How ​​to Install an External Microphone on Insta360 One X2 Edition

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

This Guide will help Install an External Microphone on Insta360 One X2 Edition

Insta360 ONE X2 Pocket Camera with Ultra-Bright Touchscreen and Voice Control. The One X2 is an incredible multi-cam rig that fits in the pocket. With single lens shooting or dual lens 5.7k capture it has the smoothest stabilization in the game. Shoot 360 footage and broadcast it live to Facebook and YouTube or use the powerful companion editing application on the smartphone to take the footage further.

2. Install External Mic

How ​​to install an external microphone?

  1. Remove the lock cover

  2. Insert the official Insta360 ONE X2 Mic Adapter into the Type-C port

  3. Fix the external microphone using the Cold Shoe or other accessories, and use the cable to connect.

Based on our own testing, the following microphone models are compatible with ONE X2:
RODE VideoMicro, RODE Wireless GO II (Only supports Merged mode), RODE Wireless GO, RODE VideoMic Pro, SONY UWP-D21, XFAN D1, BOYA-MM1 and BOYA-M1Pro