Mate, i never comment on youtube videos, but i'm very impressed with how clearly and concisely you speak and explain things. no ums or ahs. Great work. Keep it up, I gave you a sub
I prefer the Comica because of the useful screen, it's much easier to see how it's set (eg levels etc). Only issue is the windjammers fall off too easily!
This was THE MOST informative review. And I’ve watched quite a few. I want to use it for lectures and the price/sise/ease of use sounds perfect. Thanks for this!
This is the best review that I’ve watched for hollyland mic! You have explained it properly and did multiple tests indoor/outdoor. Very informative and good content! Keep it up!
This is a fantastic review that really helped me out in choosing what I needed for my budget. Thank you very much for such a comprehensive presentation of the features.
Nice review, you also had a very logical and thorough process to your testing! And thank-you for mentioning the one feature I wasn't able to find anywhere else; recording in stereo, where each mic can be recorded to a separate channel instead of being premixed. Subscribed.
I need Help. So I recorded a video with the receiver connected to the camera, I recorded with the two mics. How do I output the external audio onto video editing
If the camera was correctly set to record audio from the receiver then the audio will be embedded in the video files on the memory card. Your computer and editing software will play the sound along with the picture. If the recorded videos are silent (and it's not just the case that the volume on your computer is turned down etc) then the audio was not recorded so the mic was not connected correctly.
Thanks David. I couldn't hear any noise in any of the self-noise tests. Not sure if it's my cheap speakers, I'm going deaf or a combination of the two.
Bought it recently. This video helped me understand it so much better! I'm happy becausey budget wouldn't allow a better option. Only thing I'm curious about is what happens when the battery of the transmitter or the receiver runs out. Does it have any indication or does it just die out?
Great video! Can you connect it to your iphone simply using the classic white aux-to-lightning cable? (instead of buying the specific cable from Hollyland, that connects the transmiter to the iphone) THANKS!!!
I don't know which cable you mean by "classic" but any Apple-compatible 3.5mm audio to Lightning audio cable ought to do the job and if it didn't, it would be the cable at fault
A single mic is not stereo. In fact even both mics together won't really give you stereo but "dual mono" ie two mono channels, one of which is recorded as the Left track in a stereo file and the other recorded as Right but in reality that's dual mono. Each mic is mono.
Yes it depends on what you want to do of course as with every bit of kit. If you're sure you'll only ever have one person speaking, get the single-channel version.
There are so many options now for wireless mics. Though I’m a non audiophile I’d be pretty happy with most without having to go into DJI price territory. I actually have a Fulaim X5.
On the Rx - what's the difference between the 1 blue light being on vs 2 lights being on. I've been trying to do Facebook lives but still getting alot of ambient sound. Rx has one blue light on during recording. Hoping for a resolution
I just uploaded a video with it on my channel, it connected to a real low volume on my OBS, had to gain it a lot, and it didn't sound that great, did I do anything wrong? I definitely used the mic for the recording. Really odd.
They're never really stereo unless you physically placed them in an x-y or binaural type of position but that's absolutely not what these mics are about, you'd be very unlikely to use them for that.
No, it's a two channel device. Also, your camcorder's mic input is almost certainly stereo only (ie two channel) so even if the mic system could do multiple channels, it would have to be mixed down to two for a camera.
Thank you for your extremely indepth review. I really am not very technically minded whatsoever, and perhaps you could help - but I bought this set of microphones about two months ago and whenever I have tried to film a clip with a high speed piece of machinery (for example a food mixer or a sewing machine) whirring in the background it starts off sounding normally and then it ends up sounding like some sort of robotic sound and then fades right out, even without me speaking during the times the machines are operating. This is the same with the noise reduction switched on or off. Hollyland were not helpful at all - they said I should use a mobile phone for recording sound with the machine and use their microphone for recording voice (!!!!!). I heard you mention something about sound cards - do you think it could be something to do with what I'm plugging the receiver into....? It's being plugged into my laptop and I'm using a webcam to record the clips directly into the laptop (unfortunately the webcam doesn't have a facility to accept an external mic)
That's very peculiar. What software are you using to record on the computer? Is it one piece of software to record both the webcam video and the mic audio?
@@TubeShooterMag Yes both pieces are being recorded by Logitech. However I have since seen that the recording levels on the software were defaulted to maximum so I reduced this to minimum and I also turned down the mic to the minimum setting. That did make a difference - quite a big difference to the voice sounds and in my opinion it sounds much better (although still a bit “tinny”). I am yet to try it with a machine in the clip however I am hopeful it has fixed the problem somewhat. The tone in hood clip has a much more bassy pitch to it and that’s what I was looking for. Hollyland’s (rather unhelpful) suggestion was just to use the mic to record voice and to use the computer for the machinery….
@@TubeShooterMag Yes it's one piece of software (Logitech). However since I wrote that above I have played around with the settings and moved the mic volume to low and adjusted the mic slider setting on the software to low - it has made a huge difference to the tone of spoken voice so I am hopeful it makes a difference to the sound of the machinery. It does sound rather "tinny" though - it just needs a bit more of a bassy type pitch I feel. I guess I will need to keep trying. Or get a different laptop!
I really enjoyed this review! I like your humor along the way which kept the review more interesting! How would the noise cancelation help with echos. I film in my shop which echos. Thanks!
