Fab video, thanks Nick. I`m in the process of trying to sort out some decent audio for my helmet and you have given me food for thought, I never knew Instamic Mic existed. Thanks again. 😄

Audio sounds perfect! Thank you so much for the video-my Osmo 3 is coming soon! Thank you again-you’re videos were a huge help to me in making my decision. 😃👍

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Welcome 🙏

Great vid Nick, I have only just stumbled upon the instamic and this video, demonstrating the audios is just what i needed to pull the trigger, thanks for yrt another extremely useful video 👍

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome Dave 🙏👍

Great little mic thank I might invest in one with the action 3. Have a flip helmet and seen a dango clip on mount that would work !!! Great vids 👍

Thank you for this...super patiently waiting for restocking and really like the idea of the two separate units to get bike noise & verbal audio. This along with the dji have been on my radar for this very reason. I was looking at your helmet camera mount & wish that I could use it on my icon airflite the ability to unclamp looks pretty practical.

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Awesome finger crossed for restocking soon

@FaceFabLLC

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 Looks like 8-10weeks out as of now. 20% off for two weeks if one pre-orders... Here's to hoping!

I think you have some of the best audio out of all the moto bloggers thanks for showing your setup

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim 👍🙏

This clarity sounds pretty close (but alittle noisier) then the audio I get from my Sena 20S. I guess that's another option with motovlogging. It works perfect for me because the microphone boom and everythint from Sena is all included. I just plug it into my GOPRO's media mod and my audio comes out with the same quality you get when your on the phone. (Which no one never knows I am riding because it's so quiet and my voice comes out so clear.

great comprehensive cover, sound is great.

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David 👍

was expecting this 😀

Wish this chip shortage was over, nice looking mic and good audio. I have emailed them and if they have stock soon, it will be bought

Geeez! Wish I would have caught this video a week ago. LoL Great audio control.

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Great to meet you this evening buddy 👍🏼

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

You too, 👍 hope to see you in wales soon

Good Day Sir, I just watched your video and appreciate the time and details you put into this. I purchased a new Instamic Pro Plus in Q3 2023 and only use it in Bluetooth mode hooked to my Insta360 X3 or Ace Pro. I was a little concerned about my voice and audio quality, so tried a Purple Pander connected to the camera, but the audio in my my mind was no better. I have a somewhat gravel voice and I don't think it projects well into these mics. I realize I'm way behind, but I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to catching up and watching more of your videos. All the Best from NC, U.S.

@MOTOUK1

Ай бұрын

Hi James and welcome. So I only ever use the Instamic as a stand alone mic magnet inside the chin on my helmet. Actually I don’t use it any more as the DJI action 4, with the DJI adapter and DJI lav mic really work well and that’s what I use today. Cheers Nick

@jameshales6958

Ай бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 Hello Nick, thanks for your response and update. I also use the magnet mount, but have just moved it from the helmet chin right side to the middle and closer to my mouth. It seems several who liked the Instamic a year or so ago have decided to move on with the DJI Lav Mic or the RODE option. I need to put more thought into this as I'm not convinced continuing with the Instamic is the right direction. What video/audio editing software do you currently use? Safe travels.

@MOTOUK1

Ай бұрын

So I use iPad Pro to edit all my videos and a app called lumafusion

@jameshales6958

Ай бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 Thanks again Nick.

A quick search on amazon for mini audio recorder turns up a lot of different recorders. I wonder what the actual difference is other than price?

Thank you for this video. The instamic is really good in quality. What Type of lav mic was for the comparison? Did you try the usb C lav from BOYA for the original osmo action? Thank You

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Hi thanks 🙏 the lav mic was a drift innovation one. The action 1 usbc adapter does not work no

By the way most people don't realize that you can use the instamic as an independent audio recorder. No one makes this obvious. I do love the audio quality and will probably buy one for next riding season. That being said I bet you could pull better audio out of a lav mic with some messing around. Not to mention DJI will fix the audio with software if need be. Thanks for this video.

