RODE Wireless ME vs Hollyland Lark M2 Combo
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| Feature |  RODE Wireless ME |  Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 25,000 | KSh 16,000 |
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General
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | RØDE | Hollyland |
| Model | Wireless ME | LARK M2 |
| Announced | March 2023 | January 2024 |
| Type | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Camera Wireless Microphone System |
| Microphone System | 1 transmitter + 1 receiver | 2 transmitters + camera receiver + USB-C receiver + Lightning receiver + charging case (Combo) |
| Color | Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Special Features | Built-in microphone on both transmitter and receiver | Button-size 9g transmitters |
| Operating Temperature | — | -10°C to 45°C |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries | Built-in rechargeable batteries |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours per component | TX 10h; camera RX 9h; approx. 40h total with case |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C and charging case |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Pre-polarised pressure condenser | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 122dB SPL | 115dB SPL |
| Equivalent Noise | 22dBA | — |
| Dynamic Range | 100dB | — |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | — | 70dB |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Technology | RØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission | GFSK 2Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4GHz ISM band | 2.4GHz ISM band |
| Transmission Range | Over 100m line-of-sight | Up to 300m line-of-sight |
| Encryption | 128-bit encryption | — |
| Maximum Transmitters | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | 1 receiver / up to 2 transmitters; receiver ME Mic provides third microphone source | 1 active receiver / 2 channels |
| Wireless Features | GainAssist and microphone built into both TX and RX | LDS antenna and Environmental Noise Cancellation |
Transmitter
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Microphone | Built-in omnidirectional pre-polarised pressure transducer | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone |
| Transmitter Input | 3.5mm TRS lavalier input | N/A |
| Transmitter Recording | No | No |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | N/A | N/A |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | Approx. 10 hours |
| Transmitter Charging Time | — | Approx. 1.5 hours |
| Transmitter Dimensions | — | Ø26 × 9.9mm |
| Transmitter Weight | — | Approx. 9g |
Receiver
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver | Camera receiver plus USB-C and Lightning mobile receivers |
| Receiver Outputs | 3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS camera output or USB-C/Lightning digital audio |
| Monitoring Output | 3.5mm receiver output | N/A |
| Receiver Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | Camera receiver approx. 9 hours; mobile receivers host-powered |
| Receiver Charging Time | — | Camera receiver approx. 1.5 hours |
| Receiver Dimensions | — | Camera RX 40 × 25.7 × 20.5mm; mobile RX 40 × 16.5 × 9mm |
| Receiver Weight | — | Camera RX 14.8g; mobile RX approx. 6g |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 2.4GHz wireless | 2.4GHz wireless |
| Audio Outputs | 3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS, USB-C and Lightning according to receiver |
| USB | USB-C audio, charging and data | USB-C |
| 3.5mm Connection | 3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output | 3.5mm TRS camera output |
| Camera Compatibility | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver |
| Smartphone Compatibility | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter |
| Computer Compatibility | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported |
| Direct Device Compatibility | Compatible with RØDE Series IV ecosystem devices where officially supported | N/A |
| App Support | RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and RØDE Capture where supported | LarkSound / HollyAudio |
Recording & Controls
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | No | No |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Timecode | No | No |
| Safety Track | No | No |
| Gain Control | Intelligent GainAssist | Receiver knob and app control |
| Noise Cancellation | No dedicated noise cancellation | Environmental Noise Cancellation |
| Controls | TX/RX controls and RØDE Central configuration | TX noise-cancellation control; camera RX gain knob; app control |
| Special Recording Features | ME Mic on receiver can capture camera operator; up to three microphone sources with extra TX | N/A |
Charging Case
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | N/A | Included |
| Case Battery Capacity | N/A | — |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | N/A | More than 3 full charges for two TX and camera RX |
| Case Charging Time | N/A | Under 2 hours |
| Case Charging Port | N/A | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | N/A | 86 × 54 × 39mm |
| Case Weight | N/A | Approx. 111g |
| Case Features | N/A | Stores and charges two transmitters and camera receiver |
What's in the Box
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | Wireless ME transmitter, receiver, 2 × furry windshields, SC2 3.5mm cable, SC7 TRRS cable, SC21 Lightning cable, SC22 USB-C cable, carry pouch and documentation | 2 × transmitters, camera receiver, USB-C receiver, Lightning receiver, charging case, 2 × windscreens, 3.5mm camera cable, USB-C cable, magnetic clips and documentation |
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