Part 1 REVIEW: Hollyland Lark Max Review vs Rode Wireless Go II kzread.info/dash/bejne/aY6ZxpmCYN3OdJc.html

Great video and comparison! Thanks a lot!

Hey man! I was just thinking about this model. Video came just in time.

@sparketech

8 ай бұрын

Awesome to see you here still. Some review products I won't even be able to test for 3 months... My carbon fiber boom pole isn't here yet and I leave the studio for 3 months in the next 13 hours.

Great review focusing on the real features which we need, which is rare enough on KZread these days to be mentioned as it should. Since you seem to know more than average ppl about sound, let me ask one question plz: Can the transmitter inputs also handle line levels, or just microphone levels? I'm asking because that would be great to have the extra option of recording internally (plus transmitted to the receiver) what is already amplified by a mixer system from a dedicated microphone (scenarios which happen during events such as wedding ceremonies, public talks, etc...)... Thanks for the info!

@sparkestudio

10 күн бұрын

@@nightmusic1974 i am very bad at understanding written words. What this mic has is line out via the receiver to camera and recording internally at same time should you choose to do so with a safety channel option. Don't forget to update firmware a bunch of useful features like record lock have been added. My original review is the best place for information, I think I linked in the video description. I am out of town working at a construction camp.

@sparkestudio

10 күн бұрын

@@nightmusic1974 lavalier ports... I think line level should work. I really only used other microphones and lavaliers with this... No mic power on the lavalier ports for the mic

@nightmusic1974

10 күн бұрын

@@sparkestudio Thank you so much for your quick reply, and especially taking time for it if you’re busy. Also good to know about the firmware update addons! When mentioning the audio input, i actually meant the one at the transmitter side, which can be used for plugging a Lavalier mic. So i was wondering if instead of a Lavalier, it could be possible to connect a line audio source at this particular input (which could be relevant when the audio source to capture is already amplified by another system in the room). Why asking so, well because if the input preamp is set for microphone level only, then trying to use it as a line input may overload the input, thus providing audio distortion. I would really love to use the Lark system to replace my actual sennheiser EW100 G2 system (smaller, lighter), but if it’s not possible to plug a level input at the transmitter, then unfortunately i would have to keep them for my wedding ceremony shootings. Unfortunately this info is nowhere available, so who knows you or another user may help at this point ;-) Again, thank you for your channel which is really great!

@nightmusic1974

10 күн бұрын

@@sparkestudio Thank you for clarifying this point!

@sparkestudio

10 күн бұрын

@@nightmusic1974 the best way to ask me a question is showing me what you are looking to do in video format. I had trouble passing my electrical red seal exam cause I have issues understanding sentence answer questions. I will give you an example of what might relate. If I plug in an electric guitar it is hard not to have it distort due to the high line level. However if you want the ultimate device you need to watch my Zoom F3*Hot Tips* videos part 1 to 3. The series is on my playlist where I show how to hack audio devices and video tips like how to play H265 in windows and get thumbnails. The zoom F3 can record even a high line level like guitar without issues and has 32bit float internal recording. Wait Zoom F3 is XLR only BUT not if we work around it. Audio interface using a mobile phone? No problem.

Someone really needs to 3d print a microphone locking system for this device like they did with the rode wireless go 2. Maybe a cage that has a slot that the clip can stay secured in. Any way, great video. Love your personality man. Keep it up

@sparkestudio

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, appreciate it. Microphone locking system? for the wired lavaliers?

@Mr.C0ffee

8 ай бұрын

@@sparkestudio Yeah! You know how some Lav mics have a lock screw system to prevent yanking the cable? Like the new rode pro that has a lock system that you screw into the 3.5 mm Jack

@sparketech

8 ай бұрын

@@Mr.C0ffee and the Xvive U5T2 Deity Pocket Wireless I both reviewed a year ago or more. Don't know why so few have locking lavalier ports. Almost all lavalier only mics, especially pro systems and many of the VHF and UHF systems have locking lavalier ports as well. Heck the cheapo Travor microphone system I reviewed 2 years ago (deleted the review yesterday since it is discontinued) but left a hack video to remove hiss for free also had a locking lavalier port.

@MusicFed

2 ай бұрын

@@sparkestudio great video. could I connect a feed from the sound desk into one of the transmitter, to record an event audio straight to my Sony A7iv? obviously it's mic in, not a line input, but maybe using an attenuator cable? thx

Can you show or tell me exactly what you did to the dead cat to make it better? It's originally a hole shape like a cross. Did you cut into a circle or what did you do?

@sparkestudio

5 ай бұрын

You can cut the flaps at an angle off BUT it can come loose which means you may need a bit of glue to keep it attached fully. The glue to hollyland appliesbis very close to the hole and is even applied to those edge flaps.

@sparkestudio

5 ай бұрын

HOWEVER in these movie scenes on this video. I don't use the dead cat at all. I have the mics simply covered by clothing. That is the method I prefer

@Gt_Rickshow

5 ай бұрын

Thank you brotha!

When giving lessons on the dance floor, I am using Sennheiser EW100 + DPA 4088. Now I am wondering if the DPA headset would play nice with the Lark Max for streaming + online meetings. Any suggestions?

@sparkestudio

4 ай бұрын

I never used that headset. If you watch the original review I use 5 different wired lavaliers with this system

@helidrones

4 ай бұрын

@@sparkestudio Thanks for the reply. To be more precise, I am a little concerned about the bias voltage. For optimum performance the DPA mike needs a bias / supply voltage of 5V to 7V. For lower sound pressure, 3 or 4 volts would be sufficient.

@sparkestudio

4 ай бұрын

@@helidrones Hollyland does NOT put out mic out voltage, Rode Wireless Go does

@helidrones

4 ай бұрын

@@sparkestudio What a bummer. Thank you very much.

