DJI Mic vs. RØDE Wireless PRO vs. Hollyland LARK M2

[@MostVictoryPoints]

The noise cancellation test at 4:27 was so epic! Hollyland Lark M2 looks so good for its price. Thanks so much for the great review!

[@TimBrownTown]

Wow! For the price and convenience, the Lark M2 is "sounding" pretty good. I think the Rode sounds better than the others, but the DJI and the Lark M2 sound evenly matched. I do know that after DJI's latest firmware update, the Mic 2 sounds better with my DJI Osmo Pocket 3.

[@AuthenTech]

Interesting! I’ll have check out that new firmware. Thanks for sharing

[@karolykrausz5534]

I'm thinking the same. The Rode offers by far the best sound, however for the price the Lark M2 is awesome.

[@TechieTard]

The Lark sounds just like the first Rhode that you demo at the beginning, and the DJI sounds like the NTG. I'd go with the DJI, very crisp.

[@TheDeathmail]

How far have we come to say that such small mics are "bulky"

[@LXGO.]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@juvedemis]

they are...

[@JustmeGarrett]

Wireless Bulky lol

[@bryguyworktag]

Excellent info and review! Thank you for taking the time to make this and share!

[@BassManStrikes]

The Mic 2 doesn't need a receiver with the OA 4 or Pocket 3 so that's a big advantage.

[@AuthenTech]

True, I love the wireless efficiency! How’s the audio quality on the Action, I haven’t tried that sync up yet

[@BassManStrikes]

​@AuthenTech don't know can't get a stand alone mic 2 transmitter yet, apparently next week they are announcing it.

[@greghench8452]

Obviously you have now sold me on the Lark but more than that... BEAUTIFUL JOB ON YOUR REVIEW.

[@affandih]

Received Mic 2 TX only with white pearl yesterday. I tested with Action 4, I really love it. Just turn on the power both devices, instantly connect. I prefer DJI Mic 2 TX only than other Mic.

[@MarS-dc2qx]

Dji is releasing the mic 2 with 2 mics and 2 options, transparent or the pearl white tomorrow January 15th😉

[@KonstantinSachkov]

Can I connect the Lark M2 camera version to a phone using USB-C? Does double tap work?

[@quangexi1996]

yes, it works

[@Csnumber1]

The LarkM2 is just the most consistent for total operational features. The Audio isn't quite as 'weighty" as the DJI, but was very close and can be adjusted in post. For professional Documentary work and news gathering, its speed of set up and ability to "hide" it makes it the Bell of the Ball!! Ill be testing mine out for the first time today!

[@JustinPulitzerTrades]

Does the Hollyland have a gain adjust button? I find I need +6DB on both the Transmitter & Receiver for the DJI. Curious if Hollyland has that functionality on the USB-C version? Also, how long does the battery last on those small button Transmitters?

[@MuddyBootz]

Hollyland has a rotary dial 3 stage gain adjuster

[@JustinPulitzerTrades]

@@MuddyBootzThat's only on the camera Receiver. If it's being used with the Lightning or USB-C Receivers, it needs to be adjusted in the app.

[@DarthRambo007]

Not sure but wireless earphones last as long as 12 hrs with both speakers and mic ...considering the size id expect no less than say 20hrs

[@Twin.motors]

I bought the Hollyland, the ease of use and quality is incredible. Worth every penny and the sound is very high quality

[@romanhern5903]

This is a fantastic review every question I had was answered 🎉

[@AuthenTech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pruost]

​@@AuthenTech​ guys I've been trying to figure out a technical problem with the lavalier mics maybe you could help? How to use both lark m2 and an Bluetooth earbuds together 😭 ​I been researching this lark m2 for a week now, one thing I'm trying to solve is that how to also connect to a Bluetooth/ wireless earbuds (only for hearing the other side) WHILE using the lark m2 as the sound input. What I've found is that when u connect the lark m2 receiver through the charging port, then you connect the Bluetooth earbuds which also always come with inbuilt mics, it'll consider it as both sound input and output so it'll cancel the lark m2.. I've been trying to make it sense how to maybe split the charging port through a splitter and connect the Lark receiver to one and use a random Bluetooth receiver to connect to my earbuds on the other female end of the splitter.. Did I make sense? That way it could possibly be forced to understand one is charging the phone (lark receiver) And the other is "cable headset" (Bluetooth receiver for the jbl earbuds which I wanna only hear the other side from) But then will it to be too damm heavy hanging a whole computer system thru one little charging port??😂😂

