No more bloody mic cables trough into helmets, no problem for motovlog under the rain anymore😅 it’s a great solution!! Only one problem they need to solve, when we turn the camera and insta mic on it should connect automatically, when we command to mic (turn the camera off after the vlog) both should turned off and we don’t need to touch anything!!!! I was looking youtube videos to get wireless mic for my insta 360 one RS and find couple of videos than I saw your video! Finally I found my wireless mic thanks bro 😎
Glad it’s working for you. I did a ride in heavy rain yesterday and it was great to know this set up is water proof. I’ve lost count of how many times my GoPro and external mic have shut down in the rain. I know what you mean about not automatically connecting - that would make life easier. In a long ride I run a cable from a power bank in my jacket to the Instamic and leave it on constantly and have the camera on standby using voice commands - this works pretty well. 👍
The Insta360 X3 will connect with the DJI Mic 2 over bluetooth. I believe the only shortcoming with that setup is if you power down either part you will have to reconnect them again in the settings.
Thanks for this video! (Had the instamic for 2 years. The audio recorder function required (re)alignment of audio and video track in FinalCut so I didn't use it. I recently got an Insta360X3 but didn't realise it had a Bluetooth mic option. Now I have put the Instamic in one of the air holes of my water sports helmet, where it can't fall out unless my head falls out as well, haha!) 😁🤙
@@spodokomoto5020 No worries. There are two things to be aware of: 1. Mic and remote can't be operated simultaneously. 2. If contact is lost between the Instamic and the Insta360 during recording, the recording stops. (That happens if either camera or mic are submerged. The conditions are probably not too benign out there if you have fallen. Reconnecting risks loosing mic or cam in the water while out, especially if they are separate like at the helmet and mast for example. It's never ideal, is it?)
@@WindsurfingNelson yeah - everything is a compromise. I was disappointed that you couldn’t use the GPS Remote and an Instamic simultaneously. The Insta 360 x3 is a great camera but there are a few annoying things like this. However the voice commands work really well through the Instamic so that’s pretty good news 👍
Thank you so much for the video. This seems to be exactly what I was looking for but unfortunately they're now charding $200 on their website and it's not available on Amazon.
Thank you for sharing! Very helpful since I was not very pleased with the adapter-solution. Will check this mic out as soon as I get my very own x3. Greetings from Germany! PS: As a right lane driver 4:35 got me shocked a little bit like "OMG you are driving on the car's lane!!!" XD
Glad you found the video helpful. I can definitely recommend the x3 - I honestly haven’t used my GoPro since buying it. And yes! We drive on the wrong side of the road in the UK 😂
Just got the instamic. testing here but the audio is too loud. Will need to fix theis changing the gain. Will play with it now to find the best adjustment. Great video! Thanks!
I've heard the instamic when being used an audio recorder itself and it sounds good. Via bluetooth mode it sound's like the quality really suffers judging by the sound in this video. I get that it's handy though. Syncing in post really isn't a big deal these days until you have tons of footage.
Wow, I’m new to the Insta and vlogging. I’ve been looking for microphone options for riding and you’ve just eliminated every product on the market for me!.. nice work!
Thanks so much for the video. Really helpful. Questions - 1. Is the Instamic waterproof/water resistant? If I am motovlogging in rain, how much precaution should I take? 2. Other videos I watched said that we need to connect the instamic everytime we power on the camera. But as you know, we never power off the camera. So hit the record button. Would the mic be connected all the time if I’m just playing with the record button? 3. How long does the battery last on the instamic (if it is connected all the time to the camera but used only when we hit the record button)
1. The Instamic is water proof - so no worries there. It’ll be in your helmet too - so hopefully not too wet! 2. You pair the Instamic with the camera at the start of the ride and leave it on for the duration. If the camera is on stand by then whenever you start to record the Instamic will record the audio direct to the video track. If you turn the camera fully off/take the battery out - you’ll need to re-pair the Instamic. 3. The Instamic is on continually even when your not recording video. So the battery life is 3 - 3.5 hrs. You can extend this by connecting a power bank to your Instamic. It’ll still record when charging. I posted a second video about this and how you can use Instamic to operate the camera with voice commands. 👍
@@spodokomoto5020 Thanks so so much brother. You have cleared my doubts in a very precise way. Really appreciate the effort you put forth. So, with the instamic and the Insta360 one rs, I can have a motovlogging setup which can work in rain without any risk.
Hey man, thanks for the video! Bought the mic because of your video. Trying to set up the mic mounts in my Shoei RF-1200 but having some trouble. I didn’t realize how you were using the magnets until I watched closely! Those magnets really stay in place without coming out on the chin guard? Trying to use the hook and loop Velcro mount but that sticky adhesive doesn’t want to stay in place. Looking for best solution, may need double sided gorilla tape. Thanks again for the content. If any better ideas for mounting would appreciate any good methods you’ve found.
@@DrewRides2 Hi 👋 Glad the film was useful. Yes, I use the magnet mount. My main helmets have both got fabric chin guards so this works really well with the magnets. Tbh I’ve not tried the other options because this works fine. Hope you find a solution. Thanks for the message 👍
@@spodokomoto5020Thanks! I’ll try the magnet mount again. I actually got the Velcro mount to work! Just needed to use my own 3M Velcro because the one that came with it wasn’t sticky enough. Going to try the wind muff they sell for $20. You try that out? I found the wind too strong at higher speeds to hear my voice. Also what decibel setting? It was set to +10 by default which was too loud. I found that +0 caused no distortion.
@@DrewRides2 yes you definitely need a wind muff if you’re vlogging while riding. Twenty bucks for a bit of fluff from Instamic is a bit steep! I had two and lost both. Pretty much anything would work - lots of cheap ones on Amazon. I bought a few with a little draw string which keeps it in place a bit.
have you tried putting the mic under the rear seat of your bike? If so, how well does it do removing wind noise? I want to be able to remove as much wind noise as possible and have it only hear my exhaust. Have any tips for that? (I also have the insta360 x3)
Great video. I'm having trouble getting my setup to work, getting a lot of interference, I think it's the gain settings. You say you've set the gain to -15db which I'm going to try. Did you also change the "external mic gain" on the Insta360 camera? Be good to know what you've got that set too. Appreciate the help, is gonna be great when I get it all working I'm sure.
