There are two ways.

Standalone Mode Start recording using the button on the device when Instamic is on. 

Mobile Application Remote control and monitor Instamic through your Android or iOS device.

Instamic has 3 LEDs onboard that works as a VU Meter. When you are controlling Instamic using your mobile device, you can monitor the sound level through a digital VU meter and listen to the audio in real-time with your headphones.

The maximum recording time depends on the recording format you choose. Currently, the maximum recording time is up to 14hrs at 48 kHz / 24 bits Mono and 7hrs at 48 kHz / 24 bits Dual Mono (Instamic), Dual mono, Stereo, M/S (Instamic Pro) uncompressed audio (LPCM WAV format).

You will get 3 hours recording time. Duration can vary depending on charging time, temperature and storage conditions.  

Plug your Instamic into any USB port on your computer or USB Charger. A full charge takes 1.15 hr.  

Yes, there is an 8GB internal memory. 

Instamic has a quick release clip that gives you the versatility to take it on and off in seconds. With each Instamic you will get 3 clips with 3 different mounting options: Magnet, Velcro and Tape.

Once you pair Instamic with your mobile device, you can Remote Control up to 10 Instamic together, monitor the audio in real-time (one-to-one connection) and set up Instamic as needed (Rec Mode, Sampling Rate, Auto-gain, Rename Instamic, Turn it off)

Connect it to your computer using our USB cable. Instamic will mount as an external device drive on your computer. You can now easily transfer the WAV files to your computer.

You can take Instamic up to 3.2 feet for 30 minutes max, according to IP67.