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RØDE VideoMicro II vs Hollyland Lark M2S

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 M2S

Hollyland Lark M2S

  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion.
  • Up to 30 hours with the case.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless connection.
  • USB-C and charging case.
  • Works with the LarkSound app.
KSh 16,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the RØDE VideoMicro II if you want a lower price (KSh 700 less). Choose the Hollyland Lark M2S if you want a lighter build (7 g).

Portability

RØDE VideoMicro II
24 g microphone, 39 g with isolation mount
Hollyland Lark M2S
Approx. 7g

Audio

RØDE VideoMicro II
Electret condenser
Hollyland Lark M2S
Condenser

Signal-to-Noise ratio

RØDE VideoMicro II
79 dB
Hollyland Lark M2S
≥70dB

Mounting / attachment

RØDE VideoMicro II
HELIX isolation mount
Hollyland Lark M2S
Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment

Type

RØDE VideoMicro II
On-Camera Shotgun Microphone
Hollyland Lark M2S
Camera Wireless Microphone System

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

RØDE VideoMicro II

  • Lower price: KSh 15,800 (vs KSh 16,500).
  • Power source: Camera/device plug-in power.
  • Also in the box: foam, furry windshields and TRS–TRS.

Hollyland Lark M2S

  • Lighter: 7 g (vs 24 g).
  • Power source: Built-in rechargeable batteries.
  • Also in the box: transmitters, camera receiver, charging case (up to 2.5 full charges; up to 30 hours) and windscreens.

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PriorityRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2S
Portability24 g microphone, 39 g with isolation mountApprox. 7g
AudioElectret condenserCondenser
Power sourceCamera/device plug-in power, no battery requiredBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
Signal-to-Noise ratio79 dB≥70dB
Mounting / attachmentHELIX isolation mountIntegrated clip and/or magnetic attachment
TypeOn-Camera Shotgun MicrophoneCamera Wireless Microphone System

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2S
BrandRØDEHollyland
ModelRØDE VideoMicro IILARK M2S
TypeOn-Camera Shotgun MicrophoneCamera Wireless Microphone System
Announced—January 2025
Microphone System—2 transmitters + camera receiver + charging case (camera kit)
Color—Space Gray

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2S
Mounting / AttachmentHELIX isolation mountIntegrated clip and/or magnetic attachment
MaterialsMetal body—
Special Features—Logo-free titanium clip-on design

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2S
Power SourceCamera/device plug-in power; no battery requiredBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
Battery Type—Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life—Up to 9h per TX; up to 30h with case
Charging—USB-C and charging case

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2S
Microphone TypeElectret condenserCondenser
Polar PatternSupercardioidOmnidirectional
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 kHz20Hz–20kHz
Sensitivity−30 dBV, ±1 dB at 1 kHz-37dBV ±2dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL
Maximum SPL110 dB SPL116dB SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio79 dB≥70dB
Dynamic Range95 dB—
Audio Resolution—24-bit / 48kHz

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2S
Audio Outputs3.5 mm TRS3.5mm TRS and mobile digital audio according to kit
Connection—2.4GHz wireless
USB—USB-C
3.5mm Connection—3.5mm TRS on camera receiver
Camera Compatibility—Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver
Smartphone Compatibility—Supported with official adapters/cables; not all mobile receivers are included
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 app

Microphone Body

Microphone Body specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2S
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 M2S
What's in the BoxFoam and furry windshields; TRS–TRS and TRS–TRRS cables2 × transmitters, camera receiver, charging case, windscreens, 3.5mm camera cable, USB-C charging cable and documentation

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2S
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—Environmental Noise Cancellation and stable adaptive frequency hopping

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2S
Transmitter Microphone—Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone
Transmitter Input—Not applicable
Transmitter Recording—No
Internal Storage / Recording Time——
Transmitter Battery Life—Approx. 9 hours
Transmitter Charging Time—Under 1.5 hours
Transmitter Dimensions—Front Ø13 × 6.3mm; rear Ø24 × 9mm
Transmitter Weight—Approx. 7g

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2S
Receiver Type—Dual-channel camera receiver
Receiver Outputs—3.5mm TRS camera or USB-C/Lightning digital output according to receiver
Monitoring Output—Not applicable
Receiver Battery Life—Camera receiver approx. 8.5 hours; mobile receiver host-powered
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

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2S
Onboard Recording—No
Bit Depth / Sample Rate—24-bit / 48kHz
Timecode—No
Safety Track—No
Gain Control—Receiver and app gain control
Noise Cancellation—Environmental Noise Cancellation
Controls—TX noise-cancellation/mute; receiver gain; app controls
Special Recording Features—Not applicable

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark M2S
Charging Case—Included
Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles—Up to 2.5 full charges; up to 30 hours total
Case Charging Port—USB-C
Case Dimensions—Mobile case approx. 55.2 × 75 × 36.5mm
Case Features—Stores and charges two transmitters and receiver

In summary

Choose Hollyland Lark M2S for a lighter build; RØDE VideoMicro II is the cheaper choice if you do not need a lighter build.

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