Hi! Thanks so much for putting together these tests. You are correct in saying that Bluetooth weakness is more on the obstruction than distance. Airpods tend to be more visible compared to Instamic that you might cover with your entire body. I personally reached 80 feet with Instamic facing my iPhone 7 when I have originally released the Hands-Free Profile that allows this kind of connections. From what I can see, the majority of our users are moto-vloggers or vloggers in general where Instamic is close to the camera or surfers who like to have a simple setup that preserves the waterproof feature on the camera. Every time Instamic is recording/streaming the LEDs show the VU meter. If you have activated the "Auto LEDs off" option on our app, the LEDs will go off after 10 secs when the mic is streaming or recording. You simply press the Instamic button to check if it is streaming/recording (VU meter) or if the unit is off (LEDs not active). You can turn that option off if you want to have the LEDs always on though. I hope it helps. Thanks again for this video. Very useful and informative for the Insta360 community. Wish you the best with you channel! Take care, Michele
Hi, I'm from Argentina, I'm trying to buy instamatic on its official website. but say that there are no more, the sale is exhausted! How can I buy your microphone in Argentina?
Excellent, very thorough review ! (by a real person, not a sponsored reviewer, finally !!) Thanks a ton for this detailed review of the various audio options with the X3. Much appreciated !
I use the DJI mics with a rode lavaliere, but I don't use the wireless setup. I just record the audio separately and match up in post. Thanks for you work btw. Good stuff
I actually started using the record function more myself recently, but I am getting very low volume on the recording. If I up the gain, it gets louder, but also reduces quality. What is your experience?
@@ttl_channel Yeah. The same. I use Filmora and they have an audio normalization feature that I've been using. I feel like my audio is good but I'm really suffering indoors with video. Seeing a lot of buzz around lights in malls. I'm experimenting with settings
Too funny - you busted me! I actually used double-sided tape for that shot (although I think it would work well for a limited time). I have since purchased a mount from www.xmount360.com/ which achieves a similar "hidden" mounting option.
Really fantastic video, thank you so much! You present some awesome options, but I'd like to also respectfully offer another solution. Given all of the options, for my workflow the most elegant solution by far---which uses one of the exact pieces of equipment you review, involves no bluetooth or wireless setup at all, has no limitation regarding distance from camera, and has no physical stuff dangling from the camera at all---is to simply record your voice audio directly to an audio recording device, in this case your InstaMic, rather than transmitting audio signals back to the Insta360. You then simply synch the recorded audio with the video during post-production. I use a fairly middle-of-the-range video processing software and even it can automatically synch audio after just 2 or 3 seconds of analyzing the files. The bonus here is that you can also use the audio recorded by the Insta360 for background ambient audio, especially if you're in an environment like near a river or out bird watching where you want to get some of the nice ambient sounds on your track as well.
Do you know of any voice recorder that can fit inside a motorcycle helmet? I can't find anything that meets those requirements. Thank you very much in advance.
Good review im really annoyed with mic 🎤 on insta 360 si i also guess insta small Bluetooth mic is very good option. Still need to know how it will work in helmet on motorbike
I saw a lavalier usb c mic for x3, has someone tested to directly plug the dji receiver with USB c? With special phone adapter? With USB c port to x3 usb-c port?
hi - nice test - I wonder, if you have automatic reconnect für the bluetooth microfine - esp. the Instamic - but also the airpods? I do own a Insta360 One RS - but there seems to be NO automatic reconnect - so I have to go into menu and reconnect manually each and everytime I want to use it. Which is "worthless" - or to much effort in the end
@@xmount360 Thanks for joining the conversation - I really like your mount, but one suggestion I have would be to move the "mount" down slightly to leave room to plug in a USB-C plug into the charging port on the mic adapter. It would need to be a right-angle USB-C plug and you would also need to not go too far down, so as to block the output from the power selfie stick. You could also bundle with an appropriate USB-C cable.
Thank you so much. Really helpful. In particular it has been useful to see the latency in the Bluetooth solutions. I think you've saved me spending money I might have regretted.
Thank you so much for the review Are these options applicable to the newer X4 ? Just saw you review for the DJI mic 2 with the X4, they are perfect match, but wanted something more budget friendly Thanks a again!
There are many budget wireless mic options, but quality probably isn’t the best, plus you need to add the X4 Mic adapter (an extra $20) and then the receiver is sticking out the side and can easily rotate and appear in your image. I would suggest that the stand-alone DJI Mic 2 transmitter ($99) is a pretty good budget option.
Are you able to charge the camera while recording with the microphone adapter is plugged in? Would greatly appreciate if anyone has any experience doing this, thanks.
Thanks for the great video! The Voice Focus seems to make a big difference. How to you set the X3 to voice focus? In my audio settings I have Direction Focus, Wind Noise Reduction and Stereo as the only choices.
Hi - really useful. I am about to get an Insta 360 x 3 for my Bushman pranks (Bushman UK) that I put on you tube. Im unclear as to best mic set up to use. The DJI wireless set up is a bit expensive. Any thoughts on the best mic set up for my pranking please? Thanks.