@sparkestudio

4 ай бұрын

@@helidrones you're welcome. I love my Zoom F3 cause I can do anything with it. I can hack it to be an audio interface for my phone. I can power with a battery bank, I can use a Rode VXLRPRO and connect any wired lavalier or any TRS mic or use an adapter and record a guitar. It is 32bit float so the audio NEVER clips. I have "HOT TIPS" videos on how to make almost anything work with anything... 3 of those videos are the Zoom F3.

Not only that, but the Receiver discharges while in the case…I agree is should only turn on once pulled out.

@sparkestudio

8 ай бұрын

With the new V1.0.4.9 firmware dated December 5, 2023 is that still happening? I never had the reciever discharge but I also never used the firmware that shipped with it, I immediately updated to the June 2023 firmware I have been too busy studying for my course that has a 40% failure rate to spend time testing things.

@BroccolixBeatz

6 ай бұрын

exactly the same problem happening with me

@sparkestudio

6 ай бұрын

@@BroccolixBeatz This issue appears to be the luck or best said bad luck if the draw. I went into the forums on Hollyland on Facebook and it seems random on some units.

I have problem with save mode. My computer(Windows 10 Pro) don't view disks and files. I always must format to NTFS or FAT32 or exFAT.

@sparkestudio

5 ай бұрын

those formats are normal. Might somehow be that drive letters are missing that can be placed back via disc management in Windows? sending a short clip to show more what is happening can be done direct message on facebook or Discord. On my channel name on my home page beside my channel logo I have 2 social links that takes you to either location directly.

So i don't get it witch is better, to be -4db or +3db?

@sparkestudio

17 күн бұрын

Anywhere there and between works. Plus 3 is fine going beyond is likely to introduce more mic self noise than camera self noise. For my Sony ZV-1 the best level was "1" with 0 being completely off. With my A7C ii I try to stay within 1 to 5 on the camera and adjust the mic volume according so I am not boosting much in post edit but also low enough to also not clip the audio.

@OXyShow

17 күн бұрын

@@sparkestudio i have it 1 on my camera and 1 on transmiter and -4 on mic, dose make any sense? I don't have hising from the mic

@sparkestudio

17 күн бұрын

@@OXyShow Absolutely fine. Take it you mean 1 on the receiver (mic transmits). In the end as in after I made this video I usually was up to +2 on the receiver and usually kept the mic at -2 up to a max of 0.

Did u have to increase increase the volume in post because mines is sounds low and i have to increase it in post I feel as though i dont need to do so? Also i see ur output is at a -4 whats the purpose of the output I also have to increase the gain to a +10 in order to actual hear something

@sparkestudio

7 ай бұрын

There are volume levels for both the receiver and the transmitters. I got over those aspects on my first review where I go through all the settings and what they do. This is more of a revisit. I have plenty of volume when turning the reciever up with the transmitter to like +3db. Sadly since I have no computer access where I am I can not post a link to my review... Don't remember if I posted in the description or not. I try to make my reviews as detailed as possible... Hollyland Lark Max comparing to Rode Wireless posted about 5 months ago.

@sparkestudio

7 ай бұрын

Here's the linkbto the original review kzread.info/dash/bejne/aY6ZxpmCYN3OdJc.htmlsi=xpjil4gADkddRk9o Was in video description as well. Hope it helps. Make sure to firmware update, have a new added lock recording function added in the newest version and update the case firmware... I know odd, a charging case has firmware

No audio drifting issues over the long period of time?

@sparkestudio

8 ай бұрын

Audio drift is not a problem with Sony cameras but can be with my Fujifilm X-S20 camera. Every 30 minutes the Hollyland Lark Max makes a new file for the prevention of audio drift but so does the Zoom F3 and most other audio recorders. You must install the firmware update for the Hollyland Lark Max if you want to prevent audio drift that seems to be an issue out of the box as shown updated on Hollyland online.

@Mr.C0ffee

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great detailed info man. +1 sub

@sparkestudio

8 ай бұрын

@@Mr.C0ffee Thank you, I started this channel to help others. Too many reviewers wouldn't tell me anything or were all hype or they make everything sound like the best so what do I get? Spent so much money needlessly, hope this channel keeps growing so I can review more to keep informing and comparing. I am thinking of applying my long term experience of my Fujifilm X-S20 in a video review within 2 weeks a bunch of camera equipment reviews. I have a new monitor, new follow focus (not powered) camera grips but never reviewed any of it. X-S20 only initial experience where I was fighting the hype where everyone claimed it was "perfect", "the best". On my other channel I made some initial reviews of the camera; hoping for one more firmware update to maybe take one last set of fixes and see where we are at now.

I bought the Virso M2 and now i saw this video idk what to do

@sparketech

8 ай бұрын

The Virso M2 is a nice little system, use case makes a difference. If you have any questions about microphones wired or wireless I'll try to help. I don't know if you saw my Godox Verso M2 review right here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWeeyrOln9C7mdo.htmlsi=mT4uw1c1izR_qWOM In that review I talk about battery life internal recording and not and conclude with the hiss that happens when boosting audio at 16bit. The Hollyland is certainly better, when I shouted into the Virso's 110 SPL it distorted compared to the Lark Max 130 SPL. I often try to make head to head comparison videos, been so busy with my full time job as an electrician and my Tech channel and working with an actor on his channel I've really been at a loss for time for videos on this Studio channel as well. I literally have about 3 videos to do but I have no time to get them done... shotgun mic windshield, Neewer Camera bag with lock, an affordable carbon fiber boom pole and more.

@carloskay

8 ай бұрын

@@sparketech i saw your video about the godox virso, and i bought them in a auction in ebay for 140 USD. the lark max was on 200 :S