We’ll be taking a quick look at the Hollyland Lark M2 compact wireless lavalier microphone. It’s an update to their popular Lark C1 microphone which we reviewed last year, and I have to say … it’s the most compact wireless lavalier microphone we’ve ever used. It’s designed for audio recording on your iPhone 15 or Android phones, and even action cameras and computers with a USB-C connector. It offers wireless audio transmission of up to 1,000ft line-of-sight range. It’s perfect for filmmakers, vloggers, and podcasters.
With optimized power efficiency, each microphone can work for up to 10 hours (with ENC off), and offers a total battery life of up to 40 hours when used with the included batery case. The compact charging case can fully charge the entire set twice, and each charge takes less than 1.5 hours.
The LARK M2 supports one-click on the yellow button to turn on/off the noise cancellation on TX and RX. The enhanced firmware and audio algorithms ensure crystal-clear, rich, and undistorted human voices, even in noisy environments.
Featuring a sample rate of a 48kHz and a 24bit audio recording format, you can capture every sound with accuracy. It also has a 70dB signal-to-noise ratio, to ensures excellent audio signals with minimal background noise. Moreover, it can handle a maximum 115dB Sound Pressure Level, perfect for recording in environments with high-pitched sounds.
Features
- [INCREDIBLY SMALL] Weighing just 9g, LARK M2 wireless lavalier microphone is the lightest mini microphone on the market. With its lossless sound reproduction and top-of-the-line recording capabilities, it brings you unmatched recording performance. The wireless audio transmission can reach up to 1,000ft line-of-sight range. Perfect for filmmakers, vloggers, and podcasters.
- [Hi-Fi Studio-Grade Sound Quality] Designed for the Pro, LARK M2 microphone features a 48kHz/24bit audio format, capturing every sound with accuracy. With a 70dB signal-to-noise ratio, it ensures excellent audio signals with minimal background noise. Moreover, it can handle a Maximum 115dB Sound Pressure Level, perfect for recording in environments with high-pitched sounds.
- [Extended 30H Battery Life] With optimized power efficiency, the LARK M2 wireless microphone can work for up to 10 hours (with ENC off). The compact charging case can fully charge the entire set twice, and each charge takes less than 1.5 hours. With the charging case, the mobile version has a battery life of 30 hours. No more worrying about low battery situation.
- [Smart Control of Noise Cancellation] LARK M2 supports one-click on the yellow button to turn on/off the noise cancellation on TX and RX. The LarkSound app allows you to easily adjust noise cancellation levels (Strong/Low) to fit specific recording needs. Enhanced firmware and audio algorithms ensure crystal-clear, rich, and undistorted human voices, even in noisy environments.
- [PLUG&PLAY] The LARK M2 wireless microphone system offers a direct plug on the receiver. It eliminates messy wires and provides a truly wireless recording experience. The receiver of the Lightning version boasts an MFi-certified Apple chip, while the USB-C version is designed for Android phones, Apple 15, action cameras, and computers, giving you a clear and crisp sound output.
- [Instant Pairing Upon Unboxing] The LARK M2 microphone system is pre-paired at the factory, so you won’t have to deal with any complex setup procedures. The transmitter and receiver will automatically pair with each other, allowing you to start recording right away. The user-friendly LarkSound APP allows firmware updates, volume and noise cancellation adjustments, and real-time audio status checking.
- [TX Control for Video Recording] Pressing the Noise-cancellation button twice on the TX allows you to remotely control your phone to start or stop video recording or take photos. This feature offers a convenient way to capture your important moments in real-time. Note: Your phones must allow starting and ending video recording or taking photos with a single volume button press.
Overview
LARK M2 is a lightweight wireless microphone weighing only 9 grams. It is perfect for vloggers, podcasters, filmmakers, and others who want to effortlessly record professional audio for their videos. With lossless sound reproduction and a 40-hour[1] battery life, it delivers high-quality uninterrupted audio recording every time.
Noise-Free and Stable Wireless Transmission
The LARK M2 is engineered to deliver outstanding audio performance. It features a specially designed metallic mesh that effectively protects against dust and various interferences, including 2.4G wireless, infrared, and radio frequency interferences (RFI). As a result, your audio is always pristine and free from any unwanted sounds.
Incredibly Small
At only 9g, the transmitter (TX) is small enough to stay securely fastened to your clothing without any drooping or sagging. Its button-size design is practical, convenient and doesn’t compromise audio quality.
