Insta360 launches a cheaper version of its wireless mics with color screens

<figure> <img alt="A person holds the Insta360 Mic wireless transmitter between two fingers with a flower illustration displayed on its screen." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Insta360" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/insta360_1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Following the launch of its <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/934473/insta360-mic-pro-wireless-e-ink-screen-microphone-array" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.theverge.com/tech/934473/insta360-mic-pro-wireless-e-ink-screen-microphone-array">wireless Mic Pro system last May</a> featuring built-in color E Ink screens for custom branding and an array of three microphones to emulate different pickup patterns, Insta360 has announced a cheaper alternative that skips a few features many content creators might not miss.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The new Insta360 Mic sits between the company's Mic Pro and the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/692640/insta360-wireless-microphone-mic-air-lightweight-bluetooth">budget-friendly Mic Air</a>, which uses much smaller screenless transmitters. While the <a href="https://store.insta360.com/product/mic-pro" data-type="link" data-id="https://store.insta360.com/product/mic-pro">Mic Pro is priced at $329.99 for a kit</a> that includes two microphone transmitters, one wireless receiver, and a charging case, the Insta360 Mic costs $249.99 for a similar bundle. Insta360 sells the m …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1015371/insta360-mic-wireless-microphone-color-e-ink-screen">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>