Instamic Review // Amazing TINY mic!

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This is Instamic - a teeny tiny microphone that you can use for just about anything. What makes it possibly perfect for micro four thirds users is the Instamic is TINY!
Instamic review on MicroFourNerds.com: geni.us/Atsk0
For cameras without mic inputs, such as the Lumix GX80/GX85, you can attach an Instamic, either to the camera or to yourself, and off you go.
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Instamic can be controlled independently or through an app which works with both Android and IOS. (I use Android.)
Given the subject matter this week is audio it might be worth listening to this one with headphones.
OH - quick amendment. In the video I say the Instamic is splashproof. The basic model is splashproof. This black Instamic Pro version is waterproof up to 1m. I bet it'd be a great GoPro companion.
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@polyrhythm_I 5 жыл бұрын

These videos are so calming for some reason. Cannot stop watching, it is therapy.

@gabequezada3326 5 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the most informative videos ive seen in a while. Thank you !!

@Instamic 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Emily for putting together this clever, lovely and cozy review. We are happy to see that you are enjoying your Instamic. Keep us posted. Happy to support anytime. #happyrecording Michele Baggio - Instamic CEO

@tobiasmoeckel 5 жыл бұрын

Very good review indeed! I have only one question - will there be some sort of warning as soon as the battery runs low? And does the Instamic show a percentage for the remaining power? Lastly, can it be powered/charged via USB? Okay, those were 3 questions... ;)

@Instamic 5 жыл бұрын

Hi @@tobiasmoeckel, you can track the battery level from our app and through the LEDs onboard. Before Instamic runs out of battery, it will save the file. It can be powered via USB to record until the memory ends (14hrs 48kHz/24bit LPCM WAV file / 8Gb internal memory). I hope it helps. Happy to help anytime at support@instamic.io. Regards, Michele

@tobiasmoeckel 5 жыл бұрын

@@Instamic Hi Michele, thank you so much for your reply! Yes, this definitely helps. Good to know that the mic will save before the battery dies... that's great. Thanks again!

@kianotesyt9392 3 жыл бұрын

@instamic will it work on sony a6000?

@Marlon_Torres 5 жыл бұрын

Emily, Thank you so much for making this video! Extremely informative and helpful! I am getting this mic ASAP for my GX85! Thanks!

@HawksNestYT 4 жыл бұрын

great video! Covered every question I have on this little mic

@MicroFourNerds 4 жыл бұрын

Ah wonderful! So glad you found it helpful 😁

@jay4627 5 жыл бұрын

The dual instrument recording sounded so good!

@dr.c9461 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emily for info about the Instamic.

@hVF8KZuQPeCc8u 5 жыл бұрын

Very fun to see the versatile Emily in guitar and drum cameos. Also, a very notable product. Enjoyed this very much!

@aaronpeipert 5 жыл бұрын

Super dope mic. Dual mono audio is such a brilliant feature!

@connormc08 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Video! So informative! Who knew you were such a talented musician! Keep up the great work!

@photoswithali835 4 жыл бұрын

I think I need this! Great review. Thanks for sharing.

@djtiemens7481 Жыл бұрын

I would never have thought of this - thank you.

@Teeum5 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Emily, thanks for this very helpful video and the comparison between the different microphones. And now it turned out that you are a musician too... wow. I liked what you played on guitar... sounds great.

@TomJoeSHOW 5 жыл бұрын

Wow this is such an awesome little device I had no idea even existed. I’ve been looking for something like this for ages. I’m ordering one right now.

@jessicadick9770 3 жыл бұрын

This was so informative, thank you so much!!

@Wayne_Farrow 5 жыл бұрын

There are no end to your talents 👏

@jeffmurnahan 2 жыл бұрын

The lighting in this video is relaxing. Well put together video

@jeffmurnahan 2 жыл бұрын

The song on the guitar was good too. Sounds like something from my teenage years

@officialtiimo 5 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video that goes more into using this mic for vlogging? :)

@MattWhittingham 5 жыл бұрын

Really great informative overview thanks. Just got mine this week and just started to explore it's potential. I wish they would make a little cold shoe version of the mounts so you could just slip it on and off the camera.

@MicroFourNerds 5 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@mcmoodoo 5 жыл бұрын

you're fabulous. Thanks for such an informative video!!