I recently did a comparison review of the DJI vs the Godox Movelink wireless mic system (check my other videos). It’s quite a bit cheaper, lacks a few bells and whistles, but provides really good performance. Check it out on Amazon: 2 Mic system: amzn.to/3JhHRtn Single mic system: amzn.to/3yBcKDT
@@ttl_channel I’m a DJ, and have been using the Insta360 to get clips from my gigs. I’m wanting to get cleaner audio, as the footage sounds awful when recording loud music. Was wondering if there was a way to just plug in to a line on a DJ controller or an external mixer.
I bought LenGO wireless Mic, but I can't find a proper cold shoe to mount it, I've tried the Ulanzi PT-20 but it didn't worked for me, the wireless module keeps appearing in the stitch line, what should I do?
Looking at it, I would have also suggested the PT-20 - shame that doesn't work. Maybe try using a long audio cable and secure the receiver closer to the base of the selfie stick?
Nice vid! But I ran into a problem with recording high dB sounds with insta360 x2. I went to the rock concert and mic was just killed due to overload of sound. How can I avoid this problem?
The on-board mic will struggle with that - luckily there is also a mic adapter for the X2, allowing you to hook up an external mic. Another option would be to use a higher quality stand-alone audio recorder, then sync up the video and audio in post.
@@ttl_channel TY. Im just looking for budget decision for that kind of issue. Not gonna record many concerts and other masd events. So I have doubts that any of suggested mics in this video would perform much better against sound overkill... They are designed more to record voice close up, not the sound of erupting volcano. 😂
I found that you can improve the audio captured directly by the Insta360 X3 by using a graphic equalizer to amp up the midrange and lower treble while reducing the bass.
I've also found that disabling wind suppression has helped a ton. I use my X3 to record at track days on my motorcycle. With suppression on, anything higher than 15mph and the audio just dissipates and crackles, whereas without it, I can clearly hear the engine of the bike all the way up into the 140mph zone (this is without special wind socks on the camera.. just mounting on the nose or behind me on the tail).
good to know, will be recording a chase camera style with my car but have the engine sound, but i feel like using a mic under the hood would help. what do you think?@@alixvandurand
When using AirPods connected by Bluetooth to X3, is there any noise canceling happening. When I am on a regular phone call, I have selected “voice isolation” and I can see that when I slide down control center. But I don’t know if that is still happening when connected directly to X3
I assume that any BT mic should work, but I cannot say for sure. I have only tested AirPods and Instamic. If you have success with another, let me know.
I really enjoyed your video. I'm a senior and will be going on at least 1 month trip to thailand. I'm active but no running. Lol anyway I was wondering what to use no hands accessories. I plan to have a cross body pack. Also do you think getting camera on Amazon with extra better price or go to a store? Appreciate feedback.
That's exciting. We love Thailand and actually just got back from a trip there (will be posting some videos soon). Make sure your plans include Chiang Mai. As far as remote controlling the X3 is concerned, there are a few options: 1. Voice control - you can start and stop recording or take stills with the corresponding voice commands, but the downside is that the camera has to be powered on (and there is no "voice wake" function). 2. Use the app on a smartphone or even smartwatch - but here too, the camera has to be powered on. 3. There is a bluetooth remote available, that will start/stop, take stills and even change modes remotely, and can also power on/off the camera. I also made a video review of this remote (ua-cam.com/video/oIShdvLh4qQ/v-deo.html), One limitation of using the bluetooth remote, is that you cannot connect a bluetooth microphone (like the Instamic) at the same time. As far as purchasing is concerned, Amazon is a good choice, but make sure it's not some marketplace reseller. The link below is for the X3 from the official Insta360 store. Just be sure to buy from a reputable store. Insta360 X3 from official store on Amazon: amzn.to/3x4YhTe Hope that helps.
Hi, I have been thinking about buying the X3, and if I do I am mostly interested in the Instamic. Now, I have been watching videos about the Instamic before, when it came out and so on but is it correct that if I connect it to the X3 it will send the audio to the X3, of course, but also save the sound to a memory card on the Instamic, so if the connection is bad I can take the audiofile from the Instamic and sync it to the video later on my computer? Thank you for the test! :-)
Two things: First, there is no memory card - if used as a voice recorder, the Instamic saves the file to on-board memory (like a flash drive) and is uploaded by connecting the Instamic to your computer by USB. Second, as far as I know, you cannot use the Instamic as a wireless mic and voice recorder at the same time…it’s either one or the other.
If we were to agree that recording dialogue separately provides better results and just wanted to use the 360 camera for our ambient audio, is the x3 the one to get or should one perhaps consider the 1 inch or the Go pro max?
Currently, my choice would be the DJI Mic 2 (amzn.to/3UO5hw1). You can use it in 2 different ways: a) plugging in the receiver, for the best quality, or b) just connect the transmitter by bluetooth for easy setup or when you need to be waterproof/weatherproof Check out this video for more details: ua-cam.com/video/dlPYgucFJuU/v-deo.html
Not sure what you mean by that, but see below: Microphone adapter for X3: amzn.to/3U7gRDc DJI Mic System (original): amzn.to/3U7g0Cx DJI Mic 2 System (new version): amzn.to/3VNuqZO
I'm having audio/video issues with my X3. It's so out of sync it's not useable. Everything is all up to date. Not sure what to do as I can't use this for vlogging or anything that doesn't involve me adding music. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
@@ttl_channel you may be right. I was able to fix it by going to settings, sound & then changing it to Direction Focus. It worked great at first, then was way out of sync again on a few then worked again. Hopefully they'll fix the issue.
