Hollyland - LARK A1

Hollyland Lark A1 & Lark M2s have receivers that plug into the iPhone and record in stereo so you can adjust the audio separately. The mic/transmitters are small. The disadvantage of the A1 is that you put a magnet behind the shirt or blouse and put the mic on it on the outside of the garment. Two problems: that might not be practicable with some clothes, and somebody's going to pull the mic off and lose the magnet in their clothes. The M2s has the mic on a clip. As I recall, the A1 is about US $40, and the M2s is about $100, depending on which set you get.

Hey so i've done a LOT of playing around with microphones on a iPhone 13 for a different project. In addition to a Galaxy S23. The microphones I used were cheaper but still reasonable quality USB desk mount microphones. They DO NOT play well with mobile devices. My theory is that the USB controller chip in the microphone doesn't negotiate well with mobile devices. iPads while considered a mobile device are treated differently by Apple in terms of still allowing them to do multi media production that's closer to a laptop. My advice go with a cheap wireless microphone. It will significantly reduce setup and production problems. This means you can return really all the other stuff. Good options: Hollyland Lark A1 (2x mic, 1x receiver, 1x charging case) should be about $29 on Amazon US store. Neewer KM23 (2x mic, 1x receiver) should be about $23 on Amazon US store.

Take a look at the Hollyland Lark A1, or the max 2 (which I currently have and honestly it’s amazing and simple to use)

I would go to a mic company for mics and a camera company for cameras iykwim? I’ve had great experiences with Hollyland so far and their technology really impressed me, and I haven’t tried the mic air yet so I can’t say. But if I had to pick, I’d go w a dedicated mic with dedicated support

I use Hollyland Lark A1, I’ve got the combo with 2 mics. Work amazingly and the price is low for the quality. It even splits the audio from each mic so I can have more control when editing

I picked up the Lark A1 currently $60 on Amazon. Things awesome. Pairs with zero effort. Two mics, two reviewers. I just listened to videos I did without it which were like 90 and compared to now and it’s night and day. Voice is crisp, isolated.

I am using the Wave 3 for a couple of years now and i think it is very good. You do need some filters in OBS to get rid of some background noise. If you want something to give you more 'moveability' you can try the wireless Hollyland Lark A1. Very affordable and good quality. I added that to my setup because i am a VR streamer and was looking for a wireless option. Hope it helps

If you’re using your phone Hollyland Lark a1 sounds great and is only $40. For a camera check out the M2 Duo. It’s less than $100.

The best way to get high quality wireless (or wired) audio into the Ultra system is via the USB-C socket on the pod. Yes, you then have to have the camera in the pod, but if you want the best audio that's what you have to do. Examples that should work are the Rode Wireless Micro or the Hollyland Lark A1, both of which come with a very small receiver which connects to phones, or to suitable cameras. And there are probably about 100 similar systems out there, but those are two which I use (not with the Ultra which I don't have, but with cameras from another company). The advantage of going that route is that the audio link to the camera is much higher grade than bluetooth, and the range is far longer. Also, you can use wired USB mics, and as the Ultra is supposed to support stereo, a stereo mic should work well. Actually you should be able to use wireless mics connected via USB in stereo too - both the models I mentioned give fantastic immersive audio when clipped either side of a baseball cap, to match the fantastic immersive video from the camera!

Rode Wireless Micro kit (which can be connected to an audio recorder 3.5mm input now that they offer a free receiver for that purpose - or to a phone via USB-Co or lightning), or Hollyland Lark A1, for connection to phone or any other device which accepts USB audio input. You clip the tiny mics either side of your baseball cap or similar - even inside it with the slim A1 mics - set to stereo, and you get good results from a rig nobody is likely to notice, with no wires. But - if there's any significant wind, you have to fit the fluffy muffs, which do make it a bit more obvious.

I have now made a video on the general subject of why we need stereo audio in action cameras - see [https://youtu.be/C9Gf5iE4wFM](https://youtu.be/C9Gf5iE4wFM) Meanwhile it has been demonstrated that the Hollyland Lark A1 mics - inexpensive - can be used as a stereo pair with its tiny receiver connected to the Ultra, so long as the camera is in the pod. You can put these tiny mics completely inside a baseball cap, above your ears either side, which then does a good job of wind noise reduction, and it seems to have only slight effect on the high frequencies of incoming sound. That can be fixed in editing. Nobody would know they are there. I do think that is likely to be the best way to get stereo audio into the Ultra without huge cost or significant bulk.

My usual left field suggestion - a pair of Hollyland Lark A1 wireless mics, attached to your baseball cap or whatever, next to your ears, recording binaural stereo sound onto your phone. Make sure noise reduction is off and it's set to stereo. When played back particularly through headphones or buds, it's like you were there again. However, being in the best place in relation to the sound source is still important - ideally, don't buy seats at the back! Best bang for buck in audio these days, imho.

Unorthodox - for the purpose of low-profile binaural recording - Hollyland Lark A1 mics clipped either side of my baseball cap, transmitting to their tiny receiver plugged into my phone. Stupidly cheap.

I second this. Using an external mic on your phone helps a lot. I just did an interview last weekend with just my phone and a hollyland lark a1.

I use the FiFine AM8 in the "studio" and the Hollyland Lark A1 when in the field.

The Hollyland Lark A1 is a good wireless mic that you can use on your phone or on a computer. $30

I like it. The sound quality is very good and the noise canceling is really impressive. I use it with Rode Reporter and Rode Capture.

I have the $30 Lark set from Hollyland and they’re great for recording at my desk and in the studio. The noise cancellation completely removes the ambient background noise like my PC and room fans. I’d expect the higher end model to be a bit more robust, but loud environmental noise can be a gamble.