@thaticelandicguy 5 жыл бұрын

sounds great! the magnetic is genius!

@Bikemaddad 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool. I would love one. Nice comparison and audio is awesome

@appledadlife 5 жыл бұрын

This thing is amazing, thanks for sharing!

@XimenaZhaoArchive 4 жыл бұрын

What a great review. This was very helpful in my comparison shopping. Thank you!

@johannes914 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome find... i have to try this one... Thank you for sharing.

@Chokkan 5 жыл бұрын

This looks really cool. Great bit of innovation.

@dunzhijialuo736 Жыл бұрын

I would love my gx85 to have this tiny mic !! thank you for the video !

@kylewood8062 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much helped a lot, great content

@makhangel 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this awesome review! I also have a Lumix and I have a question: Do I have to sync the audio with the the video on my computer afterward? I make videos where I play multiple characters, so I go back and forth a lot and having audio immediately connected to my visual is not just ideal, but I honestly don't know if I can keep my camera if that's how it works. The lack of a microphone jack is wicked AWFUL!

@dimitrimoonlight 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your reviewing. I think too expensive to substitute the other mic options

@yidneth 5 жыл бұрын

I am really checking this up because I've been trying to start to vlog and last "windy" outdoors was so terrible... pd. you're very sweet and explains things in a lovely way. I'm based in Spain, and didn't find it on amazon but I will definitely check their site then

@ZarzaStudio 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely mic, works pretty well

@markshirley01 5 жыл бұрын

Very versatile microphone - seen a few good reviews

@SkylerLetsDoThis 5 жыл бұрын

New to your channel and love this informative video!

@GarcesBrosStudios 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome thanks for the video

@SourceAwareness 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, excellent review, my friend! Much Appreciated 👍🏾

@ChrisProuse 5 жыл бұрын

That was fantastic! Thanks for sharing :)

@precioush7214 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. Just wondering if you happen to know the difference between the instamic Pro stereo and the Pro mono version? Thank you!

5 жыл бұрын

such a nice presentation! loving this! Unfortunately they are not sold in Vienna and a bit too expensive for me :/

@MuhammadRidhanorth91 4 жыл бұрын

I like this mic,, I waiting for that mic coming to Indonesia ,, I really love this mic

@henrysolame444 3 жыл бұрын

How do you do the mount in order to make the dead cat stick to your camera? Also do you just save the audio files from the instamic app and send them over to your editing platform to go straight onto your video? I’m a new KZfaqr an id appreciate if you’d help me out ! I love your content and how artistic and crafty you are , thanks for such a good recommendation

@gordonmiller4439 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Emily. Oh, and the mic is cute, too!

@KenMarchantTV 5 жыл бұрын

The Instamic should complement my G7X Mk2 nicely. Great review-subscribed!

@obedbrinkman 5 жыл бұрын

thanks much for this review!

@RusticatedArt 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! very informative!!

@Kamal67811 5 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much ....needed that mic so bad

@MicroFourNerds 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad I could help 😁 I believe we were one of the first communities to get a discount code from Instamic too so if you do buy one you can use NERDS to get 10% off 😁

@blueserpentmedia3066 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emily ...... well my order is in and your discount code worked just fine .... lets see if it arrives before Christmas ...... said 5-7 days so here's hoping ...... love the channel btw one of the best i have found for learning about M43 and little innovative and not over budget tech along the way .... keep it up xx

@MicroFourNerds 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!! 🎉🎂😍

@blueserpentmedia3066 5 жыл бұрын

@@MicroFourNerds I now finally have a mic to go with my PEN F as the internal is in words you may use yourself "a bit pants" ..... thanks again x

@cjmadridtv4289 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.. i have a dilemma choosing G7 over GX85 but now im in ease.. GX85 is my choice now 👍💯 cheers from philippines

@SafeSpacewithSierra 4 жыл бұрын

This is a really great review. Does it cancel out background noise? I'm looking for a mic because whenever I try to film, you can hear cars passing on my street in the background.

@abear1090 3 жыл бұрын

I’m very new in videography as in just started, since the gx85-80 dosnt have a mic port do you just synch up audio and if so how?

@johntravena119 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful review. Go Liverpool!

