Insta360 Wave Arctic White

Insta360 Wave Arctic White – 8-microphone array for clear speech capture up to 5 m

The Insta360 Wave Arctic White is a compact desktop speakerphone designed for clear voice capture, simple meeting control, and flexible recording. It fits neatly on a desk at home or in the office. You can use it for calls, podcasts, livestreams, and basic music playback.

Designed for everyday desktop use

The upright design keeps the microphone ports away from the table surface, reducing surface noise and improving clarity. Touch controls on the base make everyday tasks straightforward: mute, adjust volume, start and stop recordings, and upload to the cloud. The device supports two-way, real-time full-duplex audio so participants can talk over each other without clipping audio.

Powerful microphone and processing

At its core, Wave uses an 8-microphone array with a pickup range of up to 5 meters. It captures audio at 48 kHz to preserve speech detail. Built-in processing reduces background noise, cancels echo, applies automatic gain control, and performs de-reverberation to make voices sound closer and more natural.

Five pickup patterns for different situations

Wave adapts to room layouts and meeting styles with five pickup patterns. You can choose the pattern that matches your use case:

• Omni: captures voices all around the device for round-table meetings.
• Cardioid: focuses to the front for one-person calls, podcasts, or streams.
• Supercardioid: narrows the focus further for noisy desks and distracting environments.
• Figure-8: captures front and rear for two-person interviews.
• Stereo (USB): uses left/right channels for wider recordings when connected by USB as the audio input.

Local recording and planned AI features

Wave includes 32 GB of built-in storage and functions as a simple recorder. You can start recording with a tap, mute instantly, and add markers during a meeting. The storage is rated for up to 1,000 hours of MP3 audio. A planned over-the-air update will add an AI pre-recording mode that continuously listens in the background and saves the last five minutes when you hit record.

Optional cloud AI meeting assistant and privacy

An AI meeting assistant extends Wave’s capabilities through cloud features. Cloud processing enables transcription, with optional speaker voiceprint labeling and a custom glossary so product names or acronyms are recognized consistently. After a meeting, you can review notes and action items, ask follow-up questions in a chat interface, and share summaries using an on-screen QR code. Some of these features are available under paid plans and minute packages for higher usage.

Wave uses locked local storage on the device and offers optional cloud storage with standard security certifications to protect meeting content when you choose cloud services.

Connectivity and control

Wave connects via USB-C, Bluetooth, and a low-profile wireless dongle. The base touch interface controls microphone on/off, volume, record/stop, mute-while-recording, and cloud uploads. A desktop controller app lets you manage Wi‑Fi, audio settings, highlights, screenshots, and meeting reminders. The app also supports common conferencing platforms for smoother integration.

Integration and expandability

Wave integrates with Insta360 Link 2 to create a paired audio-video solution. Direction-of-arrival detection helps the camera switch focus between speakers during group discussions. A future update will allow multiple Wave units to connect wirelessly to cover larger rooms, extending microphone coverage when needed.

Key details

• 8-mic array with up to 5 m voice pickup and 48 kHz capture
• Noise reduction, echo cancellation, automatic gain control, de-reverberation
• Five pickup modes: omni, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-8, stereo (USB)
• Built-in 32 GB storage with one-tap record, mute, and moment tagging
• Cloud tools for transcription, notes, action items, and quick sharing via QR
• USB-C, Bluetooth, and dongle connectivity; desktop controller for fine-tuning

What’s in the box

• Wave unit
• Dongle
• 1.5 m USB-C cable
• USB-A to USB-C adapter
• Carry bag

FAQ

Question: Can I use the Wave for podcasts and livestreams?
Answer: Yes. Wave is designed for calls, podcasts, and livestreams and supports cardioid and stereo modes for focused and wider recordings when connected by USB.

Question: How does local recording work and how much can I store?
Answer: Wave includes 32 GB of built-in storage. You can start recording with one tap, mute while recording, and add moment tags. Storage is rated for up to 1,000 hours of MP3 audio, and a planned update will add an AI pre-recording mode to capture the last five minutes when you press record.

Question: Does Wave handle noisy environments and echo?
Answer: Yes. Wave applies noise reduction, echo cancellation, automatic gain control, and de-reverberation to improve speech clarity in a variety of room conditions.

Question: Are cloud AI features required to use the device?
Answer: No. Wave records locally and operates as a speakerphone without cloud services. Cloud-based AI features—such as transcription, speaker labeling, and meeting summaries—are optional and include paid plan options and minute packages for higher usage.

Question: Can Wave connect to cameras or multiple units?
Answer: Wave integrates with Insta360 Link 2 for a paired audio-video setup and uses direction-of-arrival detection to help switch camera focus between speakers. A future update will enable multiple Wave units to connect wirelessly to extend coverage for larger rooms.