Hollyland Lark M2 Review - Tiny Wireless Mic
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- The Hollyland Lark M2 is a straightforward and easy to use wireless mic kit with super small transmitters (9 grams!) and four different kit options. It's a good option for creators who don't need internal recording or 2-channel output over USB, and the sound quality is very good for such a small mic.
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Thanks for such a thorough review.
Thanks for the informative review.
Great review - explained all I needed to know and think about when making a choice as a first-time buyer. Thanks very much!
Great review, thank you.
Excellent review
Audio is brilliant
To me the Rode wireless pro sound the best followed by Lark M2. another advantage with M2, you dont need another small lavalier microphone to use with your wireless trasmitter.. so i ended buying the Lark M2. in the field work really well, and if you dont need internal recording it's a great buy
I'm just not sure to get USB c or iPhone lighting since I use both, would u say it would put too much weight pressure on the charging port if I used a mini iPhone converter adapter while mostly keeping the phone attached to the chest harness clip. thanks in advance if you see this 🙏🏻 😂
Other alternative is I will buy a rode lavalier go or something since it's around my budget but then I'm not sure if it'll sound good if I use an adapter to a microphone female from the iPhone charging port..
Great review brother! I already bought this but for some reason bought the video and loved the pocket 3 demo which is the camera I use as well. I didn't even think about putting this onto my Pocket 3... the DJI mic is a lot heavier when I clip it to my t-shirt, I love the way the Lark mic feels on my tshirts, they feel like nothing :)
Thank you! I agree that the M2 transmitters are barely noticeable compared to wearing the other transmitters.
that Lark Max is CRISSSSSSP
i swear all this time, talking years on waiting, has finally arrived! (i guess, from all the positive reviews).
The compactness of this mic seems promising~
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After listening thru studio monitors, the Hollyland Lark Max sounds the best, followed by the Rode Wirless Pro.
I make scripted stuff, and I'm very new to content creation, but from what I see here, this would be perfect for my couch setup I have right now.
The audio is great, it seems like a good quick setup, which is what I would want, and the small size is perfect for me.
Great video! This seems like exactly what I need at a great price.
First! using it from 2 months, it's great!!!
Thanks for the review, the M2 is tempting, but I can clearly hear the noise when you're not talking.
I just bought the Lark M2 usb type c but cannot get audio to record to video. The blue lights are solid, showing signal connection. Just can't get it to record audio via the M2 mics. I plugged in the case overnight directly to the back of the mac. The phone is an Android Galaxy A21 model SM-A215W. I've downloaded the LarkSound app and updated the software. Still a no go. Also want to add, that the manual says to double click the yellow button on the receiver to start recording. What happens when I do that is the lights on the transmitters and receiver turn green (off). No video ever starts or stops. Any thoughts on what be going on? I did send a inquiry to Hollyland (via amazon seller) but got no reply.
You sold me on the lark m2
I got the lark m2 and I love it. Sounds flawless on the iPhone, but it isn’t as good on my Canon 80D. Any tips?
Would you still have only the mono channel if you used a 3.5 trs to usb type c cable?
Will this be considered as an upgrade if currently you have the DJI mic v1?
Is there a microphone you would recommend for vlogging with an I Phone ?
Nice review! Quick Q, have you noticed the TX spin away from pointing up while using it with the magnet? I read that the magnet is weak?
Thanks! I have not had that issue. The magnet has been plenty strong to hold the Tx in place for me, but perhaps if you try to use it through very thick or multiple layers of clothing it could be an issue - but that would be an issue for most magnetic transmitters on the market as well. I use the clip instead of the magnet if I have a thick coat on to avoid having any issues.
Silly question prob but I’m new to this….could this kit be used to hook up to my iPad Pro to record podcasts and such?
Would love to use this for wedding but since it doesn't have internal recording, that might be a dealbreaker for me... The last time we used a Hollyland product, it was wireless and many times, we need to mic the groom/officiant/or bride well before the ceremony even starts. If the subject leaves the area for a period of time, the transmitter and receiver will disconnect and it'll actually struggle reconnecting and at some point, will eventually stop attempting to reconnnect at all, making the entire device useless for us because the audio is recorded into the camera, not internally. Does the M2 have the same problems?
I wonder whether two mics stay split into channels when using a 3.5 to usb c converter. Any thoughts?
Can it connect to pc and phone in the same time? and how to control sound if I use PC?
Why used blackmagic camera app on iphone? Does default camera app of iphone not support this mic?
is that possible if attact ssd into usb c receiver ? or the usb c is just for charging ? cause i want ssd and use mic at the same time for iphone 15 pro without using anoother adaptor. thank you.
Can two people use it at the same time to record different audio on phones ?
I want to broadcast my fishing live from my phone. For this, I need a wireless lapel microphone. In the future, I may buy an action camera and broadcast through it. But first I need to choose a microphone. If you were in my shoes, which model would you prefer?
The Rode Wireless Pro has the best sound in my opinion, but for the price, the M2 is still my choice.
Then you are probably not listening to it on a neutral monitoring headphones. The Lark Max and Synco have the "best sound" if by that you mean more clarity as they have more high end coming through. The Rode wireless pro sounds...quite suppressed in comparison.
After recording 2 mics, can I separate 2 audios?
I have the Peak Design Everyday Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the case is too thick to accept the USB-C receiver, which is disappointing. As a workaround, I need to remove the case each time I record, or I can attach a USB-C to USB-C cable with one end in iPhone and the other in the receiver meant for a camera.