@CatMilton1 5 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, and love this review - thank you! Off to explore your channel further (hunting for someone to teach me how to sync my audio with phone video recording - I'm struggling with this!) ... I'll also go check out Insta Mic (never heard of it before but very taken with your demonstrations) Thank you again!

@officialtiimo 5 жыл бұрын

Check this out. Should help. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9CUkqdetcfenp8.html

@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын

Great review and interesting product. A little pricier than I expected, but I guess it's not any more expensive than other small form factor recorders.

@WestcountryYokelOnYoutube 5 жыл бұрын

What a great mic. Awesome idea. Way smaller than an h1

@nguimbousjacqueline 3 жыл бұрын

hi emilie, thank you for this great video! I bought the same Gx80 camera, but the problem is that I am not good at video editing so how do I overlay the sound of the instamic with the video ?

@cristaquino6313 4 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thanks for the review. Very helpful. asking where we can avail this intamic.. here in the philippine.. thankyou😀

@NatesEscape 5 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing!

@jeffmurnahan 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question. Can you connect the mic to the camera and/or the phone via bluetooth, where it’s audio is being wirelessly transmitted to the phone or the camera so you don’t have to sync the audio in post?

@kirpalsangha6969 3 жыл бұрын

Would this be effective at picking up audio in a loud environment like a busy gym if the person being recorded wears the mic on their T-shirt? Thanks for the video, very insightful!

@TimeMeddler 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Lots of useful info there. I am interested in getting one of these for making videos. I was wondering though, how do you match up the sound with the video and also any sound on the original footage? Can this be done in the video editing application? Thanks.

@Mistereed08 3 жыл бұрын

I have that same question. Thinking of getting one for my Lumix FZ80 but I'd like to understand the syncing process between the instamic audio and the camera video footage. Thanks.

@shaunmadill8866 5 жыл бұрын

Great review - you've convinced me to buy one! Just one thing - can I use them app in the background, and film on my phone at the same time?

@MicroFourNerds 5 жыл бұрын

You can, once you've hit record you can put the app in the background. Or you can hit record using the button on the device and not use the app at all, whichever is easier 😊 don't forget to use code NERDS at the checkout to get a bit of a discount if you do get one! Every little helps haha

@amr27390 3 жыл бұрын

So do you always have to sync the audio to the video when using this mic? no way of the mic inputless compact camera picking up the audio from the instamic or your phone using the instamic while recording?

@ive595 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant thank you

@Powerlifting_teacher 4 жыл бұрын

Dude. After spending hours of scouring the internet and KZfaq for external mic solutions, namely for my G7Xii, I'm so glad I came across this video of yours. Up until just now, I had only seen this semi-bulkier builds that involved brackets and multiple gadgets to attach to the camera. This this little bugger seems like the easiest solution. My only question is how difficult it may be to synchronize the audio with the video from my camera. I'm currently using Davinci resolve to edit my videos. Thanks!

@MicroFourNerds 4 жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried to sync with davinci but it is just a matter of selecting both clips and pressing sync in final cut so hopefully it will be just as simple for you 😊

@Raychristofer 5 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you? This is a very interesting mic and your enthusiasm for it really shows and makes the video Lively. One thing I'm not sure if maybe you explained and I missed it but you said it's good for cameras that do not have microphone inputs oh, I don't remember hearing you mention what is it recording into such as if it has an internal memory or if you have to run it to an external recorder and sync it and post with the video

@MicroFourNerds 5 жыл бұрын

Internal memory 😊

@JaiJai177 3 жыл бұрын

I come back to this video a year later for a fix of the aesthetics this video captures !!!

@honestinjin10 3 ай бұрын

Can you create a video to show how to sync the audio files from the instamic to the video clips from the camera in post production? TIA

@OrlandoFerreras 5 жыл бұрын

Emily, you've just saved my life. You're marvelous! 😘

@DamianBrown 5 жыл бұрын

Mattias Burning sent me to your channel! So hey, funnily I remembered watching this prior to buying my instamic :D I'll be browsing now :)

@MicroFourNerds 5 жыл бұрын

Oh really! That's so nice of him I love his channel 😁

@Deedzproductionz 3 жыл бұрын

hello my instamic only records for 1 sec then shuts off, do you know why? help me

@MicroFourNerds 5 жыл бұрын

Love this little mic. So cute 😍 I think we are one of the first communities to get a discount code from Instamic as well, so you can use NERDS to get 10% off if anyone fancies getting one of these in the future 🎉📷 Edited to add: The coupon is only live until Christmas Day 2018, then it expires, so grab a bargain if you want one!

