SMALLEST WIRELESS MIC - Hollyland Lark M2

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This TINY wireless mic packs a punch for its size. The transmitter is only 9grams, record 24-bit, plug and play on cameras and phones, has noise cancelling, and comes with a bunch of accessories.
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[@papa.alfredo]

The sound is just spectacular, I am shocked about how that sounds, just great! Thanks for your video!

[@JustinPulitzerTrades]

Just got this. I upped the sound to "High" & lowered the Noise canceling to "weak" for iPhone use. I think those are the cleanest settings. I'm ok with "Medium" for sound, but I like it to be a bit louder. For whatever reason, on iPhones external audio is always a bit lower in volume. I think the "Strong" noise reduction is a bit tinny, but may be necessary in a really loud environment. I think the "weak" noise canceling doesn't impact audio quality & helps with background hum or static. The app makes switching settings a snap.

[@kautsar_ta]

This is really cool. Small and simple. Easy to bring for travelling. I was thinking to get a good mic and your video just came up at the right time. Thanks a lot! Great video btw.

[@RonaldBrown59]

I was impressed with the small size and ease of use of this new mic. And it even has an affordable starting price. Great testing and review, thanks for sharing.

[@zvispears7211]

Great video man! It’s been really helpful

[@PradeepsPointofView]

Nice review 😊 Mine is arriving soon! Especially ordered for my car vlogs…

[@Cometocanadabut]

Always you do one of the best reviews. Thanks man.

[@radiokamerakanalen]

Very informative video, thank you. Ordered the Combo version. Thanks and greetings from South Sweden. 🥇

[@recideas]

Really impressive these tiny mics! Soundquality is really really good👌🏻In my opinion noise cancelling mode gets your audio a little bit more flat but for this situation at CES with many people & noise around its nice to have this option. I hope they release a single package of this tiny mic. I dont need two transmitters as a solo creator. Two transmitters you need for professional audio situations like client interviews and for this I would also use the dji mic. Thanks a lot for this really cool & well explained review!👍🏻

[@sanifoo]

Good thorough review! Got mine because of this video.

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Hello Aldryn, the Hollyland Lark M2 wireless mic setup is looks to be an excellent affordable unit. Their new setup is affordable and recording is quite good for its size. Not only can use use the unit for a camera or phone, but it looks like you could also use it for audio transmission on the DJI RC2 controller for livestream audio. One very impressive and affordable package! Thank you for your onsite testing🙏.

[@TwinSpinEntertainment]

Great video! Very informative and super impressed on the size and the features. The only small critique I have is I wish you would have done the range test in a crowded room full of people. Doing it at the CES convention would have been great, although the distance you were showing at CES was still impressive as well. But overall great video!

[@lynsmith1096]

Good review Aldryn. They did not sound to bad.

[@HUYHAIVietNam]

the sound is good, i love this

[@dmims2779]

I really like how you did the testing without us knowing where you was at first it gives us time to focus on the audio instead of the video. Great review of the realistic real world test.💯

[@FlytPath]

Thanks

[@octanetvchannel]

Great video!!!

[@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. In any case, great review as usual Aldryn !

[@SoulRollerFIN]

Holy crap that's good! I'm thinking of maybe getting a gimble camera and a set of mics for filming instructionals and this would definitely cut it!

[@doorandlocktips]

Great mike the more I listen to you talk the more I like your voice through that mike it sounds great thanks again😊 11:51

[@chrisbogart687]

I had the big brother Lark Max - but I also got this one to fill specific situations where it is perfect and can perform magnificently when the big brother was not a good choice. It is a wonderful tool to have in your bag on a field assignment. What I really love it that Hollyland mics sound wonderful compared to other brands. There is no loss in audio quality with this mic. Thanks for the video. No apologizing for this mic - it more than fills a niche and sounds great doing it.

[@LouisLuzuka]

Wanted to ask which use cases do you use? 😮❤

[@chrisbogart687]

@@LouisLuzuka For outside action type when you do not have a controlled environment - the Max. Knowing that you have the mic recording also - is the reason. For controlled situations - interviews and such - the V2 is my choice. Really great sound from both. It is all about if you need to have a back-up plan in place.

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@chrisbogart687 wow that’s amazing because I would’ve thought the v2 for the uncontrolled environment because of run and gun, but you would want at least a backup recording of the controlled environment like an interview at least, and it’s interesting to see this perspective, if you were to buy one, which one would u buy ? I’m considering as a student I’m also looking at the budget 100% love your perspective

[@chrisbogart687]

@@LouisLuzuka The V2

[@chrisbogart687]

@@LouisLuzuka Think of it this way. In a controlled environment - the audio goes to the camera and you can see the sound levels - so having a recording backup is a luxury, rather than a necessity. I film guys on bikes or whatever. Then you can easily lose connection.

