RODE Wireless ME vs Hollyland LARK A2 Combo
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| Feature |  RODE Wireless ME |  Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 25,000 | KSh 13,500 |
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General
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | RØDE | Hollyland |
| Model | Wireless ME | LARK A2 |
| Announced | March 2023 | September 2026 |
| Type | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Smartphone Wireless Microphone System |
| Microphone System | 1 transmitter + 1 receiver | 2 transmitters + mobile receiver + charging case (Duo) |
| Color | Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK A2 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 | Magnetic 8.5g transmitters |
| Operating Temperature | — | -10°C to 60°C |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK A2 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 | Approx. 7 hours per transmitter |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C charging case |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Pre-polarised pressure condenser | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 122dB SPL | 120dB 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 | — | ≥68dB |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK A2 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 200m 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 mobile receiver / 2 channels |
| Wireless Features | GainAssist and microphone built into both TX and RX | Adaptive frequency hopping and automatic pairing |
Transmitter
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK A2 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. 7 hours |
| Transmitter Charging Time | — | Under 1.5 hours |
| Transmitter Dimensions | — | 37.7 × 19.8 × 10mm |
| Transmitter Weight | — | Approx. 8.5g |
Receiver
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver | Plug-in mobile receiver |
| Receiver Outputs | 3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio | USB-C and/or Lightning digital audio according to kit |
| Monitoring Output | 3.5mm receiver output | N/A |
| Receiver Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | Powered by connected mobile device |
| Receiver Charging Time | — | N/A |
| Receiver Dimensions | — | 37 × 27 × 9.8mm |
| Receiver Weight | — | Approx. 5.9g |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 2.4GHz wireless | 2.4GHz wireless |
| Audio Outputs | 3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio | Digital mobile audio |
| USB | USB-C audio, charging and data | USB-C receiver/charging |
| 3.5mm Connection | 3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output | N/A |
| Camera Compatibility | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver | N/A |
| Smartphone Compatibility | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter | Supported USB-C and Lightning phones/tablets according to supplied receiver |
| Computer Compatibility | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio | USB-C computers where standard USB audio is supported |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported | iOS and Android where supported by the selected receiver/adapter |
| 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 A2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | No | No |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Timecode | No | No |
| Safety Track | No | Supported |
| Gain Control | Intelligent GainAssist | App-adjustable gain |
| Noise Cancellation | No dedicated noise cancellation | Three-level AI noise cancellation, up to 20dB reduction |
| Controls | TX/RX controls and RØDE Central configuration | Transmitter and app controls |
| Special Recording Features | ME Mic on receiver can capture camera operator; up to three microphone sources with extra TX | AI auto-limit clip protection and safety track |
Charging Case
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | 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 | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK A2 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, 1 × mobile receiver, charging case, 2 × windscreens, carrying bag, charging cable and documentation |
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