Overview
Insta360 Wave is an AI-powered omnidirectional microphone that integrates microphone, speaker, and recording functions, which offers:
360-Degree Omnidirectional Audio Capture: Comprehensive sound pickup with a 3D 8-microphone array.
Intelligent Noise Reduction: Utilizes AI technology to effectively eliminate various types of environmental noise, enhancing audio clarity.
Five Pickup Patterns: Supports five pickup patterns, including omnidirectional and cardioid, to adapt to different scenarios.
AI Meeting Assistant: Supports voice transcription and generation of meeting minutes.
Device Integration: Can integrate with Insta360 Link 2, allowing the webcam to automatically follow a speaker.
Appearance
1. Dongle 2. Top Cover 3. Microphone 4. Indicator Light 5. Touchscreen 6. Suction Cup
7. Speaker 8. Power Button 9. USB-C Port
Standard Accessories
| Dongle (attaches to top cover for secure storage) | |
| 1.5m USB-C Cable | |
| USB-A to USB-C Adapter | |
| Carry Bag |
Screen Display
Main Screen:
1. Status Bar: Displays date, Wi-Fi, battery level, Bluetooth, pickup pattern, and other relevant information. 2. Time: Shows the local time of the device. 3. Speaker: Adjust speaker volume or turn the speaker on/off. 4. Microphone: Turns the microphone on or off. 5. Record Button: Tap to start audio recording. 6. More Functions: Tap to enter the secondary screen with wider configuration options.
Secondary Screen:
1. Files: View all recorded audio files. 2. Settings: Manage AI features, network, password, USB mode, device height, language, and more. 3. Audio Mode: Choose whether to enable noise reduction, or select different pickup patterns (Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Supercardioid, Figure-8, or Stereo). 4 Back Button: Tap to return to the main screen.
With Link 2 Connected:
Once Link 2 is connected, a Link 2 icon will appear on the secondary screen. Tap it to select the camera control mode:
1. Speaker Focus: Automatically follows a speaker based on source of sound. 2. Manual Adjust: Manually adjust camera angle and zoom.
Indicator Light
| Device Status | Indicator Light Status |
| Powered on / Bluetooth paired successfully / Powered off and fully charged | Solid green |
| Powered off and charging | Slowly flashing orange |
| Firmware updating | Pulsing blue |
| Microphone muted | Solid red |
| In a conference call / AI recording in progress | Solid cyan |
| Hardware malfunction / Bluetooth pairing failed / Firmware update failed | Flashing yellow |
| Device height adjusting | Pulsing cyan |
Placement and Movement
Before use, please ensure that your desired surface is flat, smooth, and clean.
Insta360 Wave is equipped with a suction cup at the bottom. After placing it in the desired position, press down slightly to secure it firmly.
If you need to fix the device on the desktop, a Table Mount (sold separately) can be used.
To move the device, hold the top of the device, tilt it to one side, and lift upwards to release suction and move the device.
Cautions:
- To adjust the device's height, power on the device, then go to Settings.
- You'll find a built-in pressure sensor and speaker inside the main body of the device. Do not press or dig into this area.
Power On/Off
Power On: Press and hold the Power Button to power on Insta360 Wave. The main body of the speakerphone will rise. Press the Power Button once to turn the touchscreen off or on.
Power Off: Press and hold the Power Button to power off Insta360 Wave. The main body will lower. When the device is off, press the Power Button once to check the battery level via the indicator light.
Insta360 Wave will automatically power on when connected to an external power source using a USB-C cable.
Note:
- Upon first powering on the device, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup before accessing the main home screen.
- Ensure nothing obstructs the device from being extended or retracted when it is powering on or off.
Charging
To charge Insta360 Wave, connect it to a charger using the included USB-C cable.
Once connected successfully, the device will automatically power on, and the battery icon on the screen will indicate that it is charging.
You can long-press the Power Button to turn it off while it continues charging; the indicator will flash orange slowly. Press the Power Button briefly to check the battery level, shown by the green indicator light. When fully charged while off, the indicator light will stay solid green.
• Via USB-C Cable
Insta360 Wave is compatible with both Windows and macOS systems. To avoid compatibility issues, it is recommended to use the included USB-C cable to connect it to your device.
• Via Dongle
Remove the Dongle from Insta360 Wave and insert it into a computer or other device to connect.
The Dongle features a USB-A port. You can also use the included USB-A to USB-C Adapter to connect the dongle to your device's USB-C port.