Thank you. The noise cancellation would probably do very little for echoes (reverberations) I suspect. You are better off treating the acoustics of the room, either professionally using proper acoustic damping panels or, more simply, by having as much soft material around as you can (eg thick curtains, drape duvets up around the walls, buy sound blankets etc). Also the noise cancelling does have a noticeable effect on the audio which it's preferable to avoid, so again it would be best to reduce reverb at source.
@@TubeShooterMag I just received my mic and I am pleasantly surprised the noise cancelation along with the wind cover greatly, almost completely, reduces the echo in my application.
I am very surprised. Personally, I’d still reduce the echo by damping the sound in the room rather than using the NR in the mic, to avoid the ‘tinny’, processed effect it has on the voice.
@@TubeShooterMag I was pleasantly surprised as well! I agree I need to put something in to absorb the echo. Surprisingly it didn't make my voice tinny. I really dont hear much of a difference at all! Thanks for the help!
These sound great to me but I would have liked a 3.5 mm jack input so that I could connect to the aux out of a mixer to get the house sound into my camera.
You would almost certainly find the aux out from a mixer to be at too high a level for a mic input especially on a little lapel transmitter so you’d overload the input to horrific distortion. You’d likely be better off seeking a different solution for that task.
No; like many of the low-cost wireless microphones, it is a wireless microphone only, not a recorder. You'd need to pay more for internal recording (eg the Rode Wireless Go II)
Ha, I was looking for reviews on the Hollyland Lark M1 and who should pop up but 'cruising the cut' 😄. I understand the M1's are not waterproof but I'd like to use them as part of my fishing UA-cam channel - where they will be used in damp to wet conditions out on the boat. Any thoughts on the M1's suitability for outdoor use?
As long as they don't actually get wet themselves they'll probably be OK but long and repeated exposure to damp conditions probably won't do them any good over time so you might end up replacing them more often than under dry conditions I imagine.
@@TubeShooterMag Thanks, sounds like they may work for me. I find filming on the beach using the GoPro built in mic difficult as you can hardly hear my voice over the crashing waves. The noise cancellation would help.
Generally I would advise recording without the NR, it's a bit too harsh on the vocals. There are better solutions such as the "voice isolation" feature in DaVinci Resolve Studio edition (and other editors have similar functions)
@@TubeShooterMag Hi, I've another question if I may. When mounting the receiver in a cold shoe, is there a correct orientation? Should the end with or without the two contacts face towards the transmitter? Or doesn’t it matter?
Great video, thanks for sharing. Any idea why the Lark M1 wouldn't connect to an iPhone 11 or iPhone 13 pro with the adaptor for lightning? I have tried downloading the Hollyland app and finalcutcamera app, neither pick up the device.
Depends which adapter you mean. The output of this device is analogue audio on a 3.5mm "stereo" (dual mono) jack. To take that into a device lacking a 3.5mm jack input needs a suitable cable which performs an analogue to digital conversion and feeds the output into the appropriate connector for your device. Note the USB-C port on the radio mic is for charging only, not audio.
@@TubeShooterMag Thanks for your message, I have the 3.5mm TRS to lightning connect as well as the adaptor lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack (which I can put the trrs to trs cable into then into receiver). The device is just not being recognised or picked up by the iphone. However plugging the trrs to trs cable into my mother's Samsung, it works first time.
To clarify: are you taking the stereo out from the receiver into the TRS end of a cable which then terminates in a TRRS into the Samsung? If that is the case then the signal is remaining analogue all the way and the Samsung is doing the A-D conversion (note this will only be in mono so may be either one mic or a mix of both mics). For the iphone, the audio must go into a suitable 3.5mm - Lightning cable with A/D converter; cheaper brand cables may not work, the proper Apple one should.
@@TubeShooterMag yeah its apple ones that I have bought two of and the official lighting to 3.5mm from Hollyland themselves to try get the iphone to work. I have two iphones that I use for my various youtube channels. The samsung was just a test on my mums phone, as I dont own android.
are there any difference if I plug the receiver directly to the camera, or plugo it to a 32bit recorder input like zoom f2 and use the f2 output to plug into the camera.. does this affect the record in any way?
One, if not the only, useful review I have encountered. You feel when you listen and see the tests that it is a neutral and honest review, contrary to the clowns out there. Plus, I admire the British sense of humour, so unique
I have this mic system and really do not like that there is no LED for the recording levels. I think I will be upgrading to the DJI microphone system to got with my DJI Action 4 🤑
Hello Sir! I have bought the Lark M1 few days ago, normally I need to use single mic, but it produces a single channel audio. Though I can change it to dual channel in post, is there any way to record multichannel audio (L & R both) using a single mic?
I don't believe so, no. But if you're just using one mic then it *is* single channel by definition so I'm puzzled why you'd want to switch it to dual mono? Just make the editing track mono.
I have just purchased this microphone and it should be delivered today via Amazon. I am wondering now, what is the best way to connect the receiver to my Behringer 1204 USB Audio mixer? The mixer has XLR, 1/4" and RCA inputs but does not have any 3.5mm inputs. Thanks for any advice.
