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RØDE VideoMicro II
Hollyland Lark M2S Combo
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Hollyland Lark M2 Combo| Specification | RØDE VideoMicro II | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | Hollyland Lark A1 | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | RØDE | Hollyland | Hollyland | Hollyland |
| Model | RØDE VideoMicro II | LARK M2S | LARK A1 | LARK M2 |
| Type | On-Camera Shotgun Microphone | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Smartphone Wireless Microphone System | Camera Wireless Microphone System |
| Announced | Not specified | January 2025 | 2025 | January 2024 |
| Microphone System | Not specified | 2 transmitters + camera receiver + mobile receiver(s) + charging case (Combo) | 2 transmitters + USB-C receiver + Lightning receiver + charging case (Combo) | 2 transmitters + camera receiver + USB-C receiver + Lightning receiver + charging case (Combo) |
| Color | Not specified | Space Gray | Black | Black |
| Specification | RØDE VideoMicro II | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | Hollyland Lark A1 | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Electret condenser | Condenser | Condenser | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Supercardioid | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20 kHz | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Sensitivity | −30 dBV, ±1 dB at 1 kHz | -37dBV ±2dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL | -37dBV ±2dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL | Not specified |
| Maximum SPL | 110 dB SPL | 116dB SPL | 120dB SPL | 115dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 79 dB | ≥70dB | ≥67dB | 70dB |
| Dynamic Range | 95 dB | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Audio Resolution | Not specified | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Specification | RØDE VideoMicro II | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | Hollyland Lark A1 | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Technology | Not specified | GFSK 2Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping | GFSK 2Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping | GFSK 2Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping |
| Operating Frequency | Not specified | 2.4GHz ISM band | 2.4GHz ISM band | 2.4GHz ISM band |
| Transmission Range | Not specified | Up to 300m line-of-sight | Up to 200m line-of-sight | Up to 300m line-of-sight |
| Maximum Transmitters | Not specified | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | Not specified | 1 active receiver / 2 channels | 1 mobile receiver / 2 channels | 1 active receiver / 2 channels |
| Wireless Features | Not specified | Environmental Noise Cancellation and stable adaptive frequency hopping | Automatic pairing and phone pass-through charging | LDS antenna and Environmental Noise Cancellation |
| Specification | RØDE VideoMicro II | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | Hollyland Lark A1 | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Microphone | Not specified | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone |
| Transmitter Input | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Transmitter Recording | Not specified | No | No | No |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Not specified | Approx. 9 hours | Approx. 9 hours; 6.5 hours with noise cancellation on | Approx. 10 hours |
| Transmitter Charging Time | Not specified | Under 1.5 hours | Under 1.5 hours | Approx. 1.5 hours |
| Transmitter Dimensions | Not specified | Front Ø13 × 6.3mm; rear Ø24 × 9mm | 30 × 16.3 × 8.8mm | Ø26 × 9.9mm |
| Transmitter Weight | Not specified | Approx. 7g | Approx. 8g | Approx. 9g |
| Specification | RØDE VideoMicro II | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | Hollyland Lark A1 | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | Not specified | Camera receiver plus mobile receiver(s) | Plug-in mobile receiver | Camera receiver plus USB-C and Lightning mobile receivers |
| Receiver Outputs | Not specified | 3.5mm TRS camera or USB-C/Lightning digital output according to receiver | USB-C and/or Lightning digital audio according to kit | 3.5mm TRS camera output or USB-C/Lightning digital audio |
| Monitoring Output | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Receiver Battery Life | Not specified | Camera receiver approx. 8.5 hours; mobile receiver host-powered | Powered by connected mobile device | Camera receiver approx. 9 hours; mobile receivers host-powered |
| Receiver Charging Time | Not specified | Under 1.5 hours for camera receiver | Not applicable | Camera receiver approx. 1.5 hours |
| Receiver Dimensions | Not specified | Camera RX approx. 40.5 × 25.5 × 13mm; mobile RX approx. 40 × 16.5 × 9mm | 34 × 16.3 × 9mm | Camera RX 40 × 25.7 × 20.5mm; mobile RX 40 × 16.5 × 9mm |
| Receiver Weight | Not specified | Not specified | Approx. 5.9g | Camera RX 14.8g; mobile RX approx. 6g |
| Specification | RØDE VideoMicro II | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | Hollyland Lark A1 | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Outputs | 3.5 mm TRS | 3.5mm TRS and mobile digital audio according to kit | Digital mobile audio | 3.5mm TRS, USB-C and Lightning according to receiver |
| Connection | Not specified | 2.4GHz wireless | 2.4GHz wireless | 2.4GHz wireless |
| USB | Not specified | USB-C | USB-C receiver/charging | USB-C |
| 3.5mm Connection | Not specified | 3.5mm TRS on camera receiver | Not applicable | 3.5mm TRS camera output |
| Camera Compatibility | Not specified | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver | Not applicable | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver |
| Smartphone Compatibility | Not specified | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter | 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 | Not specified | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio | USB-C computers where standard USB audio is supported | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio |
