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RØDE VideoMicro II vs Hollyland Lark A1

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 A1

Hollyland Lark A1

  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion.
  • Up to 54 hours with the case.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless connection.
  • USB-C charging case.
  • Works with the LarkSound app.
KSh 15,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Hollyland Lark A1 if you want a lighter build (8 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 A1
Approx. 8g

Audio

RØDE VideoMicro II
Electret condenser
Hollyland Lark A1
Condenser

Signal-to-Noise ratio

RØDE VideoMicro II
79 dB
Hollyland Lark A1
≥67dB

Mounting / attachment

RØDE VideoMicro II
HELIX isolation mount
Hollyland Lark A1
Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment

Type

RØDE VideoMicro II
On-Camera Shotgun Microphone
Hollyland Lark A1
Smartphone Wireless Microphone System

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 A1

  • Lighter: 8 g (vs 24 g).
  • Power source: Built-in rechargeable batteries.

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PriorityRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark A1
Portability24 g microphone, 39 g with isolation mountApprox. 8g
AudioElectret condenserCondenser
Power sourceCamera/device plug-in power, no battery requiredBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
Signal-to-Noise ratio79 dB≥67dB
Mounting / attachmentHELIX isolation mountIntegrated clip and/or magnetic attachment
TypeOn-Camera Shotgun MicrophoneSmartphone Wireless Microphone System

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark A1
BrandRØDEHollyland
ModelRØDE VideoMicro IILARK A1
TypeOn-Camera Shotgun MicrophoneSmartphone Wireless Microphone System
Announced—2025
Microphone System—2 transmitters + USB-C receiver + Lightning receiver + charging case (Combo)
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark A1
Mounting / AttachmentHELIX isolation mountIntegrated clip and/or magnetic attachment
MaterialsMetal body—
Operating Temperature—-10°C to 60°C
Special Features—8g magnetic transmitters; MFi-certified Lightning receiver

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark A1
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 54h alternating two TX with case
Charging—USB-C charging case

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark A1
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 SPL120dB SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio79 dB≥67dB
Dynamic Range95 dB—
Audio Resolution—24-bit / 48kHz

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark A1
Audio Outputs3.5 mm TRSDigital mobile audio
Connection—2.4GHz wireless
USB—USB-C receiver/charging
3.5mm Connection—Not applicable
Camera Compatibility——
Smartphone Compatibility—Supported USB-C and Lightning phones/tablets according to supplied receiver
Computer Compatibility—USB-C computers where standard USB audio is supported
Operating System Compatibility—iOS and Android where supported by the selected receiver/adapter
Direct Device Compatibility——
App Support—LarkSound app

Microphone Body

Microphone Body specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark A1
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 A1
What's in the BoxFoam and furry windshields; TRS–TRS and TRS–TRRS cables2 × transmitters, USB-C receiver, Lightning receiver, charging case, windscreens, magnetic attachments, USB-C cable, carrying pouch and documentation

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark A1
Wireless Technology—GFSK 2Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping
Operating Frequency—2.4GHz ISM band
Transmission Range—Up to 200m line-of-sight
Maximum Transmitters—2
Maximum Receivers / Channels—1 mobile receiver / 2 channels
Wireless Features—Automatic pairing and phone pass-through charging

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark A1
Transmitter Microphone—Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone
Transmitter Input—Not applicable
Transmitter Recording—No
Internal Storage / Recording Time——
Transmitter Battery Life—Approx. 9 hours; 6.5 hours with noise cancellation on
Transmitter Charging Time—Under 1.5 hours
Transmitter Dimensions—30 × 16.3 × 8.8mm
Transmitter Weight—Approx. 8g

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark A1
Receiver Type—Plug-in mobile receiver
Receiver Outputs—USB-C and/or Lightning digital audio according to kit
Monitoring Output—Not applicable
Receiver Battery Life—Powered by connected mobile device
Receiver Charging Time——
Receiver Dimensions—34 × 16.3 × 9mm
Receiver Weight—Approx. 5.9g

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark A1
Onboard Recording—No
Bit Depth / Sample Rate—24-bit / 48kHz
Timecode—No
Safety Track—No
Gain Control—App-adjustable gain
Noise Cancellation—Three-level intelligent noise cancellation
Controls—One-click noise cancellation, double-click mute, triple-click recording control; app settings
Special Recording Features—Auto-limit clip protection; EQ and reverb presets

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE VideoMicro IIHollyland Lark A1
Charging Case—Included
Case Battery Capacity—460mAh
Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles—More than 2 full charges for two transmitters
Case Charging Time—Under 1.5 hours
Case Charging Port—USB-C
Case Dimensions—90 × 58 × 40mm
Case Features—Stores and charges two transmitters and mobile receivers

In summary

Choose Hollyland Lark A1 for a lighter build.

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