, Luna Ultra, Luna Pro, Ace Pro 2 and GO Ultra, at 48 kHz; power button starts and stops recording | Insta360 Luna Ultra (two mics), X5, X4 Air, Ace Pro 2 and GO Ultra, at 48 kHz |
| Multi-mic | up to 2 transmitters on one receiver; mono only, both on one channel | up to 4 transmitters on one receiver, and one transmitter to up to 4 receivers; Mic and Mic Pro transmitters can be mixed | up to 4 transmitters on one receiver, and one transmitter to up to 4 receivers; mono or stereo output |
| Internal recording | none | to a microSD card in the transmitter (card sold separately); about 500 MB per hour at 24-bit; new file every 30 min | 32 GB built in; up to 60 h (24-bit mono), 29.7 h (24-bit stereo), 44.8 h (32-bit mono), 22.2 h (32-bit stereo); new file every 30 min |
| Timecode | none | not supported on units sold in the United States | not supported on units sold in the United States |
| Display | Not listed | 1.22-inch 6-color E-Ink on the transmitter, 240 x 208, customizable in the Insta360 app | 1.22-inch 6-color E-Ink on the transmitter, customizable in the Insta360 app |
| Processing | Not listed | AI noise canceling; automatic clipping protection or dynamic auto gain; Standard, Rich and Bright tone presets; Safety Track at -6 dB | AI noise canceling; automatic clipping protection or dynamic auto gain; Standard, Rich and Bright tone presets; Safety Track at -6 dB |
| Frequency response | Not listed | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (100 Hz to 20 kHz with low cut on) | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (100 Hz to 20 kHz with low cut on) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | Not listed | 72 dB (A-weighted) | 72 dB (A-weighted) |
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