RODE Wireless ME vs Hollyland Lark M2S
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| Feature |  RODE Wireless ME |  Hollyland Lark M2S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 25,000 | KSh 20,000.00 |
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General
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2S |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | RØDE | Hollyland |
| Model | Wireless ME | LARK M2S |
| Announced | March 2023 | January 2025 |
| Type | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Camera Wireless Microphone System |
| Microphone System | 1 transmitter + 1 receiver | 2 transmitters + camera receiver + charging case (camera kit) |
| Color | Black | Space Gray |
Design
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2S |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Special Features | Built-in microphone on both transmitter and receiver | Logo-free titanium clip-on design |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Up to 9h per TX; up to 30h with case |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C and charging case |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Pre-polarised pressure condenser | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 122dB SPL | 116dB SPL |
| Equivalent Noise | 22dBA | — |
| Dynamic Range | 100dB | — |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Sensitivity | — | -37dBV ±2dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | — | ≥70dB |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Environmental Noise Cancellation and stable adaptive frequency hopping |
Transmitter
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2S |
|---|---|---|
| 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. 9 hours |
| Transmitter Charging Time | — | Under 1.5 hours |
| Transmitter Dimensions | — | Front Ø13 × 6.3mm; rear Ø24 × 9mm |
| Transmitter Weight | — | Approx. 7g |
Receiver
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2S |
|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver | Dual-channel camera receiver |
| Receiver Outputs | 3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS camera or USB-C/Lightning digital output according to receiver |
| Monitoring Output | 3.5mm receiver output | N/A |
| Receiver Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | Camera receiver approx. 8.5 hours; mobile receiver host-powered |
| Receiver Charging Time | — | Under 1.5 hours for camera receiver |
| Receiver Dimensions | — | Camera RX approx. 40.5 × 25.5 × 13mm; mobile RX approx. 40 × 16.5 × 9mm |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2S |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 2.4GHz wireless | 2.4GHz wireless |
| Audio Outputs | 3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS and mobile digital audio according to kit |
| USB | USB-C audio, charging and data | USB-C |
| 3.5mm Connection | 3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output | 3.5mm TRS on camera receiver |
| 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 with official adapters/cables; not all mobile receivers are included |
| 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 app |
Recording & Controls
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 and app gain control |
| Noise Cancellation | No dedicated noise cancellation | Environmental Noise Cancellation |
| Controls | TX/RX controls and RØDE Central configuration | TX noise-cancellation/mute; receiver gain; app controls |
| 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 M2S |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | N/A | Included |
| Case Battery Capacity | N/A | — |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | N/A | Up to 2.5 full charges; up to 30 hours total |
| Case Charging Time | N/A | — |
| Case Charging Port | N/A | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | N/A | Mobile case approx. 55.2 × 75 × 36.5mm |
| Case Weight | N/A | — |
| Case Features | N/A | Stores and charges two transmitters and receiver |
What's in the Box
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland Lark M2S |
|---|---|---|
| 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, charging case, windscreens, 3.5mm camera cable, USB-C charging cable and documentation |
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