@ryutokugawa3988 5 жыл бұрын

Wooouu! I want to have one! it would go perfect with my panasonic lumix gx80. Until now I could only consider an audio recorder, like the h1 zoom, to be able to have quality audio in my videos. But these are not the most comfortable options to go to the streets to record ... Unfortunately in my country this microphone is not in the market ... and I did not find it in amazon usa ... Anyway, thanks for showing us this incredible product! Greetings from Argentina!! (translated with the google translator)

@leightonsmith3807 5 жыл бұрын

Omg could listen to you play guitar for hours....loved it.

@MicroFourNerds 5 жыл бұрын

@@leightonsmith3807 thanks!! It's an old song I recorded for a module during my degree. I think it's still knocking about on soundcloud somewhere!

@toxictabasco 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review, and great drum skills. I've been looking for a GX85 mic, and this may just be the solution.

@WesAllen 5 жыл бұрын

Oh great, now I WANT this! WANT! Great review!

@jeffmurnahan 2 жыл бұрын

Are there any other mics like this that have came out that you can pic up wireless audio via bluetooth without hooking anything to the phone or camera?

@b89oj 3 жыл бұрын

What about noise? How's the microphone in that regard? Like the built-in mic on the camera or gets better quality audio with less noise in background?

@lydboprettydolphins 4 жыл бұрын

But damn girl you got skills w the drums !

@cultivatelife 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I found your videos last week when I bought my gx85/80 and was looking for setup tutorials. I've watched over 10 of your vids since. Excellent channel! I was considering the omnidirectional Rode pinmic connected to a h1n zoom for my audio needs alongside the gx85 video. If you were looking for quality audio in a small footprint and versatility, would you choose this over the rode pinmic and h1n zoom option? Please continue to putout your amazing content. Much appreciated!

@MicroFourNerds 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you're liking the channel!! I think both setups have pros and cons. The pinmic will be really easy to conceal but it's sort of a one trick pony, you can use it as a lapel mic and that seems to be about it. The instamic can be a lapel mic, location mic, etc etc. I think it might work out a bit cheaper as well. But they'll both be great they're good choices!

@cultivatelife 5 жыл бұрын

@@MicroFourNerds So, I went ahead and purchased this instamic and used your promocode: Nerds. Saved myself some pretty coin with that. I hope the small commission can support all good things you have going on here. Thanks for all the reviews and helpful tutorials!

@kagankagan8484 5 жыл бұрын

hi Emily. i really enjoy watching your videos. i entered the world of m43 with an olympus e-m10 mark ii. as i was searching for tutorials, i luckily came by with your channel and it's been really helpful about m43 and other photography equipments. as a beginner photographer, i am not happy with the sound quality of my camera but i didn't know how to solve it, as it doesn't have a mic input . how will i be able to use this external mic for my camera?

@MicroFourNerds 5 жыл бұрын

It takes an extra step, but depending on what editing software you use it can be very simple. If you were to use this device with your camera, you'd need to sync the audio files up in your software. On final cut it is one click (right click, sync clips) and it does it for you. I'm not sure how easy it is on other software but hopefully just as simple. Once the clips are syned you can use them as normal with the improved audio

@staffordfields4670 4 жыл бұрын

Just saw this. insane mic!!!! question.... i see it goes back to the app via bluetooth... but how do you sync it to video or other audio? I know basic question but sync can be critical. Does it also record to internal memory or just via the app?

@MicroFourNerds 4 жыл бұрын

It records to in built storage so no worries if the Bluetooth loses connection. I edit in final cut, I choose the audio and video clip and press “synchronise clips” and it does it instantly for me

@WhiteWulfe 5 жыл бұрын

Editing all those audio files must have been an absolute pain, but thank you for doing such! A question comes to mind... - Can the app handle more than one mic at a time, like say if you wanted one in dual mono, and one in stereo?

