- Hollyland announces new Lark M2S wireless microphone to rival DJI and Rode
- The M2S is available in dual microphone/receiver kits for around $139 / £130
- It features a discreet, logo-free design and weighs just 7g.
There will be no shortage of wireless microphones for content creators in 2025, with the DJI Mic Mini and the Rode Wireless Micro as two good examples. So how is it possible to stand out in an increasingly saturated market? Turns out being practically invisible.
The new Hollyland Lark M2S has a feature set that rivals the DJI Mic Mini, but with the design DJI wishes it had: Not only is the Lark M2S the smallest wireless microphone we’ve seen yet when clipped to clothing, but it also has its logo. -free.
A discreet, logo-less microphone that weighs just 7g and doesn’t tug on your clothing is a win in our opinion: too many wireless microphones are too visible in the content that floods social media. You only have to look at the wireless microphones we use on TechRadar’s TikTok channel to appreciate where we’re coming from.
However, just because the Lark M2S is small doesn’t mean Hollyland has skimped on features. You’ll get higher-than-smartphone 24-bit audio, a one-touch Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) feature, a 70 dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and a maximum sound pressure level (SPL) of 116. dB.
Battery life is up to 9 hours of recording time for each microphone, which can be extended with the charging case to 30 hours, while the maximum transmission range is up to 300m.
Those are solid specs for a wireless microphone system that can be purchased as a kit comprising two transmitters (microphones), two receivers (one basic for USB-C smartphones and the other for cameras with a 3.5mm port) , plus a charging case. for just $139 / £130 – that’s a fraction less than the Mic Mini. Oh, and a Lightning cable for older iPhones is included just in case – see everything that’s included in the Max combo in the image above.
The best of DJI and Rode in one package?
So how does the Hollyland Lark M2S compare to its DJI and Rode rivals? Regarding specifications, favorably; It apparently offers the best of the DJI Mic Mini and Rode Wireless Micro models in one package.
You get a small receiver to use with smartphones and a larger one with manual controls for use with cameras. Rode’s package only offers the former and only works with smartphones, while DJI’s only offers the latter which works with both cameras and phones, but is complicated when connected to a smartphone.
We can’t comment on the actual audio quality of the Lark M2S yet, but our in-depth review is in progress, so stay tuned. What we can say right off the bat is that the design and overall package of the Lark M2S looks stellar. You can book now using the links above.