Versatile Wearing Options
Wearing LARK M2 is super easy! You can attach it with a magnet, clip it on, or try the cool new necklace.
24-bit Recording
LARK M2 offers 24-bit depth for capturing nuanced sound details.
High SNR – 70 dB
With a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 70 dB, LARK M2 can produce clearer, polished recordings with a low noise floor.
115 sB SPL
Capable of handling sound pressure levels of up to 115 dB, LARK M2 excels in capturing audio in various enviroments.
Precise Noise Cancellation – Capture Your True Sound
LARK M2 uses Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) technology to precisely minimize noise across frequencies, preserving original voices with crystal clear clarity and full-toned richness.
40 Hours Long Battery Life
Record for up to 10 hours on a single TX charge. The portable case efficiently charges the whole set in less than 1.5 hours, delivering an impressive total battery life of approximately 40 hours.
300M (1000 ft) Stable Transmission
LARK M2 is equipped with an advanced high-gain Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) antenna for stable audio transmission, free from human body interference. With an impressive range of up to 300m (1000ft)[2], capturing your voice loud and clear in challenging, long-distance recording environments is not hard anymore.
Easily Work with All Your Devices
LARK M2 is compatible with a wide range of devices. The Lightning plug has an MFi-certified Apple chip, and the USB-C plug connects with Android phones, Apple 15, action cameras, and computers. The 3.5mm TRS to TRS cable connects LARK M2 with DSLRs or mirrorless cameras.
LarkSound App
Effortlessly update firmware, adjust volume and noise cancellation settings, and check real-time audio status—all with a simple tap.
Instant Playback through Phone Speaker
When the RX is connected to your phone, you can playback your recordings directly without the need to unplug.
Simple Control Video Recording
Pressing the Noise-Cancellation button twice on the TX allows you to remotely control your phone to start or stop video recording or take photos. This feature allows you to capture important moments in time.
Specifications
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More information can found on Hollyland’s website.
The Box and Packaging
Inside the box, you’ll find a USB-C charging cable, 2 dead-cats or wind-shield, 2 magnetic clips, a sticker sheet, a carry pouch and a charging case.
A Closer Look
Inside the charging case, you’ll find 2 wireless transmitters and 1 receiver with a USB-C connector (or iPhone 15 or Android phones).
The transmitter is absolutely TINY … which is great, if want to discreetly hide your microphone while wearing it on your shirt. You also have option to magnetically attach it via the included clips or lanyard.
Lark M2 in Action
Using the software, you can enable noise cancellation (weak or strong) and also the most important feature in my opinion … the recording Volume. You can set it to Low, Medium or High.
LarkSound App
I love the Speaker Play option. When enabled, it allows you to get real-time audio playback on your phone’s speaker without the need to unplug the receiver.
Conclusion and Verdict
Using your smartphone to produce video shorts or reels for Intsagram and Tiktok, is getting extremely popular. Especially when you have all the tools you need in the palm of your hand. But nothing is worse than recording a video clip with bad audio or muffled speech, thanks to the phone’s inadequate internal microphone.
Luckily, the Hollyland comes to the rescue with the Lark M2, which completely resolves this issue. It’s a super compact, button-sized wireless lavalier microphone designed for smartphones, such as the iPhone 15 or Android phones which uses the USB-C connector.
The microphone offers a sample rate of a 48kHz and 24bit audio recording, with a range of up to 1000ft. Each transmitter weighs in at only 9g. How anyone can fit this amount of technology in to a button-size module is beyond me and completely mind-blowing!
You can record 10 hours of audio with each microphone, and if you used the included charging case, you can get a total of up to 40 hours of battery life.
The speaker play option on the app, allows me to listen and playback the audio in real-time through the phone’s speaker, without the need to unplug the receiver.
The Hollyland Lark M2 is an incredible piece of kit, and I highly recommend it for vloggers, podcasters, filmmakers, and anyone who wants to record professional audio for their videos on their smartphone.
You can check out the audio quality of the Hollyland Lark M2 on some of my video shorts/reels on my YouTube channel … https://www.youtube.com/@Funkykit/shorts
You can buy the Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Lavalier Microphone for iPhone 15/Android phone (with USB-C connecor) for around USD $113 from Amazon – https://amzn.to/3z02OrA
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