When connecting the Dongle for the first time, it will automatically pair with Insta360 Wave without any manual operation required from the user. If the original Dongle is lost or damaged, the user will need to unbind it in the settings page and bind a new one.
Tips: When storing the Dongle, please place it according to the orientation indicated by the silk-screen in the storage slot to ensure a secure fit.
• Via Bluetooth
1. On the touchscreen, go to “More > Settings > Bluetooth” to enable it. 2. In the Bluetooth settings of your phone/computer, search for and connect to the device name displayed on the touchscreen. 3. After enabling the "Auto Reconnect" feature, the device can automatically connect to the most recently connected device.
Set as Audio Device
Once connected, set the Insta360 Wave as the audio input and output device in the system settings or within conferencing software.
Adjust Speaker and Microphone
Once connected, you can control the device using the speaker and microphone buttons on the touchscreen.
| No. | Button Name | Button Function |
| 1 | Speaker | Adjust speaker volume, turn the speaker on or off. |
| 2 | Microphone | Turn the microphone on or off. |
Tips: To adjust the microphone volume, please go to the "Settings > Mic Volume" screen.
Start/Stop Recording
- Before recording, place the device within 5 meters of the sound source to ensure clear audio quality. After powering on the device, tap the Record Button on the screen to begin recording.
- The screen will display the recorded duration and real-time captions (currently supporting five languages: Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, German, and French, with more languages to be supported in the future).
- When recording, you can pause or stop the recording, and control the device's speaker and microphone via the touchscreen.
Tips:
- The device can be used as a standalone voice recorder or to record audio while connected to a computer or other device.
By default, recordings are saved as MP3. You can enable "Lossless Audio" on the settings screen so that WAV lossless audio will also be saved internally.
Managing Audio Files
- After recording, all audio files are saved locally on the device.
- Go to "More > Files" to view audio files.
- Select a recording file to play it, adjust the volume, use AI summarization, mark as a favorite, or delete.
- Go to "Settings > USB Mode" to transfer files to a computer.
- You can set a six-digit password in "Settings" > "Password." After setting, this password will be required to access the audio files folder. The password can be reset via the Insta360 account's registered email or phone verification.
Setting Audio Mode
The device supports multiple audio modes. Whether used as a microphone or during recording, it's important to select the best mode based on your conditions for an optimal result.
Freely select your desired audio mode by tapping More > Audio Mode.
• Noise Reduction
Eliminates environmental noise, ideal for meetings.
• Original
Preserves natural, authentic audio with five patterns.
| Pattern Type | Pattern Diagram | Description |
| Omnidirectional | Captures sound from all directions, ideal for group or roundtable discussions. | |
| Cardioid | Captures sound from the front, ideal for live streaming or podcasting. | |
| Supercardioid | Captures sound from the front with a narrower pickup range than cardioid, ideal for personal meetings in an open space. | |
| Figure-8 | Captures sound from both front and back, ideal for face-to-face interviews. | |
| Stereo | Uses left and right channels to capture sound, ideal for music performances (available only when the audio input source is USB). |
Note:
Currently, when used with Insta360 Link 2, only Noise Reduction and Omnidirectional are supported in order to ensure optimal voice-tracking performance. To use other pickup patterns, please set Insta360 Link 2 camera to manual adjustment first.
How to Connect
- Method 1: On the touchscreen, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Method 2: After installing Insta360 Wave Controller on your computer and connecting the computer with the device via a USB cable, go to Settings in the software to set up Wi-Fi connection.
Functions
- With a Wi-Fi connection, you can use Insta360 InSight to upload your recording files to the cloud for transcription and meeting summary generation (Cloud Sync must be enabled). . With Wi-Fi, the device will automatically detect if a firmware update is needed and download the latest firmware.
Installing Insta360 Wave Controller
By installing the Insta360 Wave Controller on your computer, you'll be able to:
1. Control the device via a computer, such as starting recording and quickly adjusting speaker volume. 2. Perform device-related settings via a computer, such as Wi-Fi settings and firmware upgrades.
How to Install
Method 1: Visit https://www.insta360.com/download/insta360-wave to download and install the software.
Method 2: Connect the Insta360 Wave to your computer using a USB-C cable, then enable USB Mode > File Transfer on the device to access and install the local client installation package.