The output of the Hollyland receiver is at mic level so it needs to go into a mic-level input on your mixer, which may determine which you use. Then it's just a case of ordering the correct cable to go from 3.5mm (Hollyland) to whichever input(s) you use. I'd guess it's likely to be two of the XLRs (as the Hollyland output is dual mono and your XLR inputs are likely mono), switched to a Mic setting. So you'd probably need a 3.5mm to dual XLR, wired correctly.
No. It isn't. It does exactly what it's intended for. If you're looking for a pro-level radiomic system for a sound mixer then quite obviously a little unit aimed at cameras is not the right thing to buy.
Cheers! Im having some problems with these mics and i think you re the right person to solve me this question! I connect the hollyland receiver with TRS to Usb C adapter on my DJI Osmo Action 3, and i set stereo mode to get from one microphone my voice, and another microphone the exhaust pipe sound, but in post production when i open the audio file, it gives me two separated channels but the audio is the same on both, it mix the both microphones into one and doubles it.. this is correct? how can i get one microphone audio separated from the another microphone audio? Thanks!
That is curious. I would say first are you certain the sound is mixed in the file or is it possible your editing software is combining them on playback? Make sure your software knows not to mix the stereo track down to mono. If you just play the recorded file back in the operating system (eg Quicktime Player if on Mac), does it have separate Left and Right? I don't know the Osmo 3 but is it possible there's a setting within it that's mixing the incoming audio?
@@TubeShooterMag Yes im using Davinci Resolve and Premiere Pro and in both the same thing happens, i have 2 different channels but both play the same audio mixed! I tested it out now with a pc native program reader and the same happens, no matter if i change stereo or mono, the sound on the video always play mixed in both earsets L e R The only audio setting Dji OA3 has is simply choose end audio in stereo or mono, i tried already change between the modes and its always the same result. EDIT: Ok i think i’ve found the problem, after a whole day of searching, dji oa3 needs a TRS to TRRS Cable (original coming in the hollyland box), so TRS goes directly in the hollyland and TRRS goes directly in the3.5mm to usb c dongle in the camera… tomorrow i will buy a new adapter to test this out, its not certain but is probably the problem, my adapter TRS instead of TRRS 2:30m - ua-cam.com/video/uhNc5vtMhk8/v-deo.html
@@TubeShooterMag Unfortunately, the same problem persists.. i bought a 3.5 jack to usb c adaptor and connected trrs to trs cable and everything ends in the same result. I have no other option left to try, no other settings to swap, so the problem is on the Hollyland System (i believe because even trying recording connected to a phone is stills mix the end audio tracks), or the problem is on DJI. Thanks for the help anyways!
I'm pretty certain it's not the Lark; I just double checked with mine, plugging it into a camcorder (so a 3.5mm stereo TRS to TRS) and it's clearly sending Left and Right separately.
Hmm I don't recall the microphone being particularly noisy but I set the output of the mic to 'medium' and that went well with the camcorder audio setting of about 2.5 ish (manual, not automatic)
Sir, could you reveal what application / settings do you use to reduce the noise floor? So far every app I've tested makes the sound sound "underwater".
Best not to use the built-in noise reduction, it can be too harsh as you have described. I'd record it unprocessed then use DaVinci Resolve Studio's "Voice Isolation" tool which is excellent and adjustable.
Wonderful review, thanks so much! Do you happen to know if you are recording more than two people, would two sets of Holland kits work together in tandem to record 4 people? Thanks so much.
Two kits can work alongside each other but your camera/camcorder is unlikely to have more than a single stereo input suitable for just one of the receivers. If you have multiple cameras, not a problem; just give them each a receiver but you would need to sync the audio during editing. Or, send both receivers to a dedicated audio recorder with sufficient inputs but again you'd have to sync that recording to the camera in the edit.
Thanks Man! This is the best perfect review ot this product. Thanks for it! I have been hesitated betveen this and the Wireless Go II, but looks like this is the better value for that money! Thanks anyway! ;) Oldman
It's certainly good value but the Rode offers more features including onboard recording and a display screen on each device; whether those are useful to you is a matter of personal preference of course
Depends whether you're doing it "live" or recorded. If live then I would do it in mono so that everyone listening hears you both in both ears. If recorded, then I'd use stereo (which is a misnomer, it's really dual mono ie one channel to one side and the other channel to the other but it's not actually stereo as "stereo" means) so that you can adjust the levels of each contributor individually during the edit.
Ahh that was my question exactly, thanks! So again to confirm : stereo would put each microphone on its own left or one channel. I am curious about using two pairs of these for a minimal 4 people mobile podcast setup, plugged either in a zoom or a tiny mixer like the 1010 bluebox… Would frequencies mix? (I probably should ask directly to Hollyland 😊…)
So-called “stereo” actually means one mic to the left channel and the other to the right, recorded as individual mono sounds. It’s not really stereo unless you place the mics into a stereo configuration like binaural etc so it’s misnamed. I believe two sets of mics should work fine but yes, best to check with Hollyland.
@@TubeShooterMag Here is the answer from Hollyland (thanks guys): “It is possible for your solution , just use two sets of M1 , and both of the RX connect to the audio mixer by TRS to XLR cable. as the microphone are using 2.4G frequency hopping technology，so it is ok to use multiple sets on one event.” So in theory it should be possible 🙂
I called this cr** but it's not. Usage of correct cables will sort out problems with sound recordings. Splendid review. However, one should supply needed cables. I had to buy a 3,5/usb-c for my phone.
