Comica Vimo C vs Hollyland Lark M1 - Best Vlogging Mic? 

Thanks, will do!

I prefer the Hollyland myself. It's better with my voice and peaking. Plus - it's a little smaller and the transmitters feel better to me. Both systems are great - but no need to change at all

Thank you Mark! (sorry for the misspelling) Just tested it on Sony a7c, but audio is a little low. For the future videos I would love if you could teach us how you do the noise reduction in post. Thank you for producing such beautiful content and amazing value. 🍀

Thanks for saying that!!

thanks!!

Thanks for the attempt anyway!!

yeah I’d like to see that one in action

yeah you can turn the light around and maybe black sharpie over the Hollyland logo - but it’d be nice if they were more discreet

I'm personally into my Xvivi U5 with the LV2 wired lavalier since it is a HUGE improvement over the included LV1 but we are talking much more expensive with wired lavaliers as the only option. I test it on my studio channel. For Comica I do like the Boom-X D... I had some issues with the pro like lack of battery life and EMI.

I think the Hollyland might sound a bit cleaner. but it’s close

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis It sounds like a quick fix in post processing, just because of the better receiver I think Comica would be a good choice, thank you Mark!

Great setup!!

The are very similar, but but the Hollyland is slightly smaller and thinner

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Curious to see the difference in size and sound with the Boya Mini. Thanks for the video.

🤣

if I made one video with all my zv-e10 vids, it would be 3 hours long 🤣

It's almost always the Sigma 16mm 1.4

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thanks for your reply. That's an awesome lens.

the Hollyland is better for my voice - no need to change - it’s great

wow -I have to test that - I have not had had this happen to me. is it possible the noise cancelling button got pressed ? Contact Hollyland - they are really great. they will help you solve your issue

Had had

still using my Hollyland everyday with my loud nasally voice 🤣

The vimo c is very small. I don't think it would get in the way at all

I agree with this

Wireless mic tech has changed so much in just the last couple of years! I have the Boom XD as well and will keep using it. Mostly because I have it but also because of the lav input. That being said, the small size and charging case are adorable!!

rode is one of the best

that’s a fair point for sure

let me know If you like it!!

How's W60 so far? I'm thinking of getting one, but not enough reviews outside of RU-vid to decide.

@@GeorgeSapkin I am still putting it through its paces. But it is doing well for my use case --one-man show with occasional interviews. Mine will be paired with Zoom F2 32-bit float recording most of the time. W60 Receiver is mounted near monitor so that I can have visual verification. I am never going to be more than a few meters away from the tripod.

@@MatthewWatsonDiscovery what about the sound quality? Noice floor, etc.

@@GeorgeSapkin I am doing non-profit work after hours in non-sound treated spaces. I am not Curtis Judd; but perhaps his review is coming. To me it sounds like Diety Pocket or Rode Go. Quality depends on the Lav mic or source (no included Lavs w/W60). I occasionally will be using the Rode VideoMicro on camera cage with deadcat instead of Lav mic in windy locations; otherwise, I use the Zoom LMF-2 or/and Aputure A-Lav with foam or deadcat [both covered by Curtis Judd]. I am not depending on the internal mics unless time is an issue-- interviewee has tight schedule, need to run-and-gun, site location availability is short, etc. Amps do not seem to be introducing problems, but you seem to want quantifiable comparative data in controlled conditions, which Curtis Judd is great at.

I would try another 3.5mm extension cable. I don’t have the Deity duo, but all my 3.5mm mics from rode work in the zv-e10 with the extension cable with no buzz.

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thank you! Truly appreciate you and your RU-vid channel.

unfortunately you just have to click through while looking at your audio levels on the camera. it’s one of the advantages of the comica

How did it do!?!

@@amparodavila1009 I think it did good. I'm not an audio expert, but I think it does a good job. Less wind noise and picks up my voice better. Love that it has the charging case and have never ran out of charge. I just charge it when I remember and that's worked out for me.