I think dropping the mic gain on the Instamic using the app is the way to go. I don’t think the camera external mic gain makes a difference - as it happens I have this set to +6 Db but that’s for when I’m using an external mic with the adapter. So I think this is a red herring. One obvious point is to use a wind muff/ dead cat - the specific Instamic ones are pricey but anything with elastic or a draw string will do - it only needs to go over the end. Hope this helps.
@mattbikes46 Have the same issue.. .lots of interference sound....Tried that and tried to set it through the app... no luck at all.. too bad because I just bought the mic for this bluetooth use. Now I need to use as a standalone mic and sync later with the video....
Thanks for your video! This would be an option. But not for me. I have a Sena Intercom, and I dont want to have a second microphone in the helmet and also all the charging stuff… 😖 I cant understand, why Insta360 do not provide to connect to ANY Bluetooth Headset! This is ridiculos in 2024
Agreed. That would be the simplest solution. I really like my Insta 360 but there are a few issues like this which are annoying. Another one is the need for a ‘special’ card reader 😤
Stll having a lot of issues with the instamic... they promised a new firmware but nothing yet.. hope your still working.. I have to use mine as a standalone mic...
Sorry to hear that. The product’s pretty good but I think they’re a bit hit and miss as a company. I noticed they’re out of stock again on their website.
Everything is a compromise. I love the 360 shots and how easy the camera is to use. You do lose a bit of quality but I think it generally looks fine on social media on small screens. 👍
If your mic is mounted in your helmet, use the Instamic App to lower the gain - mine’s set to minus 15Db. Also use a wind muff - Instamic make one but anything that fits over the end of the mic will do. You’ll need to disconnect from the App to reconnect the mic with the camera using the AirPod Bluetooth connection. Don’t bother with the external mic settings on the camera these are only relevant if you’re using the mic adapter with a plug in external mic. Hope that helps.
Mate- this is such a great find. I’m so disappointed with all the palava we have to go thru with GoPro sound. So for the instamic did you mess with the gain settings etc?
The Instamic works really well - the fact that it’s self-contained and not physically connected to the camera is great. There’s an Instamic app - so you can lower the gain, mine’s at -15Db. Make sure you disconnect the mic from your phone before pairing with your camera - the Instamic will only Bluetooth with one device at a time. Mine’s the original mono Instamic Pro - the more up to date one is the Pro Plus. 👍
You would like you to move around/extend-zoom in or out/change point of view - key frame your Insta more often! It is boring (for me) just to see your face wearing a helmet. (th-cam.com/video/b970c9s0zU0/w-d-xo.html) here is an example for a little bit of variety with the same mounting point for the cam. Viewers of you channel would be able to see way more of those beautiful landscapes that you are riding by. Just saying... It's all good advise with Instamic but you can actually use any mic since we can't see your mouth, there is no sync problem?! DJI Mic Wireless Microphone System is probably the one I will invest in. Love the video and tutorial! Cheers and ride safe! Tom
Thanks for the advice. I’ll check out your channel to see if I can pick up some tips. The DJI is certainly a better mic but the set up is not ideal/practical on a motorcycle. Best wishes.
Yes that’s the problem. You can buy direct from Instamic eu.instamic.io/collections/microphones but the availability is sporadic - I think the website is currently sold out. Alternatively search the market places - I actually bought mine used on eBay. Not ideal. Good luck 👍
Great video! I wonder if I can connect two of the instamic's so two people can talk on the same recording? Also, how much distance away from the camera will it still function? Thanks for your review and hopefully you may have answers for these questions.
The Insta 360 3x will only Bluetooth with one device at a time - so you couldn’t connect 2 Instamics. The range is a few yards - a bit further if you keep facing the camera. 👍
Oh man I went the Rode Wireless Route... yep the setup requires a mic adapter which leaves the X3 not waterproof. Is this the Mono edition of the instamic or the stereo version?
I’m sure the Rode will be a great mic. But the Instamic is such a simple solution. Mine is the Instamic Pro which is the original basic version which I think is mono. The downside is they’re hard to find - I got mine on eBay.
Thanks for sharing mate, probably my favourite solution I’ve seen so far. Having to have an adapter and then a receiver hanging off the side of the camera is probably it’s biggest weakness but this solves it. Do you know if other Bluetooth mics can get picked up as AirPods or is it just specifically instamics? Judging by the name they potentially made the product purposefully for this exact situation
I couldn’t find an alternative one piece Bluetooth mic - it seems a simple thing but no one else seems to make one. Obviously AirPods themselves have a mic and might work to record audio. I don’t have these but do have some Sony ear buds which did connect with the Insta 360 3x and the mic picked up audio as part of the video track but the quality was very poor - I think the gain was too much in a confined space - I don’t think you can adjust this on the ear buds - but could be wrong. The other problem was that they were, more often than not, dislodged when I put on my helmet. If you’ve got AirPods it would be interesting to know if that works.
@@spodokomoto5020 I’ve got AirPods but I’ve not even tried them because I’ve seen TH-cam reviews and the quality was absolutely terrible, probably similar to your earphones. Yea it’s weird. Currently have zero chance of finding an instamic in Australia. Hopefully they grow!
@@sidebusinessbloke Their website now says you can pre-order with delivery in 4-6 weeks. Not cheap though at US$199. But it does work really well. instamic.io/products/instamic-pro-plus
I’m still pretty happy with it. Did a big trip in September Alps/Pyrenees and it worked great with the Insta x3 - I’m just too lazy to edit it all for TH-cam! £159 is still pricey but better than it was - if you can swallow that it does work 👍
Hi , Wenn Du das System benutzt kannst Du die Insta nicht mehr mit der Fernbedienung ( gps Remote )koppeln. Ich habe meine Insta360 seitlich an den Sturzbügeln an meiner GS und schalte die Kamera mit einer GPS Remote ein. Denke das ich ein Rode Funkmikro verwenden werde.