[@Gj8355r]

Thanks for the video. You might wanna do in very windy conditions. This is where the Rode Wireless Pro tops. Also the Rode Wireless Pro & DJI Mic 2 records 32 bit float on the transmitter. It doesn’t matter even if it drops out of range. It’s not a good comparison at all. This is where the Lark M2 lacks.

[@BeatBoySupreme]

The noise cancelling changes the sound of your voice. Obviously the cancellation is compression and eq. Not great if you want consistency

[@vfxworldhobo4911]

This is such a great video. I love the map showing where and how far you biked. Thanks for this.

[@Grittyfifty]

I think somebody dont like logo it can be just painted black. great video. good to see new companies coming up in market with great ideas that helps in making videos easier.

[@dronyland]

You don't have to paint anything actually. The company already includes some stickers with this microphone set, to hide the logo if you like.

[@jonstnr]

​@@dronylandhe means on the other ones

[@CRE8VALU]

2:05 it astonishes me that you would hold the mic up close to your mouth like that for a “demo”. That’s not how the mics were intended to be used, and it encourages that silly style where all the influencers lately are holding up a tiny mic.

[@AryamanPathania]

Such a comprehensive and helpful review. I was wondering if the lark m2 is any good and your video just proved it to me on how capable and close it is to the other two. Subscribed!

[@davidlarricksmith468]

Great content! Thanks for the validation on the Hollyland product!

[@guerreronator1]

My friend, this is absolutely everything I needed to know in a huge quality video... I followed you in every social I found 😂

[@newtoy2007]

Thanks for your amazing review on all these different microphones!

[@TukundaneYonna]

You have made the best review so far. Thank you. I am subscribing.

[@doktorsaab]

Fantastic review. Enjoyed each second. Thanks Ben!

[@AuthenTech]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you

[@Slipsch]

I like everything about the DJI mic 2 except for the sound quality. It's abit too bright and abit too detailed for spoken words, and most people use these mics for spoken word application. Nothing unfixable in post but I would prefer for it to be more on the darker side.

[@foodieinlagos]

This just sealed it for me - getting the M2!

[@boomboxbreezy]

Great video brother! I love that you didn't just do basic a, b, and c, testing in a controlled room. You did some actual field testing in the elements. Great work! I really love the Lark M2 btw!

[@JR-cp9mb]

What's the light at the back at 7:54

[@mikeyama7277]

Have you treid the dji mic 2 on a room full of people and about 30 metters from the receiver? Does the audio drops like crazy like the old dji mic? They were garbage.

[@Fessoid]

"I don't want to logo to be shining" also you "Lets wear a Sony Alfa T-shirt" :D Thanks for comparison and Real World tests! Definetely not wanna going away turning my back to receiver. Also thanks for real use-cases for wireless mics. I think for inner recording Rode would be superioir (more backups - more durability), but for sizes, overall quality and flexibility and price Hollyland is my way 2 go!

[@ATLDRUMACADEMY]

I wonder which one is best for recording in home drum tutorial videos.

[@calvin14888]

I researched lots of good things about the Lark M2 and ordered one and arrived today, upon unboxing, while I pull out the magnet at the back of microphone, the metal plate sticked to the microphone been pulled out as well. I think this is a design flaw as I'd observed that the metal plate behind the microphone doesn't have anything to lock it in place but just some kind of hot glue. I lost confident right away because I don't know when will the glue fail again. The strong magnet power will eventually pull out the metal plate again. I'd returned it to Amazon. I like the sound quality but I don't want to take the risk of loosing it.

[@raajrumale]

PERFECT AND PURE QUALITY ......REIVEW THANKS A TON FOR MAKING THIS

[@AlbertoPirrotta]

Thanks so much for the review !!

