Hollyland LARK M2 - UPDATE or CASH GRAB 

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!

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)

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

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.

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!!

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?

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.

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.

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

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.

thanks for the info!

Great thank you 🔥

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

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

Ok, thanks…but why hold the mic? 😂

Thanks

The M2 does not fit in Normal Camera Coldshoes anymore :(

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

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

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

Do you really compare lark m2 to the other mic with different category and prices? I cant believe it. Learn how to use a mic first before you review one.

I love the lark m2..and I dont waste my money buying it and its not bulky and ayesore like what your doin, holding a wireless lav like an idiot. use a dynamic mic instead

Appreciate the forewarning about internal recording, detailed level monitoring 32bit flow…but IMHO, for my needs as a bikepacker who records their rides, I really appreciate the small footprint and relative lightness of the Lark M2…and all the reviews I’ve seen/heard, the Hollyland is good value…I can use the money I save to buy a new seat! 😊☀️🚴‍♀️

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

It's strange but after a whole video hearing Hollyland, DJI sounds strangely worse 🤔 Like not natural

Oh shut up!

to be honest, it all depends what you needed for. I have the dji mic 1 and got rid of the 2 because of lack of noise cancelling and the fact that I can't use it with the native app of iPhone. I only use my phone, so I decided to go with the Lark M2 because its great for what I need it, travel videos, quality is pretty darn good, and is ultra light and small. I absolutely going to use it way more than my dji mic 1 because I was always scared someone would steal it, its a pricey piece of equipment, but now, Im now I'm not too worry and ill be using it in all my travels. Also, for this kind of video, you should have use the lark m2, instead of having to hold your mic on your hand, looks slightly silly.

Dude, for someone giving advice on audio you'd think that you'd have the common sense to HOLD THE MIC FARTHER AWAY SO YOU ARNT PEAKING THE AUDIO WITH EVERY CONSONENT YOU DOPE

Praising it in your description to tear it apart in the video doesn't come of as very professional.

I kinda like the Lark m2 that has the different receivers. I get the DJI mic is a once size fits all, but that receiver is big and annoying having it dangling off your phone. I'd also be worried about it falling off since it's a fairly expensive system. I dunno, but the lark is tempting. 9 grams? The DJI mics are 30 grams. That's like less than 1/3 of the weight. Also the size... Like damn, I've never seen such a tiny wireless mic. I might be able to give up the features like internal recording and 32 bit float just for the size factor.

Not gonna lied since the premier of season 2 and the Invincible series is becoming more mainstream your channel is the only channel I’ve seen on RU-vid to provide accurate invincible info mainly cause the others don’t read the comics and I guess going of what the show gives them. P.S on the new channel you should start doing Manga series plus for a audio fix I recommend ‘ Hollyland Lark M2 ‘ pristine audio results no Ai voiceover needed🫤

Hollyland LARK M2 is an excellent piece of audio equipment. Spending double to triple the price is not "worth it". I have bought this set and it is excellent. Your video unfortunately is very biased and almost silly and ignorant! it is as if you were paid to trash a good product! Come on now! Internal audio recording on a wireless mic is not a standard until recently. I wonder why I have not had any issues with the Lark M2. 24 is fine too! If you are good at your job you dont need raw.