Insta360’s New Wireless Mics Feature Customizable Screens
▼ Summary
– Insta360 is previewing a new wireless microphone kit called the Mic Pro at the 2026 NAB Show.
– Unlike its previous discreet microphones, the Mic Pro transmitters are designed to be visibly displayed.
– Each transmitter features a customizable round E Ink color screen on the front for photos or branding.
– The kit includes transmitters with a three-microphone array, though full specifications are not detailed.
– The product is planned for a global release later in the year, with no specific launch date provided.
Insta360 is previewing a new professional wireless microphone system that makes a visual statement. The Insta360 Mic Pro, teased at the 2026 NAB Show, moves away from the discreet, AirTag-sized design of the company’s first mic kit. Instead, these transmitters are built to be seen, featuring prominent round E Ink color screens on the front. Users can personalize these displays with custom artwork, logos, branding, or photos, turning functional gear into a canvas for expression.
While a firm launch date hasn’t been announced, the company confirmed a global release is scheduled for later this year. Beyond the customizable screens, the system’s functionality includes a three-microphone array in each wireless transmitter. This approach marks a distinct shift from the brand’s earlier focus on concealable audio hardware, now catering to creators who want their equipment to be part of their on-camera aesthetic.
(Source: The Verge)
