Hollyland Lark Max Review vs. RODE Wireless PRO & DJI Mic

In this episode we test out Hollyland’s new Lark Max wireless mic system. This new system is Hollyland’s answer to RODE’s Wireless PRO and to the DJI Mic, and includes active noise cancellation, onboard recording capability, the ever-popular charging case for recording on the go, and user-friendly interfaces and form factors. In this video we talk through the Lark Max’s feature set, demonstrate how to get the most out of the noise cancellation function, and listen to a variety of sound quality samples to help you determine if this system is right for you. Let’s take a closer look!

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- Hollyland Lark Max Wireless Lavalier Microphone System — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/nKjY
- RODE Wireless PRO 2-Person Clip-On Wireless Mic System — https://geni.us/wkPse
- DJI Mic Wireless Microphone System for Smartphones, Laptops, Cameras — https://geni.us/EFCdOD
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Index
00:00 Summary
00:10 Overview
00:53 Sound samples
01:50 Features in detail
03:36 Distance tests
05:05 Features cont.
06:29 Powering time
06:48 Noise floor test
07:37 Noise cancellation
08:30 Features cont.
09:07 Kit components
09:27 Price & warranty
09:35 Cons
11:29 vs. RODE & DJI
14:27 My take
14:56 Please buy my courses