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Yep agree, I had difficulties with lav mic on action 1 and only way I could get decent audio with lav inside helmet was to use a VOLBOX link below. This worked super just add it online and plenary of adjustment on gain then. As I don’t use a lav any more I won’t try with VOLBOX as I know I can get it right using it. Volbox inline audio volume control attenuator 3.5mm 1/8" aux mini amzn.eu/d/7Z8y8dW Cheers Nick

@thecrowfliescrooked

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 I appreciate this info. Can you walk me through how the volbox works? If you have time?

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

@@thecrowfliescrooked yes sure, so wire out into VOLBOX and wire out of VOLBOX is the mic. The box has a knob on it turn that half way point and your audio will be set. Very little needed just this box and a 3.5mm to 3.5mm lead from camera to box.

Wow your vocal is perfect for cricket commentary 💖

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@Max-fb4ew

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 😇😇😂😂

It's a great setup. I'm using the Zoom F2, which has 32bit float and means I need worry less about gain levels. I'd much prefer a wireless solution though. Hopefully they fry up some more chips soon. Also, Internet Explorer :D Your younger fans won't know what that is.

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Instamic is not wireless really as I use it like a zoom it’s just small tiny in comparison

Hello I have just ordered the instamic ( its on preorder bonus right now! ) based on the amazing audio you are getting. and am wondering about a feature on the osmo action 3 which might be handy. The insta one rs can record from the instamic directly to the camera all wirelessly. Can the osmo action 3 do this ? my google foo isnt foo-ey enough to find an answer. I get you wouldnt get 32 bit and some of the features ( eg gain control etc ) but it could be handy. Great review of the osmo and the mic btw. They should hire you!

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 great mics but I don’t think it will connect to the DJI 3 like the insta360 cameras. Also I doubt the audio quality would be good ideal wireless

I’m about to discover your channel and already enjoy your series! I’m new into moto vlogging and still unsure about my choice. I was wondering what you would recommend to a newbie between the dji action 3 and new gen insta360 x3? Thanks! 😊

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Hi and welcome to the channel, it depends on what you want to achieve view wise, are you planning KZread channel? If so it depends, are you going to be talking while riding ? If so how do you want to capture audio, this is the hardest biggest thing to get right as action 3 and GoPro capture good video footage. If using a lav mic in helmet then atm the GoPro is easiest solution with the media mod, plug in a lav mic and it’s a good start. The insta360 cameras are not a good main camera for vlogging but a super extra camera to capture some awesome footage to add to your videos

@os6219

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 I don’t plan a channel, I think there are already good channels out here, like yours 😉 But who knows in the? It’s about getting started. Document rides and scenery as well as having some sort of dash cam. I realise there’s so many weird situations where it could be helpful being able to put them right and into context. I’m not saying I don’t make mistakes, but there’s not much civics going on out there in traffic. I’m back into motor biking after more than 10 years and plan to do some serious travel photography. I kind of admit tending to insta360 as there’s plenty of material to play with and the new gen having the loop record functionality, but costs are going through the roof and sometimes think there’s no end. Insta fit would be about double the price🤔

Sounds good. How do you affix it inside your helmet? I have the first version and didn’t have a lot of space on my chin bar…

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Either double sided Velcro or Sugru 👍

Thanks for your excellent review. When I record video I don’t have it all the time runing, only the interesting parts. If you leave your instamic on all the time, you will have much more audio then video. How will that work when you sync both ?

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

I only record what I video, I have my iPhone on the handle bars and the Instamic app open and start and stop from that, even I can switch off multiple mics at same time

Great set up Nick so is this insta action 3 no longer a modular affair then as it looks very much more compact ,I currently have a Insta 360 X2 which for the life of me I can not get on with it spends more time in a drawer now a -day's .Not to keen on the Rode's either so I have wasted quite an amount of money on this stuff 😉.This looks and sounds good to e and maybe just easier .👍

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Hi, so the DJI action 3 went back to its old format like the action 1. The 2 is still modular which I like but the new action 3 is better as a helmet cam true action camera. Just don’t expect good sound while riding along from a lav mic, there are ways to make better but more equipment would be needed. It works great on radio mics though. When I mention insta mic it’s nothing to do with insta360 separate company 👍

Ulanzi J12 all the way!