| Operating System Compatibility | Not specified | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported | iOS and Android where supported by the selected receiver/adapter | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported |
| Direct Device Compatibility | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| App Support | Not specified | LarkSound app | LarkSound app | LarkSound / HollyAudio |
| Specification | RØDE VideoMicro II | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | Hollyland Lark A1 | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | Not specified | No | No | No |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | Not specified | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Timecode | Not specified | No | No | No |
| Safety Track | Not specified | No | No | No |
| Gain Control | Not specified | Receiver and app gain control | App-adjustable gain | Receiver knob and app control |
| Noise Cancellation | Not specified | Environmental Noise Cancellation | Three-level intelligent noise cancellation | Environmental Noise Cancellation |
| Controls | Not specified | TX noise-cancellation/mute; receiver gain; app controls | One-click noise cancellation, double-click mute, triple-click recording control; app settings | TX noise-cancellation control; camera RX gain knob; app control |
| Special Recording Features | Not specified | Not applicable | Auto-limit clip protection; EQ and reverb presets | Not applicable |
| Specification | RØDE VideoMicro II | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | Hollyland Lark A1 | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Camera/device plug-in power; no battery required | Built-in rechargeable batteries | Built-in rechargeable batteries | Built-in rechargeable batteries |
| Battery Type | Not specified | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Not specified | Up to 9h per TX; up to 30h with case | Up to 9h per TX; up to 54h alternating two TX with case | TX 10h; camera RX 9h; approx. 40h total with case |
| Charging | Not specified | USB-C and charging case | USB-C charging case | USB-C and charging case |
| Specification | RØDE VideoMicro II | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | Hollyland Lark A1 | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | Not specified | Included | Included | Included |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | Not specified | Up to 2.5 full charges; up to 30 hours total | More than 2 full charges for two transmitters | More than 3 full charges for two TX and camera RX |
| Case Charging Port | Not specified | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | Not specified | Mobile case approx. 55.2 × 75 × 36.5mm | 90 × 58 × 40mm | 86 × 54 × 39mm |
| Case Features | Not specified | Stores and charges two transmitters and receiver | Stores and charges two transmitters and mobile receivers | Stores and charges two transmitters and camera receiver |
| Case Battery Capacity | Not specified | Not specified | 460mAh | Not specified |
| Case Charging Time | Not specified | Not specified | Under 1.5 hours | Under 2 hours |
| Case Weight | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Approx. 111g |
| Specification | RØDE VideoMicro II | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | Hollyland Lark A1 | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | HELIX isolation mount | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Materials | Metal body | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Special Features | Not specified | Logo-free titanium clip-on design | 8g magnetic transmitters; MFi-certified Lightning receiver | Button-size 9g transmitters |
| Operating Temperature | Not specified | Not specified | -10°C to 60°C | -10°C to 45°C |
| Specification | RØDE VideoMicro II | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | Hollyland Lark A1 | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Body Dimensions | 80 mm length × 22 mm diameter | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Microphone Body Weight | 24 g microphone; 39 g with isolation mount | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Specification | RØDE VideoMicro II | Hollyland Lark M2S Combo | Hollyland Lark A1 | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | Foam and furry windshields; TRS–TRS and TRS–TRRS cables | 2 × transmitters, camera receiver, mobile receiver(s), charging case, windscreens, 3.5mm camera cable, charging cable, carrying accessories and documentation | 2 × transmitters, USB-C receiver, Lightning receiver, charging case, windscreens, magnetic attachments, USB-C cable, carrying pouch and documentation | 2 × transmitters, camera receiver, USB-C receiver, Lightning receiver, charging case, 2 × windscreens, 3.5mm camera cable, USB-C cable, magnetic clips and documentation |
RØDE VideoMicro II specifications
| Brand | RØDE |
|---|---|
| Model | RØDE VideoMicro II |
| Type | On-Camera Shotgun Microphone |
| Microphone Type | Electret condenser |
|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Supercardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20 kHz |
| Sensitivity | −30 dBV, ±1 dB at 1 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 110 dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 79 dB |
| Dynamic Range | 95 dB |
| Audio Outputs | 3.5 mm TRS |
|---|
| Power Source | Camera/device plug-in power; no battery required |
|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | HELIX isolation mount |
|---|---|
| Materials | Metal body |
| Microphone Body Dimensions | 80 mm length × 22 mm diameter |
|---|---|
| Microphone Body Weight | 24 g microphone; 39 g with isolation mount |
| What's in the Box | Foam and furry windshields; TRS–TRS and TRS–TRRS cables |
|---|
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