Hollyland Lark Max 2, definitely the best on the market.
32-bit full chain audio, fantastic noise reduction, each microphone receiver can record 8 to 12 hours of audio depending upon your setting. Just an all-around great product
I've gone through quite a few different mics in my 43 years in the business. I was a big fan of the rode Pro wireless ll. Then hollyland sent me the Lark Max 2 ultimate and I am a firm believer that this is one of the best mic systems on the market. I especially love the wireless monitors. 32-bit full chain audio and magnificent noise reduction.
Ok I’ll give you the Sennheiser Profile. Though to be fair, it didn’t have 32bit float when they launched it back in 2024 and they only added it this past spring (so in my head I wrote it off as not worth my time and moved on).
Otherwise I couldn’t find any other Hollyland mics (besides the Lark MAX 2 which I did review in the video) that use 32bit float.
And not sure “and others”. Don’t want to waste your time making you look up or type long comments but I do genuinely appreciate the feedback cause this is a pretty niche thing I’ve been obsessed with for the past year.
Another vote for the MAX 2. I commonly use these in uncontained filming locations like tradeshow floors or event venues where interference can be expected, and knowing that I've got recordings being run right on the transmitters is a godsend. I own 2 sets and have run 4 TX units to one RX - it's useful for monitoring all at once, but I'm generally using the TX ISO recordings in those situations.
I also own the RODE GO mic sets for a similar offering, albeit slightly more expensive. The RODE lav capsules are a bit nicer than the Hollyland ones if you go for the GO Pro kit.
In the realm of inexpensive lavs, I’d consider the Hollyland Lark Max 2. It has onboard 32-bit recording and also has a hot shoe adapter to bypass the 1/8” input. A four-mic set is barely above $300.
Hollyland Lark Max 2. You can use up to 4 transmitters to one receiver. Comes with a receiver for a camera and a cell phone receiver that plugs right into the iPhone.
The transmitters can record 32 bit float internal AND wirelessly if the attach device supports 32bit. I believe the newer iPhones do.
The transmitters are tiny. You can either clip them on or use magnets. If you want to use a lav mic they come with USB-C to 3.5mm adapter. Which only adds like a half inch to the transmitter length when plugged in.
They also have noice canceling too if you’re in a loud public space. Works great and sounds pretty good if you don’t crank it too high.
Nice charging case too. I’ve had mine a few weeks and have zero complaints.
$249 for the 2 transmitters kit.
$319 for the 4 transmitter kit
You can also get these cool wireless monitoring headphones. They kinda just play sound over your ear so you can still hear everything around you while monitoring. Minimal lag. TBH kinda gimmicky but can be convenient with the iPhone.
I also have the Rode Wireless Go 2 and Pro. They’re good too but kinda obnoxiously big to put on a shirt. I almost always use a lav with them or put it in a breast pocket of a shirt or jacket.
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