[@tribuventura]

awesome review my man!

[@FlytPath]

Much appreciated!

[@SandyToesDetecting]

Timing is everything, only last week I returned the M1 due to the multiple lead issue and extra cost. I got the neewer cm28 as replacement. Will see how it goes .

[@troymoney31tm]

Great video by the way 👍🏿

[@FlytPath]

Appreciate it

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

Impressive. I still enjoy my DJI Mic. Just ordered the new lav mic for it. But the Lark has its uses.

[@nabisyed640]

Thanks for the in depth review.... If you wanted to send them my way.. let me know.

[@doorandlocktips]

Yeah, that is a great Mike I’m shocked but the price is almost shocking as well. It’s right up there with the DJI and I would go with the DJI although your microphone on this unit you’re showing now is super and great the price is the killer at least for me buddy thank you for doing great. Super exceptional job I even subscribed. Thanks again.

[@Fiftyandexcited]

mine is coming soon. i liked the small size

[@FSAEntertainment]

What if we lose the magnet as i mostly shoot outdoors and things go bad sometimes while handling in crowded place.

[@georgeandersen1173]

Just get another magnet

[@jbraly]

What if you lost... anything. In your life? You'd have to get another one.

[@dacallins0884]

Buy another. Lol what kind of question is this.

[@doorandlocktips]

That is really a great Mike I think it even is better than the DJI

[@gtpjon]

Nice video & product. Will this work with Gopro cameras?

[@dextardextar]

sounds good

[@WillNewcomb]

Nice video. Exceptional office demo and lighting. Too many influencers fail in this department! I have a Fulaim X5 which is very sensitive to distance from my mouth. Best 150mm but that's naff for video. 2nd best under my T shirt. How sensitive is the M2?

[@Rogan.Richeart]

I like your tesla videos and this one was thorough, so I just ordered through your affiliate link.

[@FlytPath]

Appreciate the support

[@Rogan.Richeart]

@@FlytPath keep up the good work!

[@Sabbirlive]

Really cool for mobile!

[@LucyBarnard]

This is where I come if I need new gear!

[@gsstyles1]

Good job, looks like you live in San Diego somewhere, or heading to NAB, we should carpool

[@SharedSpacesCities]

Hi! Thanks for this clean review. Can I ask if with the Pocket 3 and a usb cable on the receiver you are able to charge the camera at the same time?

[@C0llinsW0rth.]

How long to the mics actually run for before needing another charge? This was a great video, thank you!

[@sylanaria8826]

Great review Aldryn! Quick Q - do the mobile receivers fit into the combo case (where the camera receiver cleanly sits)? Want to get the combo but will mainly use the Lightning and USB C receivers, so wondering if have to carry them separately (which would be annoying)

[@burbery17]

Seen a lot of comparison videos recently between DJI mic 2 and Røde pro 2, but the sound quality in this video was far superior. I'm not sure if something is happening to the sound from DJI and Røde in post, but when you combine this and the prices quoted, I know where I'm spending my hard earned right now.

[@himyjan]

price and sound -> Hollyland Lark Max

[@troymoney31tm]

Hey Fly Path, when you have time can you do a video on the Hohem Wireless Mic-01.

[@kevinwinard7140]

Love your review. QUESTION: How does one adjust the gain when using a smartphone? Is it done with the app and if so, are there only three settings (LOW, MED, HIGH), or can you customize the input gain to your liking?

[@gbej1]

Great review. I have the DJI Mic 2 that came with my Pocket 3 but my question is: when filming with my Pocket 3, can I use both the DJI Mic 2 with the Lark M2 at the same time as in when I am recording two of us and I want the 2nd person to me mic’d up as well as me , bearing in mind the DJI does not require a receiver?

[@PeterAlanJohnson]

Looks great- only worried by lack of onboard recording AND the receivers merge left and right channels over USB and Lightning- so there no way to separate the two mic channels afterwards. (The 3.5mm out on the camera receiver does support 2 channels)

[@jonahkaiguam]

Really impressed with house these tiny bad boys get such good quality audio. I haven't really used it much but just to try it....I've paired my DJI Mic 2 to my Insta X3 and my Samsung S23U and it worked a whole heck of a lot better than the internal mics on all 3. I've been seeing leaked photos of the DJI Mic 2 set with 2 TX and 1 Rx, so I'm wondering if that set can still pair to derived vis Bluetooth or if the Rx has to be used

[@danielsin]

I gotta buy one now 😅

[@BradLMN]

Seems like it would be a great setup for someone just using for an occasional video, like myself. Would the usb c transmiter work with the dji action 3?

