Working since 2017
I bought the mic on indiegogo in 2016 and it’s still working until this day in 2015 and still get support.
Great product and customer support!
Great product and customer support!
Muy sencilla de manejar
Yo no he tenido ningún problema usándola y me resulta muy útil.
Como sugerencia: poder ver los niveles de grabación antes de empezar a grabar.
Como sugerencia: poder ver los niveles de grabación antes de empezar a grabar.
Not intuitive
Not a very well built app, for the simple reason that it’s not intuitive, requires you to learn what items are controls, which items are just graphics, and it’s impossible to tell them apart due to the lack of differentiation or logical layout. 20% of the time they work, 80% of the time they don’t. You’ll receive dozens of meaningless warnings that re-direct you to the wrong settings panel. The fundamental pattern that the app is based around is unusual and unlike anything else I’ve worked with before and the documentation explains nothing so you’re left to devote a couple days to experimenting to see if you can get anything usable out of the $200 hardware. So far it’s been a terrible experience. Buyers remorse.
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After upgrading OS the app works just fine
Great tool, good app
iPhone 14 pro
It works with android phones, but couldn’t connect to iPhone 14 pro
Microphone was connecting
After updating the firmware in the instamic I was able to use the instamic again. I love this little microphone because is super convenient and it fits everywhere.
Great support and app
Originally I was extremely critical of the instamic but after giving the team the opportunity to fix my issues, Michele was very helpful and wound up replacing my device. People leaving one star reviews have probably not tried to resolve it with instamic directly, and they really should.
Great customer service
When I first upgraded, it was a disaster. However, a few emails to Instamic and they responded right away with a few instructions, now the mic is working great.
The stand alone mic is still the best way to use the Instamic in my opinion, but I have used it with FilmicPro successfully.
They’re working on another update to fix the issues caused by updating the app, but in my opinion these little mics are the best things out there.
The stand alone mic is still the best way to use the Instamic in my opinion, but I have used it with FilmicPro successfully.
They’re working on another update to fix the issues caused by updating the app, but in my opinion these little mics are the best things out there.
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Wish I had it in white
Edited: after some hassle everything works nicely
The best mic I’ve ever used
I’ve probably used this mic more than anyone on Earth. I have over 30 of them now between all three generations of releases. I’ve seen bugs come and go; Michele and his team are always listening and always improving the hardware and software.
If you’re having trouble with the app you need to update your firmware. This is still the least user friendly part of the process, but I know it’s something they’ll continue to improve because they’re literally improved everything else.
The Pro Plus is a fantastic piece of hardware. The Instamic in general literally changed the way I work, unlocking recording potential I never dreamed was possible.
I sympathize with people who have issues, I myself have had instances of frustration. But considering how many units i’ve used, how many hours of recording time they’ve all logged, it’s like 0.001% in the grand scheme of things.
Every single piece of pro hardware/software i’ve ever used has had issues. In this case, I can trust Michele to do something about it. I can’t say that about many other products. Have patience, read the instructions, contact support.
If you’re having trouble with the app you need to update your firmware. This is still the least user friendly part of the process, but I know it’s something they’ll continue to improve because they’re literally improved everything else.
The Pro Plus is a fantastic piece of hardware. The Instamic in general literally changed the way I work, unlocking recording potential I never dreamed was possible.
I sympathize with people who have issues, I myself have had instances of frustration. But considering how many units i’ve used, how many hours of recording time they’ve all logged, it’s like 0.001% in the grand scheme of things.
Every single piece of pro hardware/software i’ve ever used has had issues. In this case, I can trust Michele to do something about it. I can’t say that about many other products. Have patience, read the instructions, contact support.
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Love my Instamic & the app is now great
I have three Instamics and the audio quality, convenience and small form factor is an incredible combination. The app lagged behind the hardware initially, but this has all changed. With time code and the ability to format your devices now within app, it’s unbeatable.
Updating hardware could be a little easier, but this is a groundbreaking product, that’s in constant development, so some minor bugs here and there are to be expected. They’re always ironed out quickly.
If you can live with the occasional fiddle when updating (and honestly, it’s not rocket science), this app/device is a game changer.