[@piggybankaccountant]

guy is on an electric bike doing the audio test. its insane LOL I love all of this

[@ShervinShares]

Now I want one

[@KevinvanDiest]

thanks for this comparison ..needed it to decide to buy it or not ...and I did!

[@MrCrazy352]

Thanks man after watching your detailed review i bought Hollyland Lark ❤

[@Robert-mc9os]

Do any of these wireless microphones work with an auditorium PA system?

[@jayshinmusic]

Yes

[@RyanKorea]

Gonna pick up the Lark M2 to replace the DJI Mic 2 that I got with my Pocket. Love the tiny form factor, the way you can black them out with stickers, and I can use them on my mirrorless camera and phone as well as the Pocket. The sound quality is fantastic for that price!

[@EbenPajanconi]

Can the Lark m2 do internal recording in case the signal drops?

[@williamgates2409]

no

[@chooseboost]

Does the hollyland connect to the DJI osmo action 5?

[@MrSj840]

Yes! Please tell....that'll be very helpful

[@tyokoboy4061]

Lark 2, is that possible to use with GoPro with type C ??

[@junlihuang7161]

Gopro needs gopro audio adapter. can't directly use type-c receiver to connect your gopro need adapter

[@tyokoboy4061]

@@junlihuang7161. Oh ok, thank you

[@judahponce]

do you think the hollyland lark m2 is durable enough to do mic’ed up sports with it?

[@GoodOlJavi]

Thank you for the review, that Hollyland did really really good

[@ArmandoMedia]

Great review, going in for Hollyland

[@lhimhuh]

If I use two microphones at the same time instead of one, they can sometimes interfere with each other, is the M2 okay?

[@AuthenTech]

I don't have any friends so I'm not sure 🤷‍♂️

[@akeeracy22]

Perfect video for the audio! pun intended. also, great content Ben.

[@jku392adventures]

Great review, thank you!

[@mikeyyanjello]

Where did you get that magnet phone mount for your tripod? I want one!

[@pjsoundprod]

Your logo cached me, I love it ;)

[@dronyland]

I own the DJI wireless mike already and very happy with it, but tempted to get this one just because of its smaller size, to use instead of the DJI when traveling. That noise canceling function seems to work OK, but in same time, the audio sounds a bit "robotic" though.

[@AuthenTech]

It's probably not truly as top audio quality as the DJI/RODE, but for many people, it's more than sufficient

[@samirjha1919]

Does Hollyland LARK M2 has a 3.5 mm output? I want to connect it to the speakers during the live conference to amplify my voice.

[@101realtor]

They have a 3.5 mm option.

[@1Samuel1524]

Although the audio doesn't quite match that of the rode, the lark being able to playback audio without wearing out the USB C Jack on my phone makes a difference.

[@teosiriosica]

Can you plug headphones into the Rode receiver so you can hear while recording?

[@MichalCilekAI]

Thank you so much for this review, it is very valuable to make a direct comparison. Thank you. Michal

[@fdersf1]

Great vid! Very informative! Can you use the mic on a Zoom call with the iphone and still hear the audio from Zoom? Having to unplug a wirelesss mic to hear audio makes Zoom calls impractical on an iPhone

[@timothyandrews5975]

Yes with an audio interface or a mixer. You also need an adapter, Rode sells the VXLR pro. These might need phantom power, which audio interface or mixer has onboard.

[@FBombBaggers]

He hears rumors while the new Dji mic 2 is already chilling by him for review lol.

[@Docfly62]

Where do you see the DJI Mic 2 near him?

[@AidanAnthonypv]

@@Docfly62 in the thumbnail and at 2:38. Was sent out to reviewers as part of the Pocket 3 release I believe but its launch was delayed. Quite a few reviewers breaking their NDA and testing it lol

[@Docfly62]

@@AidanAnthonypv how'd miss that. Thanks

[@mirrorlessmemory]

It’s just the transmitter microphone that comes with the pocket 3. It’s very likely the stand alone model will look exactly the same but no one knows what the case or the receiver will look like when it officially releases.