Hi there, lovely very interesting video. Thank you so much for the contributions and dedication. What mic moto-loggers use with an insta 360x3 that is waterproof and it’s easy to connect once you go back to the motorbike( meaning it will connect via Bluetooth directly without touching anything)?. Very important is to say bikers use thick gloves and they want to know when they decide to record( as they have the microphone inside the helmet in order to avoid the wind noise as much as possible) a mic that is easy to touch and start recording unless that has voice command( like AirPods-which seems a bit of a issue every single time you go back to the bike and you have to connected to the X3). Thank you for your time.
the Instamic is waterproof (personally verified!) so no problem there. The “no touch” thing is more difficult - this is a limitation of the X3. You have to go into the settings menu and reconnect each time. I guess we have to hope for a firmware update or new version that solves this.
@@ttl_channel I’m sorry but i feel you truly could help with this as you have an Instamic and I can truly see you know what you’re talking about. I can confirm from Insta360 that both( remote and instamic) cannot be connected. So I have a question that definitely you’ll be able to answer. -How do you start recording without touching the camera when it’s in front of the bike? Will it work voice command at 60km/h in order to start recording?…if yes, then I don’t need insta remote control. - Bikers use thick gloves. Instamic is good because it’s not attached at all to the X3 but, will it connect and start recording by voice command to the X3? Please answer this as well. Thanks Tony
I find the voice command function ("start recording") works well, but I have not tried it on a motorbike at 60kmh! Only other option would be to use the BT remote and add a separately recorded voiceover in post.
Hi again and thank you for your patience in all my questions. The aim is to have audio/video together at the precise moment i start recording video. May I ask you in your video how you do it?. -Do you basically press record on the X3 and press record on the Instamic in order to have audio/video together? Or how do you use?. Could you have the Instamic on without recording( connected via Bluetooth to the X3), but when you press record on the X3 ( as it is connected via Bluetooth) audio/video record together? _And with the AirPods, once is Bluetooth connected to the X3 you only press record/ command to the X3 and audio/video record together, correct? Thanks again
Hi thx for great video. For me as a runner I actually think the AirPods might be the best option as they are probably cheaper than the insta mic and nothing is mounted on the camera which makes it heavier to hold especially for when running but I will not be talking much while running and the AirPods are probably sweat resistant obviously and the voice control sounds like a great option. Update oh I see the insta mic is actually cheaper than the AirPod pro 2 gen. Which AirPods model did you use.
Just to clarify, the Instamic connects via Bluetooth so there is nothing physically connected to the camera. Instamic is definitely better sound than AirPods and the strong magnets that come with it hold it pretty securely.
I'm thinking some cheap version of Bluetooth just to have a scratch tack for your audio sync and a decent external recording would be a very easy (and much better quality) option for most people. For people that don't mind editing you could forgo the Bluetooth connection and just record a 10 second scratch track directly to the insta360 and sync your audio track. AirPods sound terrible even when used on the phone but still would make a usable scratch track if you already have them. Thanks for the video.
Should be no problem to record cockpit audio. If you want ambient sound then I would just use the onboard microphones, but if you want to capture a voice, then your best bet would be a Bluetooth mic, or using the mic adapter. The GoPro mic adapter is not compatible.
@@ttl_channel Gotcha! Thank you so much for help! I just got the audio adapter from insta360. That should probably do it bc I've been trying to figure out why the gopro adapter wasn't working but that makes tons of sense.
Excellent review and appreciate the time you took to provide this detailed comparison. I was unhappy to learn the X3 will only accept one (1) Bluetooth device at a time.
I would guess that the best result would be with a bluetooth mic (e.g. Instamic) which is sheltered from the wind. You could place it in your helmet, if you want to talk while riding, but probably better to voiceover in post.
I have searched high and low and still... as of today there isn't anything commercially available which will enable the DJI mic reciever to be securely mounted onto the insta360 x3 like you said @ [ 9:04 ] ... I find that absolutely astounding.
@@ZabDevin Idk, just couldn't get it to work. Although, one fatal flaw about the X3 is it can only connect to one bluetooth device at a time. So if you're using the GPS remote to record gps stats, that's your one device. Can't do an audio/mic on top of that.
Really informative video. Just to toss a little spice in the pot - I’ve pretty much given up on using wireless mics with my C3. I have the Wireless Go & the DJI Mics, but I find the setup, with the audio adapter and mounting bracket to be a bit cumbersome & awkward-looking. Instead I went with the Zoom F2 lavalier pack and I just sync the sound in the editing stage. Less stuff dangling on the end of my selfie stick & only a tiny bit of extra work in post!
I totally agree. I love my X3, but adding peripherals (microphone and even the power selfie stick) are not well implemented. Let's hope the "X4" can deliver some improvements!
InstaMic doesn't work as an external Bluetooth microphone. At least mine does not work. The sound embedded in the cam is a mess. Same issue with the One R and One RS. So I am using either SmartMike+ as Bluetooth mic or I am using the InstaMic as an external recorder 32-bit float and do the sync in post
Hi, I gotta question about smartmike+. Can I sync smartmike+ with insta360 x3 directly via Bluetooth to record audio in the camera? I don't want to record anything standalone with Smartmike+ for post-production audio sync.
