Hollyland Lark M2S Ultimate Combo (Camera RX+USB-C RX+Lightning RX) Wireless Lavalier Microphone for iPhone/Camera/Android/PC, Compact Mic, Titanium Clip, Noise Cancelling, Content Creation

I am a professional video creator, and I often use traditional lavaliere-style clip-on microphones on projects. For quite a while, I have been examining various wireless microphone packs, such as those made by DJI, Rode, Godox, and many others, because the convenience they could offer for projects was highly enticing. However, I have never pulled the trigger on one because in all the videos I have watched that use them, they all seemed to have the same shortcomings. The sound was thin and hollow, the mics were obnoxiously big, and the branding was far too overt for my taste. So when I came across these, I thought they would be worth a try, as at the very minimum, their design addressed my two visual and aesthetic concerns. For the relatively low price, I figured that even if the sound wasn't great, it would still be a worthwhile purchase because the sound would likely be usable for most purposes and could always be enhanced in post-production to bring it closer to what I typically look for. And so, I pulled the trigger. And I was impressed almost immediately. To give them a test that aligned with one of my most common use cases, I used them while conducting an interview. Since this was a paid project, I wasn't going to trust them immediately, so I went ahead and also recorded the interview using a boom microphone—a Sennheiser MKH416. This took place in a relatively large indoor space, specifically an indoor pickleball facility. I put M2S mics on the interviewee and myself. Using the receiver in stereo mode, I was able to run each mic to its own channel on my MixPre-3 recorder using a TRS to dual XLR cable. This ultimately gave me three channels to listen to in post: my $1000 shotgun mic and two channels of M2S audio. I was shocked, pleased, and more than a bit surprised to find that in this particular use case, the best audio of the mix came from the M2S. My interviewee was new to being on video. He was fidgety and moved around quite a bit, resulting in significant off-axis pickup from the shotgun mic. And while the space was very open, the metal walls and concrete floors resulted in a bit of echo and some slight comb filtering from the boom mic. But the sound from the M2S was constant and clear and even with the noise cancelation turned off, their was almost no echo or reverb picked up by the mics. And, to my further chagrin, the sound wasn't at all hollow or thin. It was full-bodied, with a nice low end and a clear top end. With just a slight enhancement, the audio was more than usable — it was pretty good. And while I could have probably used the audio from the boom mic on this project if I had to, it was a huge time saver to work with the audio tracks from the M2S instead. Do I expect these inexpensive microphones to outshine a pro-level boom mic on every project and in every scenario...absolutely not. However, their quality, combined with their ease of use and discreet size, impressed me enough that I have already purchased a second set, allowing me to have a set ready to go in each of my video production kits. They will not be my go to for every shoot, but they have proved their worth to me, and I can see them being a very useful tool on many projects to come.

These mics are AMAZING. I purchased these a while back, looking for something to go with the Insta 360 Pro camera and these are just so good. They are TINY. they clip right on your shirt or hat and from about 6 feet away, you can't even tell you have it on. I have tested these out in multiple settings, and the voice quality is unmatched. Very clear, eliminates background noise, very clean sound overall. I have used them for blogging and mainly videos in loud spaces like grocery stores, farmers markets, etc. They come in a small case that resembles an Airpod case and they charge very quickly. Within an hour or so for full charge. The volume control is easy to manipulate and the functionality of the mics are better than DJI. They connect instantly and I haven't had an issue with losing connection like some of the other brands I have tried. They do come with the wind muffs work very well but I don't use them often. Overall a great pick for functionality and something very low profile.

Can’t say I’ve ever written a review but this deserved one. I work in content and media in professional sports and it’s incredibly important for me to have versatile, efficient and cost-friendly gear I can travel with. I was searching through video reviews, they mentioned these in comparison to the DJI mini mics and the price point was intriguing with similar reviews (and seemingly easier operation). I went for it. Pros: incredibly easy to set up and customize being it’s plug-and-play, great signal to noise ratio, can use far away from camera, design is inconspicuous and easy to use, price is unbeatable Cons: sound is still a little “tinny” as I call it, but it’s FAR better and more professional than an iPhone mic. For clarity: We used these for a project going to a client with millions of followers if that helps you understand the benchmark. These things are the real deal and I’m stoked I went with them over DJI at the price point.

Overall sounds quality is great, the levels of in mic noise reductions works much better than other versions of lav mics I’ve tried. Easy connection to receiver. Great for using during video recording, most times you can’t even see it on camera. As long as there’s line of sight to the receiver, you can be move around and still have the same level of sound. The range should be well within limits for most uses. One issue that can be cumbersome is if you’re using this plugged into anything that doesn’t have the ability for the app to be installed, you can’t change the noise reduction level or the gain of the mic. One workaround is plugging the receiver into your phone, connecting it, changing the settings to whatever you need, then plugging the receiver into whatever you’re trying to record from. Battery lasts an enough time to for a whole 2+ hour podcast recording. Charging case neatly stores everything (unless you got the kit with the usbc, lightning, and camera connectors which are loose in a pouch). Easy to throw in a backpack or suitcase to record wherever. For the money, one of the better mid-tier lav mics you can buy right now.

Great set of microphones. Works flawlessly on my iPhone and PC, I also use it for Discord/Gaming. Also great build quality, recommended!

Son sin duda una de las mejores compras sin tener que gastar muchísimo dinero, te vienen muchos accesorios, la batería dura mucho, son lindos, elegantes, compactos y de mucha calidad.

Maravilhoso. Chegou tudo certinho. Testei no meu celular e estava com 40% de carga. A qualidade do áudio é surreal! Maravilhoso. Vale muito a pena.

Great product

Ich hab das Hollyland Lark M2S Mini Combo jetzt getestet und muss sagen: ich bin echt positiv überrascht. Vor allem erstmal ein dickes Lob an den Kundenservice. Ich dachte, mein Set hätte ein Problem, aber es lag an meinem Handy. Der Support hat super schnell geantwortet und mir eine Anleitung geschickt – Problem gelöst. Das fand ich richtig stark! Das Mic selbst ist wirklich winzig. Es passt easy in die Tasche, was mega praktisch ist. Einziger Minuspunkt: In die Box passen weder die Kabel noch die Windschutzteile. Das ist ein bisschen nervig. Das Design finde ich richtig gut. Kein auffälliges Logo und total flexibel – man kann das Mic überall befestigen, und es bleibt sicher und stabil. Plug-and-Play funktioniert einwandfrei, ich musste nichts groß einstellen oder mit Adaptern rumfummeln. Einfach reinstecken und loslegen. Der Sound ist für die Größe und den Preis echt beeindruckend. Natürlich gibt’s immer Wünsche, wie Onboard-Recording, das wäre superpraktisch. Aber ich versteh, dass sie hier klein und erschwinglich bleiben wollten. Eine Pro-Version wäre dafür vielleicht eine Idee. Ein GPS-Tracker in der Box wäre auch nicht schlecht, falls man sie mal verlegt. Fazit: Ich bin ehrlich happy mit dem Teil. Klar, es gibt immer kleine Dinge, die man verbessern könnte, aber für mich passt es einfach. Ein kleines, unkompliziertes Mic, das super funktioniert und Spaß macht. Empfehlenswert! * Video auf Englisch, damit es alle verstehen :))