No, it's not a piece of crap. You're trying to use it for something it's not directly designed for. The Hollyland outputs a dual-mono analogue signal designed for input to a mic pre-amp such as is found on camcorders or cameras. This it does correctly. In trying to connect it to a digital-input device - your Mac/phone - you have introduced an additional piece of kit (the 3.5-USB adapter) so if the audio is not correctly being brought into your Mac/phone, it's that adapter that is the source of your issues. Hollyland do make a version of their wireless mics that includes a Lightning/USB interface for phones and that's the variety you'd need for your application.
I stand corrected. Thank you for a very initiated respons. I had the wrong cable, hence the lack of sound. I'm very much looking forward to use them at London motorcycle show the upcoming weekend.
It depends which version of the mic you bought. Hollyland do make one compatible with iphones but the one I reviewed needs an optional cable. See hollyland-techhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4458671115411-How-to-connect-Lark-M1-to-a-smartphone
Noise reduction is poo poo caa caa but I agree use it for short range with out noise reduction and it does the job, I am betting it feels like a light weight cheap toy.
@@TubeShooterMag it doesn’t connect wirelessly to the camera. The receiver has to be connected with a cable. I have one but otherwise it’s a great product
I don't know of any of these wireless mics that will do that - the camcorders / cameras are not set up to receive the coded signals. It's easy enough to use the short cable from the receiver into the camera's mic jack. I wouldn't call that "useless for vlogging" but, with apologies, I suggest that's an unrealistic expectation of what this kind of device can do.
Maybe the best review I've ever seen of any tech. Precise, clear, and well planned tests.
Wow, thanks! 😀😀
Mate, i never comment on youtube videos, but i'm very impressed with how clearly and concisely you speak and explain things. no ums or ahs. Great work. Keep it up, I gave you a sub
Thanks and welcome!
By far the BEST review I’ve seen on this mic. Will be using your affiliate link when it comes time to purchase! Thank you, my friend 🫡
By the way one quick question, which mic would you recommend Hollyland M1 or Comica vimo c?
I prefer the Comica because of the useful screen, it's much easier to see how it's set (eg levels etc). Only issue is the windjammers fall off too easily!
@@TubeShooterMag thanks appreciate the feedback, audio quality wise would you say there very similar?
Near enough
One of the best tech reviews I've ever watched thank you.
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This was THE MOST informative review. And I’ve watched quite a few. I want to use it for lectures and the price/sise/ease of use sounds perfect. Thanks for this!
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This is the best review that I’ve watched for hollyland mic! You have explained it properly and did multiple tests indoor/outdoor. Very informative and good content! Keep it up!
Thank you!
Amazing review, and I almost clicked away from it thinking it was computer synthetized voice in the start :D
Thank you. I’m definitely real 🤣
God I wish other reviews were as clear and concise. Full marks!❤
Thank you so much! 😀
You, Sir, are the best. As someone starting with video editing and filming, this is very valuable. Thank you
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I like the multiple tests you did which I really need.
This is a fantastic review that really helped me out in choosing what I needed for my budget. Thank you very much for such a comprehensive presentation of the features.
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This was a spectacular review and I am very grateful to you for it. Thank you.
Thank you
I wish all reviews were as clear and concise as this one is. I look forward to more like this. Thanks from Ottawa, Canada.
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Hats off to your efforts 👍... Thank you so much for this review, very useful.... big 👍to you
My pleasure 😊
Nice review, you also had a very logical and thorough process to your testing! And thank-you for mentioning the one feature I wasn't able to find anywhere else; recording in stereo, where each mic can be recorded to a separate channel instead of being premixed. Subscribed.
One of the best rviews Ive seen on them, just ordered some!
Thanks a lot! The sis the most useful and on subject review about the mic! I enjoyed watching as long as the getting useful information given along!
Thanks for this amazing video! It really helped.
Especially the wind test etc. was ... wow.
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Great Review! In fact, the best on Lark M1 I could find. Thank you.
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Brilliant review. Thank you
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Thank you for this video it has been the most helpful and detailed video out of everyone you definitely deserve more views (:
Cheers!
These seem very well made and thought out. I do wish you could plug in your own lav mic though
Thanks this is a really good review and one of the best sounding, not sure why one of the other videos I watched doesn't sound as good as yours.
Much appreciated!
wow you're absolutely everywhere! I love the narrow boat content!
Haha thank you
3:47 how to do change from separate mono track to mix mono track?? thanxxx
Try holding down the - button on the transmitter - green on transmitter means mixed - thats what brought me to this video
I need Help. So I recorded a video with the receiver connected to the camera, I recorded with the two mics. How do I output the external audio onto video editing
If the camera was correctly set to record audio from the receiver then the audio will be embedded in the video files on the memory card. Your computer and editing software will play the sound along with the picture. If the recorded videos are silent (and it's not just the case that the volume on your computer is turned down etc) then the audio was not recorded so the mic was not connected correctly.
Brilliant comprehensive review of this, thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks David.
I couldn't hear any noise in any of the self-noise tests.
Not sure if it's my cheap speakers, I'm going deaf or a combination of the two.
You have to crank up the volume (but be prepared for when I speak again as that'll be loud hence the countdown)
Thanks a lot buddy! Great review. Felt honest and the test were awesome
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Excellent review. Well done
Thank you kindly!