What is going on with these super expensive mic options? I have shot gopro for years and you can get external mics for about $30 that sound fine. Super small basic mics. There is no way you need to spend $200 on some fancy mic. You could do the same test and nobody would know the difference between the $30 mic and the $200 one for voice. Insta has horrific audio, but you dont need a mic that costs half of the camera, thats crazy. Normal cameras have decent mics and they are not near this complicated.
Interesting - but unfortunately you didn't seem to test the basic sound of the inboard mics. I rather suspect that you had wind noise reduction turned on, which gives a rather unpleasant processed sound to the inboard mics - that would explain the dire sound at 10:22- really, the wind noise setting should only be used if you are desperate! In fact, all the audio options for the X3 involve digital processing of the sound, including reducing it to mono, except when you set the audio to "stereo" and you don't choose "voice focus" in post-processing. Then you get pretty good quality unprocessed stereo sound, using all four of the built in mics. Well, too late for this video, but going through the various options for the inboard sound in a future video might be worthwhile.
Hi! Thanks so much for putting together these tests.
You are correct in saying that Bluetooth weakness is more on the obstruction than distance. Airpods tend to be more visible compared to Instamic that you might cover with your entire body. I personally reached 80 feet with Instamic facing my iPhone 7 when I have originally released the Hands-Free Profile that allows this kind of connections.
From what I can see, the majority of our users are moto-vloggers or vloggers in general where Instamic is close to the camera or surfers who like to have a simple setup that preserves the waterproof feature on the camera.
Every time Instamic is recording/streaming the LEDs show the VU meter. If you have activated the "Auto LEDs off" option on our app, the LEDs will go off after 10 secs when the mic is streaming or recording. You simply press the Instamic button to check if it is streaming/recording (VU meter) or if the unit is off (LEDs not active). You can turn that option off if you want to have the LEDs always on though. I hope it helps.
Thanks again for this video.
Very useful and informative for the Insta360 community.
Wish you the best with you channel!
Take care, Michele
Hi, I'm from Argentina, I'm trying to buy instamatic on its official website. but say that there are no more, the sale is exhausted!
How can I buy your microphone in Argentina?
Excellent job, I was quite shocked to see such detail and the fact that you are a natural reviewer. I look forward to more.
That’s very kind of you. Much appreciated!
Thanks for the video. It seems like the voice is not properly synced on the instamic, or is it just me? It doesn’t sound bad tho.
Excellent, very thorough review ! (by a real person, not a sponsored reviewer, finally !!)
Thanks a ton for this detailed review of the various audio options with the X3.
Much appreciated !
Thanks for watching and for the kind words.
Excellent review. It’s worth watching all the comparisons. Instamic is quite surprisingly good without any hassle with extra fitting accessories.
I use the DJI mics with a rode lavaliere, but I don't use the wireless setup. I just record the audio separately and match up in post.
Thanks for you work btw. Good stuff
I actually started using the record function more myself recently, but I am getting very low volume on the recording. If I up the gain, it gets louder, but also reduces quality. What is your experience?
@@ttl_channel Yeah. The same. I use Filmora and they have an audio normalization feature that I've been using. I feel like my audio is good but I'm really suffering indoors with video. Seeing a lot of buzz around lights in malls. I'm experimenting with settings
Hi. I want to ask how did you get the camera to follow you at 13:29 into the video
The X3 films in all directions, and when reframing I just used the subject tracking feature.
@@ttl_channel thank you so much. I appreciate your quick response
what did you use to attach the DJI mic at 25:44? ... I cannot even see a bracket or adaptor. it seems completely flush to the insta360 X3.
Too funny - you busted me! I actually used double-sided tape for that shot (although I think it would work well for a limited time). I have since purchased a mount from www.xmount360.com/ which achieves a similar "hidden" mounting option.
@@ttl_channel You're a champ! - I'm going to use double sided tape. :)
Really fantastic video, thank you so much! You present some awesome options, but I'd like to also respectfully offer another solution. Given all of the options, for my workflow the most elegant solution by far---which uses one of the exact pieces of equipment you review, involves no bluetooth or wireless setup at all, has no limitation regarding distance from camera, and has no physical stuff dangling from the camera at all---is to simply record your voice audio directly to an audio recording device, in this case your InstaMic, rather than transmitting audio signals back to the Insta360. You then simply synch the recorded audio with the video during post-production. I use a fairly middle-of-the-range video processing software and even it can automatically synch audio after just 2 or 3 seconds of analyzing the files. The bonus here is that you can also use the audio recorded by the Insta360 for background ambient audio, especially if you're in an environment like near a river or out bird watching where you want to get some of the nice ambient sounds on your track as well.
That's a great point - thanks for sharing this.
Do you know of any voice recorder that can fit inside a motorcycle helmet?
I can't find anything that meets those requirements.
Thank you very much in advance.
and what software did you use?
Good review im really annoyed with mic 🎤 on insta 360 si i also guess insta small Bluetooth mic is very good option. Still need to know how it will work in helmet on motorbike
Can a wireless mic with a usb-c plug be used to connect it directly to the X3? Will it be recognised?
None that I am aware of - the only choices are Bluetooth or the mic adapter.
I saw a lavalier usb c mic for x3, has someone tested to directly plug the dji receiver with USB c?
With special phone adapter?
With USB c port to x3 usb-c port?
for apple airpod which one genration u is using?
I was using Airpod Pro gen 1
Extremely useful video! Thanks for your efforts. I just got the X3 and I already have an Instamic. Didn’t know that I could use them together.