Thanks for this video, I just bought in instamic and I'm trying to understand it, I connected it to the insta one RS and it got a lot of interference, at first I didn't understand how it worked but I know I have to configure it through the application With the 3 party mode, if you can make me understand better how I can improve it since it is a tremendous problem to find a wireless or bluetooth microphone that works with this type of cameras, they are all through cables until this one finally appeared, also the systems Helmet communication systems such as sena and cardo are monopolies that do not allow communication with any other device such as a camera simply so that you can buy theirs. Thank you for your very explicit review.

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 I only use it as a stand alone mic not through Bluetooth. I record sound separate and sync in post edit

@omycan69

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your response, I add to your comment that I also bought the cambox v4 camera. Tremendous camera and tremendous audio. As it fits inside my helmet, it is the only one that I have achieved so far, perfect for incorporating audio voice into the video.

@omycan69

Жыл бұрын

I'm not going to rest until I get a camera that works perfectly with this instamic microphone, to be able to narrate my videos with quality, I've tried a thousand ways and I'm still having a hard time, today I spent almost the entire day testing this microphone in the insta one RS and sometimes it comes out perfect sometimes there is distortion in the voice but I will not give up, thank you gentleman

Amazing video! Apologies if I missed it, where do you fit the mic and how do you fit it? I have DJI wireless mic, similar form factor, was going to install magnet in shoes neotec and then clip mic to it.

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

🙏 thanks, so I attach the Instamic inside my mouth area using Velcro

@TheVictorFour

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 Loved it, the depth of explanation of app on phone was incredible and sound quality speaks for itself. Great content!

Great explanation , is there a reason your not using 32 bit float mode ? wouln't that save sorting your gain levels or is it file size recording time issue ?

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 I actually do use 32 but float now and works brilliantly 👌

@2BoldlyGo

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 ok thanks

Maybe you can answer this question. When I have an external microphone plugged in I'm given an option to adjust the decibel gain. It only goes as low as 0 but up to 10. My question is is the higher the gain the more sensitive the mic?

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Yes higher gain will make mic more sensitive.

Thank you very much for your video! Can you please tell me which USB C Adapter from BOYA you have? Mine says BY-K6 on the backsite of the usb c plug and it is not working. What is printed on yours? Thank you very much :)

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

It’s BY-K4 that I have and works

@ChristopherJungDE

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 That response was quick! Really appreciate your help. Thank you very much :)

I don't know how you connected it, but I have a Rode lavalier and its very good quality sound recorded directly on DJI Action 🤷‍♂ Gain in camera have 20 steps. The best is between 5-10.

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

It’s a stand alone recorder not a radio mic 👍

I think it sounds distorted to me, why not go with the dji mic, at least there in stock? Take a look, I would put the link here but youtube don't like that. Just go to B&H and type in dji mic and it should come up. There are allot of youtubes on the dji mic's. It comes with two mics and one reciever that goes on the camera. and you can plug in any lav you want on this system. Thanks for the video.

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Not sure if you understand the video, so the distorted mic is the lav mic as DJI action 3 had no minus gain at that time. I see now that the firmware update has down to minus 12db which should be better, not tested though. My perfect not distorted section of the video is from my stand alone mic, a professional grade 32 bit float recorder so no distortion there. If you use the DJI wireless mic you have to have the receiver plugged into the camera so if it rains it would cause issues. I do believe though that they too can work stand alone but I’ve never tested either. The professional mic stand alone I use is instamic.io

For the extra cash, what do these bring that's much better than the Synco mics you where using?

