Key Takeaways
1. The Zoom Instamic Pro Plus C is a compact 32-bit float audio recorder, measuring 1.5 x 1 x 0.5 inches and weighing 0.63 ounces.
2. It comes in two versions: a stereo model with a four-mic MEMS array and a mono model, both featuring a frequency range of 40 Hz to 20 kHz and a maximum sound pressure level of 135 dB.
3. The recorder supports timecode synchronization for professional use and allows for up to 10 devices to be managed via the Instamic Remote app.
4. It has a battery life of up to 4.5 hours, takes about 1.15 hours to recharge, and is rated IP67 for water resistance.
5. The suggested retail price is $199 for the stereo model and $179 for the mono model.
Zoom has introduced the Instamic Pro Plus C, a small 32-bit float audio recorder that can be easily worn on clothing or attached to vehicles. The dimensions of the recorder are 1.5 x 1 x 0.5 inches (3.8 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm), and it weighs just 0.63 ounce (18 g). It’s been utilized by Fortnite’s sound designer to capture vehicle Foley sound effects.
Models and Specifications
There are two versions of the Instamic Pro Plus C audio recorder—one stereo and one mono. Both models share the same specifications, but the stereo version features a four-mic MEMS array with two side mics, while the mono version only uses a four-mic MEMS array.
The MEMS microphones provide sound across a frequency range from 40 Hz to 20 kHz, with the capability to handle a maximum sound pressure level of 135 dB. According to Zoom, this high SPL combined with 32-bit float and 96 kHz WAV recordings to 16 GB of internal storage allows for recordings without clipping. For professional film set use, the Instamic supports timecode synchronization with a clock accuracy of 2.5 ppm.
User Control and Battery Life
Users can manage up to 10 Instamic Pro Plus C recorders via the Instamic Remote app, which also allows control over power, equalization, and timecode sync features. The device has a battery life that lasts up to 4.5 hours, and it takes about 1.15 hours to recharge, as mentioned by the company. With an IP67 rating, the recorder can be safely submerged in water up to 3.3 feet (1 m) deep for a maximum of half an hour.
The recorder includes three mounting options and can function as a Bluetooth microphone with compatible smartphone applications, as well as various GoPro, Garmin, and Insta360 action cameras.
The Zoom Instamic Pro Plus C audio recorder is currently available for purchase, with a suggested retail price of $199 for the stereo model and $179 for the mono model.
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