Hi Steve, how is that working for you ?
@@DutthDarla The buttons on my Instamic are so frustrating to use that I finally gave up using it. Went with my Apple airpods instead
hi - nice test - I wonder, if you have automatic reconnect für the bluetooth microfine - esp. the Instamic - but also the airpods? I do own a Insta360 One RS - but there seems to be NO automatic reconnect - so I have to go into menu and reconnect manually each and everytime I want to use it. Which is "worthless" - or to much effort in the end
hello, thank you for the video, what support are you using for the dji receiver?
For this video, I was using double-sided tape, but I finally found a good mounting option - check out www.xmount360.com/
@@ttl_channel That's actually EXACTLY how I started out too, with doubled sided tape before Martin and I created the mount.🙂 - Steven
@@xmount360 Thanks for joining the conversation - I really like your mount, but one suggestion I have would be to move the "mount" down slightly to leave room to plug in a USB-C plug into the charging port on the mic adapter. It would need to be a right-angle USB-C plug and you would also need to not go too far down, so as to block the output from the power selfie stick. You could also bundle with an appropriate USB-C cable.
@@ttl_channel Hello! Thanks for the feedback. Actually was trying to get in touch with you on a project we're working on.
You can contact me at contact.ttlchannel@gmail.com
that was a real detailed and informativ video. thank you very much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic review!!
If using the wired Dji mic option can you use voice gesture to start and stop recording if you are away from the camera?
Yes you can.
Thank you so much. Really helpful. In particular it has been useful to see the latency in the Bluetooth solutions. I think you've saved me spending money I might have regretted.
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for the review
Are these options applicable to the newer X4 ?
Just saw you review for the DJI mic 2 with the X4, they are perfect match, but wanted something more budget friendly
Thanks a again!
There are many budget wireless mic options, but quality probably isn’t the best, plus you need to add the X4 Mic adapter (an extra $20) and then the receiver is sticking out the side and can easily rotate and appear in your image. I would suggest that the stand-alone DJI Mic 2 transmitter ($99) is a pretty good budget option.
Don't suppose you can use both the insta mic and built in microphone to record simultaneously on two separate channels?
N0 - it's one or the other.
Are you able to charge the camera while recording with the microphone adapter is plugged in? Would greatly appreciate if anyone has any experience doing this, thanks.
Yes, the microphone adapter has a USB-C input on the bottom, so the camera can be charged while using.
Hi can it record audio through its type C port? Or does it record audio with a stereo cable?
As far as I know, the only way to record through the USB C port is via the mic adapter
Thanks for the great video! The Voice Focus seems to make a big difference. How to you set the X3 to voice focus? In my audio settings I have Direction Focus, Wind Noise Reduction and Stereo as the only choices.
The setting is not on the camera, but in the Insta360 studio software. That means you can try both with and without and keep whichever sounds best.
🇨🇦/🇺🇸... That was a lot of work. Excellent job!
Thanks 👍
How do you mount DJI Mic onto Insta360 OneX3?
I purchased a custom mount from these guys: www.xmount360.com/
what about the delay audio between apple pod n DJI mic wireless?any different?
I did not observe any significant audio delays with either.
Hi love ur videos, i have a queistion, can i use type c microfon to my insta360x3 whitout using the typce c to 3.5mm jak adaptor
Unfortunately not - you have to use the 3.5mn mic adapter
Hi - really useful. I am about to get an Insta 360 x 3 for my Bushman pranks (Bushman UK) that I put on you tube. Im unclear as to best mic set up to use. The DJI wireless set up is a bit expensive. Any thoughts on the best mic set up for my pranking please? Thanks.
I recently did a comparison review of the DJI vs the Godox Movelink wireless mic system (check my other videos). It’s quite a bit cheaper, lacks a few bells and whistles, but provides really good performance. Check it out on Amazon:
2 Mic system: amzn.to/3JhHRtn
Single mic system: amzn.to/3yBcKDT
Is there a way to run the camera to a line on a mixer?
Not sure exactly what you are trying to do, but the mic adapter is "in" only - it will not relay the cameras microphone feed to an external mixer.
@@ttl_channel I’m a DJ, and have been using the Insta360 to get clips from my gigs. I’m wanting to get cleaner audio, as the footage sounds awful when recording loud music. Was wondering if there was a way to just plug in to a line on a DJ controller or an external mixer.
I bought LenGO wireless Mic, but I can't find a proper cold shoe to mount it, I've tried the Ulanzi PT-20 but it didn't worked for me, the wireless module keeps appearing in the stitch line, what should I do?
Looking at it, I would have also suggested the PT-20 - shame that doesn't work. Maybe try using a long audio cable and secure the receiver closer to the base of the selfie stick?
Nice vid! But I ran into a problem with recording high dB sounds with insta360 x2. I went to the rock concert and mic was just killed due to overload of sound. How can I avoid this problem?
The on-board mic will struggle with that - luckily there is also a mic adapter for the X2, allowing you to hook up an external mic. Another option would be to use a higher quality stand-alone audio recorder, then sync up the video and audio in post.
@@ttl_channel TY. Im just looking for budget decision for that kind of issue. Not gonna record many concerts and other masd events. So I have doubts that any of suggested mics in this video would perform much better against sound overkill... They are designed more to record voice close up, not the sound of erupting volcano. 😂
I found that you can improve the audio captured directly by the Insta360 X3 by using a graphic equalizer to amp up the midrange and lower treble while reducing the bass.