First-Time Connection
1. Connect the Insta360 Wave to your computer using a USB-C cable. 2. Open Insta360 Wave Controller and log in to your Insta360 account. 3. The software will automatically detect the device. Confirm the correct device by checking the last five digits of the serial number shown below the device image, then pair it. 4. After pairing, you can adjust volume, record audio, and perform other operations from your computer. When the device is connected to Wi-Fi and cloud sync is enabled, recordings will be automatically uploaded to the cloud after completion. You can access Insta360 InSight via the client to view AI summaries. 5. During recording, you can use the mark and screenshot functions. Visit Insta360 InSight, find the audio file—marks and screenshot timestamps are shown on the audio progress bar, and screenshots appear on the transcription page. (This feature is available on the desktop client only.)
Using Insta360 InSight AI Features
After recording audio with the Insta360 Wave, you can use Insta360 InSight to access your cloud recordings, transcribe them into text with one click, and generate meeting summaries.
How to Activate
1. Connect the device to your computer using a USB-C cable. 2. Download and install the desktop client Insta360 Wave Controller. 3. Bind your account to activate AI features.
Once activated, go to Settings > AI Features to enable or disable Auto Summary, choose the transcription language, and view or upgrade your subscription plan. You can also enable or disable cloud sync under Cloud Management.
Access Methods
To access Insta360 InSight on your computer, click the InSight icon in the desktop client or visit https://insight.insta360.com.
How to Use
- After recording, on the touchscreen, go to More > Files and select the desired file. Tap the ai summary button, then scan the QR code displayed on the device screen to view the generated summary and transcription. Go to Settings > AI Features > Cloud Management and enable Cloud Sync. Once enabled, recordings will automatically upload to the cloud when the device is connected to the internet. You can view uploaded audio files on the InSight website and click Generate to create a summary.
- In AI Features > AI Summary, enable Auto Summary to automatically sync all recordings to the cloud and generate summaries automatically.
Using with Insta360 Link 2
For scenarios that require both audio and video, the Insta360 Link 2 (sold separately) can be used in combination with Wave, otherwise known as Wavelink.
Connection Steps
1. Use your finger or a thin tool to gently pry open the top cover along its edge and remove it. 2. Mount Insta360 Link 2 on top of the Insta360 Wave, ensuring the contact pins are aligned. 3. Connect Insta360 Wave to your computer via USB-C cable.
Notes:
- When used with Insta360 Link 2, Insta360 Wave can be connected to the computer only via USB-C. Currently, when using Insta360 Link 2, only "Noise Reduction" and "Omnidirectional" are supported in order to ensure optimal voice-tracking performance. To use other pickup patterns, please set the Insta360 Link 2 camera to manual adjustment first. . When reinstalling the top cover, align the arrow on the back of the cover with the arrow besides the contact pins.
How to Use
Before use, ensure that Insta360 Link 2's firmware has been updated to version 3.2.3.8 or later for voice-tracking compatibility with the Insta360 Wave.
After connection, if a video conference has not yet started, Insta360 Link 2 will enter standby with the lens facing downward.
Before starting a video conference, set Insta360 Link 2 as your video device and the Insta360 Wave as your audio device in your system or conferencing software.
When the conferencing software detects an active video stream, Insta360 Link 2 will automatically power on and start capturing video. By default, Insta360 Link 2 automatically follows the active speaker by default.
You can also switch between Automatic and Manual camera control modes on the Insta360 Wave by going to More > Link 2.
Multi-Device Wireless Connection
Connect up to 3 Insta360 Wave units wirelessly to cover large spaces and ensure everyone's heard, meeting audio needs of large dynamic teams.
Tips: Feature available via future OTA update. Additional Insta360 Waves sold seperately.
AI Pre-Recording
In Pre-Recording Mode, Insta360 Wave captures everything in the background, then locks in the last 5 minutes once you hit record, serving as a smart backup when things run off-script.
Tips: Feature available via future OTA update.
1. Product Box
The product's serial number is on the back of the original product box.
2. Product Serial
Remove the top cover to find the serial number beside the connection pins.
3. Product Touchscreen
On the touchscreem, go to Settings > General > About to find your product model and serial number.
Insta360 Wave Controller
The software interface will display the last five digits of the bound product's serial number.
Method 1: Via Insta360 Wave Controller
Open Wave Controller and go to Settings > About to check your current firmware version. If a newer version is available, follow the onscreen instructions to update.
Method 2: Via USB Mode
1. Connect Insta360 Wave to your computer using a USB-C cable. On the touchscreen, go to Settings > USB Mode > File Transfer. 2. Download the latest firmware from the Insta360 website and copy it to the device. 3. Exit File Transfer. When a pop-up appears on the touchscreen, tap Update.