[@Gj8355r]

Also if I’m not mistaken, the Lark M2 doesn’t do 2 independent channels for both the mics. That’s a downer for me. The noise cancellations takes out most of the low end frequencies as well. You get what you pay for at this low price range.

[@karrar_ibr]

The iPhone footage you added.. is it in HDR Or SDR ? Because HDR video Can’t be edited correctly in premiere pro ! Colors are usually washed out Thanks alot for the efforts🙏🏻

[@apipmyblack]

hahahahahahahahahahahaha. it wasnt washed out, you just need to convert them to rec709

[@AllAboutSpainbyBarryHaylor]

My M2 doesn’t seem to work, did you only push in the USBc adapter and not change any settings? Thank you

[@jonelmonton6170]

Is it good for zoom meetings and video calls also or just only for recording videos?

[@deddyenjoylife3472]

Is it working with insta360 ace pro? Lark M2 usb c

[@walterc8984]

No its doesn't work, only when using the adapter and 'camera' RX with trs-cable

[@NewsRedial]

The small form factor and weight of the transmitter is attractive.

[@RandyHawkinsMD]

I am considering the purchase of a Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Lavalier Microphone for iPhone/Android/Camera/PC/Laptop with Lightning/USB-C/Plug. My question is this: would it be possible to use one of the Transmitters paired with the USB C Receiver connected to an iPhone 15 and the other Transmitter paired with the Lightning Receiver connected to an iPhone 12 at the same time, or would they interfere with one another?

[@irvinJoelBanta]

Dude… you’re at half a mill subs!!! Gaining some momentum!!

[@AdamAarts]

With any of these, especially the one reviewed, could you play back with connected AirPods? Or would that overtake the connection and use the AirPod to record?

[@ATLDRUMACADEMY]

Awesome video !!

[@bojancosic7267]

Can Lark receiver be charged while working? How long do the batteries last?

[@Au-ph8iy]

Hey hi, I just want to shoot reels and shorts inside the room environment just share knowledge of skin and hair care, so for what should I go for ?

[@joaojotta64]

Why do so many people hold lav mic in front of their mouths if that's not how they're supposed to be used? It totally ruined the review for me as that's not how I would use it. Was really hopping to get a test on the Lark M2. Other than that, the video would be great.

[@mikeyyanjello]

Very true it must be used as intended.

[@Cam-u1v]

Ok Karen

[@foodieinlagos]

Just realised I have to get the lightning one for the iPhone 14 Pro since 15 pro have usb c

[@BeatBoySupreme]

It's so hard to choose, They are all really good.

[@RebelMotovlog]

can you do comparison between DJI mic 2 and Lark M2 using Osmo Action 4? and turn off the noise cancelation to get the ambient sounds, me and others motovloggers are waiting these simple set up that works. So we will really appreciate it if you do it

[@newartpix-38]

Hi, Do you recommend the LARK M2 for documentary making? Is its sound quality different from the LARK Max?

[@LyonsLeo]

Excellent review. Very informative.

[@tontongasy]

Fantastic review! And how is the Lark M2 in background people talking? And did you experience the Godox wec kit 2 which was release recently?

[@AuthenTech]

I brought the M2 to CES in Vegas, with a ton of background noise & people talking, and the noise removal worked fairly good! If you want to hear how it sounds, stay tuned to my upcoming Shorts where I use the mic

[@mrawesome20]

Rode sounded best by far. But if you don't have the money the Hollyland Lark is a great alternative. Just don't expect the same quality as the Rode since Hollyland is 1/2 the price.

[@FayezBundiOfficial]

From a music producer, quality-wise, Rode is the best, Lark comes 2nd.

[@nohasslediscgolf]

I recently bought the Lark M1 and haven't been able to record in Stereo with just 1 microphone, which has been annoying, I believe you aren't able to with the M1's or am I not doing something correctly? Can you record in Stereo with the new M2's while only using 1 microphone? Thanks so much! (I'm using the Lark M1's with my panasonic HC-V785 camcorder by the way)

[@nurlanzhanrn]

Yes, the Lark M2 has a stereo mode, combining them together.