I've also found that disabling wind suppression has helped a ton. I use my X3 to record at track days on my motorcycle. With suppression on, anything higher than 15mph and the audio just dissipates and crackles, whereas without it, I can clearly hear the engine of the bike all the way up into the 140mph zone (this is without special wind socks on the camera.. just mounting on the nose or behind me on the tail).
Do you use direct focus or stereo? @@alixvandurand
good to know, will be recording a chase camera style with my car but have the engine sound, but i feel like using a mic under the hood would help. what do you think?@@alixvandurand
Worth leaving a comment, great work.
When using AirPods connected by Bluetooth to X3, is there any noise canceling happening.
When I am on a regular phone call, I have selected “voice isolation” and I can see that when I slide down control center.
But I don’t know if that is still happening when connected directly to X3
I did not test that, but frankly, the audio quality is so bad, I'm not sure that it matters!
Also when using the camera as webcam the usb-c passthrough in the mic adapter does not work for webcam purposes.
Good to know - thanks.
hola, muchas gracias por su video ! donde puedo comprar el INSTAMIC ? lo venden en Amazon ? gracias desde Argentina
Muchas gracias. Para comprar Instamic, necesitas comprarlo directamente - instamic.io
@@ttl_channel una tristesa ! no esta mas a la venta en la pagina !
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I have question does the insta 360 x3 record 360 video with audio ?
Yes, absolutely.
@@ttl_channel after i did this i comment i noticed that im in 3k 100fps and its was record in slow motion thats why i didn’t have audio
can i use ANY bluethooth microphone?
I assume that any BT mic should work, but I cannot say for sure. I have only tested AirPods and Instamic. If you have success with another, let me know.
I really enjoyed your video. I'm a senior and will be going on at least 1 month trip to thailand. I'm active but no running. Lol anyway I was wondering what to use no hands accessories. I plan to have a cross body pack. Also do you think getting camera on Amazon with extra better price or go to a store? Appreciate feedback.
That's exciting. We love Thailand and actually just got back from a trip there (will be posting some videos soon). Make sure your plans include Chiang Mai.
As far as remote controlling the X3 is concerned, there are a few options:
1. Voice control - you can start and stop recording or take stills with the corresponding voice commands, but the downside is that the camera has to be powered on (and there is no "voice wake" function).
2. Use the app on a smartphone or even smartwatch - but here too, the camera has to be powered on.
3. There is a bluetooth remote available, that will start/stop, take stills and even change modes remotely, and can also power on/off the camera. I also made a video review of this remote (ua-cam.com/video/oIShdvLh4qQ/v-deo.html), One limitation of using the bluetooth remote, is that you cannot connect a bluetooth microphone (like the Instamic) at the same time.
As far as purchasing is concerned, Amazon is a good choice, but make sure it's not some marketplace reseller. The link below is for the X3 from the official Insta360 store. Just be sure to buy from a reputable store.
Insta360 X3 from official store on Amazon: amzn.to/3x4YhTe
Hope that helps.
Chaing Mai is on list. Your response does not match my question. I think you put someone else's respone.
Hi, I have been thinking about buying the X3, and if I do I am mostly interested in the Instamic.
Now, I have been watching videos about the Instamic before, when it came out and so on but is it correct that if I connect it to the X3 it will send the audio to the X3, of course, but also save the sound to a memory card on the Instamic, so if the connection is bad I can take the audiofile from the Instamic and sync it to the video later on my computer?
Thank you for the test! :-)
Two things:
First, there is no memory card - if used as a voice recorder, the Instamic saves the file to on-board memory (like a flash drive) and is uploaded by connecting the Instamic to your computer by USB.
Second, as far as I know, you cannot use the Instamic as a wireless mic and voice recorder at the same time…it’s either one or the other.
Ok, thank you for the answer. :-)
Very helpful, thanks for making this!
Glad it was helpful!
If we were to agree that recording dialogue separately provides better results and just wanted to use the 360 camera for our ambient audio, is the x3 the one to get or should one perhaps consider the 1 inch or the Go pro max?
I only own the X3 (and previously the X2) but I think the One RS 1-Inch would give the best video quality.
@@ttl_channel I was wondering more about which one would give the best audio quality using its built in microphone
@@digi-scopealso wondering if the 360 micro is good enough for ambiant sounds
Good video man! You took a lot of time to make this! Thanks man !
Glad you liked it!
What is the best external microphone compatible with Insta 360 X3?
Currently, my choice would be the DJI Mic 2 (amzn.to/3UO5hw1). You can use it in 2 different ways:
a) plugging in the receiver, for the best quality, or
b) just connect the transmitter by bluetooth for easy setup or when you need to be waterproof/weatherproof
Check out this video for more details: ua-cam.com/video/dlPYgucFJuU/v-deo.html
Where can I buy the plug-in microphone
Not sure what you mean by that, but see below:
Microphone adapter for X3: amzn.to/3U7gRDc
DJI Mic System (original): amzn.to/3U7g0Cx
DJI Mic 2 System (new version): amzn.to/3VNuqZO
@@ttl_channel the instamic
@@ttl_channel where can I buy the instamic?