[@vendetta710]

Thanks for video. Just one question can you connect it with Insta Ace 360 pro ? Much appreciate

[@mohamedrefaathamed422]

Thank you for the great review, with the USB C receiver, if I use it with a laptop, would I be able to control the volume/gain?, if not, then what would be the default volume/gain. If I use the app with the USB receiver attached to my Android phone, to set the volume to max, would it save the setting if I moved it to the laptop? Many thanks.

[@ChoaYeon]

And someone how still like this more compared to the bed dji mic 2

[@awwwtomotive]

Hi Aldryn, do you think the USB C version fit into Action 4 USB slot?

[@Menosfilms]

I just got the Lark M2, and realized about the combo after I bought it. Is there a way to buy the RX Receiver alone?

[@shinykalyan3936]

సూపర్ రా మావా ఈ మైక్ కోసం రకరకాల వీడియోస్ చూసా, నీ విడియో లో దొరికింది పూర్తి ఇన్ఫర్మేషన్. -shinykalyan/ director

[@eightsprites]

Sounds abit peaky.. especially at CES .. but not bad at all in the other tests

[@wondrcine]

What city are you resting this mic I see mountains in background very beautiful

[@dymonmein]

The alarm M1 is great too. Just picked up the Ulanzi AM18 and I thought it would be similar, but without a lav mic or other wired input, the transmitter itself has a TERRIBLE mic and requires so much post processing to sound borderline acceptable.

[@keithwheeler1958]

Is this any good for using on a fishing camera

[@soundtempleAU]

The record time is actually 10 hours on one charge. After that you have to put the mikes into the charging case, wait 1.5 hours and then use it again. The case holds only two full charges x two TX = 40 hours. So if you use two TX and the same time you will get max 20 hours of use with 1.5 hours in between.

[@djxcel23]

I will wait till may and see what else comes out before making a jump

[@Jsumo]

Can you make comparison with DJI mic 2 vs Lark M2?

[@Gt_Rickshow]

Is there a splitter that can be attached to monitor audio when using digital camera?

[@dwmspace]

Is there a way to listen to/monitor the audio while recording to a camera or to the phone? Especially when using it with a camera, I don't think it's easy to tell how low or high the levels are with just those 3 leds on the receiver.

[@tyokoboy4061]

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

[@pendonje]

Does the Hollyland Lark M2 work with the DJI Osmo Action 3 ?

[@lemonfamily]

We recently got a new device and discovered a secret way to record with it. We use a camera transponder connected to the phone via USB-C. It works great and clips onto the side or fits in a pocket. However, the USB-C connection doesn't fit with my phone case on, and I dislike having to remove the case because I'm worried about dropping the phone.

[@BroVic]

can we use all the receiver at once? so 3 device record the same audio?

[@Wobbegong_th]

just wondering if the mobile transmitter compatible with the M1?

[@pcoussa]

Can you monitor the audio levels from the camera?

[@garryberry1104]

Could I plug it in a pod card for podcasting

[@sparketech]

The down side to the phone is knowing your audio levels without playing back first. You audio was clipping to your phone, getting enough volume certainly isn't a problem :P. I want to get this mic system for my mobile phone gimbal, small and simple without wires hanging down. I have Hollyland Lark Max with me, but a cable vs the M2 adapter is most certainly better when not going to the camera

[@kevinwinard7140]

Funny, this was a concern of mine as well. That is, knowing the audio level when recording and if it can be set to any level of gain or doesn’t only have 3 choices? As a side question, how do you like your Lark MAX? And like you, I was wondering how the MAX would work with a gimbal using an iPhone, if that;so even possible.

[@sparkestudio]

@@kevinwinard7140 Having a direct connection to mobile phone is far nicer with the M2. The Max has far more volume control and is simply a higher end system, to digital camera I'd go max. For mobile phone the M2 is small and convenient and what I would recommend for use with a gimbal, no wires hanging down and no "cables" to worry about. With a mobile phone weather you use the Max or M2 you'd never know your volume levels for certain without an APP to tell you or until you play the audio back with a pre-testing @FlytPath to phone is there "3" volume levels? or is that to camera with the M2?

[@AmillionCo]

What color LED is MONO OR STEREO ?

[@HaaseBikerVlog]

Can you connect the USB-C Mic to an insta 360x3 ? I would love to know, thank you so much

[@jorgevelasquez9955]

Can you run 2 mics simountainisly into phone on seperate channels?