Method 3: Via Wi-Fi
After connecting Insta360 Wave to Wi-Fi, the system will automatically check if the current firmware is up-to-date. If there is an update available, Insta360 Wave will automatically download the newest firmware when in standby mode. Go to Settings > General > Firmware Update on the touchscreen to update.
Notes:
- Do not disconnect the USB cable while the firmware is being updated via Insta360 Wave Controller or USB Mode.
- Do not use Insta360 Wave during the firmware update.
- For the best experience, it's recommended to update via Insta360 Wave Controller. Please ensure the Dongle is inserted before updating. While the device firmware is updating, the Dongle’s firmware will also be updated automatically.
Storage
- Store the product in an environment between \ -30°\mathbb { C } and 70° C .
- Keep the product in a dry and clean environment and away from any heat sources or open flames.
Maintenance
- Maintaining Battery Health: If the product is left unused for an extended period, the battery may be depleted. Please charge it before use.
Cleaning: Before cleaning the product, turn it off and disconnect it from the power source. Clean with a soft, dry, anti-static cloth.
Environments
1. The device should be used in temperatures between 32° F -104° F (0° C \cdot40° C ) . 2. Keep the device away from any liquids. Do not expose it to moisture. Ensure the environment is dry and clean. 3. Keep the device away from heat sources or open flames, such as candles or portable heaters.
Operation
1. The device contains magnets. Keep it away from pacemakers and other sensitive equipment to prevent interference. 2. Ensure nothing obstructs the device from being extended or retracted when it is powering on or off. 3. The base features a suction cup. To move the device, hold it at the top and gently tilt it to one side. Do not pull it forcefully. 4. The device has a built-in pressure sensor and speaker. Do not touch or press that area. 5. Place the device on a well-ventilated, stable, and level surfacce. 6. This is a precision-engineered device. Avoid drops or impacts to prevent damage during storage, transport, installation, and use. 7. Do not place heavy objects on the device. 8. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the device. 9. Keep the volume at an appropriate level to protect your hearing. 10. Please use the accessories provided or authorized by Insta360 only. 11. Before cleaning the device, turn it off and disconnect it from the power source. Clean with a soft, dry, antistatic cloth.
Specifications
| General | Model | CINSABCA |
| Dimensions | Ø64.3mm (2.53in) Raised: 248mm (9.76in), Collapsed: 198mm (7.80in) | |
| Weight | 490g (17.3 oz) | |
| Colors | Graphite Black, Arctic White | |
| Audio | Number of Microphones | 8 |
| Microphone Type | MEMS | |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz ~ 20KHz | |
| Voice Pickup Sampling Rate | 48kHz | |
| Voice Pickup Range | 5 meters (16.4 ft) | |
| Maximum Output Sound Pressure Level | 91 dB SPL @ 0.5m/1W | |
| Audio Algorithm | Full-duplex Audio | Yes |
| Automatic Noise Suppression (ANS) | AI noise-canceling, eliminates 300+ common noises | |
| Automatic Gain Control (AGC) | AI AGC | |
| Automatic Echo Cancellation (AEC) | AI AEC | |
| Dereverberation | AI-powered | |
| Beamforming | Omnidirectional, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-of-eight, stereo | |
| Audio Modes | Noise reduction, original sound | |
| Hardware | Processor | AI Chip |
| Storage | 4+32GB | |
| Battery Capacity | 9800mAh | |
| Charging Time | 5 hours | |
| Battery Life (talk time) | Up to 12 hours | |
| Screen Size | 1.82-inch customized touchscreen | |
| Connection Method | Dongle, Bluetooth, USB | |
| Device Cascade | Supports wireless linking of 3 devices*Feature available via future OTA update. | |
| Input | 5V/3A, 9V/2.2A | |
| Power | 15W, 19.8W | |
| System Requirements | Computer | Windows 10 or later, MacOS 12 or later. |
| Mobile phone/Tablet | Android 10 or later, iOS 12 or later, iPad OS 12 or later. | |
| Communication (Bluetooth) | Operating Frequency | 2400 - 2483.5 MHz |
| Output Power (E.I.R.P.) | < 10 dBm | |
| Communication (Wi-Fi) | Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz: 2400 - 2483.5 MHz5.1 GHz: 5150 - 5250 MHz5.8 GHz: 5725 - 5850 MHz |
| Output Power (E.I.R.P.) | 2.4 GHz: < 20 dBm5.1 GHz: < 23 dBm5.8 GHz: < 23 dBm | |
| Environment | Operating Tempearture | 0°C ~ 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | ≤ 80% | |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C ~ 70°C |
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