Some great info! Well Done!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
I'm having audio/video issues with my X3. It's so out of sync it's not useable. Everything is all up to date. Not sure what to do as I can't use this for vlogging or anything that doesn't involve me adding music. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Must be a faulty unit - perhaps Insta360 tech support can help. I have not seen this issue.
@@ttl_channel you may be right. I was able to fix it by going to settings, sound & then changing it to Direction Focus. It worked great at first, then was way out of sync again on a few then worked again. Hopefully they'll fix the issue.
Never use Bluetooth for Audio, You will always get a lot of latency,,,,,,the only Way is Line input directly 😀👍
Hi there, lovely very interesting video. Thank you so much for the contributions and dedication. What mic moto-loggers use with an insta 360x3 that is waterproof and it’s easy to connect once you go back to the motorbike( meaning it will connect via Bluetooth directly without touching anything)?.
Very important is to say bikers use thick gloves and they want to know when they decide to record( as they have the microphone inside the helmet in order to avoid the wind noise as much as possible) a mic that is easy to touch and start recording unless that has voice command( like AirPods-which seems a bit of a issue every single time you go back to the bike and you have to connected to the X3).
Thank you for your time.
the Instamic is waterproof (personally verified!) so no problem there. The “no touch” thing is more difficult - this is a limitation of the X3. You have to go into the settings menu and reconnect each time. I guess we have to hope for a firmware update or new version that solves this.
@@ttl_channel I’m sorry but i feel you truly could help with this as you have an Instamic and I can truly see you know what you’re talking about. I can confirm from Insta360 that both( remote and instamic) cannot be connected. So I have a question that definitely you’ll be able to answer.
-How do you start recording without touching the camera when it’s in front of the bike? Will it work voice command at 60km/h in order to start recording?…if yes, then I don’t need insta remote control.
- Bikers use thick gloves. Instamic is good because it’s not attached at all to the X3 but, will it connect and start recording by voice command to the X3?
Please answer this as well.
Thanks
Tony
I find the voice command function ("start recording") works well, but I have not tried it on a motorbike at 60kmh! Only other option would be to use the BT remote and add a separately recorded voiceover in post.
Hi again and thank you for your patience in all my questions.
The aim is to have audio/video together at the precise moment i start recording video.
May I ask you in your video how you do it?.
-Do you basically press record on the X3 and press record on the Instamic in order to have audio/video together? Or how do you use?. Could you have the Instamic on without recording( connected via Bluetooth to the X3), but when you press record on the X3 ( as it is connected via Bluetooth) audio/video record together?
_And with the AirPods, once is Bluetooth connected to the X3 you only press record/ command to the X3 and audio/video record together, correct?
Thanks again
In my videos, I am connecting the Instamic to the X3 over Bluetooth, so the video and sound are already sync’d and part of the same file.
You can use any type of AirPod style Bluetooth earphones which actually works . I have tried Boat Airdope 141 model which costs just 15$ in india .
Hi thx for great video. For me as a runner I actually think the AirPods might be the best option as they are probably cheaper than the insta mic and nothing is mounted on the camera which makes it heavier to hold especially for when running but I will not be talking much while running and the AirPods are probably sweat resistant obviously and the voice control sounds like a great option. Update oh I see the insta mic is actually cheaper than the AirPod pro 2 gen. Which AirPods model did you use.
Just to clarify, the Instamic connects via Bluetooth so there is nothing physically connected to the camera. Instamic is definitely better sound than AirPods and the strong magnets that come with it hold it pretty securely.
…also, I used AirPods Pro.
@@ttl_channel thx yes I see it also records 32 bit sound something I’m still learning about and they are cheaper :)
I'm thinking some cheap version of Bluetooth just to have a scratch tack for your audio sync and a decent external recording would be a very easy (and much better quality) option for most people.
For people that don't mind editing you could forgo the Bluetooth connection and just record a 10 second scratch track directly to the insta360 and sync your audio track.
AirPods sound terrible even when used on the phone but still would make a usable scratch track if you already have them.
Thanks for the video.
Good input - thanks for sharing.
Can you drop a link to the Instamic for purchase?
Instamic can be purchased direct at instamic.io/
Can I record cockpit audio with the insta360 x3?
Not sure what you mean by "cockpit audio"
@@ttl_channel like in an aircraft sorry you might not know. I was wondering if a gopro audio adapter would work on the x3
Should be no problem to record cockpit audio. If you want ambient sound then I would just use the onboard microphones, but if you want to capture a voice, then your best bet would be a Bluetooth mic, or using the mic adapter. The GoPro mic adapter is not compatible.
@@ttl_channel Gotcha! Thank you so much for help! I just got the audio adapter from insta360. That should probably do it bc I've been trying to figure out why the gopro adapter wasn't working but that makes tons of sense.
Thank you! I liked the instamic, and DJI. I am not sure if instamic works on Insta360 X2. Thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks for watching. The instamic also works exactly the same with the X2.
awesome brroh carry on
Excellent review and appreciate the time you took to provide this detailed comparison. I was unhappy to learn the X3 will only accept one (1) Bluetooth device at a time.
Thanks for tuning in. Let's hope the bluetooth will be improved on the next version.
Can you share how to reduce wind noise using insta 360 ( example motorcycle footage)
I would guess that the best result would be with a bluetooth mic (e.g. Instamic) which is sheltered from the wind. You could place it in your helmet, if you want to talk while riding, but probably better to voiceover in post.