Updating hardware could be a little easier, but this is a groundbreaking product, that’s in constant development, so some minor bugs here and there are to be expected. They’re always ironed out quickly.
If you can live with the occasional fiddle when updating (and honestly, it’s not rocket science), this app/device is a game changer.
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No point of this app existing
Upgraded the firmware, upgraded the app, rebooted my IOS phone… everything this developer said to do to all the others here complaining about the Instamic not connecting to the app because of the update is just ridiculous. People, get a rode wireless go or even a saramonic. I can’t support this product anymore. It’s just a mini recorder now where you have to guess if it’s actually recording the audio you need. If this is really the smartest Mic on Earth, I’d rather deal with the sub par rode and saramonic wireless mics with better app functionality.
It’s really sad, I loved this mic, until it couldn’t connect with the app anymore. I suppose my case is one in a million to work according to the developers response to another reviewer on here. Notice all these negative reviews are around the same timeframe. I thought an update was to improve things not ruin things.
On the other hand, the mic itself sounded good, but you’re going to have to second guess yourself when recording because the app should have been a solid companion. More headaches than functionality. Too good to be true I guess. One star for the mic itself and audio quality. Doesn’t work as advertised.
It’s really sad, I loved this mic, until it couldn’t connect with the app anymore. I suppose my case is one in a million to work according to the developers response to another reviewer on here. Notice all these negative reviews are around the same timeframe. I thought an update was to improve things not ruin things.
On the other hand, the mic itself sounded good, but you’re going to have to second guess yourself when recording because the app should have been a solid companion. More headaches than functionality. Too good to be true I guess. One star for the mic itself and audio quality. Doesn’t work as advertised.
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Disappointing
I really liked what this product used to offer. With compact hardware that offered clear/high quality audio, I was willing to turn a blind eye to the rudimentary app functionally seen in previous versions.
I don’t know what happened with the latest iOS update but it completely trashed any capability of interfacing with the mic. I’ve been in contact with user support for the last month and have made zero progress despite every attempt to troubleshoot the problem. Uninstall, reinstall, download latest firmware update, restarting both the device and phone countless times. I’ve never written an app review before, but I’m so bothered by how much I paid for a mic that is now a glorified magnet. Hopefully instamic can do a complete overhaul of the app or at least make the device compatible with the native smart phone apps such as voice memo.
I don’t know what happened with the latest iOS update but it completely trashed any capability of interfacing with the mic. I’ve been in contact with user support for the last month and have made zero progress despite every attempt to troubleshoot the problem. Uninstall, reinstall, download latest firmware update, restarting both the device and phone countless times. I’ve never written an app review before, but I’m so bothered by how much I paid for a mic that is now a glorified magnet. Hopefully instamic can do a complete overhaul of the app or at least make the device compatible with the native smart phone apps such as voice memo.
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Sensazionale
Uno strumento di altissima qualità e semplicissimo da usare. Ormai lo uso per ogni tipo di registrazione, sia in interviste che per registrare strumenti. Così piccolo che si nasconde senza problemi. Applicazione intuitiva e stabile.
Great physical product, terrible instructions!
This is actually a wonderful product, but expect to be incredibly frustrated trying to figure it out! The instructions are comically incomplete and setting it up is like following a game of Clue. It’s worth the trouble, but not for the faint of heart!
Can’t connect with New App
I’m having the same issue as everyone else. Instamic won’t connect to the app and renders the product worthless. Totally ruined a video shoot I had for work.
New Update Messed it Up
Since the new update I can no longer connect to the Instamic and record audio which is a huge part of my business. Just want to be able to record audio again.
Disappointed Again
The developer of this app/hardware pair is passionate. I just wish the stuff would work. I crowdfunded this and haven’t ever gotten reliable use.
Can no longer connect
This was working ok before the update but now it’s just 100% not seeing my mics. I even did the Forget This Device, I Disconnected and reconnected and restarted my app and still nothing.
BAD New Update
The new update makes it impossible to connect with the app or just to record, even after the firmware update. I would like to know how to go back to the prior update version. Now, the mic is just a paper clip.
Unless they fix it DO NOT UPDATE.
Sincerely,
C Castro
Unless they fix it DO NOT UPDATE.
Sincerely,
C Castro
