Hollyland Lark Max VS. $3,600 studio mic

[@ericsmooth]

Me going into town with my little audio purse 👼

[@aperturefilm]

i swear i died there ahah

[@rehoboth_farm]

What I thought instantly kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6aXoIuOgZaUa6M

[@alexanderashmore]

Have you tried it with any lavalier mics? Does i have interference issues like the DJI mic has?

[@Mr.C0ffee]

Man, someone needs to 3d print a cage with a Lav locking clip to secure the mics.

[@ShaggyMummy]

Thank you! I much prefer blind tests

[@talentohumano1859]

1. Nobody Talking About Lavaliere And The Best Model Lavalier To Use With This Mics. 2. Nobody Talking About To Record Directly To a PC Windows an Mac By The USB Port, Using a Daw Like Studio One Or Other One. If You Want To Be Different You Need To Do Different Things Obviously.

[@EpicLightMedia]

You should start a channel!! Cool!

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

This is a combo of the Rode Wireless Go II's continuous recording and DJI's charging dock. I approve. I currently have the Wireless Go II and the on-device continuous recording has saved me soooo many times. Love that feature.

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

8:04 - "The reason why I turned this fan on here in the bathroom is cuz... poop is stinky"

[@philvfilms]

A battery duration test would have been useful, any idea? Also should be 32 bit float in all new systems as an option now, deity bringing one out soon

[@flochfitness]

Wow deity coming out with 32 bit float?!? Sign me up!!!!

[@JulioBHJ]

I really don't like when manufacturers just get the software to record in 48 kHz and 24 Bit to call the product "studio quality", even though the actual microphone capsule is pretty crappy. Just like the iPhone's "cinematic" mode which just adds crappy fake blur. Bleh, stupid marketing.

[@waveland]

Hollyland makes good equipment. I’ve had several Mars 400 sets that keep chugging along and keep getting used for monitoring despite the latency. But 2.4 GHz is not my cup of tea when it comes to audio capture. There’s too many sources out there for interference, and I don’t want to worry about obstructions.

[@OswinGK]

This is cool but the DJI mic looks better with size and ease of use. It would be neat to see a comparison of them.

[@maruwaanmoses]

It sounds better than the DJI mics

[@laurencechase5439]

Yeah I can already tell it sounds better than the DJIs. They look identical in features and functionality so I'm tempted to get a pair of these too.

[@sparkestudio]

I hated the DJI Mic which I reviewed so much I returned it. And it is the only high end mic I've ever returned. The DJI mic has more self noise than any other mic in it's class. What the DJI mic is great for is picking up everything but that is also it's curse cause the smallest sounds that a normal mic does not pick up the DJI mic gets. I've review it, the Rode Wireless me, Saramonic BlinkMe and more. The BlinkMe is super cool with internal recording but this does sound more pro to me but I'd hope that when recorded direct to camera at low camera volumes that the self noise isn't bad like the DJI Mic. I pay it all out of pocket.

[@travisminneapolis]

​@@sparkestudioI have two sets of the DJI and LOVE them. The automatic internal recording, remote control from the receiver, the wind muff is so good I often don't use a lav. Sometimes I use the Sanken Cos 11d with it and its great as well. Smaller and easier than my Sennheiser g3 or AVX wireless kits.

[@bobmusikk]

So, I bought these and 1 minute later I found a bug. When using a transmitter/mic only in standalone with no receiver, (off) the ENC does not engage. I wrote to Hollyland and after multiple testing and them asking me to document with video, they came to the evidence that some batches have this problem. So they told me to return it and wait for an update or firmware later someday. I'm in Canada and we probably had the bugged ones :) Yes I tried several at different stores, all do the same. I'll wait because I want them absolutely.

[@Bradum]

When he was playing around with it I thought the Hollyland sounded better when attached to his shirt. It sounded a bit thin when he was holding that, but I wonder if they tuned it to pick up bass from being next to the chest since that's how they expected most people to be using it.

[@mysticmarble94]

Testing Testing 123

[@flyintl007]

This destroys the Rode and is just as intuitive as the DJI, plus it has noise cancelation and is $30 dollars cheaper than DJI.

[@psznt]

Great review, thanks for it. I would love to hear a sound test with their lav mic as well though.

[@WesleyClouden]

ppl dont use lavs for some odd reason and not locking Lavs so

[@juancisneros725]

You're looking thin man

[@fahadyoutube]

i cant wait to compare this to DJI, ordered it yesterday and waiting for it to arrive tomorrow

[@pauldefaire]

Jesus you've gotten into shape man, glad to see! Haven't watched your videos for a year or two, and I see a huge difference in your newer videos!