Very thorough and concise review! Thank you kindly! Canada tips the hat in appreciation.
Thanks for watching!
Bought it recently. This video helped me understand it so much better! I'm happy becausey budget wouldn't allow a better option. Only thing I'm curious about is what happens when the battery of the transmitter or the receiver runs out. Does it have any indication or does it just die out?
I assume it just dies but I've never got to that point!
Great video!
Can you connect it to your iphone simply using the classic white aux-to-lightning cable? (instead of buying the specific cable from Hollyland, that connects the transmiter to the iphone) THANKS!!!
I don't know which cable you mean by "classic" but any Apple-compatible 3.5mm audio to Lightning audio cable ought to do the job and if it didn't, it would be the cable at fault
@@TubeShooterMag I don't understand. I thought they made them already compatible for either the iPhone or Android, the iPhone variant being pricier.
Do you have any recommendation for post processing with this mic 🎤 bought it but struggling with getting the best sound after.
Can't really say without hearing your results and knowing how exactly you're using it.
Thank you I appreciate this review, as I am on the look out for a decent but not budget breaking lapel mic to start with.
Is there a way to monitor the sounds by headphones?
Only from the camera or device you plug them into, assuming it has a suitable output.
Only from the camera or device you plug them into, assuming it has a suitable output.
i did not get how to make one mic in stereo. you mentioned but you don't give a tutorial how
A single mic is not stereo. In fact even both mics together won't really give you stereo but "dual mono" ie two mono channels, one of which is recorded as the Left track in a stereo file and the other recorded as Right but in reality that's dual mono. Each mic is mono.
Very thoughtful info here thanks!
Great review! Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Amazing review!!! Thank you so much
My pleasure!
Great review, thanks for the info!
Could you give your inputs regarding this or the cheaper single tx model
What's the use of two if you aren't going to interview anyone
Yes it depends on what you want to do of course as with every bit of kit. If you're sure you'll only ever have one person speaking, get the single-channel version.
Great review, very i depth. Helps alot when deciding what to buy!
Glad it was helpful!
@@TubeShooterMag the Mic arrived today from Amazon, going to try it tomorrow!
There are so many options now for wireless mics. Though I’m a non audiophile I’d be pretty happy with most without having to go into DJI price territory. I actually have a Fulaim X5.
On the Rx - what's the difference between the 1 blue light being on vs 2 lights being on.
I've been trying to do Facebook lives but still getting alot of ambient sound. Rx has one blue light on during recording.
Hoping for a resolution
1 channel connected vs 2, if I recall rightly
Usb sound card in built in receiver ?
No the receiver has an analogue output to go into a recorder such as a camcorder.
I just uploaded a video with it on my channel, it connected to a real low volume on my OBS, had to gain it a lot, and it didn't sound that great, did I do anything wrong? I definitely used the mic for the recording. Really odd.
It would depend what volume setting you had on the receiver and what your computer audio settings were.
Perfect review a,though it would have helped to see a demonstration of how to make the a stereo pair. I’ve lost the manual sadly.
They're never really stereo unless you physically placed them in an x-y or binaural type of position but that's absolutely not what these mics are about, you'd be very unlikely to use them for that.
Great review, just purchased M1 dual for my Canon EOS R50 camara.
Cheers David
please help. the other mic of my m1 duo went missing. can I replace it with m1 solo's mic? or can it be synced with another m1 duo's mic?
I don't know, you'd have to ask Hollyland tech support.
The noise cancelling was very good. This could be perfect for a Vlogger. Thanks.
I agree, especially in noisy environments doing a live stream where you can't post-process the audio, or fast-turnaround videos etc
Could I buy 2 additional microphones and connect them to the receiver so that I have 4 total microphones sending audio to my camera?
No, it's a two channel device. Also, your camcorder's mic input is almost certainly stereo only (ie two channel) so even if the mic system could do multiple channels, it would have to be mixed down to two for a camera.
Thank you for your extremely indepth review. I really am not very technically minded whatsoever, and perhaps you could help - but I bought this set of microphones about two months ago and whenever I have tried to film a clip with a high speed piece of machinery (for example a food mixer or a sewing machine) whirring in the background it starts off sounding normally and then it ends up sounding like some sort of robotic sound and then fades right out, even without me speaking during the times the machines are operating. This is the same with the noise reduction switched on or off. Hollyland were not helpful at all - they said I should use a mobile phone for recording sound with the machine and use their microphone for recording voice (!!!!!). I heard you mention something about sound cards - do you think it could be something to do with what I'm plugging the receiver into....? It's being plugged into my laptop and I'm using a webcam to record the clips directly into the laptop (unfortunately the webcam doesn't have a facility to accept an external mic)
That's very peculiar. What software are you using to record on the computer? Is it one piece of software to record both the webcam video and the mic audio?
@@TubeShooterMag Yes both pieces are being recorded by Logitech. However I have since seen that the recording levels on the software were defaulted to maximum so I reduced this to minimum and I also turned down the mic to the minimum setting. That did make a difference - quite a big difference to the voice sounds and in my opinion it sounds much better (although still a bit “tinny”). I am yet to try it with a machine in the clip however I am hopeful it has fixed the problem somewhat. The tone in hood clip has a much more bassy pitch to it and that’s what I was looking for. Hollyland’s (rather unhelpful) suggestion was just to use the mic to record voice and to use the computer for the machinery….
