The lapel microphone offers the ability to display any still image, including text, logos, or photos. Developed by Insta360, the new Mic Pro model features a customizable E-Ink display. While other manufacturers focus on reducing transmitter size, Insta360 emphasizes size as a feature. Lapel mics have become a staple for content creators, often visible in videos due to their difficulty to conceal. Recently, DJI introduced swappable magnetic covers for its Mic Mini 2, providing some customization but limited by branding and color options.
The Insta360 Mic Pro’s E-Ink display enhances the level of personalization available, allowing users to completely replace the Insta360 logo with any chosen image. Although power and record icons occasionally interrupt custom designs, most of the transmitter’s visible area remains customizable. Slightly larger and over twice as heavy as its predecessor, the Mic Pro offers a clip or magnet attachment option. Despite the clip weighing down collars, the magnet is favored. Both models provide up to 10 hours of battery life, with the Mic Pro’s case supporting fast charging.
Like the DJI Mic 3, the Mic Pro provides 32GB of memory with options for 24-bit audio files or 32-bit float internal recording. It records up to 22.2 hours of stereo audio or 60 hours of mono with a 48kHz sampling frequency, featuring USB-C ports on the transmitters. The E-Ink display remains the Mic Pro’s standout feature.
Changing the display is simple, achieved through the Insta360 app, allowing image uploads and adjustments. Options include detailed pixelation or simplified blocks of color. Once customized, the display persists until changed, even with the transmitter off. The Insta360 app saves your wallpapers, facilitating swaps or application to other Mic Pro units. Available for purchase at $99.99 for one transmitter, $199.99 with a receiver, or $329.99 for a dual-transmitter and receiver set.