The Instamic Pro Plus - The Smallest Field Recorder

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This video discusses the Instamic Pro Plus, a tiny 32-bit float audio recorder with built-in microphone. The mic is shown in use with comparative sound tests and an overall review.
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@biggerbiker Ай бұрын

Hope you pick this up from an old man just starting out. Really good video and just what I needed, thank you so much. Really well presented.

@Instamic Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, thanks so much for putting together this video. Very much appreciated. As a videographer myself I know the effort and time to create such content. It is very clear and informative. Note : It is possible for mobile videographers to record video with their phone and the Instamic's audio feed embedded into it, using the Wireless Microphone mode. It uses our 48kHz customized streaming protocol so it delivers better audio than the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile Mode (16kHz). But I totally understand your point on syncing audio in post. It is totally worth doing it considering the flexibility to have multiple audio options (Instamic+camera as you have shown), 32-bit Float Audio, Interference's free recording and overall quality in general. . Keep up the great job and wish you the best with your channel!

@yvanfagone4643 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Instamic team, I am trying to use the wireless microphone system but with poor results. The video tends not to be smooth but, worst of all, I cannot adjust the microphone to work. I always get whistling and strange noises in the recording and the voice is very low. Obviously if I use the manual adjustment and increase the recording db the defect increases. I can't find a guide that can help me, do you have any advice? For info I use android and have tried with 3 different models. Thank you for any advice

@TheKnightster. 2 ай бұрын

let us know when theyre available!!!

@jeffreybarney7224 Жыл бұрын

Really nice video. Informative. Covered all the bases. Appreciate it!

@DrRONYmusic 7 ай бұрын

WoW that was great, super comprehensive and you answered pretty much all the Q I had. So thanks a lot ❤

@jimcfds 9 ай бұрын

Hello Andrew, thank you for a very detailed and informative video. I just placed my order.

@LeoDaGreat586 2 ай бұрын

Great review!

@greinalexandra 11 ай бұрын

Great and in detail video. Thx for that

@PhillipArthurSimmons Жыл бұрын

These are by far my favorite microphones I have ever used for many use cases. They’re very versatile!

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa Жыл бұрын

I honestly don’t get how these things aren’t a big part of the market. They solve so many problems that everything else has.

@PhillipArthurSimmons Жыл бұрын

@@AndrewVanBeekOttawa Agreed. They’re the most unique offering in this form factor. They should be pushing other brands to innovate!

@boomupengineering 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the good points about how/why to record separate audio and not be afraid to sync. I'll have to give that a try as I've had a set of DJI mics for some months now. I'm looking at getting an Insta360...that sent me down the path of looking at bluetooth alternatives. Instamic's aren't cheap and so I should start out with my DJI setup anyway. I had been thinking a loud sound at the start should make syncing easy.

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 8 ай бұрын

I think that we all go through this process at some point. Once you get in the habit of doing a double/triple hand clap at the beginning of the recording, you find the process of syncing to be trivial. Even the auto sync features in applications like DaVinci will do a great job instantly.

@BMWworldstickers 7 ай бұрын

Amazing video

@runfromdoctors 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@theuktoday4233 11 ай бұрын

what a great bit of kit, I use my Zoom F2 all the time but this mic is a lot easier to use!

@zogun 10 ай бұрын

hey Andrew, thanks for the awesome review. Btw are you still using the Instamic Pro Plus? Any problems so far?

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 10 ай бұрын

I haven’t been using it as much this summer because I’m primarily a photographer and really busy this year. It is my primary mic though and have no plans to replace it any time soon. I’m shooting a wedding video this weekend and will be using it for sure.

@runfromdoctors 6 ай бұрын

One more question, I am not tech savvy, how do you sync the recorded audio to the GoPro max? Thanks again

@kev2wheeling242 9 ай бұрын

Mono or stereo which one to get

@vizcayamario 5 ай бұрын

Hello Andrew, very good video about the Instamic! Question, how can I record directly to my Sony a7r3? Is that possible? I only use my Instamic to record to my iPhone 15. Thank you!