It’s true, you can’t use the GPS remote and the Instamic at the same time. However, you can control the camera remotely using voice commands through Instamic, this works well. But no GPS data. Everything is a compromise! I looked at the Rode Wireless Mic set up. The difficulty is that as well as a transmitter in your helmet you also need to attach a receiver to the outside of your camera as well as the mic adapter, a cold shoe and a wire. Your camera is also now not waterproof. This didn’t seem like a good option to me. I guess you need to find what works best in your specific case. 👍
@@spodokomoto5020 das die Insta dann nicht mehr wasserdicht ist für mich nicht wichtig. Ein Rode Wireless MIC 🎤 werde ich kaufen. Um die Insta ist ein Hilfsrahmen. Da kann dann der Empfänger reingesteckt werden. Hilfsrahmen und MIC Adapter hab ich schon. Meine Insta ist sehr weit vor dem Motorrad an einem Selfiestick montiert. Deshalb brauch ich die gps Remote.
I couldn’t say I don’t have the DJI 2. It’s hugely expensive though so I would hope it’s better! But like many wireless mics it requires a transmitter in your helmet and a receiver on the outside of the camera plus a mic adapter, cold shoe and a wire and your camera isn’t waterproof anymore. This is not good if you’re recording on a motorbike. The Instamic is one piece, self contained, waterproof and doesn’t require anything attached to your camera and so that remains waterproof too. This is the point of the film rather than which mic is better.
If you turn the camera off fully or take the battery out you will need to reconnect them. But it’s not a big deal. I tend to connect the mic and leave the camera on standby. This way the mic is always connected when you start filming. You can also use voice commands through the mic to control the camera this way. 👍
Hi mate I bought the Instamic simply because of your recommendation and unfortunately I can't connect it to my insta 360 it can't detect it. Any suggestions? It comes uo on screen but just buffers when I tap
Sorry to hear that. A couple of thoughts. If you’ve downloaded the Instamic app on your phone make sure that your phone is not still connected to the mic - the Instamic will only pair with one device at a time. Secondly try to pair the x3 with something else e.g. AirPods or another pair of Bluetooth headphones. At least this will tell you whether the fault is with the camera or the mic.
Interesting vid, I’ve been looking for decent reviews of this mic for my One RS camera. Which Instamic did you do this with - there are 2 versions I think? 👍
Hi, I am a biker like you and I understand realising when the mic and camera works together😂 but I have some questions. Amazing video as I’ve been searching for this for a long time. -Could you give the command via the Instamic to the X3 to start recording like as well to stop recording?. Basically every summer I go for 40 days for the last 24 years around Europe and i do record my trips… meaning as I am riding along I am not recording, but when I see something interesting i wish to record and describe what I am looking at BUT without having to stop and set up Bluetooth in between the camera and the mic. In order for this to happen. I need to send the command via Instamic to the X3. Will it happen? -how long the Instamic will last in the standby mode and recording, when is necessary …until runs out of battery? How long it takes to be charged again? And any downfalls? Safe riders
I’m certainly no expert having made only one film with the Instamic! But, yes I think you can use voice commands for the Insta 360 through an Instamic. If you search there are a few videos of people doing this. The battery life is between 3 and 3.5 hrs. This might not be enough for you. However if you look through the FAQs on the Instamic website they say you can boost the battery life by connecting a power bank. So if you’re happy to have a power bank in your jacket pocket and run a mini usb wire into your helmet then you could have the mic switched on for much longer than 3hrs.
@@spodokomoto5020 Thank you for your reply. Is it any chance as you have got all the equipment, if on your next ride you could try by saying on voice command “start recording” and after a bit of recording the “stop recording” command via the Instamic to see if the X3 will react… all this as you are riding?. I imagine it will be very useful as for you as for the motorcycle community. What do you think?…please😁🙏
@@BMWworldstickers 😁Ok, I’ll try it! I’ve not used the voice commands before. At the moment I’m controlling the camera with the app on my phone - which is mounted on the handle bars. This works really well. 👍
So here’s an update. Voice Commands to the Insta 360 work really well through an Instamic in your helmet. Also if you connect a power bank to the Instamic it’s fully functional and so you will be able control the camera and record audio for long rides. Because Instamic is so easy to fit it was no problem at all running a cable from a power bank in my pocket to the mic in my helmet. Thanks for your questions - I wouldn’t have thought about this without them. 👍
They’re the Sticky Lens Guards from the Insta360 shop. You can adjust the camera settings to adapt to them. There are cheaper versions on Amazon which I suspect would work just as well and will probably buy next time. 👍
@spodokomoto5020 I think is fine. Just afraid along the way during motovlog there would be some distortion sound or static since is connected via Bluetooth.
This could relegate my GoPro Hero 11 to secondary use... Thanks so much! Edit: Pricey, but so is my recording gear, LOL. I am a serious audio beginner...any tips or caveats I need in order to get the mic and the Insta 360 up and running? Any tips or tricks? I look forward to receiving my Instamic tomorrow... Edit: Instamic is available and ready to ship today.
It’s true - I haven’t used a GoPro since getting my Insta360. The Instamic makes it an almost perfect Motovlogging solution. As for tips - use the Instamic app to lower the gain for helmet use. I leave the Instamic on constantly and use a small power bank - always ready to record and voice commands using Instamic to control the camera works pretty well 👍
@@spodokomoto5020 The Instamic is readily available from the mfg now. Question...Why do you leave the Insta 360 powered on all the time? Does the entire unit have to be paired everytime you shut it off?
@@r12rtpilot Two reasons really. 1. You do have to reconnect the mic and the camera if you turn either off - or take the battery out of the camera or wander off with the mic in your helmet out of range. You don’t need to re-pair it though. 2. By having the camera in ‘stand by’ and the Instamic ‘on’ you can turn recording off and on using voice commands. I think this makes you more discerning in what you record which saves memory too. With my set-up memory card capacity is now the limiting factor not battery life on either camera or Instamic. Thanks for subscribing - just to manage your expectations my production values are quite low and I’m very lazy! But thanks all the same 👍
This is 360 video reframed using the mobile app which is exported at 1080p. You can get higher resolution if you use the desk top editing software. But the app is really easy to use and I think this looks fine for SoMe.
It stays connected if you leave the camera on stand by. If it’s turned off fully or you take the battery out you do need to reconnect it. In practice it works ok and isn’t too inconvenient. 👍
Hello, just the video I was looking for! I'm considering the Instamic Pro Plus and have a couple questions. If you turn your camera on to start recording, does the mic connect automatically each time? Or do you need to fumble and press buttons/settings on both devices each time the camera is turned on? Likewise when the camera is off and you use the quick record button, does it connect? There's Stereo and Mono - did you choose either? Thank you
You pair the mic with the camera at the beginning of the ride. Keep the camera on standby. You can use voice commands through Instamic to start or stop filming or use the button on the camera. If you properly turn off the camera or take out the battery you’ll need to re-pair the mic. 👍
@spodokomoto5020 thank you for the detail. My only concern now is the battery life. How long would you say the battery lasts - are you able to have it on standby for 5 hours and record 1 hour within that time? Thanks.