@MicroFourNerds 5 жыл бұрын

It can handle up to 10 different instamics at once 😁

@aaronfitzgerald9109 10 ай бұрын

How do you sync it?

@louisfry 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great little mic! Thanks for sharing. I'm still new to this and have a question. Is this a mic and a recorder where you have to sync your audio to video in post or does it enhance your camera mic so you record audio and video both through the camera? Thanks.

@MicroFourNerds 5 жыл бұрын

It's a separate mic where you'd need to sync the audio up in post, but it's very simple to do. Literally one click in Final Cut 😊 I assume (and hope!) it's just as simple in other video editors

@louisfry 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will see how easy it is in Imovie. I enjoy your posts.@@MicroFourNerds

@65Drums 5 жыл бұрын

Gotta say I just had to check out the channel because of the clever channel name

@lilclacla1610 Жыл бұрын

can you buy this on amazon

@avalanwa 5 жыл бұрын

Emily... you are freaking heaven-sent! I had no idea something like this existed! Thank you for this gem and thorough review! #MFTLife!

@MicroFourNerds 5 жыл бұрын

No problem 😊 it's a great little mic!

@lavapix 5 жыл бұрын

I can see using this on the new DJI Osmo Pocket.

@PaulFComedy Жыл бұрын

Where can you get this? Its sold out online

@tinylil 5 жыл бұрын

I own the instamic, but wish I had found this equally tiny mic beforehand! Sony ICD-TX800

@MrDannicki 3 жыл бұрын

You are one hell of a talented lady, Emily. By the way, based on your videos - I just got myself a GX80. Love it.

@MicroFourNerds 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Gx80 buddies ☺️🙏

@Reelifeproductions. 4 жыл бұрын

you sure are a talented gal. Thanks a bunch for a great review. I'm sold.

@garuda8178 3 жыл бұрын

Emily, what audio do you use to managed the audio files from instamic?

@directionbangkok6167 5 жыл бұрын

In the room with the camera close to you I felt the sound quality was only a bit better with the instamic. In fact, small enough I would rather not use it. Very interesting product thanks for the video.

@dogusatasoy 5 жыл бұрын

I'm also using GX80 and try to find out how can i record audio better, i loved this one but it is a bit pricey for me. What can i get under half of it's price? :))

@RobTrek 5 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@JohnMFlores 5 жыл бұрын

I so don't need this. But I want it! You have a new subscriber!

@LuigiNespeca 5 жыл бұрын

I really love the guitar tune and it sounds on the title instamic. Is that your composition?

@MicroFourNerds 5 жыл бұрын

My husband, it's an old song we used to play when we were in a band together (him guitar, me drums) I've always thought it was awesome haha

@LuigiNespeca 5 жыл бұрын

@@MicroFourNerds thanks Emily. Very nice tune in fact

@AutomneTr 3 жыл бұрын

@@MicroFourNerds Hello, could you explain how to play it, is there a tab somewhere ? I know I'm super late to the party but I'm struggling to copy the chords from the video only... Thank you so much

@sdhute 3 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a gx85 being already a g95 user. Purchased for photography and it being smaller. I wonder if the usb port on the gx85 would work with mic adapter ?

@MicroFourNerds 3 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t unfortunately it’s just for charging and image transfer

@mr63mr66 5 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend we mic all three at a wedding shoot? The bride, groom and preacher? Also a year later do you still recommend it? Thanks.

@MicroFourNerds 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! In quiet venues you can get away with just the groom, they're usually close enough to pick the rest up. If it were outdoors or windy or a large setup, it would be ideal to mic up both bride and groom. I don't bother with the registrar much as they tend to project their voices a lot. I still love my instamic. And I can't believe it's been a year?! 😱😁

@nightcoder5k 5 жыл бұрын

I would make use of the hot shoe. They sell hot shoe adapter, which you could just glue the velcro or magnet piece on to. I prefer not to tape or glue anything directly on the camera.

@Iamtongue 4 жыл бұрын

what do you think is better the instamic or therode wireless go???

@MicroFourNerds 4 жыл бұрын

They’re slightly different offerings because the Rode transmits the audio to your camera directly and this records the audio internally. I have the Rode wireless filmmaker kit and that’s my first choice when micing up grooms. The Instamic is mega handy for backup audio or if more than one person needs micing up