Curtis Judd 10/23/23 Curtis Judd 10/23/23

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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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Hollyland Lark Max Wireless Lavalier Microphone System — B&H, Amazon

- RODE Wireless PRO 2-Person Clip-On Wireless Mic System — RODE, B&H

- DJI Mic Wireless Microphone System for Smartphones, Laptops, Cameras — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon

- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure

- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H

- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 2/20/21 Curtis Judd 2/20/21

Blink500 Pro vs. Lark 150: Live Review of Saramonic and Hollyland Wireless Mic Systems

Stream starts at 22:15.

In this livestream, we do a high-level review of the Saramonic Blink500 Pro and Hollyland Lark 500 wireless microphone systems. Both systems support two transmitters/microphones for each receiver, are priced near $300 USD, and have very small 2.4GHz wireless transmitters. In this review, I'll provide audio samples, evaluate the sound quality, show an outdoor distance test, and I'll give you my recommendations.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Saramonic Blink500 Pro B2 kit - B&H, Amazon

- Hollyland Lark 150 Wireless microphone system - B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Lupo Superpanel 30 Full Color Soft - B&H

- Canon C200 camera - B&H

- Canon 24-105m f/4 L lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Earthworks SR-314 microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

- ATEM Mini Pro livestream switcher - B&H, DVEStore, Amazon

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