[@Hazar1905]

Hollyland has TERRIBLE service here in Turkey. I've sent in my Lark150 multiple times for a repair (the case battery drains by itself in couple of days) and even though the company (OKTOSTORE) responsible for the repair said they fixed it, they sent back the mics without ever fixing the problem. #NeverAgain

[@wjm123]

My lark has the same battery draining problem. They just recommended me to try to fix it myself (by changing the internal battey in the case) but that didn't fix the problem. Turns out one of the transmitters was constantly being charged by the case despite being at full battery. So the workaround was just to put some tape to cover up the metal contacts on the transmitter so that it mechanically stops the charging when in the case.

[@Pepper_Mint_]

i am seeing your video after two years man the weight loss i was bit confused you were the one who was before

[@jonathanschutz895]

No input for a separate lav? Then no thanks.

[@EpicLightMedia]

Yes there is

[@koolpep]

Great video! Thanks! Just one thing it’s versus not verses. 😊

[@rehoboth_farm]

8:59 especially if you are going live from the bathroom.

[@rehoboth_farm]

If you decide that you don't like it you can always send it to me.😉

[@BrianMackey2010]

Do you know how to set ip up with the rodecaster duo?

[@kyleeddy7033]

Dang, I thought he was gonna tear this thing to shreds.

[@Zade_95]

I haven't seen anyone say it but you're looking great! Jacked AF, amazing work

[@sparkestudio]

There is something wrong with your MKH50, mine does not have a buzz like your recording; does not sound good.

[@tdata545]

I just collected all my wireless mics, and OH BOY... I have 14 UNIQUE different ones: Hollyland Lark Max Comica C1 Comica X-D Comica X-D Pro Rode Wireless GO II Rode Wireless Pro 3 Synco versions BOYA BY-XM6-K2 Fulaim Godox Sony To name a few.

[@The1realbro]

Which wireless system is your favorite? I need to get one soon!

[@tdata545]

@@The1realbro of the ones I've actually used, Comica X-D. Of the ones I'm excited to use, Wireless Go Pro and DJI. I like the DJI's auto record feature, that allows it to record a redundancy just in case there's a camera issue. Wireless Go Pro just adds floatbit recording along with the DJI feature set. Comica X-D didn't let me down, it actually worked. The Rode Wireless Go II failed to record from one transmitter when I was using it for my friend's product commercial for a cleaner he was trying to sell. Same with the Zoom F2. The Comica X-U sucked since it felt cheap but did have adjustable antennas that were super fragile and could only move in one direction which if "UPSIDE DOWN" means it's flipping the orientation of rotation from a muscle memory standpoint. Though they do now offer a 4x transmitter option. Otherwise it's not at all different in functionality to the X-D Boom by Comica outside of using IR pairing.

[@orangejjay]

FINALLY. A reason for me to carry a purse! And here you are saying you're not one of those people. Time to subscribe! That's it. I'm even going to like this video because I'm so disgusted by your lack of audio purse use.

[@sparkestudio]

Never heard of you channel before, love your ending, so backwards; love it.

[@AlexanderTheFirstMate]

Question! If your wireless lav system records internally and also transmits directly to your camera and you get RF interference, will that compromise the audio that was recorded directly into the lav system?

[@EpicLightMedia]

No you will still have clean sound stored in the transmitter

[@AlexanderTheFirstMate]

@@EpicLightMedia wow good to know thank you.

[@Marlonorellana]

so when i connect it to the iPhone, it makes me download the app. Which isn't bad BUT when I connect it. The app says that the Lark C1 is connected? yet I have the max plugged in. And whats worse is that it randomly disconnects when I have it plugged into the iphone

[@lamovidacampesinaoficial]

Hi máster. It would be very interesting if you did the test using one of the Lark Max transmitters to retransmit the audio, wirelessly, captured by one of the professional studio microphones that you use in the video. Thanks you.

[@lipardfilm]

Every reviewer only test the internal mic quality of these wireless sets. But nobody test them with proper lavalier microphones attached. I know that it is a weird fasshion style now to wear these clumsy things on your t-shirt. But most of the real owners use external microphones for these. Maybe the sound test would be shorter, but there are many more aspects to really test and review.

[@WesleyClouden]

no locking Lav mics and clipping that on body to be on camera is wild all these T shirts just dying on camera like obedience collar meh

[@_michaelglass]

The internal recording and automatic recording on pickup is pretty awesome. I regularly do 1 or 2-person interviews and have been happy with the Tascam DR-10L, but my two biggest gripes are that I can't listen in once I start filming and I also pray that I switched it to record (that's why I always do a spare mic). The auto-record, ability to listen in, battery monitoring, and simplicity of the whole kit seems super handy - and I wouldn't have to line up audio in post. Going to keep my eye on this! Any recommended lavs to pair this with for a non-audio guy?

[@billsmith5166]

Great review and thanks. The only thing that I would change is that you should really test the Hollyland and Rode clipped to your shirt. The Hollyland will sound better there.

[@YoungBlaze]

maybe i missed it , but does his have a way to hook a external lav ? like the Rode

[@EpicLightMedia]

Yes it does I forgot to mention that

[@WillNewcomb]

Question: Are Hollyland and Fulaim the same company?