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Hi Bucky, 👋 so I don’t use the synco for motovlogging in the helmet as 1, too large 2, I would have to plug the transmitter part into the camera so not waterproof and too bulky. The Instamic is a standalone recorder so small enough to fit in the chin section and also as it’s a prof mic, it has 32 bit float recording so I don’t need to adjust anything just turn on and record.

Nice review I’m looking at this mic 🎤 how’s it been a year on ?

@MOTOUK1

8 ай бұрын

Still loving the mic, going strong

It is a bit expensive, but the sound is great.

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

You pay for what you get 👍 they are professional grade mics and 32 but float so very good. Thanks for tuning in

Thanks for 12:35 and beyond 🤙

Hi Nick, great video!! I just wanted to clarify something. Is the Instamic connected to the DJI action 3 via Bluetooth? I mean, can you record the audio straight into the video by using the Instamic? Let´s say you want to make a 5min video you are not planning on editing but you want to have the audio coming from Instamic. Is that possible. Thank you

@MOTOUK1

5 ай бұрын

No the Instamic is recording only internal separate to the camera. With Instamic on DJI you have to edit as it will not work like a wireless mic direct to a camera

@MOTOUK1

5 ай бұрын

See latest videos where I now use a DJI lab mic and adapter over a wireless mic kzread.info/dash/bejne/fHiMqaSSeLa7pKw.htmlsi=vNWrWTSUiJJZyDFa

So as a noobie to sound and audio, I can record on one Instamic as I ride. One clip, one sound byte, yes? Also, if I want less moto noise, I turn down the gain, correct? Thanks....my Instamic should be here tomorrow. No shortage any longer. Bought it on Monday, here on Friday. Cheers, from Oregon, and thanks very much!

@MOTOUK1

10 ай бұрын

Yes correct i record what i need then stop. Yes i use - 16db on the gain and float recording

@r12rtpilot

10 ай бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 thanks for clarifying!

Where do you actually put the mic itself in your helmet so it's not uncomfortable?

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

The Instamic sits inside the front section mounted by its Velcro mount. Depends on which helmet, my arai tour x4, it sits to the right next to the cheek pad

Hi looking at thisuc to pair with my insta360 x3 .. sceptical to buy as thete showing up as only £20 would thsf be a scam as that seen too goid to be true

@MOTOUK1

2 ай бұрын

Not sure where you are looking, instamic are £143 in uk from their website eu.instamic.io/collections/microphones

Hi there's 2 version pro plus mono or pro plus stereo what you recommend

@MOTOUK1

11 ай бұрын

Mono is the one I use

@karnal1710

11 ай бұрын

Ok thanks

I'm surprised to not see more videos on the instamic. Tons and tons of videos about wireless mics but those are not this small. Not even close.

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

I know, they are used a lot in USA by professional video guys for events and weddings etc. I thought due to the size it would be perfect for inside helmet and such controllability was a no brainer for me. Not the cheapest but I love the 2 units I have.

@AlphaSphere

Жыл бұрын

I can get a pair of slightly used instamic pros for 130 bucks. Thinking of getting it over wireless mic systems.

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

@@AlphaSphere bargain, 👍

Are you still using this over a lavalier mic? Sounds great

@YorkshirePork

Жыл бұрын

also how do you attach it inside the helmet?

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Yes still using the Instamic great product, and I attach via magnet mount that comes with it. I use sugru to attach one side of the magnet inside lid and just clip on via magnet 🧲

Is there no provision for the action cam to connect via Bluetooth to the Instamic? If so why reconnect in post processing?

@MOTOUK1

7 ай бұрын

No you cannot connect via ble to the action yet! So I record separate and connect in edit

@mlydick

7 ай бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 I just watched a man recording to the Insta360 One RS in Bluetooth mode on another channel...