@@TubeShooterMag Yes it's one piece of software (Logitech). However since I wrote that above I have played around with the settings and moved the mic volume to low and adjusted the mic slider setting on the software to low - it has made a huge difference to the tone of spoken voice so I am hopeful it makes a difference to the sound of the machinery. It does sound rather "tinny" though - it just needs a bit more of a bassy type pitch I feel. I guess I will need to keep trying. Or get a different laptop!
That's very weird but I'm glad you are having success adjusting the levels.
Great video and review! 👏
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Thanks for another informative and entertaining review, David! For my needs, I'll have to choose the Rode Wireless Go because of its backup feature.
I really enjoyed this review! I like your humor along the way which kept the review more interesting!
How would the noise cancelation help with echos. I film in my shop which echos. Thanks!
Thank you. The noise cancellation would probably do very little for echoes (reverberations) I suspect. You are better off treating the acoustics of the room, either professionally using proper acoustic damping panels or, more simply, by having as much soft material around as you can (eg thick curtains, drape duvets up around the walls, buy sound blankets etc). Also the noise cancelling does have a noticeable effect on the audio which it's preferable to avoid, so again it would be best to reduce reverb at source.
@TubeShooterMag thanks so much! This is what I expected but was hoping it'd help!
@@TubeShooterMag I just received my mic and I am pleasantly surprised the noise cancelation along with the wind cover greatly, almost completely, reduces the echo in my application.
I am very surprised. Personally, I’d still reduce the echo by damping the sound in the room rather than using the NR in the mic, to avoid the ‘tinny’, processed effect it has on the voice.
@@TubeShooterMag I was pleasantly surprised as well! I agree I need to put something in to absorb the echo. Surprisingly it didn't make my voice tinny. I really dont hear much of a difference at all! Thanks for the help!
Excellent review!
Thank you
Great review
These sound great to me but I would have liked a 3.5 mm jack input so that I could connect to the aux out of a mixer to get the house sound into my camera.
You would almost certainly find the aux out from a mixer to be at too high a level for a mic input especially on a little lapel transmitter so you’d overload the input to horrific distortion. You’d likely be better off seeking a different solution for that task.
Why does it need connected to a camera or phone? Can it not record on itself?
No; like many of the low-cost wireless microphones, it is a wireless microphone only, not a recorder. You'd need to pay more for internal recording (eg the Rode Wireless Go II)
Ha, I was looking for reviews on the Hollyland Lark M1 and who should pop up but 'cruising the cut' 😄. I understand the M1's are not waterproof but I'd like to use them as part of my fishing UA-cam channel - where they will be used in damp to wet conditions out on the boat. Any thoughts on the M1's suitability for outdoor use?
As long as they don't actually get wet themselves they'll probably be OK but long and repeated exposure to damp conditions probably won't do them any good over time so you might end up replacing them more often than under dry conditions I imagine.
@@TubeShooterMag Thanks, sounds like they may work for me. I find filming on the beach using the GoPro built in mic difficult as you can hardly hear my voice over the crashing waves. The noise cancellation would help.
Generally I would advise recording without the NR, it's a bit too harsh on the vocals. There are better solutions such as the "voice isolation" feature in DaVinci Resolve Studio edition (and other editors have similar functions)
@@TubeShooterMag Thanks
@@TubeShooterMag Hi, I've another question if I may. When mounting the receiver in a cold shoe, is there a correct orientation? Should the end with or without the two contacts face towards the transmitter? Or doesn’t it matter?
Great video, thanks for sharing.
Any idea why the Lark M1 wouldn't connect to an iPhone 11 or iPhone 13 pro with the adaptor for lightning? I have tried downloading the Hollyland app and finalcutcamera app, neither pick up the device.
Depends which adapter you mean. The output of this device is analogue audio on a 3.5mm "stereo" (dual mono) jack. To take that into a device lacking a 3.5mm jack input needs a suitable cable which performs an analogue to digital conversion and feeds the output into the appropriate connector for your device. Note the USB-C port on the radio mic is for charging only, not audio.
@@TubeShooterMag Thanks for your message, I have the 3.5mm TRS to lightning connect as well as the adaptor lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack (which I can put the trrs to trs cable into then into receiver). The device is just not being recognised or picked up by the iphone. However plugging the trrs to trs cable into my mother's Samsung, it works first time.
To clarify: are you taking the stereo out from the receiver into the TRS end of a cable which then terminates in a TRRS into the Samsung? If that is the case then the signal is remaining analogue all the way and the Samsung is doing the A-D conversion (note this will only be in mono so may be either one mic or a mix of both mics). For the iphone, the audio must go into a suitable 3.5mm - Lightning cable with A/D converter; cheaper brand cables may not work, the proper Apple one should.
@@TubeShooterMag yeah its apple ones that I have bought two of and the official lighting to 3.5mm from Hollyland themselves to try get the iphone to work. I have two iphones that I use for my various youtube channels. The samsung was just a test on my mums phone, as I dont own android.
Hmm then without actually seeing the setup in person, I have no suggestions for why it's not working, sorry. Perhaps your local Apple store may?
are there any difference if I plug the receiver directly to the camera, or plugo it to a 32bit recorder input like zoom f2 and use the f2 output to plug into the camera.. does this affect the record in any way?