[@dougmacmillan1712]

I correctly identified the mics in the test. I was surprised at how well the Hollyland compared to the Neuman and Sennheiser.

[@kernzilla]

solid content here m8, appreciate it. so refreshing to come across relevent content and learn more on a topic, rather than this horrible trend on YT nowadays where the thumbnail/title is completely different than content 👏👏

[@WillNewcomb]

I found the noise reduction pretty good. It didn't seem to change the quality of the voice when on.

[@XeloPerez]

La pregunta del millón: ¿Es mejor que el DIJ Mic? Ya sea por distancia en línea de vista y sin línea de vista (pregunto porque en algún momento se cortó la transmisión en tus pruebas). Más, ¿en la caja dura del producto caen todos los accesorios o solo los transmisores más receptor? El DJI regala una bolsa de color negro para llevarlo todo, algo absurdo porque debería cargarlo todo en la misma caja de carga. Espero puedas responder. Un abrazo y saludos desde Chile.

[@websitemaintenance]

You have been losing weight, you look great either way man!

[@tsilikgabo8768]

Cool.. Honest Tests and Best Review.. Buying it!!

[@TomMeny]

Nicely done. Thanks for the info!

[@kenrickkoo]

I found the lightning cable to usb C to be special. No other lightning to usb c cable I tried including the Apple cable worked. Any advice?

[@EpicLightMedia]

Oh that’s weird I didn’t realize that. Good to know

[@ok-fd7gq]

Hey. Can you lock transmitter’s buttons?

[@WillNewcomb]

Comparison: I could not tell the difference between 1, 2 & 3. The 4th, the Rode, sounded thinner with less bass. I'm no audiophile and I'm listening on an iPhone 12pm through AirPods Pro.

[@KC-hk2ub]

No audiophile here also and also using airpods pro, I thought 3 had more in the higher than the lower frequencies than 1&2, plus more room reverb. The fourth I agree had still less bass. I'd be interested to know if I'm right or wrong

[@CarlosHill-fz6gl]

Can i do voice overs with it

[@EpicLightMedia]

It’s good enough for voice overs but I would recommend another mic if that was your primary purpose.

[@adamdrakestudio]

What are the options for attaching lavs?

[@fjfjrfjfjr]

Excellent review Sir! Well done. 👌!

[@Aziz_Cinematographer]

Lost some weight? Looking good bro ❤

[@WhySteve]

I've noticed that the rode wireless mics always sound real muffled. I've never been a fan.

[@EpicLightMedia]

Me too!! Too muffled sounding

[@anamorphicalan]

very good content, thinking to buy mic

[@ChikwadoTradingAcademy]

I guessed right.

[@RobKristjansson]

Cool video, as always! As for my thoughts, first neither the Hollyland nor RØDE are "studio quality" and I wish they'd stop claiming that. Second; while I'd pic the RØDE over the Hollyland, they're both fine budget wireless mics! That said, I'm perfectly happy with my dji mic set, so I'm not doing anything anytime soon 🙂 Apropos of nothing, I heard a high frequency whine in the Sennheiser audio. Probably just room noise, but you might want to investigate that!

[@iDealMedley]

Doesnt come with a lav mic?

[@Humcrush]

Can you connect lavs to the transmitters?

[@EpicLightMedia]

Yes

[@daniel_wilkinson]

The Lark is neat and all. If I was in the market for something similar, I would definitely consider. I actually clicked to see what you get for $3600 because that's too much for a microphone that's not gold plated and does the dishes for you.

[@hepphepps8356]

$3600 is a standard vocal microphone. The real good stuff will set you back several times that.

[@jockslifeatliftvideoproduc8528]

@@hepphepps8356 the difference between consumer level products and pro... Do you happen to know if there is a professional version of these new mic systems. We recently bought the DJI mic system to replace our older XLR lapel system due to the size being much less intimidating for interview subjects and the internal recording giving a good safety track should there be interference. However, the DJI Mics have been quite disappointing with a loud noise floor, weird interference due to the cord to the camera and worse of all the internal recording can skip, meaning you lose audio and it desyncs from the video. Very frustrating. Would love a wireless lav system that runs on a less busy band than 2.4ghz and has internal recording, all in a smallish package.

[@sigma_z]

The U87 gives you that radio sound that we're all so used to because it's industrily standard and practically every piece of pop music heard on the radio is recorded with this. That's why it's so distinctive

[@enriquemartin8655]

Thanks for your presentation.

[@EpicLightMedia]

Thanks!!!

[@lichtfilme]

3600 for a microphone? Unsubscribed!

[@hepphepps8356]

What’s wrong with that? The U87 is actually a bit cheaper now than 20 years ago. Can’t say that about many classic handcrafted things.

[@Tom_Roberts]

The sound from the Neumann is just fabulous, but you can't put it on a camera , so i would go for the Hollyland , which was pretty good for it's size. ( but not "studio quality sound" ). Good test.