Hollyland LARK MAX 2 vs Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX)
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| Feature |  Hollyland LARK MAX 2 |  Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 29,500 | KSh 34,000 |
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General
| Specification | Hollyland LARK MAX 2 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Hollyland | Insta360 |
| Model | LARK MAX 2 | Mic Pro |
| Announced | May 27, 2025 | May 19, 2026 |
| Type | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Camera Wireless Microphone System |
| Microphone System | 2 transmitters + camera receiver + USB-C receiver + charging case (2-person Combo) | — |
| Color | Space Gray | Black |
Design
| Specification | Hollyland LARK MAX 2 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 55°C | -10°C to 45°C |
| Special Features | FocalClear vocal focus, wireless monitoring and skin-friendly coating | Customisable E-Ink transmitter display and multiple directional pickup modes |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Hollyland LARK MAX 2 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Built-in rechargeable batteries | Built-in rechargeable batteries |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | TX 11h; camera RX 12h; up to 36h with case | TX 10 hours; RX 11 hours |
| Charging | USB-C and charging case | USB-C and charging case |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 minutes provides about 1.5 hours use |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | Hollyland LARK MAX 2 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Condenser | Three-microphone condenser array |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional | Selectable omnidirectional, super-directional, cardioid and figure-8 |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz; 100Hz–20kHz with low-cut on |
| Sensitivity | -37dBV ±2dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL | -38±1dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL |
| Maximum SPL | 128dB SPL | 130dB SPL at 10% THD |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | ≥72dB | 72dB A-weighted |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit / 48kHz transmission; 32-bit float internal recording | 24-bit / 48kHz wireless; 32-bit float internal recording |
| Equivalent Noise | — | 22dBA |
| Audio Features | — | Three-mic array, selectable pickup modes, voice-tone presets and AI noise cancelling |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | Hollyland LARK MAX 2 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Technology | GFSK 2Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping | GFSK 1/2Mbps digital wireless plus Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4GHz ISM band | 2.400–2.4835GHz |
| Transmission Range | 340m line-of-sight / 60m non-line-of-sight | Up to 400m TX-to-RX open line-of-sight; about 100m direct Bluetooth to Insta360 X5 |
| Latency | 20ms TX-to-RX; 25ms TX-to-monitor earphone | — |
| Maximum Transmitters | 4 | 4 per receiver |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | 1 receiver / up to 4 transmitters | Up to 4 receivers per transmitter; four-channel output with supported equipment |
| Wireless Features | Wireless audio monitoring and anti-interference frequency hopping | 4TX+1RX, 2TX+4RX, direct Insta360 camera connection |
Transmitter
| Specification | Hollyland LARK MAX 2 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Microphone | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone | Built-in three-microphone array |
| Transmitter Input | 3.5mm TRS lavalier input | 3.5mm lavalier input via official USB-C adapter |
| Transmitter Recording | Yes — 24-bit or 32-bit float internal recording | Yes — 24-bit or 32-bit float, mono or stereo |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | 8GB per transmitter; up to about 14 hours lossless recording | 32GB; 60h 24-bit mono / 29.7h stereo; 44.8h 32-bit mono / 22.2h stereo |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Approx. 11 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| Transmitter Charging Time | Approx. 1.5 hours | Approx. 1 hour; 80% in 24 minutes |
| Transmitter Dimensions | 23.4 × 10.2 × 45.1mm | 38 × 12.2mm (diameter × height) |
| Transmitter Weight | Approx. 14g | 19.7g excluding clip |
Receiver
| Specification | Hollyland LARK MAX 2 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) |
|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | Camera receiver plus USB-C receiver | Camera/mobile receiver with OLED touchscreen and dial |
| Receiver Outputs | 3.5mm TRS and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm camera output and USB-C digital audio |
| Monitoring Output | Wireless OWS monitoring and 3.5mm monitoring via receiver/adapter | 3.5mm headphone output, max 20mW at 1kHz/32Ω |
| Receiver Battery Life | Approx. 12 hours | Up to 11 hours |
| Receiver Charging Time | Approx. 1.5 hours | Approx. 1 hour; 80% in 30 minutes |
| Receiver Dimensions | Camera RX 54.2 × 22.3 × 29.5mm; USB-C RX 40.7 × 9.1 × 27mm | 55.8 × 27.7 × 21mm |
| Receiver Weight | Camera RX 24g; USB-C RX 5.9g | 29.8g |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | Hollyland LARK MAX 2 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 2.4GHz wireless | 2.4GHz wireless |
| Audio Outputs | 3.5mm TRS and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS and USB-C digital audio |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C audio, charging and high-speed recording export |
| 3.5mm Connection | 3.5mm TRS input/output and adapters | Camera output, monitoring output and optional lavalier input adapter |
| 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 | Optional hot-shoe adapter supports specified Sony cameras | Direct 48kHz connection to supported Insta360 cameras including Luna Ultra, X5, X4 Air, Ace Pro 2 and GO Ultra |
| App Support | LarkSound app | Insta360 app |
Recording & Controls
| Specification | Hollyland LARK MAX 2 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) |
|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | Yes | Yes |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | 24-bit / 48kHz; 32-bit float / 48kHz internal recording | 24-bit / 48kHz; 32-bit float / 48kHz internal recording |
| Timecode | Supported | Supported |
| Safety Track | Supported | Supported — secondary track at -6dB |
| Gain Control | Receiver touchscreen/knob and app; automatic gain features | Automatic clipping prevention and Dynamic Auto Gain Control |
| Noise Cancellation | AI noise cancellation with adjustable strength | Two-level AI noise cancelling |
| Controls | TX buttons; receiver touchscreen/knob; app control | TX button/display; RX touchscreen and auxiliary dial; app control |
| Special Recording Features | 32-bit full-chain audio, wireless monitoring and timecode | Mono/stereo internal recording, four-channel output and 30-minute file segmentation |
| Low-Cut Filter | — | 100Hz low-cut option |
Charging Case
| Specification | Hollyland LARK MAX 2 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | Included | N/A |
| Case Battery Capacity | 2000mAh | N/A |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | More than 2.5 full charges for two TX and camera RX | N/A |
| Case Charging Time | Approx. 2 hours | N/A |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | N/A |
| Case Weight | Approx. 136g | N/A |
| Case Features | Stores and charges two transmitters and camera receiver | N/A |
| Case Dimensions | — | N/A |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Hollyland LARK MAX 2 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) |
|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | 2 × transmitters, camera receiver, USB-C receiver, charging case, 2 × windscreens, 3.5mm camera cable, USB-C/Lightning cables, USB-C-to-3.5mm adapters, magnetic sleeves/magnets, carrying accessories and documentation | 1 × Mic Pro transmitter, 1 × receiver, mounting accessories, windshield, 3.5mm camera cable, USB-C cable/adapters and documentation |
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