RODE Wireless GO II vs Hollyland Lark A1
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| Feature |  RODE Wireless GO II |  Hollyland Lark A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 38,000 | KSh 15,500 |
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General
| Specification | RODE Wireless GO II | Hollyland Lark A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | RØDE | Hollyland |
| Model | Wireless GO II | LARK A1 |
| Announced | February 2021 | 2025 |
| Type | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Smartphone Wireless Microphone System |
| Microphone System | 2 transmitters + 1 dual-channel receiver | 2 transmitters + USB-C receiver + Lightning receiver + charging case (Combo) |
| Color | Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | RODE Wireless GO II | Hollyland Lark A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Special Features | Dual-channel compact wireless system | 8g magnetic transmitters; MFi-certified Lightning receiver |
| Operating Temperature | — | -10°C to 60°C |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | RODE Wireless GO II | Hollyland Lark A1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 54h alternating two TX with case |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C charging case |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | RODE Wireless GO II | Hollyland Lark A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Pre-polarised pressure condenser | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 112dB SPL | 120dB SPL |
| Equivalent Noise | 22dBA | — |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Sensitivity | — | -37dBV ±2dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | — | ≥67dB |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | RODE Wireless GO II | Hollyland Lark A1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Up to 200m line-of-sight | Up to 200m line-of-sight |
| Encryption | 128-bit encryption | — |
| Maximum Transmitters | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | 1 receiver / 2 channels | 1 mobile receiver / 2 channels |
| Wireless Features | Series IV transmission with merged/split channel output | Automatic pairing and phone pass-through charging |
Transmitter
| Specification | RODE Wireless GO II | Hollyland Lark A1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes — onboard recording | No |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | Over 40 hours internal memory per transmitter | N/A |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | Approx. 9 hours; 6.5 hours with noise cancellation on |
| Transmitter Dimensions | 44 × 45.3 × 18.3mm | 30 × 16.3 × 8.8mm |
| Transmitter Weight | 30g | Approx. 8g |
| Transmitter Charging Time | — | Under 1.5 hours |
Receiver
| Specification | RODE Wireless GO II | Hollyland Lark A1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Dimensions | 44 × 45.5 × 18.3mm | 34 × 16.3 × 9mm |
| Receiver Weight | 32g | Approx. 5.9g |
| Receiver Charging Time | — | N/A |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | RODE Wireless GO II | Hollyland Lark A1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GO II | Hollyland Lark A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | Yes | No |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Timecode | No | No |
| Safety Track | Supported — secondary channel at reduced gain | No |
| Gain Control | 3-stage pad or 10-stage fine gain control | App-adjustable gain |
| Noise Cancellation | No dedicated noise cancellation | Three-level intelligent noise cancellation |
| Controls | TX/RX buttons and RØDE Central configuration | One-click noise cancellation, double-click mute, triple-click recording control; app settings |
| Special Recording Features | Onboard backup recording and merged/split output modes | Auto-limit clip protection; EQ and reverb presets |
Charging Case
| Specification | RODE Wireless GO II | Hollyland Lark A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | N/A | Included |
| Case Battery Capacity | N/A | 460mAh |
| 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 receivers |
What's in the Box
| Specification | RODE Wireless GO II | Hollyland Lark A1 |
|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | 2 × Wireless GO II transmitters, 1 × receiver, 3 × furry windshields, SC5 3.5mm cable, 3 × USB cables, carry pouch and documentation | 2 × transmitters, USB-C receiver, Lightning receiver, charging case, windscreens, magnetic attachments, USB-C cable, carrying pouch and documentation |
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