Best Wireless Mic for iPhone - Hollyland Lark C1 vs DJI Mic

[@HereTodayWhereTomorrow]

So I started with the hollylark, and in my testing couldn't get both transmitters to record on my Insta 360 x2. it would only record one channel. so returned it and bought the DJI. Works great. always love watching your tech vids! thanks!

[@SandyToesDetecting]

Did you use the microphone adapter on X2 ?

[@mdboatbum]

I just recently bought the DJI mic set. The main appeal for me was the all in one charging coupled with the additional charges provided by the case. Previously I had the saramonic blink 500 (original version). It always was a pain to charge all 3 components separately, and one would invariably be dead when I wanted to use them. With the DJIs, I leave them charged in my camera bag and they’re always ready to go. If the case battery gets low, I just plug ONE plug in, and they’re ready in a couple hours and good for the next time. Additionally, the saramonics have no case, so they were prone to having the power button accidentally pressed while jostling around in the bag. This led, you guessed it, to a dead battery when I needed a mic. Lastly, the ability to plug in a lavalier mic is a huge plus for me. I looked at the Hollyland and I don’t think they work with an external mic. Thanks for the comparison. I think the Hollylands would be a good fit for a lot of people, and the price is certainly appealing.

[@stevestechemporium]

Agree with this! I think the Hollyland is best suited to iPhone creators who won’t need the mic for anything else. The DJI Mic is an amazing system if you have the budget

[@RaymondCalloway]

So basically the Hollyland Lark is fantastic for iPhones, but iPhones only, essentially it is a one-trick pony, whereas the DJI is more universal with adapters for both iPhones and Android phones as well as being able to be attached to digital cameras and others. If all one has is an iPhone, then the Hollyland works fine and iPhone users can save money.

[@stevestechemporium]

Yes pretty much!

[@aanguyen425]

Not necessarily. Hollyland has a M1 version that works with everything like the DJI.

[@feelingsugoi]

The c1 also has an android version especially for the new iPhones that have the usb c port now so it’s for both 😊

[@sean13]

You could also use the Lark C1 as your recording mic and record audio into your iPhone while filming with any camera and then sync the audio and video in editing.

[@frogcubes]

the lark c1 also has a type c option tho

[@NeshangShrestha]

can you do another mic comparision video of iphone using all of the options, but this time please do little post work and give us side by side sound so we can hear exactly how they differ from one to another, love your videos...

[@Coaster_Crazy]

What if you have a new iPhone 15 would I have to by the Android version with the USB-C connection !?

[@automatedmessage6266]

I think so mate cos I got a cheap mic from Amazon to try out with my 15 and it used type c .

[@ocerhardware6419]

Hey steve what mic do you use for the main audio in this video? It sounds awesome you can clearly hear the quality difference to the hollyland / dji 🤑

[@ARVIthereyet]

Would the Lark work with DJI action 3?

[@brendonwilliams9108]

Someone please answer. I’m deciding between the 2 mics but potentially want to do interviews and maybe even podcast in the future. Which one is better for long term goals? Thank you!

[@dodi3bodi]

Dude you’re a legend. I was watching your other review about the insta360 then accidentally clicked on your channel and saw this video. I was actually gonna look for this video too. Thanks bud

[@phil.clarke]

I think those who are intent on purchasing the next iPhone consider whether lightning ports will still exist and won't be replaced by USB C before taking any microphone etc purchases.

[@stevestechemporium]

Yeah definitely something to consider. But still there will be people still using iPhone with lightning connectors for years to come. But does put an obsolete date on all these things

[@OllieConnorsFilms]

I bought a lightning to USB-C adapter for the holy land just to future proof it

[@WargodFilms]

Technically all they need is an adapter lighting to usb c

[@nttewari]

I bought one, but it won't work unless the receiver is attached to power supply. makes it kind of useless.

[@michaelmarcano9200]

Dji for the versatility and it sounded more natural. The lark was good too but people need to realize the next iPhone is going to be usb c so they need to consider that before purchasing the lark where as the dji has both.

[@freyafoxmusic]

Your point makes no sense. The lark max has usb c, so you’d just go USBC to c on the 15 lol

[@thelegeng1853]

@@freyafoxmusicdumbass they talkin about the C1 model a cheaper one

[@SandyToesDetecting]

Then get the M1 as this does it all.