Just pick up a short USB-C male to USB-C female extension cable?
i have £10-15 and i’m looking for a mic that’s at least hearable in quality if you think you could find one then please let me know!
The Pocket 3 looks excellent! Did you shoot in auto mode?
I used D-Log M, 4k/24 with a ND32 filter on. Of course the sun went behind a cloud a couple times so it got a bit too dark but in general it does come out very nice!
Does the receiver drain the iPhone battery?
Would this work for recorded Discord or Google calls? Can I set this up on my phone and use it instead of my phone mic? I’ve been looking for a USB-C microphone to use for when I’m guesting on podcasts and I am running an iPhone 15 Pro, so my old Sennheiser plug in mic just doesn’t seem to be recognized by the phone, even with a USB-C adapter.
A mim me pareceu que o Wireless Pro tem o melhor som, seguido do Max. O Lark M2, que estou pensando em comprar, me parece ter um som semelhante ou melhor que os demais e apenas um pouco abaixo dos dos primeiros. Saberia dizer se entrega um som realmente melhor do que o Lark M1 (muito ruim na minha opinião)?
Parabéns e obrigado pelo excelente video!
Thank you! I have not tried the Lark M1 myself, but I have heard audio samples and agree that the sound quality of the M2 appears to be better with more fullness.
I would like to use these to record audio from athletes, is the magnet strong enough to keep the microphone in place without coming off?
did u ever get it n check?
Thank you for the great info.. If I may ask.. I want to use The Hollyland Lark M2 Combo version with my USB-C Ipad to record a podcast and I want to record 2 separate channels so I can control each one of them in the post production.. which adapter or converter I should use?
You can do this, but you'll have to use the camera receiver and connect the 3.5mm output to the iPad using an adapter that supports stereo input. There are a lot of 3.5mm to USB-C adapters on the market that only support a mono input, so you'll need one that specifically says it supports stereo like this one: www.amazon.com/Saramonic-SR-C2003-Type-C-Gold-Plated-Adapter/dp/B08DTP7R8M
I've tested using the Lark M2 camera receiver with an adapter like this, and you can record in stereo this way. You just have to make sure your recording software is set to record in stereo as well. After recording, you can then separate the stereo file into two mono tracks so that you can edit them separately.
Thank you so much@@semiprotech
I haven’t be able to get this quality of Lark M2 when recording using OBS on my Mac. Were you using Audacity?
For the majority of the video I was using the camera receiver running into a Panasonic Lumix S5II, except for the samples using the USB-C receiver into my iPhone. Both were recorded in WAV format, 24-bit depth at 48kHz and I used Audacity to normalize the level to -16LUFS in post and then re-synced to the video. Davinci Resolve then output the final audio as 320kbps AAC before UA-cam applied its compression to the upload.
@@semiprotech okay thanks for clarifying. I'm just struggling to get good audio when recording directly to my Macbook..
I was wondering if you know this answer. I was looking at these in the camera version since I plan on using these with my DJI Osmo Action 4 camera. This bundle comes with the USB-C to USB-C cable. If I plus one end into my camera and the other end to the receiver, will these microphones work ? Might be a silly question but I was wanting clarification. Thanks.
Yes, the USB output on the camera receiver will work when plugged into the Action 4.
@@semiprotech Thanks. I think I will be purchasing these. :)
My microphone is recognized as headphones on my iPhone 15 Pro. The microphone works, but when the USB is connected, the phone directly recognizes it as headphones. How can I fix this?
I think there is a mistake in your video, re Stereo and Mono light colors , on the camera kit receiver .Green in Mono and Blue is Stereo
You're correct! Don't know how I mixed that up. Good catch!
@@semiprotech I only noticed it because I was always getting it mixed up and had recently put it into Notes on my phone :)
What is a limiter is that something in a software or attached to the camera ?
I use Audacity to normalize the audio level and apply the limiter. First, I normalize the level to my target loudness (which is -16LUFS), then I use a limiter plugin with a maximum peak value of -2dB before exporting the audio file. When you raise the level significantly to achieve your target loudness, there are going to be some peaks that exceed 0dB causing distortion. The limiter pushes those peaks back down to your desired peak value so there is no distortion.
@@semiprotech thank you
I am confused. which model do I buy for me sony zve 10? camera mode?
or combo will do it?
@@kereminion6049 the combo has a camera receiver, lightning receiver for iphones, and usb c receiver. You use the camera receiver with a camera. If you plan on using the microphone with something like a phone, get the bundle so you can use the other receivers
@@kereminion6049 i also don't know how your exact camera works so you should check whether it can use a microphone like this or not
@@Jiche sony zve 10 bought it camera version. works like a charm. actually rx receiver works with everything
hollyland lark m2 internal recording available?
The Lark M2 does not have internal recording.
Can u use more than 2 mics with 1 phone?
yes.
The biggest complaint about these things is the same as complaints for any of the chintzy microphones - the build quality is amateur at best. They are not repairable and they last only as long as the battery still holds some charge, which is about 2 years. They become trash just as soon as Rode. Reviewers apparently never care about it. BTW you are their affiliate and you make money for selling this product, so it really doesn't make any difference if you got it for free or not.
the sounds is not so good, sounds just like those $30 wireless mics on Amazon
So if I heard right. If I wanted to record myself and a friend, the USB c receiver will not supply that feature?
You can record with both transmitters at the same time using the USB receivers, but the signals will be merged into one mono channel. So it will work fine to record two people, but you won't be able to edit the audio from each person separately afterwards.