Adapter to aircraft
Plug the portable adapter into the aircraft’s headset jack.
Connections, explained
Two clean ways to capture cockpit audio.
Use the portable adapter across multiple aircraft or add a dedicated panel jack.
Portable connectionPlug in, press record,
Plug in, press record,
and fly.
Headset to adapter
Plug your aviation headset into the adapter’s main socket.
Connect Alpha 1
Connect the 3.5 mm cable between the adapter and Alpha 1, then turn it on.
Start recording
Press record. The blue LED confirms audio is being saved to the SD card.
Insta360 Bluetooth connectionPair once.
Pair once.
Record cockpit audio with your video.
Alpha 1 sends cockpit audio wirelessly to compatible Insta360 cameras so the sound is recorded directly with the video.
Wire the cockpit audio path.
Plug the adapter into the aircraft headset jack, connect your headset to the adapter, and run the 3.5 mm cable from the adapter to Alpha 1.
Connect Alpha 1 by Bluetooth.
Put the camera into pairing mode. Turn on Alpha 1 and pair it wirelessly with your compatible Insta360 camera.
Capture video with cockpit sound.
Start recording on the camera. Alpha 1 transmits the cockpit audio so it is saved on the camera’s audio track with the video.
Permanent connection optionA cleaner point
A cleaner point
on the panel.
The optional pigtail provides a threaded, panel-mounted female 3.5 mm jack. A standard male 3.5 mm lead connects that jack to Alpha 1 whenever you want to record.
Installation note: Any permanent aircraft installation should follow the aircraft’s maintenance requirements and applicable regulations.