@MOTOUK1

7 ай бұрын

@@mlydick correct works with insta360 one RS but not DJI

How are you fixing the mic to the inside of your helmet? I can't find this information anywhere! and the info on Instamic's website is lacking in this area. Also where is your mic's placement inside the helmet? your sound quality is on point and I'd love to know. In fact, you should make a short video about these things, I'm sure you'd get a tonne of views 😉

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

The mic has a magnet on back so I stick a magnet inside mouth section of the helmet. The instamic is a prof mic has 32 but float so adjusts everything itself really to give good audio

@BEEFDOCTOR

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 thanks for the info!

@BEEFDOCTOR

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 - Do you place the mic right in front of your mouth? or do you offset to the side slightly? I ask because I'm wondering if it picks up air / wind coming through the front vent. Also, does the instamic come with the magnet part that attaches to the inside of the helmet?

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

@@BEEFDOCTOR Hi yes slightly offset yes but due to the float 32mm t it sets the levels according to the noise so reduces wind noise so you can hear voice. Magnets and mounts come with product

@BEEFDOCTOR

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 - Great, thank you for the answers, ordering now! I'll be connecting mine directly to a Insta360 ONE RS, so probably won't be getting the 32-bit float. In any case, it's still the best sound quality I've heard by far.

will it work in insta 360 x3

@MOTOUK1

6 ай бұрын

Apparently so but I have not tested

Audi is a nightmare, my open face helmet dosnt help me at all, but at least they can lip read 😂

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

😂😂 but can they lip read Brummie ? 🤔

@easyridertenerife

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 depends where there from, I only use me very best telephone voice anyway and thats not Brummie at all 😂

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

😂😂 had to share this! kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqV11499dM-vftY.html

What is the quality like, have you tried a gopro before?

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Quality of DJI action 3 is great

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Had go pro before but fed up of corrupt files and frozen unit having to remove the battery, switched to DJI 3 years ago never had a problem

@WaqManVR

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 Thanks for the reply. I'm looking to get my first action camera, love everything about the DJI but the gopro picture quality is so much better.

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

@@WaqManVR agree as it is today I think too in some scenario the GoPro 11 looks better, I think in a month when DJI bring the 10 bit colour it will be equal. Certainly if you want to use a 3.5mm lav mic with the media mod from go pro it’s an easy workaround for use on helmet cam in helmet.

@roninr8199

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 with dji action 3 can we connect mic directly or we are suppose to buy mic extender like go pro? The reason I did not like go pro is we are suppose to buy expensive adoptor.

Never heard it being that bad on the mic, it might have been the equipment you attached to it.

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Mic is ok stood still but take it for a run at 50mm h on a motorcycle and it’s bad, no gain control so a wireless solution is better and more professional

@thecivvie

Жыл бұрын

I have tried different, many different mics with my Action 2 and wind noise is still an issue

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

@@thecivvie I went through same with action 1 and had to use one of the VOLBOX to drop the gain and make it perfect then. Volbox inline audio volume control attenuator 3.5mm 1/8" aux mini amzn.eu/d/7Z8y8dW

@thecivvie

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 darn that never showed up for me when I searched Amazon. Will put one into my kit

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

@@thecivvie just put it in line and set the dial half way and perfect audio when lav mic is in helmet at speed, cuts the wind noise out

Sounds like your mic is too hot for the camera, get a less sensitive lavmic and the audio should not be so distorted.

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

I don’t use the lav mic but the Instamic so all good

Where did my comment go 🤔

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

What comment

@mototripperuk

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 lol exactly

@mototripperuk

Жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 I was saying no wonder I couldn't find it, I thought it was Insta 360 that did then lol

You don't say how it connects with the video and you don't show how you mount it in the helmet...

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

I show the mount at 4:17 minutes, I use Velcro mount and place the mic inside the chin area in front of my mouth👍 it’s a stand alone recorder so it records onto the internal 16GB memory and I sync in post editing software. It does not plug into the camera

where's the perfect audio?

@MOTOUK1

9 ай бұрын

Are you deaf 🧏

@MotoPeWee

5 ай бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 😂