[@doorandlocktips]

Noise reduction is horrible as most are even in the new brand new DJI two

[@ankitmehrotraindia]

I wish more YT creators/reviewers felt the need to talk about the lack of a battery replacement option in these systems and the resultant e-waste. Because a couple of years of use later these things would be completely useless simply because the batteries stopped recharging

[@doorandlocktips]

S that’s a bummer the Lavalier is a must have too bad you can’t put a Lavalier on it but I can see why the plug-in jack would be as big as the Mike

[@cmartono]

Hi, I just got this and wonder if you have tested this mic with MacBook? Or, maybe someone else have done it - will you please answer / give your feedback here? Thanks in advance. 👍

[@antoinecolin892]

Hi, can i use it with insta 360 one x2

[@valerieespinoarts]

So if you’re using the camera adaptor on your phone you cant use it while charging the phone?

[@PawFromTheBroons]

It has a charging passthrough

[@matthewrennie7010]

Would love to know if this works with the Insta360 X4

[@Benderbydesign]

will it work with osmo action 3 camera?

[@yatanphoto]

Hey Aldryn, would you mind compare the transmitter and the receiver next to a coin, for me to have a sense of relative size of this ? Many thanks!

[@FlytPath]

Transmitter is the same size as a quarter. But thicker of course.

[@roadcallsme]

hi :) i have this little Guy and i like it really. this mic is the meaning of simplicity, but have you ever tried to separate the channel? for example in a interview? some how i can't or maybe it's not possible! thanks for your answer, cheers - alex

[@philipsigglekow9407]

How’s does it work on a drone ?

[@user-qi1zs4lh8m]

would the hollyland mic work to record a interview?

[@bachireddy6488]

Hi,can I use it without combo for my pixel 6a

[@thatutahguy5988]

I’m so tempted to sell my lark max, and get this but the extra features the max has makes me hesitant. Have you had a chance to use the lark max?

[@himyjan]

Lark Max can plug lav mic and bigger battery and built in recording

[@harpeyyy]

Can it connect to pc and phone in the same time? and how to control sound if I use PC?

[@alessandrogentile718]

can it be standalone or you need a camera or a phone?

[@trailwhim]

Does anyone know how this thing works if I put it on a table and have a few people around it speaking? Would hose mics be too far away to pick up a conversation, or would they need to be clipped closer to the voice? Thanks!

[@sibertiger17]

Of course a new mic system comes out the week AFTER I ordered the new Hohem Mic-01!! Geez. The wireless mic competition is heating up lately...not even a year goes by and every company is releasing new mic systems! Cant keep up with them all amd trying to pick the optimal one is getting tricky. This little package looks great. Love the size, and discreetness of it. Sounds pretty dang good too...i only noticed when at the convention without NR turned on it was picking up your breath/plosives a lot when speaking. How is the handling noise when moving around? I find with the dji mic it picks up every shirt rustle and clothing sounds... pretty annoying...they need to have something built in to also eliminate clothes rustling like wind reduction...not sure thats even possible...

[@PeterAlanJohnson]

I returned my Hohem Mic-01 after a week. A lot to like, (the external mic sockets and onboard recording) but it was a little hissy and I was very disappointed that it merged left and right channels on the receiver (as this one does)

[@sibertiger17]

@@PeterAlanJohnson hmm...hissy in background noise? Does hohem allow returns?

[@cylencer275]

After recording 2 mics, can I separate 2 audios?

[@DreDresChapters]

HOW LONG DO THE INDIVIDUAL MICROPHONE BATTERIES LAST😭

[@AlfaMedtech]

DJI mic in 2 days ! 😊

[@doorandlocktips]

👍🏻🤩

[@keremeye]

The activation of record button from the mic is not working with xiaomi 13t phone

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Honestly doesn’t sound bad 😅

[@7777russ]

holding out for the DJI mic announcement in 2 days.

[@RimantasLiubertas]

even the old one sound better. 2x the price, though.

[@AidanAnthonypv]

It's already been reviewed on YT

[@Kemstylebossy]

not the same they will be releasing another one to compete with this in terms of size@@AidanAnthonypv

[@7777russ]

@@AidanAnthonypv by who, it doesn't show up in a search?

[@AidanAnthonypv]

Official reviewers are under NDA though

[@markshirley01]

My only worry is they are very small so how long will the shelf life of the batteries be. Im guessing 3 years max

[@erikshirkey1124]

who cares. if you get 3 years out of it thats great for the price lol

[@nikilragav]

This honestly sounds very usable. Totally unobjectionable. Unlike some of much cheaper ones in the $20-$70 range for 2 transmitters.