Hollyland Lark A1 vs RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
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| Feature |  Hollyland Lark A1 |  RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 15,500 | KSh 42,000 |
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General
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Hollyland | RØDE |
| Model | LARK A1 | Wireless GO (Gen 3) |
| Announced | 2025 | December 2024 |
| Type | Smartphone Wireless Microphone System | Camera Wireless Microphone System |
| Microphone System | 2 transmitters + USB-C receiver + Lightning receiver + charging case (Combo) | 2 transmitters + 1 dual-channel receiver |
| Color | Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 60°C | — |
| Special Features | 8g magnetic transmitters; MFi-certified Lightning receiver | Locking 3.5mm transmitter inputs and Series IV ecosystem compatibility |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | 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 54h alternating two TX with case | Up to 7 hours per component |
| Charging | USB-C charging case | USB-C |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | 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 | 120dB SPL | 123.5dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | ≥67dB | 72dB |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz wireless; 32-bit float internal recording |
| Equivalent Noise | — | 22dBA |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | 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 200m line-of-sight | Up to 260m line-of-sight |
| Maximum Transmitters | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | 1 mobile receiver / 2 channels | 1 receiver / 2 channels |
| Wireless Features | Automatic pairing and phone pass-through charging | Series IV transmission, GainAssist and automatic pairing |
| Encryption | — | 128-bit encryption |
Transmitter
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | 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; 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 | — |
| Transmitter Weight | Approx. 8g | Approx. 31g |
Receiver
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | Plug-in mobile receiver | Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver |
| Receiver Outputs | USB-C and/or Lightning digital audio according to kit | 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 | Powered by connected mobile device | Up to 7 hours |
| Receiver Charging Time | N/A | — |
| Receiver Dimensions | 34 × 16.3 × 9mm | — |
| Receiver Weight | Approx. 5.9g | Approx. 35g |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 2.4GHz wireless | 2.4GHz wireless |
| Audio Outputs | Digital mobile audio | 3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio |
| USB | USB-C receiver/charging | USB-C audio, charging and data |
| 3.5mm Connection | N/A | 3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output |
| Camera Compatibility | N/A | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver |
| Smartphone Compatibility | Supported USB-C and Lightning phones/tablets according to supplied receiver | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter |
| Computer Compatibility | USB-C computers where standard USB audio is supported | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio |
| Operating System Compatibility | iOS and Android where supported by the selected receiver/adapter | 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 A1 | 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 | App-adjustable gain | GainAssist plus manual gain control |
| Noise Cancellation | Three-level intelligent noise cancellation | No dedicated noise cancellation |
| Controls | One-click noise cancellation, double-click mute, triple-click recording control; app settings | TX buttons and RX display/buttons; RØDE Central configuration |
| Special Recording Features | Auto-limit clip protection; EQ and reverb presets | 32-bit float, dual-file recording and merged/split channel modes |
| Low-Cut Filter | — | High-pass filter available |
Charging Case
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | Included | N/A |
| Case Battery Capacity | 460mAh | N/A |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | More than 2 full charges for two transmitters | N/A |
| Case Charging Time | Under 1.5 hours | N/A |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | N/A |
| Case Dimensions | 90 × 58 × 40mm | N/A |
| Case Features | Stores and charges two transmitters and mobile receivers | N/A |
| Case Weight | — | N/A |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Hollyland Lark A1 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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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