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DJI Mic 3 vs Hollyland LARK MAX 2

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RODE Wireless GO IIKSh 38,000
Hollyland LARK A2 Mini DuoKSh 12,000
Insta360 Mic Pro TransmitterKSh 20,500
JBL PBM100 Wired MicrophoneKSh 8,000

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FeatureDJI Mic 3Hollyland LARK MAX 2
PriceKSh 35,500KSh 29,500

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SpecificationDJI Mic 3Hollyland LARK MAX 2
BrandDJIHollyland
ModelMic 3LARK MAX 2
AnnouncedAugust 28, 2025May 27, 2025
TypeCamera Wireless Microphone SystemCamera Wireless Microphone System
Microphone System1 transmitter + 1 receiver; retailer listing does not state a charging case2 transmitters + camera receiver + USB-C receiver + charging case (2-person Combo)
ColorShadow BlackSpace Gray

Design

SpecificationDJI Mic 3Hollyland LARK MAX 2
Mounting / AttachmentIntegrated clip and/or magnetic attachmentIntegrated clip and/or magnetic attachment
Operating TemperatureTX/RX -10°C to 45°C-10°C to 55°C
Special FeaturesIntegrated timecode, dual-band anti-interference and magnetic attachmentFocalClear vocal focus, wireless monitoring and skin-friendly coating

Battery & Charging

SpecificationDJI Mic 3Hollyland LARK MAX 2
Power SourceBuilt-in rechargeable batteries plus charging caseBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
Battery TypeRechargeable lithium-ionRechargeable lithium-ion
Battery LifeTX 8 hours; RX 10 hours; up to 28 hours with caseTX 11h; camera RX 12h; up to 36h with case
ChargingUSB-C and charging caseUSB-C and charging case
Fast ChargingSupported—

Microphone & Audio

SpecificationDJI Mic 3Hollyland LARK MAX 2
Microphone TypeCondenserCondenser
Polar PatternOmnidirectionalOmnidirectional
Frequency Response20Hz–20kHz encoded / 20Hz–24kHz lossless; 100Hz low-cut option20Hz–20kHz
Sensitivity-36±1dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL-37dBV ±2dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL
Maximum SPL126dB SPL at 1% THD; 130dB SPL at 10% THD128dB SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio72dB≥72dB
Equivalent Noise22dBA—
Audio Resolution24-bit or 32-bit float / 48kHz24-bit / 48kHz transmission; 32-bit float internal recording
Audio FeaturesLossless audio transmission, three voice-tone presets and adaptive gain control—

Wireless & Transmission

SpecificationDJI Mic 3Hollyland LARK MAX 2
Wireless TechnologyDual-band Wi-Fi/SDR digital wireless plus Bluetooth 5.4GFSK 2Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping
Operating Frequency2.4GHz and permitted 5GHz bands; region-dependent2.4GHz ISM band
Transmission RangeUp to 400m open line-of-sight; 80m in simulated high-interference conditions340m line-of-sight / 60m non-line-of-sight
Maximum Transmitters44
Maximum Receivers / ChannelsUp to 8 receivers; four-channel output1 receiver / up to 4 transmitters
Wireless FeaturesAutomatic dual-band switching, anti-interference and lossless transmissionWireless audio monitoring and anti-interference frequency hopping
Latency—20ms TX-to-RX; 25ms TX-to-monitor earphone

Transmitter

SpecificationDJI Mic 3Hollyland LARK MAX 2
Transmitter MicrophoneBuilt-in omnidirectional condenser microphoneBuilt-in omnidirectional condenser microphone
Transmitter InputN/A3.5mm TRS lavalier input
Transmitter RecordingYes — dual-file 24-bit or 32-bit float internal recordingYes — 24-bit or 32-bit float internal recording
Internal Storage / Recording Time24-bit single 57.3h / dual 28.6h; 32-bit float single 43.0h / dual 21.5h8GB per transmitter; up to about 14 hours lossless recording
Transmitter Battery LifeApprox. 8 hoursApprox. 11 hours
Transmitter Charging TimeApprox. 50 minutesApprox. 1.5 hours
Transmitter Dimensions28.77 × 28.34 × 16.35mm with magnet23.4 × 10.2 × 45.1mm
Transmitter Weight16g with magnetApprox. 14g

Receiver

SpecificationDJI Mic 3Hollyland LARK MAX 2
Receiver TypeMulti-channel camera/mobile receiverCamera receiver plus USB-C receiver
Receiver Outputs3.5mm TRS and USB-C; Audio-TC/LTC timecode output3.5mm TRS and USB-C digital audio
Monitoring Output3.5mm monitoring output, max 20mW at 1kHz/32ΩWireless OWS monitoring and 3.5mm monitoring via receiver/adapter
Receiver Battery LifeApprox. 10 hoursApprox. 12 hours
Receiver Charging TimeApprox. 50 minutesApprox. 1.5 hours
Receiver Dimensions53.85 × 28.69 × 22.00mmCamera RX 54.2 × 22.3 × 29.5mm; USB-C RX 40.7 × 9.1 × 27mm
Receiver Weight25.1gCamera RX 24g; USB-C RX 5.9g

Connectivity & Compatibility

SpecificationDJI Mic 3Hollyland LARK MAX 2
Connection2.4GHz wireless2.4GHz wireless
Audio Outputs3.5mm TRS and USB-C digital audio3.5mm TRS and USB-C digital audio
USBUSB-C audio, charging and dataUSB-C
3.5mm Connection3.5mm TRS audio/timecode input and output3.5mm TRS input/output and adapters
Camera CompatibilityCameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiverCameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver
Smartphone CompatibilitySupported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapterSupported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter
Computer CompatibilityWindows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audioWindows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supportedWindows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported
Direct Device CompatibilityDJI OsmoAudio-compatible devices via direct connectionOptional hot-shoe adapter supports specified Sony cameras
App SupportDJI Mimo where supportedLarkSound app

Recording & Controls

SpecificationDJI Mic 3Hollyland LARK MAX 2
Onboard RecordingYesYes
Bit Depth / Sample Rate24-bit / 48kHz; 32-bit float / 48kHz24-bit / 48kHz; 32-bit float / 48kHz internal recording
TimecodeIntegrated timecode generator; LTC input/output and Audio-TC, 23.98–60fpsSupported
Safety TrackSupported through dual-file internal recording modesSupported
Gain ControlAdaptive Gain Control with Automatic and Dynamic modesReceiver touchscreen/knob and app; automatic gain features
Noise CancellationTwo-level active noise cancellingAI noise cancellation with adjustable strength
Low-Cut Filter100Hz low-cut option—
ControlsReceiver touchscreen/dial and transmitter buttonsTX buttons; receiver touchscreen/knob; app control
Special Recording FeaturesDual-file internal recording, four-channel output and lossless transmission32-bit full-chain audio, wireless monitoring and timecode

Charging Case

SpecificationDJI Mic 3Hollyland LARK MAX 2
Charging Case—Included
Case Battery Capacity—2000mAh
Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles—More than 2.5 full charges for two TX and camera RX
Case Charging Time—Approx. 2 hours
Case Charging Port—USB-C
Case Weight—Approx. 136g
Case Features—Stores and charges two transmitters and camera receiver

What's in the Box

SpecificationDJI Mic 3Hollyland LARK MAX 2
What's in the Box—2 × transmitters, camera receiver, USB-C receiver, charging case, 2 × windscreens, 3.5mm camera cable, USB-C/Lightning cables, USB-C-to-3.5mm adapters, magnetic sleeves/magnets, carrying accessories and documentation

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