[@nohasslediscgolf]

@@nurlanzhanrn Thanks, I figured out how to get my M1's working in stereo

[@nurlanzhanrn]

@@nohasslediscgolf Unfortunately due to M1 I don’t know

[@NomadRiderExpeditions]

Would be great to know if you can hook up the M2 receiver to an DJI action 4 via USB-C

[@AuthenTech]

I’ll try that when I get home from CES

[@NomadRiderExpeditions]

@@AuthenTechno hurry enjoy your time!!!

[@ramblin_reardons]

This was my question as well.

[@AuthenTech]

It works! Here's my video testing it: kzbin.infosT1QzphMTSQ

[@NomadRiderExpeditions]

@@AuthenTech what a legend 🙏🏼

[@PhilRushworth]

Any word on how long these will last? We have a Saramomic Blink 500 and after a couple years it's become unreliable. I also have a couple non mic DJI products that are still going strong after 4-5 years of dedicated service.

[@AmeliaJones-ol2qo]

Could you do a real-world range test with people between you and the mics? Cellular and Wi-Fi signals can make a big difference in the actual range (I’m not talking about directly in front of you, but standing in a hall or aisle with people on both sides, while still having line of sight between the RX and TX). I had the DJI mics, and the range was awful when using them in churches or crowded places (the mics were high up, so people weren’t blocking them). I now have the Rode Go 2, and they perform much better! I like the form factor and case of the DJI ones, so I’m wondering if they’ve improved the range in the V2.

[@zeca.moreira2]

Great video, mate. Does Hollyland LARK M2 work with cameras as well?

[@T_Armstrong]

Anyone know if either the 'phone usb-c receiver' or the 'camera receiver' for the Lark M2 can be used to send a split stereo (dual mono) signal to a recording app on an android? So far, all I'm seeing is that this only works when plugged into a camera with the TRS jack. But I simply can't believe they would force us to glue the two mic channels into a single mono file without any chance to adjust them independently in post. Has anyone tried this?

[@jorgevelasquez9955]

Lark 2...Can you run 2 seperate mics into Android phone recording in seperate left and right channels?

[@TylertheThompson]

What tripod do you were you using with your moment magnetic mount?

[@AuthenTech]

Here you go, I like it: amzn.to/3S2FWNv

[@gabrieliface1350]

Great video. Please how connect this hollyland to insta 360 x4 or insta ace pro?

[@belleyouuu2637]

Wasn't expecting to see you try the lark with the dji pocket 3. A very nice surprise as I am looking at both times to purchase in the future! Good to know it works together

[@siriuset]

Will the Holland connect to an Insta360 X4?

[@cayman2010]

How do you do a 2 person interview if the interviewer is also manning the camera but you have 2 persons in front? These mics need to allow for at last 3-4 person interview setup.

[@TooMuch_TV]

Nice review. I have the wireless pro system. I might add the lark system into the mix as well for run and gun situations quick on the fly content.

[@kalyndahaaf7395]

can you lock the double click record. I don't want people I'm filming to stop my recordings by pushing stuff.....

[@fixall4ever]

Do you have a record button on the lark2 or you have to press record on the receiver, I want something like that that clips just like a button and when I want to record a click on tat button

[@carlomolina576]

All this mics work without any issues with the osmo cameras ?

[@yuhhuei1976]

Mobile Version Type-C work with Action camera Mic Adapter?

[@DEAR_DALA_LIU]

yes

[@abrahamcheong2119]

Can the hollyland lark m2 receiver able to pair through bluetooth to the phone ?

[@Kiki.lifepilot]

I'm wondering that is there stereo for iphone when using Hollyland Lark? I mean two independent voice track for each receiver. I've heard that DJI doesn't have stereotype for iPhone. That might be the biggest concern when I'm choosing the microphone for the phone. Thank you very much for the review.

[@pureheartvisuals]

The DJI just came across more naturally. If the version 2 is cleaner it’s a wrap for me 😅

[@danielcalderon5342]

Seems a little tini to me compared to the others definitely limited on range the other mics have a much fuller range