Insta360, best known for its action and 360° cameras, has expanded into the professional audio space with the launch of the Insta360 Wave, priced at RM1,359, as an AI-powered speakerphone designed for meetings, podcasts, and hybrid workplaces.
Featuring an 8-microphone 3D array, AI noise cancellation, and integration with the new Insta360 InSight AI assistant, Wave is positioned as a next-generation audio tool that doesn’t just record — it understands, transcribes, and organizes conversations.
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Superior Audio Quality
At its core, Wave is engineered for professional-grade sound. It's designed with an 8-mic 3D array that captures voices in Hi-Fi 48kHz detail from up to 16ft away. The mic also has AI noise reduction that eliminates over 300 types of background sound, be it keyboard clicks or street noises.
The Wave also features acoustic echo cancellation and automatic gain control which work in tandem to ensure natural, balanced voices without spikes. Wave is also backed by an AI dereverberation that removes hollow or distant tones for a crisp, true-to-life sound. All of these, with full duplex technology makes for smooth, two-way conversations with no dropouts or delays.
Intuitive Touch Control
Wave’s sleek touchscreen interface also makes operation simple and tactile. With just a tap or swipe, users can toggle the mic on or off, adjust volume, or start and stop recordings.
The interface also lets users mute or adjust sound on the fly. And when it’s time to wrap up, users can upload directly to the cloud with a single swipe.
Adaptive Beamforming
No matter your setup, Wave adapts to ensure sound is optimized. With adaptive beamforming, a capability typically reserved for professional microphones, users can select from five distinct pickup patterns to suit their 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
With a handy touchscreen interface, Wave doubles as a portable, standalone recorder.
Coming with 32GB of built-in storage, Wave is capable of storing up to 1,000 hours of audio. A single tap starts recording, while tagging and muting ensure you stay in control.
Future-ready features like AI pre-recording (capturing the last 5 minutes before hitting record) add peace of mind for unscripted moments.
AI Transcription & Meeting Assistant
Wave works hand-in-hand with the newly launched Insta360 InSight, a powerful AI agent that 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 shoppers will receive free access to the InSight Basic Plan, which includes 300 minutes of monthly transcription, storage, and standard templates.
Users can also upgrade to the Pro Plan, which offers up to 1200 minutes of transcription and deeper AI features.
Smarter Together: Wave + Link 2
For users seeking an all-in-one solution, Wave integrates seamlessly with the best-selling Insta360 Link 2 AI webcam. Simply mount 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 for smarter, smoother multi-person meetings.
Accessories & Expansion
Wave launches with a set of accessories for effortless integration in any setup:
- 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.
Price & Availability
The Insta360 Wave is priced at RM1,359. Early adopters will be eligible to receive a free subscription to the InSight Basic Plan (limited-time offer).
Shoppers can also choose to subscribe to the Pro Plan (US$99.99 annually, or US$17.99/month) which includes 1200 minutes of transcription, advanced templates, industry glossaries, and AI Chat, powered by ChatGPT and Gemini. Extra transcription credits are also available on demand.
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