No, shouldn't do, although I've not tested that
One, if not the only, useful review I have encountered. You feel when you listen and see the tests that it is a neutral and honest review, contrary to the clowns out there. Plus, I admire the British sense of humour, so unique
Thank you
I have this mic system and really do not like that there is no LED for the recording levels. I think I will be upgrading to the DJI microphone system to got with my DJI Action 4 🤑
Hello Sir! I have bought the Lark M1 few days ago, normally I need to use single mic, but it produces a single channel audio.
Though I can change it to dual channel in post, is there any way to record multichannel audio (L & R both) using a single mic?
I don't believe so, no. But if you're just using one mic then it *is* single channel by definition so I'm puzzled why you'd want to switch it to dual mono? Just make the editing track mono.
I have just purchased this microphone and it should be delivered today via Amazon. I am wondering now, what is the best way to connect the receiver to my Behringer 1204 USB Audio mixer? The mixer has XLR, 1/4" and RCA inputs but does not have any 3.5mm inputs. Thanks for any advice.
The output of the Hollyland receiver is at mic level so it needs to go into a mic-level input on your mixer, which may determine which you use. Then it's just a case of ordering the correct cable to go from 3.5mm (Hollyland) to whichever input(s) you use.
I'd guess it's likely to be two of the XLRs (as the Hollyland output is dual mono and your XLR inputs are likely mono), switched to a Mic setting. So you'd probably need a 3.5mm to dual XLR, wired correctly.
Good luck, its a piece of junk.
No. It isn't. It does exactly what it's intended for. If you're looking for a pro-level radiomic system for a sound mixer then quite obviously a little unit aimed at cameras is not the right thing to buy.
Did you enhance the audio in post?
No, that would be pointless for a microphone review!
Do you know if they work with the gopro 7
I think the GoPros need to have an adapter to use external microphones but I don't have one so am not 100% sure, sorry
Wind test was the best lol but very well done thank you
Thank you!
Nice and clear. Your review reminds me of a Tomorrow’s World presenter explaining what MIDI or a MODEM is. 😂👍
Ah, those were the days…
Hi hope all is well! Do you know if these couldnt work alongside the Rode Interview GO handle?
I think they're the wrong shape but they might clip on the end maybe
Cheers! Im having some problems with these mics and i think you re the right person to solve me this question! I connect the hollyland receiver with TRS to Usb C adapter on my DJI Osmo Action 3, and i set stereo mode to get from one microphone my voice, and another microphone the exhaust pipe sound, but in post production when i open the audio file, it gives me two separated channels but the audio is the same on both, it mix the both microphones into one and doubles it.. this is correct? how can i get one microphone audio separated from the another microphone audio? Thanks!
That is curious. I would say first are you certain the sound is mixed in the file or is it possible your editing software is combining them on playback? Make sure your software knows not to mix the stereo track down to mono.
If you just play the recorded file back in the operating system (eg Quicktime Player if on Mac), does it have separate Left and Right?
I don't know the Osmo 3 but is it possible there's a setting within it that's mixing the incoming audio?
@@TubeShooterMag Yes im using Davinci Resolve and Premiere Pro and in both the same thing happens, i have 2 different channels but both play the same audio mixed!
I tested it out now with a pc native program reader and the same happens, no matter if i change stereo or mono, the sound on the video always play mixed in both earsets L e R
The only audio setting Dji OA3 has is simply choose end audio in stereo or mono, i tried already change between the modes and its always the same result.
EDIT: Ok i think i’ve found the problem, after a whole day of searching, dji oa3 needs a TRS to TRRS Cable (original coming in the hollyland box), so TRS goes directly in the hollyland and TRRS goes directly in the3.5mm to usb c dongle in the camera… tomorrow i will buy a new adapter to test this out, its not certain but is probably the problem, my adapter TRS instead of TRRS
2:30m - ua-cam.com/video/uhNc5vtMhk8/v-deo.html
Great bit of detective work! That would certainly cause the issue. Do update me please, so others have the benefit of your experience?
@@TubeShooterMag Unfortunately, the same problem persists.. i bought a 3.5 jack to usb c adaptor and connected trrs to trs cable and everything ends in the same result. I have no other option left to try, no other settings to swap, so the problem is on the Hollyland System (i believe because even trying recording connected to a phone is stills mix the end audio tracks), or the problem is on DJI. Thanks for the help anyways!
I'm pretty certain it's not the Lark; I just double checked with mine, plugging it into a camcorder (so a 3.5mm stereo TRS to TRS) and it's clearly sending Left and Right separately.
Thanks for your video!
How did you reduce the white noise with this microphone with the Sony zv e10 and keep the volume high?
Hmm I don't recall the microphone being particularly noisy but I set the output of the mic to 'medium' and that went well with the camcorder audio setting of about 2.5 ish (manual, not automatic)
@@TubeShooterMag Thank you, I have solved it with the camrecorder audio setting in 2. Thanks a lot!
Sir, could you reveal what application / settings do you use to reduce the noise floor? So far every app I've tested makes the sound sound "underwater".
Best not to use the built-in noise reduction, it can be too harsh as you have described. I'd record it unprocessed then use DaVinci Resolve Studio's "Voice Isolation" tool which is excellent and adjustable.
@@TubeShooterMag Thank you!