@@TexasBeekeeper ahh okay perfect then 😁 thanks for the reply

if you’re plugging into the phone, get the Hollyland lark c1. it’s way more convenient that trying to hang a mic off the phone or needing another device to attach the mic to. in this vid I compared the comica to the Hollyland M1, which does not attach directly to a phone like the C1

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I see there is also a Comica Vimo S-UC that JUST launched that also connects straight in. Looks sweet!

How does the M1 plug in an phone without cable? I need a cable for android and also ios. 😮

The lark c1 does got some issues on the Samsung s23 Ultra. It recognizes the c1 as a headset. So no replay with sound as long as the c1 is connected

deity is cheaper and has better audio quality. your choice is solid. this one is for having two transmitters that you can clip quickly.

they’re both great, but the comics does make it easier to adjust the settings with the screen

🤣

So in conclusion which brand do you prefer😮? Thx!

@@davidpoo66 I've not tried the others

Just check you have the 3.5mm cable plugged in securely. Sometimes it seems like it's in - but it needs an extra push to click all the way in.

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I am an idiot. I was plugging in to the headphones 🤣 so used to that area being the mic input.

🤣🤣Well at least you figured it out!!

that is the rode ntg3 going into the zoom h4n

safety track is great. plus that screen is a giant help

yes great note thx

😂😂

I was using catalyst browse

he DJI wireless is one of the best you can buy

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Would the dji wireless work on my zve10 next to the action 3 cam ?

no they don't - the Comica Boom XD-Pro does though

the dji are very different - much more expensive, and I think you need a lav for the dji because they are bigger. but the dji have internal recording and also sound better than the comica. The DJI are great if you’re willing to pay the money

it attaches with the 3.5mm cord - it’s really h only option - but a visual would be nice

yes - it’s excellent. a great buy.

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis 👍🤝

if you are in North America, your camera should be set to NTSC. if you live almost anywhere else in the world, you need to set you camera to PAL. the power grids in PAL countries flicker at 50hz so you pr camera will pick up this flickering in the lights.

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thank you uncle right im in ntsc mode and i live in asia and this is the most anoying thing i hate about this camera. I will try pal mode hopefully it will fix

absolutely

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis You get to meet Gerald and Casey down there in the big T as I know they are also there. I should try to get to Vancouver, I am moving a few hours away and meet up with Linus.

I set mine at 7 always in the Sony cameras for wireless mics

thanks. I've got the ZVE10. 7 volume makes a huge difference! Why in the world would they tell you to set it on '1' on Sony cameras? @@MarkBennettCameraCrisis

good idea

you know I will 🤣

unfortunately no. it’s intended for grab and go and to just clip the transmitter to your clothes

No - you'll need the cable still

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thanks

Yes - it has all the mics and accessories - they sell other versions that have less stuff.

I've got it all

You can flip them around so the clip is out and it's less noticeable - but I prefer the regular lavs because you can hide them under shirts

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis lark m1 was quite noticeable even when it's flipped. Hope Comica is different. And yeah, lav-able would be great too

press the button on the side and it will cycle between mono, stereo, and safety

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thank you! andd from your opinion, in long term content creation, which one sounds the best between these two?? and which one is easier to use espescially on the go?

That would have been cine2 with he Leeminglut

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thank you!

The SPL levels dont' mean much with these little mics. The vimo c spikes on me more - but it's mostly just my voice

same one yes - the c3 is just the version with all the accessories (which is the one I tested)

These are not indoor studio mics. You shouldn't use them for that. These are portable lav mics meant for on location - the sound quality does not compete with boomed mics in a studio. It's better than the cameras mic (which is of course bad), but not as good as a boomed mic. Won't sound great in a studio.

can’t blame you. that’s why I like the lark 150 the most

No internal recording on these no

the Hollyland is a tiny bit smaller. but both are really small

DJI sounds a bit better and has more features. it’s also much more expensive.

​@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thank you for the quick answer. I really enjoy watching your channel every day. Regards, RagdollRocket

It is for sure. But I wouldn’t use either really 😃

I really wish they would

it does - but I wouldn’t really use either myself

never use the noise cancelling on these things. or pretty much any wireless lav that has it

agree

she can complain along with my wife 😂