The new Zoom Instamic Pro Plus C is an ultra-portable compact waterproof recorder that features an IP67 rating, which means it can withstand full submersion up to 1m /3.3′ for thirty minutes.
Key features
- Ultracompact Mics with Built-In Recorder
- No Digital Clipping with 32-Bit Float
- MEMS Mics Handles up to 135 dB
- IP67 Waterproof And Dustproof
- Internal Timecode Generator
- Bluetooth Mic For Phone And PC
- Remote App Controls Up To 10 Units
- Mono, Dual-Mono, Stereo, M/S Modes
- Action Camera Compatibility
- 4.5-Hour Battery, USB-C Charge
It features 32-bit float recording capability, and it can wirelessly connect to the Insta360 camera series, the Garmin Virb Ultra 30, and the GoPro HERO12 and 13.
The Instamic Pro Plus C is equipped with a 2.5 ppm internal timecode clock, so it can integrate seamlessly into professional workflows. It supports Atomos and Tentacle Sync wireless timecode. Instamic can also function as a Bluetooth mic for phones and computers.
With the app, you can capture video with Instamic audio directly, no syncing required. It works with popular third-party apps like Filmic and Blackmagic Camera and is compatible with iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. The Instamic Remote App (iOS and Android) lets you manage up to 10 units at once, powering them on, monitoring live, syncing timecode, and adjusting a 3-band EQ, all from your phone or tablet.
It’s built to handle outdoor shoots, action setups, and extreme conditions where other recorders won’t survive. Each unit provides three mounting methods: a magnet clip, adhesive tape, and nano suction tape, giving you placement flexibility whether attaching to clothing, vehicles, or set pieces.
The Instamic is incredibly small, measuring 1.5 x 1 x 0.5″ / 3.81 x 2.54 x 1.27cm. It features a built-in omnidirectional MEMS microphone covering 40 Hz to 20 kHz, and it can withstand up to 135 dB SPL. It comes in mono and stereo/mono versions, both with 16GB of internal storage and more than four hours of battery life.
Recording Modes for Stereo/Mono Model
- Mono: Focused, clean capture for voice, narration, and interviews
- Dual-Mono: Identical mono signal sent to both channels for postproduction consistency
- Stereo: Left/right channel separation for ambience and music
- Mid-Side (M/S): Adjustable stereo image for flexible spatial control in editing
Pricing & Availability
The Zoom Instamic Pro Plus C stereo/mono version is $199.99 USD, while the mono-only version is $179.99 USD.
The main competition arguably comes in the form of the Tentacle Sync Track E ($269 USD). The Track E has the ability to use a Lavalier microphone.
