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RØDE VideoMicro II vs Hollyland Lark M2 Combo

Compare pickup, connection, battery and recording features.

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RØDE VideoMicro II

RØDE VideoMicro II

  • Camera/device plug-in power.
  • Audio outputs: 3.5 mm TRS.
  • Signal-to-Noise ratio: 79 dB.
  • Mounting / attachment: HELIX isolation mount.
  • Microphone body dimensions: 80 mm length × 22 mm diameter.
KSh 15,800In Stock
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Hollyland Lark M2 Combo

Hollyland Lark M2 Combo

  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion.
  • About 40 hours with the case.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless connection.
  • About 111 g for the case.
  • USB-C and charging case.
KSh 16,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Hollyland Lark M2 Combo if you want a lighter build (9 g). Choose the RØDE VideoMicro II if you prefer camera/device plug-in power and a foam in the box.

Portability

RØDE VideoMicro II
24 g microphone, 39 g with isolation mount
Hollyland Lark M2 Combo
About 111 g for the case

Audio

RØDE VideoMicro II
Electret condenser
Hollyland Lark M2 Combo
Condenser

Weight

RØDE VideoMicro II
24 g
Hollyland Lark M2 Combo
About 111 g for the case

Signal-to-Noise ratio

RØDE VideoMicro II
79 dB
Hollyland Lark M2 Combo
70dB

Mounting / attachment

RØDE VideoMicro II
HELIX isolation mount
Hollyland Lark M2 Combo
Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

RØDE VideoMicro II

  • Power source: Camera/device plug-in power.
  • Also in the box: foam, furry windshields and TRS–TRS.

Hollyland Lark M2 Combo

  • Lighter: 9 g (vs 24 g).
  • Power source: Built-in rechargeable batteries.

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PriorityRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Portability24 g microphone, 39 g with isolation mountAbout 111 g for the case
AudioElectret condenserCondenser
Weight24 gAbout 111 g for the case
Power sourceCamera/device plug-in power, no battery requiredBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
Signal-to-Noise ratio79 dB70dB
Mounting / attachmentHELIX isolation mountIntegrated clip and/or magnetic attachment

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2 Combo
BrandRØDEHollyland
ModelRØDE VideoMicro IILARK M2
TypeOn-Camera Shotgun MicrophoneCamera Wireless Microphone System
Announced—January 2024
Microphone System—2 transmitters + camera receiver + USB-C receiver + Lightning receiver + charging case (Combo)
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Mounting / AttachmentHELIX isolation mountIntegrated clip and/or magnetic attachment
MaterialsMetal body—
Operating Temperature—-10°C to 45°C
Special Features—Button-size 9g transmitters

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Power SourceCamera/device plug-in power; no battery requiredBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
Battery Type—Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life—TX 10h; camera RX 9h; approx. 40h total with case
Charging—USB-C and charging case

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Microphone TypeElectret condenserCondenser
Polar PatternSupercardioidOmnidirectional
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 kHz20Hz–20kHz
Sensitivity−30 dBV, ±1 dB at 1 kHz—
Maximum SPL110 dB SPL115dB SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio79 dB70dB
Dynamic Range95 dB—
Audio Resolution—24-bit / 48kHz

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Audio Outputs3.5 mm TRS3.5mm TRS, USB-C and Lightning according to receiver
Connection—2.4GHz wireless
USB—USB-C
3.5mm Connection—3.5mm TRS camera output
Camera Compatibility—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
Computer Compatibility—Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio
Operating System Compatibility—Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported
Direct Device Compatibility—Not applicable
App Support—LarkSound / HollyAudio

Microphone Body

Microphone Body specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Microphone Body Dimensions80 mm length × 22 mm diameter—
Microphone Body Weight24 g microphone; 39 g with isolation mount—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2 Combo
What's in the BoxFoam and furry windshields; TRS–TRS and TRS–TRRS cables2 × transmitters, camera receiver, USB-C receiver, Lightning receiver, charging case, 2 × windscreens, 3.5mm camera cable, USB-C cable, magnetic clips and documentation

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Wireless Technology—GFSK 2Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping
Operating Frequency—2.4GHz ISM band
Transmission Range—Up to 300m line-of-sight
Maximum Transmitters—2
Maximum Receivers / Channels—1 active receiver / 2 channels
Wireless Features—LDS antenna and Environmental Noise Cancellation

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Transmitter Microphone—Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone
Transmitter Input—Not applicable
Transmitter Recording—No
Internal Storage / Recording Time——
Transmitter Battery Life—Approx. 10 hours
Transmitter Charging Time—Approx. 1.5 hours
Transmitter Dimensions—Ø26 × 9.9mm
Transmitter Weight—Approx. 9g

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Receiver Type—Camera receiver plus USB-C and Lightning mobile receivers
Receiver Outputs—3.5mm TRS camera output or USB-C/Lightning digital audio
Monitoring Output—Not applicable
Receiver Battery Life—Camera receiver approx. 9 hours; mobile receivers host-powered
Receiver Charging Time—Camera receiver approx. 1.5 hours
Receiver Dimensions—Camera RX 40 × 25.7 × 20.5mm; mobile RX 40 × 16.5 × 9mm
Receiver Weight—Camera RX 14.8g; mobile RX approx. 6g

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Onboard Recording—No
Bit Depth / Sample Rate—24-bit / 48kHz
Timecode—No
Safety Track—No
Gain Control—Receiver knob and app control
Noise Cancellation—Environmental Noise Cancellation
Controls—TX noise-cancellation control; camera RX gain knob; app control
Special Recording Features—Not applicable

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Charging Case—Included
Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles—More than 3 full charges for two TX and camera RX
Case Charging Time—Under 2 hours
Case Charging Port—USB-C
Case Dimensions—86 × 54 × 39mm
Case Weight—Approx. 111g
Case Features—Stores and charges two transmitters and camera receiver

In summary

Choose Hollyland Lark M2 for a lighter build.

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