Insta360 has announced Wave, a speakerphone with an integrated AI recording suite, that was designed for use in meetings, podcasts, etc. You can connect to it via USB-C, Bluetooth, or a dongle; no drivers are required.
The Insta360 Wave comes with an 8-microphone 3D array, advanced AI-powered noise cancellation and dereverberation, as well as integration with the new Insta360 InSight AI meeting assistant.
Key features
- 3D 8-Mic Array & 16ft Voice Pickup
- AI Noise Reduction
- 5 Adaptive Beamforming Pickup Patterns
- Onboard Meeting Recording
- Al Meeting Assistant: Insta360 InSight for AI Transcription, Glossary, and AI Chatbox, etc.
- Seamless Connectivity with Link 2 Webcam
Audio Quality
An 8-mic 3D array captures voices in Hi-Fi 48kHz detail from up to 16ft away. AI noise reduction is claimed to eliminate over 300 types of background sounds. Acoustic echo cancellation and automatic gain control work together to provide natural, balanced voices without spikes. AI dereverberation removes hollow or distant tones. With full duplex technology, it is said to allow for smooth, two-way conversation with no dropouts or delays.
Touch Control
Wave features a touchscreen interface. With a tap or swipe, you can toggle the mic on or off, adjust volume, or start and stop recordings.
The interface also lets you mute or adjust sound on the fly. Once you are done recording, you can upload directly to the cloud with a single swipe.
Adaptive Beamforming
With adaptive beamforming, you can select from five distinct pickup patterns to suit your scenario:
- Omni: 360-degree pickup for group discussions.
- Cardioid: Focused front capture for online meetings and podcasts.
- Supercardioid: Suppresses ambient noise even further, perfect for busy offices.
- Figure-8: Captures front and back, ideal for two-person interviews.
- Stereo: Wide, natural audio for creative recordings like ASMR or music.
Meeting Recording & Local Storage
Wave doubles as a portable, standalone recorder. It has 32GB of built-in storage, allowing users to store up to 1,000 hours of audio. A single tap starts recording, and you can also do things like tagging and muting.
AI pre-recording gives you the ability to capture the last 5 minutes before hitting record.
AI Transcription & Meeting Assistant
Wave works together with Insta360 InSight, which transforms conversations into actionable knowledge by offering:
- Transcription in 99 languages.
- Speaker identification and voiceprint labeling for clear attribution.
- Custom workplace-specific glossaries to ensure industry-term accuracy.
- Smart summaries and to-do lists to keep projects moving.
- AI Q&A and chat (with the option to utilize ChatGPT and Gemini) for instant answers, traceable to specific timestamps.
- Unlimited cloud storage, automatically backing up recordings.
- As a limited-time offer, early Wave buyers receive free access to the InSight Basic Plan, which includes 300 minutes of monthly transcription, storage, and standard templates.
Users can upgrade to the Pro Plan, which offers up to 1200 minutes of transcription and deeper AI features.
Wave + Link 2
For users seeking an all-in-one solution, Wave also integrates with the Insta360 Link 2 AI webcam. You can mount the Link 2 on top of Wave for a complete video-and-audio setup with synchronized controls.
Wave’s Direction of Arrival detection enables Link 2 to automatically switch focus between speakers, unlocking wire-free speaker tracking.
Accessories & Expansion
There is a range of accessories available to use with Wave:
- Y-Cable: Enables charging and data transfer simultaneously.
- Table Mount: Secures Wave for stable use in meeting rooms.
- Additional options like the Desktop Controller allow for advanced configuration and control.
- Wave will also support multi-device wireless connections*, allowing multiple units to link together to cover large meeting spaces, making it a scalable option for dynamic teams.
*Available via a future firmware update.
Pricing & Availability
Insta360 Wave is now available from the Insta360 Store, Amazon, and other retailers for $299.99 USD. Early adopters receive a free subscription to the InSight Basic Plan (limited-time offer).
The Pro Plan ($17.99 USD / month) includes 1200 minutes of transcription, advanced templates, industry glossaries, and AI Chat, powered by ChatGPT and Gemini. Extra transcription credits are available on demand.