Wonderful review, thanks so much! Do you happen to know if you are recording more than two people, would two sets of Holland kits work together in tandem to record 4 people? Thanks so much.
Two kits can work alongside each other but your camera/camcorder is unlikely to have more than a single stereo input suitable for just one of the receivers. If you have multiple cameras, not a problem; just give them each a receiver but you would need to sync the audio during editing. Or, send both receivers to a dedicated audio recorder with sufficient inputs but again you'd have to sync that recording to the camera in the edit.
good review, thank you!
Cheers!
Thanks from Chicago
It go with wifi to pair the unit? Thank you
It doesn't use WiFi as such but it does use the same frequency band (2.4GHz)
Do they start recording automatically when they turn on?
They do not have an inbuilt recording capability.
Thanks Man! This is the best perfect review ot this product. Thanks for it! I have been hesitated betveen this and the Wireless Go II, but looks like this is the better value for that money! Thanks anyway! ;) Oldman
It's certainly good value but the Rode offers more features including onboard recording and a display screen on each device; whether those are useful to you is a matter of personal preference of course
How to set up with gopro 12 black ?
Please help Thank you
If the GoPro has a 3.5mm mic input, just plug the receiver into that.
Can it pickup eating
Amazing Review
Glad you enjoyed it
Is the sound quality c1 vs m1 same?
I think so, the C1 is just designed to plug directly into an iPhone whereas the M1 has a more conventional TRS 3.5mm jack.
THANKS
Wow this is good for the acoustic guitar tutorial.
very well done !
unfortunate for me, backup recording is a must.
Cheers. Yes, for some purposes it will be essential, of course.
i have these -- Q: should i use stereo mode for a podcast with two people speaking?
Depends whether you're doing it "live" or recorded. If live then I would do it in mono so that everyone listening hears you both in both ears. If recorded, then I'd use stereo (which is a misnomer, it's really dual mono ie one channel to one side and the other channel to the other but it's not actually stereo as "stereo" means) so that you can adjust the levels of each contributor individually during the edit.
@@TubeShooterMag ok thanks !
Ahh that was my question exactly, thanks! So again to confirm : stereo would put each microphone on its own left or one channel.
I am curious about using two pairs of these for a minimal 4 people mobile podcast setup, plugged either in a zoom or a tiny mixer like the 1010 bluebox… Would frequencies mix? (I probably should ask directly to Hollyland 😊…)
So-called “stereo” actually means one mic to the left channel and the other to the right, recorded as individual mono sounds. It’s not really stereo unless you place the mics into a stereo configuration like binaural etc so it’s misnamed. I believe two sets of mics should work fine but yes, best to check with Hollyland.
@@TubeShooterMag Here is the answer from Hollyland (thanks guys):
“It is possible for your solution , just use two sets of M1 , and both of the RX connect to the audio mixer by TRS to XLR cable. as the microphone are using 2.4G frequency hopping technology，so it is ok to use multiple sets on one event.”
So in theory it should be possible 🙂
David....? What? I thought I recognised the voice... im getting images of canals and toe paths and didn't know why. Now i do!
#cruisingthecut
Hello!! 🤣
Nice video
I think it sounds better then the rode
Would love an underwater cam where the carouses are thrown. :)
I called this cr** but it's not. Usage of correct cables will sort out problems with sound recordings.
Splendid review. However, one should supply needed cables. I had to buy a 3,5/usb-c for my phone.
No, it's not a piece of crap. You're trying to use it for something it's not directly designed for. The Hollyland outputs a dual-mono analogue signal designed for input to a mic pre-amp such as is found on camcorders or cameras. This it does correctly.
In trying to connect it to a digital-input device - your Mac/phone - you have introduced an additional piece of kit (the 3.5-USB adapter) so if the audio is not correctly being brought into your Mac/phone, it's that adapter that is the source of your issues.
Hollyland do make a version of their wireless mics that includes a Lightning/USB interface for phones and that's the variety you'd need for your application.
I stand corrected. Thank you for a very initiated respons. I had the wrong cable, hence the lack of sound. I'm very much looking forward to use them at London motorcycle show the upcoming weekend.
@@TubeShooterMag do I need to buy an additional cable if using my iPhone? Thank you!
It depends which version of the mic you bought. Hollyland do make one compatible with iphones but the one I reviewed needs an optional cable. See hollyland-techhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4458671115411-How-to-connect-Lark-M1-to-a-smartphone
@@TubeShooterMag I am planning on buying the one you've reviewed.
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Noise reduction is poo poo caa caa but I agree use it for short range with out noise reduction and it does the job, I am betting it feels like a light weight cheap toy.
It's certainly very lightweight but then it's also very tiny!
The holly land sounds better to me I’m sorry
DONT KNOW HOW TO EXPORT AUDIO
no sound storage / export at this price range
Don’t buy it. It’s useless for vlogging
I'm curious why you say that?
@@TubeShooterMag it doesn’t connect wirelessly to the camera. The receiver has to be connected with a cable. I have one but otherwise it’s a great product
Not very convenient that way
I don't know of any of these wireless mics that will do that - the camcorders / cameras are not set up to receive the coded signals. It's easy enough to use the short cable from the receiver into the camera's mic jack. I wouldn't call that "useless for vlogging" but, with apologies, I suggest that's an unrealistic expectation of what this kind of device can do.