Hollyland Lark A1 vs RØDE Wireless Micro
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| Feature |  Hollyland Lark A1 |  RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 15,500 | KSh 20,500 |
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General
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Hollyland | RØDE |
| Model | LARK A1 | Wireless Micro |
| Announced | 2025 | November 2024 |
| Type | Smartphone Wireless Microphone System | Smartphone Wireless Microphone System |
| Microphone System | 2 transmitters + USB-C receiver + Lightning receiver + charging case (Combo) | 2 transmitters + 1 USB-C smartphone receiver + charging case |
| Color | Black | Black or White |
Design
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip plus magnetic attachment |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 60°C | — |
| Special Features | 8g magnetic transmitters; MFi-certified Lightning receiver | Integrated acoustic chamber and ultra-light 12g transmitters |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Built-in rechargeable batteries | Built-in rechargeable batteries |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Up to 9h per TX; up to 54h alternating two TX with case | 7 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case |
| Charging | USB-C charging case | Charging case via USB-C |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Condenser | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Sensitivity | -37dBV ±2dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL | — |
| Maximum SPL | 120dB SPL | 135dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | ≥67dB | 73dB |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Equivalent Noise | — | 21dBA |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Technology | GFSK 2Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping | RØDE digital wireless plus Direct Connect Bluetooth for iOS |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4GHz ISM band | 2.4GHz ISM band |
| Transmission Range | Up to 200m line-of-sight | Over 100m line-of-sight |
| Maximum Transmitters | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | 1 mobile receiver / 2 channels | 1 mobile receiver / 2 channels |
| Wireless Features | Automatic pairing and phone pass-through charging | Automatic pairing and intelligent GainAssist |
Transmitter
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Microphone | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone |
| Transmitter Input | N/A | N/A |
| Transmitter Recording | No | No |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | N/A | N/A |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Approx. 9 hours; 6.5 hours with noise cancellation on | Up to 7 hours |
| Transmitter Charging Time | Under 1.5 hours | — |
| Transmitter Dimensions | 30 × 16.3 × 8.8mm | 40 × 20 × 17mm |
| Transmitter Weight | Approx. 8g | 12g |
Receiver
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | Plug-in mobile receiver | USB-C smartphone receiver |
| Receiver Outputs | USB-C and/or Lightning digital audio according to kit | USB-C digital audio |
| Monitoring Output | N/A | N/A |
| Receiver Battery Life | Powered by connected mobile device | Powered by connected smartphone |
| Receiver Charging Time | N/A | N/A |
| Receiver Dimensions | 34 × 16.3 × 9mm | — |
| Receiver Weight | Approx. 5.9g | — |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 2.4GHz wireless | Digital wireless to plug-in USB-C receiver |
| Audio Outputs | Digital mobile audio | USB-C digital audio |
| USB | USB-C receiver/charging | USB-C receiver and case charging |
| 3.5mm Connection | N/A | N/A |
| Camera Compatibility | N/A | N/A for this smartphone kit; optional camera receiver/Camera Kit sold separately |
| Smartphone Compatibility | Supported USB-C and Lightning phones/tablets according to supplied receiver | USB-C iPhone/iPad and Android devices; direct iOS connection through RØDE Capture where supported |
| Computer Compatibility | USB-C computers where standard USB audio is supported | USB-C computers supported by receiver |
| Operating System Compatibility | iOS and Android where supported by the selected receiver/adapter | iOS 14+; Android 11+ for USB-C version |
| Direct Device Compatibility | N/A | Direct Connect to supported iOS devices through RØDE Capture |
| App Support | LarkSound app | RØDE Capture and RØDE Central |
Recording & Controls
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | No | No |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Timecode | No | No |
| Safety Track | No | No |
| Gain Control | App-adjustable gain | Intelligent GainAssist |
| Noise Cancellation | Three-level intelligent noise cancellation | — |
| Controls | One-click noise cancellation, double-click mute, triple-click recording control; app settings | Automatic operation with app configuration |
| Special Recording Features | Auto-limit clip protection; EQ and reverb presets | N/A |
Charging Case
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | Included | Included |
| Case Battery Capacity | 460mAh | 490mAh |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | More than 2 full charges for two transmitters | Two additional full charges; up to 21 hours total |
| Case Charging Time | Under 1.5 hours | Approx. 3 hours |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 90 × 58 × 40mm | 72 × 58 × 30mm |
| Case Features | Stores and charges two transmitters and mobile receivers | Stores and charges two transmitters and mobile receiver |
| Case Weight | — | Kit total approx. 102g |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | 2 × transmitters, USB-C receiver, Lightning receiver, charging case, windscreens, magnetic attachments, USB-C cable, carrying pouch and documentation | 2 × Wireless Micro transmitters, USB-C receiver, charging case, magnetic attachments, 2 × furry windshields, SC22 USB-C cable and documentation |
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