Hollyland LARK M2 - UPDATE or CASH GRAB

LARK M2 is a lightweight wireless microphone weighing only 9 grams. It is perfect for vloggers, podcasters, filmmakers, and others who want to effortlessly record professional audio for their videos. With lossless sound reproduction and a 40-hour[1] battery life, it delivers high-quality uninterrupted audio recording every time.

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[Verde]

Don't generalize. I have the lark max but now I just ordered the lark M2 because it's exactly what I need: I need small and light mics to put on kids and people for casual interviews. I don't need internal recording for these situations. I definitely don't need 32 bit recording for these situations. Just choose the tool for the task. There is no one fits all solution!

[WGNTAidan]

Have you heard the comparisons? The M2 is definitely improved over the M1, extremely close in sound quality to the DJI and Wireless Go II and has a completely unique form factor. Pretty compelling I'd say. To your other points:

- At the price point and given the tiny form factor, the absence of internal recording is understandable. Frequency skipping technology means you'll almost never have an issue. Even if you do you're likely monitoring in-camera and you'll know straight away.
- 32-bit float is absolutely not a must, either, if you set your levels right. The M2 also has a 115dB sound pressure level so you'll almost never clip.
- Agree they should have included a display but again, it's not a big loss at the price point.

[PeterAlanJohnson]

That mic technique is terrible, full of popping plosive noises that makes the voice hard to listen to- a sensitive mic is not designed to be used in front of your mouth like that. 

Lower it a few inches and point it at your mouth and the problem will go away (if you MUST hold it instead of using it as a lav)

[JustinPulitzerTrades]

Try the M2, I just got it as a smaller run & gun type of system. It's really good. Also, the app helps with the settings & it works pretty well. Just takes a few seconds to load & sync... but I like the "Loud" audio setting w/ "Weak" noise canceling for iPhone.

[ThornTheaterReviews]

Try holding the mic a little closer to your mouth. We couldn't hear the P's and B's loud enough....

[jessevanro]

After watching a ton of mic vidoes to make my decision!

Finally happy I got this one!
Thanks for all the info!
Best out there!!

[TotallyOther]

very good collection of information both comparative and critical of numerous choices in wireless microphone kits. This helped me know i had all the information and would not regret choosing and buying too soon. thank you.

[LouisLuzuka]

This mic you’re filming in is perfectly fine 😂❤😊

[MapleOrange]

I appreciate your videos man, you're making me wanna get back into my tech bag, you definitely have a new sub here.

[Walkr]

your mic technique is pretty bad mate, your talking way too much into the mic, lots of popping.

[KaioshinAemi]

No matter how good your audio quality is if your content is not useful then it doesn’t mean anything. 32 bit float is for people who talk too close too loud. Internal recording is pain in the butt to sync to edit. The display screen is nice but it’s not the end of the road. I think Lark Mark 2 is good for the price. It’s super simple and convenient. Lightweight and compact and reliable. I know sound quality is important but not everyone crazily into perfect audio.

[AngryAl]

I like your style speech editing and responses to comments. Sub'ed.

[smartalic]

To put it simply, the DJI Mic 2 is for professionals, the LARK M2 is for beginners.

[Avensur]

That’s a fact my friend, 32 bit necessary, a life saver. And also BLUETOOTH feature a most☝🏽

[AnthonyMorales]

Dude! Your footage is extra crispy! Wow! And the Hollyland Lark M2 is decent. I have the Rode wireless ME and it great as well.

[taylorcleblanc]

Mic reviews by a guy holding a lav mic on his tonsils... come on man.

[TheSouthernTriker]

I’m now trying to decide between the holly land lark max and the DJI mic.

[Deeprelaxingmusic]

Is it still functioning?? Hows the reliability?

[cfldriven]

Should have tested to sure your mic distance was not too close and distorting.

[PeterSu]

Thanks for sharing this review and your perspective. Do you mind sharing where you got that windscreen that sits on top of the M2 that doesn't cover the whole thing?