@@TheReelIsle The Instamic will last 3-3.5 hrs - I don’t know how long the X3 will go on standby. But if you want to have the option of a long ride you can continuously charge the X3 if you have a usb plug on your handle bars and connect the Instamic to a power bank. This effectively gives you indefinite time to record - only limited by the size of your memory card. 👍
@spodokomoto5020 thanks mate appreciate. I already have the X3 and spare batteries which I use on my boat. The instamic is of interest to me as the x3 remains water proof unlike opening it up for a rode or dji fitting. Sounds like the instamic will need to be charged during my fishing settings. Or I buy 2 lol.
@@TheReelIsle Ah. I see fishing - waterproof - it all makes sense! 🤣 If you switch a battery you need to re-pair the camera and mic - but that’s not a big deal. 👍
I too have the instamic and but having MASSIVE trouble with getting any sort of good quality ( wind ). I think its down to the helmet. In the arai full face it's ok but not as good as the iphone mic hack that I have in there in my others its awful. I can see your helmet is a scorpion. can you tell me what one it is please? and are you setting gain on or not on the mic ?... and since you are answering my questions ( hopefully ) Crunchy or smooth peanut butter? Thanks. nice to see someone else trying this and am super impressed with your audio.
Hi there. It's the Scorpion EXO R1 Air Carbon - it's great but not a particularly quiet lid. Also the visor is open for most of the first part of the video at speeds of 30-40 mph. I have turned the gain down on the Instamic using the app - to about -15Db. It's an obvious point but do you use the little wind muff that comes with the mic? Crunchy and smooth both.
@@jerryberkel8421 I don’t have the x4 - so I can’t say from direct experience. But the X4 has the AirPod connectivity so I would expect it to work with Instamic.
I haven’t tried to record using the Instamic with the camera behind me - I’ll try it out and let you know. I suspect it will be ok - not too far away. 👍
I have question ❓. Will this start camera when in off condition after pairing is done.. because sometime u connect camera in rear tail and riding..not all time u record.sometime need to put it off. I seen some video instamic voice command switches camera off. But same time can it boot the camera .
There’s no voice command to start the camera when it’s switched off. If it’s on standby you can start/stop recording with a voice command through a paired Instamic. You can also take a photo or shutdown the camera.
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This is one of those videos that immediately changes your life for the better… Thank you for sharing!
🤣Great comment 👍 Glad it was helpful.
@@spodokomoto5020 how much this thing amd where can we buy?
I could not agree more with this comment!!!! thank you so much!
Brilliant. Thank you for the tip off. I think I'll be getting one now...
No more bloody mic cables trough into helmets, no problem for motovlog under the rain anymore😅 it’s a great solution!!
Only one problem they need to solve, when we turn the camera and insta mic on it should connect automatically, when we command to mic (turn the camera off after the vlog) both should turned off and we don’t need to touch anything!!!!
I was looking youtube videos to get wireless mic for my insta 360 one RS and find couple of videos than I saw your video! Finally I found my wireless mic thanks bro 😎
Glad it’s working for you. I did a ride in heavy rain yesterday and it was great to know this set up is water proof. I’ve lost count of how many times my GoPro and external mic have shut down in the rain. I know what you mean about not automatically connecting - that would make life easier. In a long ride I run a cable from a power bank in my jacket to the Instamic and leave it on constantly and have the camera on standby using voice commands - this works pretty well. 👍
Question for you:
Does the mic connect automatically when you do quick capture?
The Insta360 X3 will connect with the DJI Mic 2 over bluetooth.
I believe the only shortcoming with that setup is if you power down either part you will have to reconnect them again in the settings.
If you haven't done it already put some lens protectors on the camera - 1 scratch and the camera is scrap. Don't ask how I found this 😊
That’s too bad. Yep - first thing I did 👍
Thank you for this video and without a doubt the best mic option for motorcycle vlog with the Insta360 X3. Cheers.
Thanks for the feedback 👍
Mate amazing and thank you. Just pre-ordered their latest version, now can't wait.
This is exactly what i was looking for, thank you excellent video!
Hey thanks alot for this recommendation of instamic! Appreciate it. This is what i am looking for to motovlogging.
A good combo is the INSTA360 X3 that you’ve got on your handlebars…plus the small INSTA360 GO 3 attached to your chin bar for POV shots
Thanks for this video! (Had the instamic for 2 years. The audio recorder function required (re)alignment of audio and video track in FinalCut so I didn't use it. I recently got an Insta360X3 but didn't realise it had a Bluetooth mic option. Now I have put the Instamic in one of the air holes of my water sports helmet, where it can't fall out unless my head falls out as well, haha!) 😁🤙
Thanks for the feedback. Delighted that this has triggered an idea for someone in quite a different sport. Safe surfing 👍
@@spodokomoto5020 No worries. There are two things to be aware of: 1. Mic and remote can't be operated simultaneously. 2. If contact is lost between the Instamic and the Insta360 during recording, the recording stops. (That happens if either camera or mic are submerged. The conditions are probably not too benign out there if you have fallen. Reconnecting risks loosing mic or cam in the water while out, especially if they are separate like at the helmet and mast for example. It's never ideal, is it?)
@@WindsurfingNelson yeah - everything is a compromise. I was disappointed that you couldn’t use the GPS Remote and an Instamic simultaneously. The Insta 360 x3 is a great camera but there are a few annoying things like this. However the voice commands work really well through the Instamic so that’s pretty good news 👍
@@spodokomoto5020 Good of you pointing out the voice command, thank you! Who needs the speed stats. Who falls in the water anyway, haha!
2 bad it's sold out! Seems to be a good choice.
You got the full name for it
Thank you so much for the video. This seems to be exactly what I was looking for but unfortunately they're now charding $200 on their website and it's not available on Amazon.
I agree - they are expensive. ☹️ But they do work well with the Insta 360.
Thank you for sharing! Very helpful since I was not very pleased with the adapter-solution. Will check this mic out as soon as I get my very own x3.
