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BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier vs Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter

Compare pickup, connection, battery and recording features.

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BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit

  • Power source: two AA batteries each for transmitter and receiver.
  • Controls: LCD displays with automatic lock function.
  • Selectable mono or stereo output.
  • Receiver headphone monitoring output.
KSh 18,300In Stock
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Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter

Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter

  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion.
  • Up to 10 hours per charge.
  • Bluetooth connection.
  • Onboard recording for a local audio backup.
  • Touch controls for playback and calls.
KSh 20,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit if you want a lower price (KSh 2,200 less). The Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter has no clear advantage in the published specifications.

This comparison is partial: only 5 of the 53 specifications are published for both products. The BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit does not list Microphone System, mounting / Attachment or Special Features; the Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter does not list Receiver Outputs or Monitoring Output.

Connections

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
UHF wireless
Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter
GFSK 1/2Mbps digital wireless plus Bluetooth 5.4

Controls

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
LCD displays with automatic lock function
Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter
TX button/display

Type

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
Wireless Lavalier Microphone System
Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter
Wireless Microphone Transmitter

Maximum receivers / channels

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
Dual-channel receiver
Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter
Up to 4 receivers per transmitter

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit

  • Lower price: KSh 18,300 (vs KSh 20,500).
  • Power source: Two AA batteries each for transmitter and receiver.

Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter

  • Power source: Built-in rechargeable batteries.

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PriorityBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitInsta360 Mic Pro Transmitter
ConnectionsUHF wirelessGFSK 1/2Mbps digital wireless plus Bluetooth 5.4
ControlsLCD displays with automatic lock functionTX button/display
Power sourceTwo AA batteries each for transmitter and receiverBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
TypeWireless Lavalier Microphone SystemWireless Microphone Transmitter
Maximum receivers / channelsDual-channel receiverUp to 4 receivers per transmitter

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitInsta360 Mic Pro Transmitter
BrandBOYAInsta360
ModelBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitMic Pro
TypeWireless Lavalier Microphone SystemWireless Microphone Transmitter
Announced—May 19, 2026
Microphone System—Single replacement/add-on transmitter; no receiver or charging case
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitInsta360 Mic Pro Transmitter
Mounting / Attachment—Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment
Operating Temperature—-10°C to 45°C
Special Features—Customisable E-Ink transmitter display and multiple directional pickup modes

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitInsta360 Mic Pro Transmitter
Power SourceTwo AA batteries each for transmitter and receiverBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
Battery Type—Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life—Up to 10 hours
Charging—USB-C and charging case
Fast Charging—5 minutes provides about 1.5 hours use

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitInsta360 Mic Pro Transmitter
Wireless TechnologyUHF wirelessGFSK 1/2Mbps digital wireless plus Bluetooth 5.4
Maximum Receivers / ChannelsDual-channel receiverUp to 4 receivers per transmitter; four-channel output with supported equipment
Operating Frequency—2.400–2.4835GHz
Transmission Range—Up to 400m TX-to-RX open line-of-sight; about 100m direct Bluetooth to Insta360 X5
Maximum Transmitters—4 per receiver
Wireless Features—4TX+1RX, 2TX+4RX, direct Insta360 camera connection

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitInsta360 Mic Pro Transmitter
Receiver OutputsSelectable mono or stereo outputNot applicable
Monitoring OutputReceiver headphone monitoring output—
Receiver Type——
Receiver Battery Life——
Receiver Charging Time——
Receiver Dimensions——
Receiver Weight——

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitInsta360 Mic Pro Transmitter
ControlsLCD displays with automatic lock functionTX button/display; RX touchscreen and auxiliary dial; app control
Onboard Recording—Yes
Bit Depth / Sample Rate—24-bit / 48kHz; 32-bit float / 48kHz internal recording
Timecode—Supported
Safety Track—Supported — secondary track at -6dB
Gain Control—Automatic clipping prevention and Dynamic Auto Gain Control
Noise Cancellation—Two-level AI noise cancelling
Low-Cut Filter—100Hz low-cut option
Special Recording Features—Mono/stereo internal recording, four-channel output and 30-minute file segmentation

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitInsta360 Mic Pro Transmitter
Microphone Type—Three-microphone condenser array
Polar Pattern—Selectable omnidirectional, super-directional, cardioid and figure-8
Frequency Response—20Hz–20kHz; 100Hz–20kHz with low-cut on
Sensitivity—-38±1dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL
Maximum SPL—130dB SPL at 10% THD
Signal-to-Noise Ratio—72dB A-weighted
Equivalent Noise—22dBA
Audio Resolution—24-bit / 48kHz wireless; 32-bit float internal recording
Audio Features—Three-mic array, selectable pickup modes, voice-tone presets and AI noise cancelling

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitInsta360 Mic Pro Transmitter
Transmitter Microphone—Built-in three-microphone array
Transmitter Input—3.5mm lavalier input via official USB-C adapter
Transmitter Recording—Yes — 24-bit or 32-bit float, mono or stereo
Internal Storage / Recording Time—32GB; 60h 24-bit mono / 29.7h stereo; 44.8h 32-bit mono / 22.2h stereo
Transmitter Battery Life—Up to 10 hours
Transmitter Charging Time—Approx. 1 hour; 80% in 24 minutes
Transmitter Dimensions—38 × 12.2mm (diameter × height)
Transmitter Weight—19.7g excluding clip

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitInsta360 Mic Pro Transmitter
Connection—2.4GHz wireless
Audio Outputs—3.5mm TRS and USB-C digital audio
USB—USB-C audio, charging and high-speed recording export
3.5mm Connection—Camera output, monitoring output and optional lavalier input adapter
Camera Compatibility—Direct connection to supported Insta360 cameras; receiver required for other cameras
Smartphone Compatibility—Direct Bluetooth connection to supported phones/apps; receiver may be required for full-quality capture
Computer Compatibility—USB-C for recording export; receiver required for normal wireless capture
Operating System Compatibility—Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported
Direct Device Compatibility—Direct 48kHz connection to supported Insta360 cameras including Luna Ultra, X5, X4 Air, Ace Pro 2 and GO Ultra
App Support—Insta360 app

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitInsta360 Mic Pro Transmitter
Charging Case—Not applicable
Case Battery Capacity——
Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles——
Case Charging Time——
Case Charging Port——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Features——

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitInsta360 Mic Pro Transmitter
What's in the Box—1 × Insta360 Mic Pro transmitter, clip/magnet, windshield, USB-C cable and documentation

In summary

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Lavalier is the lower-priced option; neither stands out on the other features compared here.

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