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 5 ай бұрын

Hi, you can’t record directly onto the camera. I only use the Instamic as a field recorder and that requires that you sync the audio file with the video when processing the video. The plus side is that you can take advantage of the 32 bit float audio quality.

@defylifeadventure 6 ай бұрын

This looks like a great little field recorder. I almost considered it over a Zoom F2 but I agree, I'll never go back to micro USB it just doesn't make sense, it hasn't for about 5-7 years.

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 6 ай бұрын

It’s a minor inconvenience in my case. I can’t beat the ease of use of the Instamic and being able to clip it on with a magnet and have it running in seconds. Running a lavalier is more of a pain than it’s worth 95% of the time.

@bosskaloi 7 ай бұрын

So it can record on its own even without controller component like an app?

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 7 ай бұрын

Yes, you turn it on, record, pause, and turn it off with the same button.

@ngengs1 Ай бұрын

Hi there! I just discovered your channel and immediately subscribed. In this Instamic Pro Plus video, you showed that it can be used/ synced with a drone. I have a dji mini 4 pro and I am looking for options to add audio to my flight videos. I like what I saw here so, can you please comment or do a video on how to sync the mic with a dji drone. Thanks again for this vid and future ones. Ed

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa Ай бұрын

Hi Edmund, the way you sync with a drone is the same way that I use for everything. it’s a very low tech method where once you have the microphone turned on and you were filming, just clap one or two times to create a spike in the audio file waveform. When you are editing your video and audio, sync that audio spike with the visual of your hands coming together, and you will have a perfect sync of the two. Once you get used to it, it becomes second nature.

@ngengs1 Ай бұрын

@@AndrewVanBeekOttawa thanks!!! I just ordered the newest version, the pro plus C... can't wait to try it out. thanks again.

@runfromdoctors 6 ай бұрын

Can you suggest the best way to use this in my helmet with my GoPro max being on the motorcycle? I just purchased it after watching your video. By the way your video is perfect in terms of being simple and highly informative, thank you, looking forward to hearing from you. The name is Shams

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 6 ай бұрын

I don't have a motorcycle helmet so I can only guess. Externally recorded audio can be synced in post in whichever video editing software you use. I use DaVinci Resolve and either use the Audio Auto Sync by waveform or I look at the waveform from the camera and line it up with the waveform on the recorder.

@MiamiNinja.2Thailand 11 ай бұрын

Im looking for a mic to record my audio while riding my motorcycle. I will be using the insta360 camera, which I already confirmed will work with the instamic. My question is, how do I sync the audio with the video afterwards? Also, where can I get the wind buff for the mic? Also, you mentioned some devic for removing ambient noise. What was that device?

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 11 ай бұрын

The Instamic can be used wirelessly with the Insta360 so no syncing is required. If you plan to just record on the Instamic and not wirelessly, you can sync in three ways: 1) the hardest way is to just look at the wave forms in your editing software and match the wave forms 2) most software (like DaVinci Resolve) has an auto sync by wave form function 3) my favourite and most reliable way is to use rapid hand claps at the start of recording and match those wave forms in post. This way takes a couple of seconds per clip and is always reliable.

@MiamiNinja.2Thailand 11 ай бұрын

@@AndrewVanBeekOttawa Thank you. Much appreciated.

@markifi 8 ай бұрын

first time i hear the røde wireless go sound good 2:00

@lady_will 10 ай бұрын

Hello. I just purchased this mic and I connected it to my insta360 and while recording I cannot hear myself talking just screeching noise on playback. Any advise.

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 10 ай бұрын

I don’t use the Bluetooth connection to my Insta360. I use it only for onboard recording. Sorry, I have no experience with that part.