Greetings from Germany!
PS: As a right lane driver 4:35 got me shocked a little bit like "OMG you are driving on the car's lane!!!" XD
Glad you found the video helpful. I can definitely recommend the x3 - I honestly haven’t used my GoPro since buying it. And yes! We drive on the wrong side of the road in the UK 😂
Woooa that's the device for me.
This is a great help many thanks.
Just got the instamic. testing here but the audio is too loud. Will need to fix theis changing the gain. Will play with it now to find the best adjustment. Great video! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful. I used the Instamic App to turn the gain down to -15Db which works well in a helmet.
@@spodokomoto5020 thanks! I
Had to set -25db on mine. Not sure if you have this issue, but sometimes all I got was a static sound.
I do exactly the same Wireless Mic SYNCO. I have mine wired to my helmet camera
I've heard the instamic when being used an audio recorder itself and it sounds good. Via bluetooth mode it sound's like the quality really suffers judging by the sound in this video. I get that it's handy though. Syncing in post really isn't a big deal these days until you have tons of footage.
wow !!! what a great alternative !!!
Wow, I’m new to the Insta and vlogging. I’ve been looking for microphone options for riding and you’ve just eliminated every product on the market for me!.. nice work!
Great! Glad it helped you 👍
Thanks, been looking for one!! This will be a game changer for my vlogging!
thank you so much!
Love moto vlog
Nice vlog bro❤ even m using insta360
Whats the name of the mic? I cant see in Turkiye markets
i think you forgot the flashlight on the phone.... 🧐🔎
Cannot find one of these anywhere
They only have the pro which is 200$😭 why is the insta 360 so hard to use a microphone
Thx, very interesting video, because I‘m not happy with the camera-mic. I will check the Instamatic-Mic now. Greetings ✌️
Hi - thanks for the comment. I’m surprised how well it works. The best bit is that there’s nothing physically attached to the camera. Best wishes 👍
Please send m Amazon link
This is great info. Thanks for sharing! Do you happen to know if the mic will automatically reconnect to the camera after it's been turned off?
@@ALICATMOTO sadly it won’t automatically reconnect. But you shouldn’t need to pair it again, just select Instamic from the AirPods menu. 👍
*can you give me the link to buy that microphone, thanks*
Thanks so much for the video. Really helpful.
Questions -
1. Is the Instamic waterproof/water resistant? If I am motovlogging in rain, how much precaution should I take?
2. Other videos I watched said that we need to connect the instamic everytime we power on the camera. But as you know, we never power off the camera. So hit the record button. Would the mic be connected all the time if I’m just playing with the record button?
3. How long does the battery last on the instamic (if it is connected all the time to the camera but used only when we hit the record button)
1. The Instamic is water proof - so no worries there. It’ll be in your helmet too - so hopefully not too wet! 2. You pair the Instamic with the camera at the start of the ride and leave it on for the duration. If the camera is on stand by then whenever you start to record the Instamic will record the audio direct to the video track. If you turn the camera fully off/take the battery out - you’ll need to re-pair the Instamic. 3. The Instamic is on continually even when your not recording video. So the battery life is 3 - 3.5 hrs. You can extend this by connecting a power bank to your Instamic. It’ll still record when charging. I posted a second video about this and how you can use Instamic to operate the camera with voice commands. 👍
@@spodokomoto5020 Thanks so so much brother. You have cleared my doubts in a very precise way. Really appreciate the effort you put forth. So, with the instamic and the Insta360 one rs, I can have a motovlogging setup which can work in rain without any risk.
Hey man, thanks for the video! Bought the mic because of your video.
Trying to set up the mic mounts in my Shoei RF-1200 but having some trouble. I didn’t realize how you were using the magnets until I watched closely! Those magnets really stay in place without coming out on the chin guard? Trying to use the hook and loop Velcro mount but that sticky adhesive doesn’t want to stay in place. Looking for best solution, may need double sided gorilla tape.
Thanks again for the content. If any better ideas for mounting would appreciate any good methods you’ve found.
@@DrewRides2 Hi 👋 Glad the film was useful. Yes, I use the magnet mount. My main helmets have both got fabric chin guards so this works really well with the magnets. Tbh I’ve not tried the other options because this works fine. Hope you find a solution. Thanks for the message 👍
@@spodokomoto5020Thanks! I’ll try the magnet mount again. I actually got the Velcro mount to work! Just needed to use my own 3M Velcro because the one that came with it wasn’t sticky enough.
Going to try the wind muff they sell for $20. You try that out? I found the wind too strong at higher speeds to hear my voice. Also what decibel setting? It was set to +10 by default which was too loud. I found that +0 caused no distortion.
@@DrewRides2 yes you definitely need a wind muff if you’re vlogging while riding. Twenty bucks for a bit of fluff from Instamic is a bit steep! I had two and lost both. Pretty much anything would work - lots of cheap ones on Amazon. I bought a few with a little draw string which keeps it in place a bit.
@@spodokomoto5020Got it, thanks very much. Using their wind muff with -20 decibels but voice still gets muffled at speed! Going to try -40.
have you tried putting the mic under the rear seat of your bike? If so, how well does it do removing wind noise? I want to be able to remove as much wind noise as possible and have it only hear my exhaust. Have any tips for that? (I also have the insta360 x3)
Holly molly, I just bought Comica Vimo C. Dafuqqqq.
Great video. I'm having trouble getting my setup to work, getting a lot of interference, I think it's the gain settings. You say you've set the gain to -15db which I'm going to try. Did you also change the "external mic gain" on the Insta360 camera? Be good to know what you've got that set too. Appreciate the help, is gonna be great when I get it all working I'm sure.
I think dropping the mic gain on the Instamic using the app is the way to go. I don’t think the camera external mic gain makes a difference - as it happens I have this set to +6 Db but that’s for when I’m using an external mic with the adapter. So I think this is a red herring.
One obvious point is to use a wind muff/ dead cat - the specific Instamic ones are pricey but anything with elastic or a draw string will do - it only needs to go over the end. Hope this helps.
Excellent, thanks for the info will give it a go👍
@mattbikes46 Have the same issue.. .lots of interference
sound....Tried that and tried to set it through the app... no luck at all.. too bad because I just bought the mic for this bluetooth use. Now I need to use as a standalone mic and sync later with the video....
