Hollyland Lark M2S Combo vs RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
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| Feature |  Hollyland Lark M2S Combo |  RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 17,000 | KSh 42,000 |
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General
| Specification | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Hollyland | RØDE |
| Model | LARK M2S | Wireless GO (Gen 3) |
| Announced | January 2025 | December 2024 |
| Type | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Camera Wireless Microphone System |
| Microphone System | 2 transmitters + camera receiver + mobile receiver(s) + charging case (Combo) | 2 transmitters + 1 dual-channel receiver |
| Color | Space Gray | Black |
Design
| Specification | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Special Features | Logo-free titanium clip-on design | Locking 3.5mm transmitter inputs and Series IV ecosystem compatibility |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Built-in rechargeable batteries | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Up to 9h per TX; up to 30h with case | Up to 7 hours per component |
| Charging | USB-C and charging case | USB-C |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Condenser | Pre-polarised pressure condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Sensitivity | -37dBV ±2dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL | — |
| Maximum SPL | 116dB SPL | 123.5dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | ≥70dB | 72dB |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz wireless; 32-bit float internal recording |
| Equivalent Noise | — | 22dBA |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Technology | GFSK 2Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping | RØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4GHz ISM band | 2.4GHz ISM band |
| Transmission Range | Up to 300m line-of-sight | Up to 260m line-of-sight |
| Maximum Transmitters | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | 1 active receiver / 2 channels | 1 receiver / 2 channels |
| Wireless Features | Environmental Noise Cancellation and stable adaptive frequency hopping | Series IV transmission, GainAssist and automatic pairing |
| Encryption | — | 128-bit encryption |
Transmitter
| Specification | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Microphone | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone | Built-in omnidirectional pre-polarised pressure transducer |
| Transmitter Input | N/A | 3.5mm TRS lavalier input |
| Transmitter Recording | No | Yes — 32-bit float onboard recording |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | N/A | Over 40 hours per transmitter |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Approx. 9 hours | Up to 7 hours |
| Transmitter Charging Time | Under 1.5 hours | — |
| Transmitter Dimensions | Front Ø13 × 6.3mm; rear Ø24 × 9mm | — |
| Transmitter Weight | Approx. 7g | Approx. 31g |
Receiver
| Specification | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | Camera receiver plus mobile receiver(s) | Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver |
| Receiver Outputs | 3.5mm TRS camera or USB-C/Lightning digital output according to receiver | 3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio |
| Monitoring Output | N/A | 3.5mm receiver output supports headphone monitoring modes where configured |
| Receiver Battery Life | Camera receiver approx. 8.5 hours; mobile receiver host-powered | Up to 7 hours |
| 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 | — |
| Receiver Weight | — | Approx. 35g |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 2.4GHz wireless | 2.4GHz wireless |
| Audio Outputs | 3.5mm TRS and mobile digital audio according to kit | 3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C audio, charging and data |
| 3.5mm Connection | 3.5mm TRS on camera receiver | 3.5mm transmitter input and receiver 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 | N/A | Compatible with RØDE Series IV ecosystem devices where officially supported |
| App Support | LarkSound app | RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and RØDE Capture where supported |
Recording & Controls
| Specification | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | No | Yes |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz output; 32-bit float / 48kHz onboard |
| Timecode | No | No |
| Safety Track | No | Supported |
| Gain Control | Receiver and app gain control | GainAssist plus manual gain control |
| Noise Cancellation | Environmental Noise Cancellation | No dedicated noise cancellation |
| Controls | TX noise-cancellation/mute; receiver gain; app controls | TX buttons and RX display/buttons; RØDE Central configuration |
| Special Recording Features | N/A | 32-bit float, dual-file recording and merged/split channel modes |
| Low-Cut Filter | — | High-pass filter available |
Charging Case
| Specification | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | Included | N/A |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | Up to 2.5 full charges; up to 30 hours total | N/A |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | N/A |
| Case Dimensions | Mobile case approx. 55.2 × 75 × 36.5mm | N/A |
| Case Features | Stores and charges two transmitters and receiver | N/A |
| Case Battery Capacity | — | N/A |
| Case Charging Time | — | N/A |
| Case Weight | — | N/A |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | 2 × transmitters, camera receiver, mobile receiver(s), charging case, windscreens, 3.5mm camera cable, charging cable, carrying accessories and documentation | 2 × Wireless GO (Gen 3) transmitters, 1 × receiver, 3 × furry windshields, SC2 3.5mm cable, SC21 USB-C-to-Lightning cable, SC22 USB-C cable, SC33 USB-C multi-adapter, carry pouch and documentation |
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