[@TimHollingworth]

Good test and comparison, thank you. I just bought the Hollyland Lark C1 on amazon, (it should be here today.) It's for my Poco F5 and iPhone 16 Pro as they both use the USB C connector. I personally couldn't tell the difference between either transmitter as both seemed to lose a bit on the top end after the tripod mike introduction. (Probably because it was next to the chest.) I would have liked the opportunity to use it with my Canon camers but it is for use with a phone. (I didn't want any dangling wires!) Hopefully all will be well. Report back later after testing....

[@raymart86]

Great review! Both sounded great!

[@RamzusReviews]

Does the usb c version work for the iPhone 15 pro?

[@thewinetage]

Same question

[@duko_44]

it would cuz its still usb-c cuz android and the iphone 15 and up use the same port

[@lizl.9707]

“I am Mr. Tinkles” 😹😹😅 That got me. Was that a Cats & Dogs reference?

[@coolfirebleu]

Hi Steve, Love your work. All the better as your from Norn Iron. I have a challenge for you if you'd like to pick it up. I’d like to be able to audio record two (occasionally three or four) people while out on a walk, across mountains, beaches and through forests (isn't NI fabulous). Sometimes I might need to record on a busy street traffic. Other times, perhaps often, it might be in a busy café (maybe with hard floors & metal furniture). Not easy to do I know! What, in your view, is best equipment and way(s) to achieve this? Many thanks, Paul PS Happy to help out in any field trials you'd like to do on this.

[@stevestechemporium]

Ahoy there! So I’ve recorded interviews for clients with up to 4 people on multiple occasions. It’s a lot of work in the edit especially with 3 cameras on the go as well. I would use two sets of DJI mics (or other similar wireless mic system) for this if you want everyone individually mic’d up. Thats the only way to get around background noise is to have a close mic on everyone. You can use the mics as recorders too so you can have one camera that has the receiver for two of the mics and then sync the audio from the other two in post. Probably best to record the audio using the record function on all the mics in case of interference in urban environment. It’s an expensive solution and a lot of work but it’s the simplest in other ways. Alternatively you could just use an omnidirectional mic on the one camera like a Deity d4 Duo and just try and point the mic at people when they are talking. Really the proper way would be to hire a sound guy 😂

[@coolfirebleu]

@@stevestechemporium Oh thank you for replying Steve. Great advice. I did suspect the best way of doing it was to mic everyone up with two sets of DJI mics. I am hoping DJI will bring out a 32bit float version of their wireless mics soon so a lot (more) can be done in post to improve the sound. I wonder how you prevent bleed across mics? ATM I use 2 paid of Røde lavalier mics with a laptop. Yes. I know! Anyway works ok-ish for coffee shop work. Better in quiet hotels etc. Not at all a solution for the walking interviews. But having said that … I will explore the potential of the USB port on the new iphone15. Thanks again Steve. Looking forward to your next releases. Paul

[@MegaGangsta4life]

I have a DJI but it’s been giving me problems and the case won’t charge

[@adventurousdavee]

I got the kimafun wireless mic for the gopro . Pretty Impressed to be honest for £60 ( only downside it’s just got the normal mic jack which means maybe another adapter to connect to phone ? )

[@richwarry1494]

I have the Lark c1, I bought it with just one mic, can I buy a second mic and use it with the receiver that I have?

[@WillNewcomb]

Good review. I have. Fulaim X5 which is similar.

[@RellyMedia]

Sounds the same to me

[@TarkingtonStudios]

Omg, I needed your friggin, awesome, dry sense of humour today! 😂 I came for the Lark C1 review and subscribed because with life being such an absolute bitch as of late, it's not easy to get me to lol. Thanks for the great info and the much needed laughs. 😊👍

[@stevestechemporium]

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[@AutomatedHome]

Banana lol :)

[@Charles64]

HOLLYLAND lark c1 better good and not expensive rather … DJI mic…guess both are same quality audio. I choose HOLLYLAND for the price.

[@julianfarquhar]

I like the Lark sound much more than the DJI. Its deeper and richer