I can’t figure out how to have it connected and get it to record at the same time🥲, I’m losing my mind it’s fine
Thanks for your video! This would be an option. But not for me. I have a Sena Intercom, and I dont want to have a second microphone in the helmet and also all the charging stuff… 😖 I cant understand, why Insta360 do not provide to connect to ANY Bluetooth Headset! This is ridiculos in 2024
Agreed. That would be the simplest solution. I really like my Insta 360 but there are a few issues like this which are annoying. Another one is the need for a ‘special’ card reader 😤
Stll having a lot of issues with the instamic... they promised a new firmware but nothing yet.. hope your still working.. I have to use mine as a standalone mic...
Sorry to hear that. The product’s pretty good but I think they’re a bit hit and miss as a company. I noticed they’re out of stock again on their website.
I have the same setup. The video quality is a bit poor in 360 because you have 5.7mp but that for the complete 360 view.
Everything is a compromise. I love the 360 shots and how easy the camera is to use. You do lose a bit of quality but I think it generally looks fine on social media on small screens. 👍
@@spodokomoto5020 yeah well i have to say i expected a bit more higher quality. In normal one camera shooting it works pretty good .
HI, I'm struggling to get any usable audio with the Instamic, i.e. Moto vlogging. Any tips as your audio is pretty good. Thanks
If your mic is mounted in your helmet, use the Instamic App to lower the gain - mine’s set to minus 15Db. Also use a wind muff - Instamic make one but anything that fits over the end of the mic will do. You’ll need to disconnect from the App to reconnect the mic with the camera using the AirPod Bluetooth connection. Don’t bother with the external mic settings on the camera these are only relevant if you’re using the mic adapter with a plug in external mic. Hope that helps.
$200 for a microphone for a $350 camera. . .doesn't make sense to me.
They’re certainly not cheap 👍
did you get the mono or stereo version?
Mate- this is such a great find. I’m so disappointed with all the palava we have to go thru with GoPro sound. So for the instamic did you mess with the gain settings etc?
The Instamic works really well - the fact that it’s self-contained and not physically connected to the camera is great. There’s an Instamic app - so you can lower the gain, mine’s at -15Db. Make sure you disconnect the mic from your phone before pairing with your camera - the Instamic will only Bluetooth with one device at a time. Mine’s the original mono Instamic Pro - the more up to date one is the Pro Plus. 👍
Is Instamic dead, can't see anything on their website which is less than a few years old ?
I cant find this mic anywhere 😭
You would like you to move around/extend-zoom in or out/change point of view - key frame your Insta more often! It is boring (for me) just to see your face wearing a helmet. (th-cam.com/video/b970c9s0zU0/w-d-xo.html) here is an example for a little bit of variety with the same mounting point for the cam. Viewers of you channel would be able to see way more of those beautiful landscapes that you are riding by. Just saying... It's all good advise with Instamic but you can actually use any mic since we can't see your mouth, there is no sync problem?! DJI Mic Wireless Microphone System is probably the one I will invest in. Love the video and tutorial! Cheers and ride safe!
Tom
Thanks for the advice. I’ll check out your channel to see if I can pick up some tips. The DJI is certainly a better mic but the set up is not ideal/practical on a motorcycle. Best wishes.
We're can I buy that microphone I have been looking everywhere for it.
Yes that’s the problem. You can buy direct from Instamic eu.instamic.io/collections/microphones but the availability is sporadic - I think the website is currently sold out. Alternatively search the market places - I actually bought mine used on eBay. Not ideal. Good luck 👍
Great video! I wonder if I can connect two of the instamic's so two people can talk on the same recording? Also, how much distance away from the camera will it still function? Thanks for your review and hopefully you may have answers for these questions.
The Insta 360 3x will only Bluetooth with one device at a time - so you couldn’t connect 2 Instamics. The range is a few yards - a bit further if you keep facing the camera. 👍
@@spodokomoto5020, thanks!
Oh man I went the Rode Wireless Route... yep the setup requires a mic adapter which leaves the X3 not waterproof. Is this the Mono edition of the instamic or the stereo version?
I’m sure the Rode will be a great mic. But the Instamic is such a simple solution. Mine is the Instamic Pro which is the original basic version which I think is mono. The downside is they’re hard to find - I got mine on eBay.
@@spodokomoto5020 Thanks for the quick response! Yea they're on a pre order at the moment as per their website.
Thanks for sharing mate, probably my favourite solution I’ve seen so far. Having to have an adapter and then a receiver hanging off the side of the camera is probably it’s biggest weakness but this solves it. Do you know if other Bluetooth mics can get picked up as AirPods or is it just specifically instamics? Judging by the name they potentially made the product purposefully for this exact situation
I couldn’t find an alternative one piece Bluetooth mic - it seems a simple thing but no one else seems to make one. Obviously AirPods themselves have a mic and might work to record audio. I don’t have these but do have some Sony ear buds which did connect with the Insta 360 3x and the mic picked up audio as part of the video track but the quality was very poor - I think the gain was too much in a confined space - I don’t think you can adjust this on the ear buds - but could be wrong. The other problem was that they were, more often than not, dislodged when I put on my helmet. If you’ve got AirPods it would be interesting to know if that works.
@@spodokomoto5020 I’ve got AirPods but I’ve not even tried them because I’ve seen TH-cam reviews and the quality was absolutely terrible, probably similar to your earphones. Yea it’s weird. Currently have zero chance of finding an instamic in Australia. Hopefully they grow!
@@sidebusinessbloke Their website now says you can pre-order with delivery in 4-6 weeks. Not cheap though at US$199. But it does work really well. instamic.io/products/instamic-pro-plus
Gopro s better?
Do you connect your instamic with your X3 or do you use it as audiorecorder and sync it in postproduction?
Very good review seen this for £159 now but was wondering how’s it been since you reviewed it cheers j’srides
I’m still pretty happy with it. Did a big trip in September Alps/Pyrenees and it worked great with the Insta x3 - I’m just too lazy to edit it all for TH-cam! £159 is still pricey but better than it was - if you can swallow that it does work 👍
@@spodokomoto5020 awesome and some motorbike holiday that must have been 😉👍🏻🏍️💨💨💨
Do you think it will also work with the x2?
