JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone vs Hollyland LARK A2 Combo
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| Feature | JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone | Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 8,000 | KSh 13,500 |
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General
| Specification | JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone | Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Hollyland |
| Model | PBM100 | LARK A2 |
| Announced | 2020 | September 2026 |
| Type | Wired Handheld Microphone | Smartphone Wireless Microphone System |
| Microphone System | Single wired handheld microphone | 2 transmitters + mobile receiver + charging case (Duo) |
| Color | Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone | Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Handheld | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Materials | Rugged stage-quality casing with wire-mesh cap | — |
| Special Features | Built-in windscreen; cardioid rejection of ambient sound | Magnetic 8.5g transmitters |
| Operating Temperature | — | -10°C to 60°C |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone | Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | N/A | Built-in rechargeable batteries |
| Battery Type | N/A | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | N/A | Approx. 7 hours per transmitter |
| Charging | N/A | USB-C charging case |
| Fast Charging | N/A | — |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone | Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Dynamic vocal microphone | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz–15kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Sensitivity | -53±3dBV/Pa | -37dBV ±2dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL |
| Audio Resolution | Analog | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Audio Features | 600Ω impedance; wire-mesh cap with windscreen | — |
| Maximum SPL | — | 120dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | — | ≥68dB |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone | Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Technology | N/A | GFSK 2Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping |
| Operating Frequency | N/A | 2.4GHz ISM band |
| Transmission Range | N/A | Up to 200m line-of-sight |
| Latency | N/A | — |
| Encryption | N/A | — |
| Maximum Transmitters | N/A | 2 |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | N/A | 1 mobile receiver / 2 channels |
| Wireless Features | N/A | Adaptive frequency hopping and automatic pairing |
Transmitter
| Specification | JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone | Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Microphone | N/A | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone |
| Transmitter Input | N/A | N/A |
| Transmitter Recording | N/A | No |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | N/A | N/A |
| Transmitter Battery Life | N/A | Approx. 7 hours |
| Transmitter Charging Time | N/A | Under 1.5 hours |
| Transmitter Dimensions | N/A | 37.7 × 19.8 × 10mm |
| Transmitter Weight | N/A | Approx. 8.5g |
Receiver
| Specification | JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone | Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | N/A | Plug-in mobile receiver |
| Receiver Outputs | N/A | USB-C and/or Lightning digital audio according to kit |
| Monitoring Output | N/A | N/A |
| Receiver Battery Life | N/A | Powered by connected mobile device |
| Receiver Charging Time | N/A | N/A |
| Receiver Dimensions | N/A | 37 × 27 × 9.8mm |
| Receiver Weight | N/A | Approx. 5.9g |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone | Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Wired 6.35mm audio connection | 2.4GHz wireless |
| Audio Outputs | 6.35mm 3-pin audio output | Digital mobile audio |
| USB | N/A | USB-C receiver/charging |
| 3.5mm Connection | Supplied 6.35mm-to-3.5mm adapter | N/A |
| Camera Compatibility | N/A | N/A |
| Smartphone Compatibility | N/A | Supported USB-C and Lightning phones/tablets according to supplied receiver |
| Computer Compatibility | N/A | USB-C computers where standard USB audio is supported |
| Operating System Compatibility | N/A | iOS and Android where supported by the selected receiver/adapter |
| Direct Device Compatibility | JBL PartyBox speakers with compatible microphone input | N/A |
| App Support | N/A | LarkSound app |
Recording & Controls
| Specification | JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone | Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | N/A | No |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | N/A | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Timecode | N/A | No |
| Safety Track | N/A | Supported |
| Gain Control | N/A | App-adjustable gain |
| Noise Cancellation | No electronic noise cancellation; cardioid pattern and windscreen reduce ambient/wind noise | Three-level AI noise cancellation, up to 20dB reduction |
| Low-Cut Filter | N/A | — |
| Special Recording Features | N/A | AI auto-limit clip protection and safety track |
| Controls | — | Transmitter and app controls |
Charging Case
| Specification | JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone | Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | N/A | Included |
| Case Battery Capacity | N/A | 530mAh |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | N/A | More than 2 full charges for two transmitters |
| Case Charging Time | N/A | Under 1.5 hours |
| Case Charging Port | N/A | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | N/A | 90 × 58 × 40mm |
| Case Weight | N/A | — |
| Case Features | N/A | Stores and charges two transmitters and mobile receiver |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone | Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | JBL PBM100 wired microphone, 6.3mm-to-3.5mm adapter, quick-start guide, warranty sheet and safety sheet | 2 × transmitters, 1 × mobile receiver, charging case, 2 × windscreens, carrying bag, charging cable and documentation |



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