Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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!
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. school.learnlightandsound.com
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com ko-fi.com/curtisjudd
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 geni.us/nKjY
- RODE Wireless PRO 2-Person Clip-On Wireless Mic System — RODE, B&H geni.us/wkPse
- DJI Mic Wireless Microphone System for Smartphones, Laptops, Cameras — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/EFCdOD
- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt
- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V
- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr
- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Hollyland #LarkMax #Wireless #Microphone
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
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!
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. school.learnlightandsound.com
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com ko-fi.com/curtisjudd
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 geni.us/nKjY
- RODE Wireless PRO 2-Person Clip-On Wireless Mic System — RODE, B&H geni.us/wkPse
- DJI Mic Wireless Microphone System for Smartphones, Laptops, Cameras — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/EFCdOD
- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt
- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V
- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr
- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Hollyland #LarkMax #Wireless #Microphone
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