Yes - it will definitely work with the x2 👍th-cam.com/video/SSwccXddOaw/w-d-xo.html
How can i buy this product in India
So I’m guessing this mic means you can’t use the remote also? Having the GPS overlay on your footage is great
Sadly that’s true you can’t connect both. The voice commands using Instamic control the camera really well but alas no GPS.
Hi ,
Wenn Du das System benutzt kannst Du die Insta nicht mehr mit der Fernbedienung ( gps Remote )koppeln. Ich habe meine Insta360 seitlich an den Sturzbügeln an meiner GS und schalte die Kamera mit einer GPS Remote ein. Denke das ich ein Rode Funkmikro verwenden werde.
It’s true, you can’t use the GPS remote and the Instamic at the same time. However, you can control the camera remotely using voice commands through Instamic, this works well. But no GPS data. Everything is a compromise! I looked at the Rode Wireless Mic set up. The difficulty is that as well as a transmitter in your helmet you also need to attach a receiver to the outside of your camera as well as the mic adapter, a cold shoe and a wire. Your camera is also now not waterproof. This didn’t seem like a good option to me. I guess you need to find what works best in your specific case. 👍
@@spodokomoto5020 das die Insta dann nicht mehr wasserdicht ist für mich nicht wichtig. Ein Rode Wireless MIC 🎤 werde ich kaufen. Um die Insta ist ein Hilfsrahmen. Da kann dann der Empfänger reingesteckt werden. Hilfsrahmen und MIC Adapter hab ich schon. Meine Insta ist sehr weit vor dem Motorrad an einem Selfiestick montiert. Deshalb brauch ich die gps Remote.
Is this better than dji mic 2?
I couldn’t say I don’t have the DJI 2. It’s hugely expensive though so I would hope it’s better! But like many wireless mics it requires a transmitter in your helmet and a receiver on the outside of the camera plus a mic adapter, cold shoe and a wire and your camera isn’t waterproof anymore. This is not good if you’re recording on a motorbike. The Instamic is one piece, self contained, waterproof and doesn’t require anything attached to your camera and so that remains waterproof too. This is the point of the film rather than which mic is better.
That really good, just what I need to go with my X3. If you turn off camera and then back on, does it automatically pair again ?
If you turn the camera off fully or take the battery out you will need to reconnect them. But it’s not a big deal. I tend to connect the mic and leave the camera on standby. This way the mic is always connected when you start filming. You can also use voice commands through the mic to control the camera this way. 👍
@@spodokomoto5020 thanks
Hi I'm looking for this particular mic... Have you got a link and or the price please
eu.instamic.io/ 👍
I just picked up a set of cheap airpods and the work perfectly thank you
Hey, just curious do you have the mono or stereo version??
Mine’s mono - it’s the Instamic pro which is the older version.
@@spodokomoto5020 👍
Can you still play music from your cardo? (If you have one)
Yes the Instamic Bluetooths with the camera and so it doesn’t affect your Cardo at all. 👍
Hi mate I bought the Instamic simply because of your recommendation and unfortunately I can't connect it to my insta 360 it can't detect it. Any suggestions? It comes uo on screen but just buffers when I tap
Sorry to hear that. A couple of thoughts. If you’ve downloaded the Instamic app on your phone make sure that your phone is not still connected to the mic - the Instamic will only pair with one device at a time.
Secondly try to pair the x3 with something else e.g. AirPods or another pair of Bluetooth headphones. At least this will tell you whether the fault is with the camera or the mic.
does this work on the x4?
Interesting vid, I’ve been looking for decent reviews of this mic for my One RS camera.
Which Instamic did you do this with - there are 2 versions I think? 👍
Mine’s the Instamic Pro - which is the older version. The newer one is the Instamic Pro Plus.
Hi, I am a biker like you and I understand realising when the mic and camera works together😂 but I have some questions. Amazing video as I’ve been searching for this for a long time.
-Could you give the command via the Instamic to the X3 to start recording like as well to stop recording?. Basically every summer I go for 40 days for the last 24 years around Europe and i do record my trips… meaning as I am riding along I am not recording, but when I see something interesting i wish to record and describe what I am looking at BUT without having to stop and set up Bluetooth in between the camera and the mic. In order for this to happen. I need to send the command via Instamic to the X3. Will it happen?
-how long the Instamic will last in the standby mode and recording, when is necessary …until runs out of battery?
How long it takes to be charged again?
And any downfalls?
Safe riders
I’m certainly no expert having made only one film with the Instamic! But, yes I think you can use voice commands for the Insta 360 through an Instamic. If you search there are a few videos of people doing this.
The battery life is between 3 and 3.5 hrs. This might not be enough for you. However if you look through the FAQs on the Instamic website they say you can boost the battery life by connecting a power bank. So if you’re happy to have a power bank in your jacket pocket and run a mini usb wire into your helmet then you could have the mic switched on for much longer than 3hrs.
@@spodokomoto5020 Thank you for your reply. Is it any chance as you have got all the equipment, if on your next ride you could try by saying on voice command “start recording” and after a bit of recording the “stop recording” command via the Instamic to see if the X3 will react… all this as you are riding?. I imagine it will be very useful as for you as for the motorcycle community. What do you think?…please😁🙏
@@BMWworldstickers 😁Ok, I’ll try it! I’ve not used the voice commands before. At the moment I’m controlling the camera with the app on my phone - which is mounted on the handle bars. This works really well. 👍
@@spodokomoto5020 thank you so much😁. Honestly it means a lot.
So here’s an update. Voice Commands to the Insta 360 work really well through an Instamic in your helmet. Also if you connect a power bank to the Instamic it’s fully functional and so you will be able control the camera and record audio for long rides. Because Instamic is so easy to fit it was no problem at all running a cable from a power bank in my pocket to the mic in my helmet. Thanks for your questions - I wouldn’t have thought about this without them. 👍
thanks for sharing this, I notice that your insta has lens guards and it has no effect. what lens guard did you use and where did you get them?
They’re the Sticky Lens Guards from the Insta360 shop. You can adjust the camera settings to adapt to them. There are cheaper versions on Amazon which I suspect would work just as well and will probably buy next time. 👍
@@spodokomoto5020 thanks for reply, yes I bought one from Amazon but it was not good. it was giving a split line lens effects
Can it connect directly to the Insta360 or does it record to the Phone and i have to do an extra step to put the Audiofile in the Insta360 Video ?