Really interesting tests , how did you attach that DJI receiver to the 360 ? Cheers from NZ 😀
For this video, I was using double-sided tape, but I finally found a good mounting option - check out www.xmount360.com/
@@ttl_channel thanks a lot 😀
Excellent job! Thank you for sharing. Well done!
Thank you - and thanks for watching.
I have searched high and low and still... as of today there isn't anything commercially available which will enable the DJI mic reciever to be securely mounted onto the insta360 x3 like you said @ [ 9:04 ] ... I find that absolutely astounding.
thanks for the detailed video. thanks for putting in the effort. appreciated.
Thanks for the feedback - glad you enjoyed it.
Well done… ❤ so audio adaptor must have for better audio solutions.
For best quality/signal yes, but also depend on the situation. Check out my latest video also: ua-cam.com/video/dlPYgucFJuU/v-deo.html
HOW ABOUT USING A LAV MIC WITH AN AUDIO RECORDER AND THEN SYNC THEM IN POST?
Definitely an option, if you don't mind the extra work.
thank you. answers all questions we have in one awesome vid, $45.00 get the mic adapter and your wireless mic. thanks
well I packed mine up, totally not the world Ilike of 360 tooooo much work I rather be simple and easy.
Glad you found it useful. Watch out for some additional X3 content being posted later this week.
Good video
Glad you enjoyed it - thanks.
Hey definitely start making shorts
Thank you for great video. It help me save lots of money.
Glad it helped!
FANTASTIC INFORMATIVE VIDEO WELL DONE AND THANK YOU, REGARDS TERENCE GARBETT
Many thanks - glad you enjoyed it.
Great comparison. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Very helpful amazing
Anyone here have suggestions for motorcyclists such as for moto vlogs? Apparently we are unable to pair something like a Cardo packtalk to the X3.
Why won’t it pair, doesn’t it have Bluetooth?
@@ZabDevin Idk, just couldn't get it to work. Although, one fatal flaw about the X3 is it can only connect to one bluetooth device at a time. So if you're using the GPS remote to record gps stats, that's your one device. Can't do an audio/mic on top of that.
Thanks for the review.
My pleasure!
Onboard mics are excellent ❤
Thanks for your useful information
Happy to help
Really informative video. Just to toss a little spice in the pot - I’ve pretty much given up on using wireless mics with my C3. I have the Wireless Go & the DJI Mics, but I find the setup, with the audio adapter and mounting bracket to be a bit cumbersome & awkward-looking. Instead I went with the Zoom F2 lavalier pack and I just sync the sound in the editing stage. Less stuff dangling on the end of my selfie stick & only a tiny bit of extra work in post!
I totally agree. I love my X3, but adding peripherals (microphone and even the power selfie stick) are not well implemented. Let's hope the "X4" can deliver some improvements!
Useful video mate, thank you
Glad you liked it - thamks
Glad you get it
Nice video. Thanks! FYI: your mic volume is a little low (Yes, I can increase my volume).
Thanks for the tip
Very good test
Thank you
InstaMic doesn't work as an external Bluetooth microphone. At least mine does not work. The sound embedded in the cam is a mess. Same issue with the One R and One RS. So I am using either SmartMike+ as Bluetooth mic or I am using the InstaMic as an external recorder 32-bit float and do the sync in post
Hi, I gotta question about smartmike+. Can I sync smartmike+ with insta360 x3 directly via Bluetooth to record audio in the camera? I don't want to record anything standalone with Smartmike+ for post-production audio sync.
@@MasumAustralia yes, just connect the mic in the AirPod option in the cam , drop to-6dB and all is good
@@KonstantinGabriel1978 great. That sounds easy. Thanks
@@MasumAustralia you are welcome.
Thank you and all the best
Great Effort!
Thanks!!
Nice work
Thanks - glad you enjoyed it.
Good work!
Thanks!
Una gran ayuda!
Gracias por la información
Saludos desde Colombia!
Muchas gracias!
nice well done comparrision
Many thanks - glad you enjoyed it.
this is a good video
God job🙏
What is going on with these super expensive mic options? I have shot gopro for years and you can get external mics for about $30 that sound fine. Super small basic mics. There is no way you need to spend $200 on some fancy mic. You could do the same test and nobody would know the difference between the $30 mic and the $200 one for voice. Insta has horrific audio, but you dont need a mic that costs half of the camera, thats crazy. Normal cameras have decent mics and they are not near this complicated.
❤👍
You gotta have your voice recording a little higher. I have to crank up my volume all the way to hear you.
Noted! Thanks for watching
Interesting - but unfortunately you didn't seem to test the basic sound of the inboard mics. I rather suspect that you had wind noise reduction turned on, which gives a rather unpleasant processed sound to the inboard mics - that would explain the dire sound at 10:22- really, the wind noise setting should only be used if you are desperate! In fact, all the audio options for the X3 involve digital processing of the sound, including reducing it to mono, except when you set the audio to "stereo" and you don't choose "voice focus" in post-processing. Then you get pretty good quality unprocessed stereo sound, using all four of the built in mics. Well, too late for this video, but going through the various options for the inboard sound in a future video might be worthwhile.
Great feedback - thanks. I will have to look into that in more detail - good idea for a follow-up video.
Insta mic sound better in this test
I thought the DJI had the slight edge, but good to get other feedback.
why voice focus, its terrible...
Bluetooth = latency issues
Yes, for sure.