@nickreynolds98626 5 ай бұрын

I have one that I have owned now for several years. I have two complaints about it. The FIRST is that it needs a time of day system so that I know which audio file goes with which video file. I am using a GoPro 8 Black and a Samsung Galaxy S21, both of which label the file with the date. You have to look at the file manager to see the date and time, but it is easily available. If I use the Instamic to record several audios during the course of a day, it is very difficult to figure out which video file goes to which audio file because the Instamic files don't include that time information. As you note, syncing is easy.... but only when you know which files go together. The SECOND is that using it without the phone app is difficult. I bought it specifically to use in wet conditions, and my phone is often not available. I bought it specifically because it is waterproof. The lights flash in ways that are not self evident, there are no beeps or other indicators that it is on. If you have it in a windmuff or in your clothes it is very difficult to use without the phone app. I use it anyway, but I often miss recordings. I glued a little plastic bump on the "On" button to make it easier to use with gloves or cold hands, but it is still difficult to get right in the field without the app.

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 5 ай бұрын

I agree, with the time stamp comment. For some reason I find it easy enough to find the files but if I have dozens of files for a single day, it would be problematic. I have used it for weddings mind you with 12-15 video files plus audio files and I just match them by order. I wonder if your button presses work differently. I made my own little wind muff for the top of the mic so I can still see the light and it makes all the difference.

@paulfmcmillian1815 3 ай бұрын

New at this, My new Lunix Gx85 does not have a mic input. so this is my only option. I play third world Flutes and am 80 years young. What post sync do you recommend for a beginner. It looks like this could work. but how?

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 3 ай бұрын

Hi Paul, what do you use to edit your videos?

@zenza7120 Жыл бұрын

I want to include ambient sound and my voice together. Gopro max with its built in mic does it perfectly when cycling. Is it possible to do that with one instamic?

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa Жыл бұрын

You will always get some ambient and it will depend on the distance of the mic to your mouth. For what you describe it will work well. I do prefer to use two separate mics for ambient and voice but that's less practical on a bike.

@zenza7120 Жыл бұрын

@@AndrewVanBeekOttawa thanks, very informative

@EricCrofut 8 ай бұрын

Have you traded with GoPro 12 recording with Bluetooth? If it would work, that would be awesome.

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 8 ай бұрын

I don’t like the quality loss with any wireless recoding anymore so I prefer to sync the high quality version.

@runfromdoctors 6 ай бұрын

Da Vinci has several versions, which one you suggest

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 6 ай бұрын

I just use the free version for Mac since it supports 4K output. You need the studio version to do the same on Windows.

@runfromdoctors 6 ай бұрын

Can I use the Bluetooth option and not have to sync later?

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 6 ай бұрын

My video is about using the Instamic as a field recorder and not being burdened by wireless limitations and lower audio quality. I haven’t even tried using it wirelessly. I spent too much time making videos with ruined wireless audio.

@simoz78 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, battery life seems to be a bit of a concen and also using a micro usb port seems to be crazy for a 2022 prodcut... I am still not sure between this and a PicoMic 2

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 10 ай бұрын

It definitely is dependant on your use case. All day video is the weak point for sure. For people who just do a lot of short clips, this is ideal.

@nomad0714 9 ай бұрын

@@AndrewVanBeekOttawa, I think the Instamic can have a powerbank plugged in for continuous run timei

@DC-wz9gp Жыл бұрын

cant find it instock

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa Жыл бұрын

Agreed, it took me almost 2 months to get mine.

@madnixxvlogs 11 ай бұрын

One question.. How’s Battery 🔋 life ?? How many hours for Nonstop recording ??

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 11 ай бұрын

I haven’t used mine to depletion but according to their website, it’s 3.5 hours.

@madnixxvlogs 11 ай бұрын

@@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 3.5 hours only !!

@stijnmesman9788 5 ай бұрын

Instead of using the windmuff could you just wear it under your clothing or does that cause a lot of clothes rustle to be recorded?

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 5 ай бұрын

I’ve actually tried that and it does result in a lot of noise. Recently I made a small, permanent wind screen just to cover the top where the mic is and I’m very happy with it.

@stijnmesman9788 5 ай бұрын

@@AndrewVanBeekOttawa Ohh, that's too bad that it results in a lot of noise. Hmmm. This might sound crazy but maybe the wind screen could reduce the noise under clothing too, similar to how rycote lavalier undercovers work. What do you think?

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 5 ай бұрын

@@stijnmesman9788 wind screens do tend to work that way so I would try it again. It’s such an easy device to use.