Yes the mic Bluetooth connects to the camera and the voice audio is recorded directly as part of the video track 👍
Hey, what backpack are you using here?
It’s a Kriega R20 - with a large phone pouch on the strap. I’ve had it for years - it’s awesome. Kriega make some great stuff. 👍
Hi just asking does this have any static or distortion sound when using for motovlog?
Well that’s what I used in the video. What do you think? 🤔
@spodokomoto5020 I think is fine. Just afraid along the way during motovlog there would be some distortion sound or static since is connected via Bluetooth.
This could relegate my GoPro Hero 11 to secondary use... Thanks so much! Edit: Pricey, but so is my recording gear, LOL. I am a serious audio beginner...any tips or caveats I need in order to get the mic and the Insta 360 up and running? Any tips or tricks? I look forward to receiving my Instamic tomorrow... Edit: Instamic is available and ready to ship today.
It’s true - I haven’t used a GoPro since getting my Insta360. The Instamic makes it an almost perfect Motovlogging solution. As for tips - use the Instamic app to lower the gain for helmet use. I leave the Instamic on constantly and use a small power bank - always ready to record and voice commands using Instamic to control the camera works pretty well 👍
@@spodokomoto5020 The Instamic is readily available from the mfg now. Question...Why do you leave the Insta 360 powered on all the time? Does the entire unit have to be paired everytime you shut it off?
@@r12rtpilot Two reasons really. 1. You do have to reconnect the mic and the camera if you turn either off - or take the battery out of the camera or wander off with the mic in your helmet out of range. You don’t need to re-pair it though. 2. By having the camera in ‘stand by’ and the Instamic ‘on’ you can turn recording off and on using voice commands. I think this makes you more discerning in what you record which saves memory too. With my set-up memory card capacity is now the limiting factor not battery life on either camera or Instamic. Thanks for subscribing - just to manage your expectations my production values are quite low and I’m very lazy! But thanks all the same 👍
@@spodokomoto5020 outstanding! Do you have a recommendation for a power bank? Many thanks!
Are these compatible with the One x2?
Yes - not tried it myself but I believe Instamic works fine with the X2 th-cam.com/video/SSwccXddOaw/w-d-xo.html
Max video output u r getting?
Is it 1080p or 2k or 4k?
This is 360 video reframed using the mobile app which is exported at 1080p. You can get higher resolution if you use the desk top editing software. But the app is really easy to use and I think this looks fine for SoMe.
Do you have to reconnect the Mic every time you turn on/off the camera?
It stays connected if you leave the camera on stand by. If it’s turned off fully or you take the battery out you do need to reconnect it. In practice it works ok and isn’t too inconvenient. 👍
Hello, just the video I was looking for! I'm considering the Instamic Pro Plus and have a couple questions.
If you turn your camera on to start recording, does the mic connect automatically each time? Or do you need to fumble and press buttons/settings on both devices each time the camera is turned on? Likewise when the camera is off and you use the quick record button, does it connect? There's Stereo and Mono - did you choose either? Thank you
You pair the mic with the camera at the beginning of the ride. Keep the camera on standby. You can use voice commands through Instamic to start or stop filming or use the button on the camera. If you properly turn off the camera or take out the battery you’ll need to re-pair the mic. 👍
@spodokomoto5020 thank you for the detail. My only concern now is the battery life. How long would you say the battery lasts - are you able to have it on standby for 5 hours and record 1 hour within that time? Thanks.
@@TheReelIsle The Instamic will last 3-3.5 hrs - I don’t know how long the X3 will go on standby. But if you want to have the option of a long ride you can continuously charge the X3 if you have a usb plug on your handle bars and connect the Instamic to a power bank. This effectively gives you indefinite time to record - only limited by the size of your memory card. 👍
@spodokomoto5020 thanks mate appreciate. I already have the X3 and spare batteries which I use on my boat. The instamic is of interest to me as the x3 remains water proof unlike opening it up for a rode or dji fitting. Sounds like the instamic will need to be charged during my fishing settings. Or I buy 2 lol.
@@TheReelIsle Ah. I see fishing - waterproof - it all makes sense! 🤣 If you switch a battery you need to re-pair the camera and mic - but that’s not a big deal. 👍
Where do I buy this?😮
Oh you actually mentioned it on the video
Awesome review
I too have the instamic and but having MASSIVE trouble with getting any sort of good quality ( wind ). I think its down to the helmet. In the arai full face it's ok but not as good as the iphone mic hack that I have in there in my others its awful. I can see your helmet is a scorpion. can you tell me what one it is please? and are you setting gain on or not on the mic ?... and since you are answering my questions ( hopefully ) Crunchy or smooth peanut butter? Thanks. nice to see someone else trying this and am super impressed with your audio.
Hi there. It's the Scorpion EXO R1 Air Carbon - it's great but not a particularly quiet lid. Also the visor is open for most of the first part of the video at speeds of 30-40 mph. I have turned the gain down on the Instamic using the app - to about -15Db. It's an obvious point but do you use the little wind muff that comes with the mic?
Crunchy and smooth both.
Will this also work with the x4?
@@jerryberkel8421 I don’t have the x4 - so I can’t say from direct experience. But the X4 has the AirPod connectivity so I would expect it to work with Instamic.
Is the audio in this video recorded from the instamic?
Yes. The Instamic is in my helmet and is Bluetoothed with the camera mounted on the handlebars. 👍
@@spodokomoto5020 that’s good to know. I’m curious if it loses connection if the instamic is not in direct line of sight, such as behind you.
I haven’t tried to record using the Instamic with the camera behind me - I’ll try it out and let you know. I suspect it will be ok - not too far away. 👍
Is the Instamic the Mono or Stereo version ?
It’s the original Instamic Pro which is mono.
200 euros 😳
I know. It is a bit steep! 💰
I have question ❓. Will this start camera when in off condition after pairing is done.. because sometime u connect camera in rear tail and riding..not all time u record.sometime need to put it off. I seen some video instamic voice command switches camera off. But same time can it boot the camera .
There’s no voice command to start the camera when it’s switched off. If it’s on standby you can start/stop recording with a voice command through a paired Instamic. You can also take a photo or shutdown the camera.
@@spodokomoto5020 where to buy this one.which online website. Is this available in any online electronic portals
You can buy direct from Instamic on line. These mics are back in stock.