This looks like it could come in handy for any number of audio recording tasks. It's an IndieGoGo funded product, so you have to take that into consideration.
I've been looking for something exactly like this for years, to replace multiple expensive wireless mics. Prior to this I've demoed a dozen lousy little USB microphone clip-on thingys, which are primarily designed for long recording durations, not quality recordings.
If nothing else, this Instamic will be a great backup when using a traditional mic setup. Thanks again for posting.
Another thing to be aware of is since the features of this Insta-mic is controlled via iPhone or Android, you better be sure that the software is compatible with the version of the device you have.
The reason I mention this, a friend just gave me an HTC RE video cam the other day and all the features are remote controlled via smart phone, similar to how this Insta-mic is. I have a Motorola Android and CANNOT load the software because when I install it I get the error: This software is not compatible with your version. I go to the Settings to download the latest version of Android OS and I get a message that my phone IS on the latest version and can't down load the latest Android version!
I can take videos w/ the HTC RE but I cannot get the streaming monitor and access the features. The HTC RE doesn't make a bluetooth software for PC & I don't think the Insta-mic does either. So I'm starting to think, if the next version of Android or iPhone is not compatible w/ these devices we may be stuck w/ gear that are obsolete.
Another thing there's no way to change out the li-ion batteries so when these things die, I guess you'll have to hack the device, hoping not to break it and replace it.
So after the nightmare I went thru w/ the HTC RE "smart" interface I would probably not buy any device that's controlled by a "smart" interface... jus' sayin' (: