The BEST Wireless Mic of 2024?

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When it comes to wireless microphones, Hollyland is a household name (well, at least for filmmakers) whereas Neewer is the so-called "new kid on the block". Now, I went into this with some BOLD opinions on which one would come out on top... and the results might shock you. We're comparing one of the SMALLEST microphones to exist in 2024 versus an entry level contender, and without spoiling the ending: the cheaper of the two just may holds it's own.
Neither Hollyland nor Neewer sent these to me, but if they're watching, I'd love to work with either brand in the future (*wink wink*).
Hollyland Lark M2 (Combo) - amzn.to/3zhjzOR (affiliate)
Neewer CM28 (Combo w/o Lavalier) - amzn.to/3RJpbHU (affiliate)
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Timecards... you get it
0:00 Intro
2:48 Hollyland Lark M2 (Unbox)
3:45 Neewer CM28 (Unbox)
5:02 Similarities & Differences
8:30 CM28 Testing
9:45 Lark M2 Testing
11:33 Outdoor Testing (Both)
15:00 Pricing
17:05 Which should you buy?
19:00 My Personal Choice

Пікірлер: 21

  • @Novice-Media
    @Novice-Media13 күн бұрын

    Will you be picking up one of these wireless mics?

  • @sonliving

    @sonliving

    Күн бұрын

    Yes just ordered the Hollyland. I had been looking at them already and you convinced me!

  • @Novice-Media

    @Novice-Media

    Күн бұрын

    @sonliving that’s great to hear! You’ll end up loving the Hollylands

  • @GioDelPrince
    @GioDelPrince3 сағат бұрын

    Subscribed! As a new content creator myself; I feel you could cut the first two minutes of your vid (pacing). Everything after that carries very well and love the quality of your video. Keep up the good work dude!

  • @Novice-Media

    @Novice-Media

    3 сағат бұрын

    Thanks for subscribing! I’m definitely trying to work on pacing, so I greatly appreciate the feedback!! I’ll be sure to try and speed things up in the next video and try to “get to the point” a little faster, haha.

  • @tomerzharikov3425
    @tomerzharikov34253 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the video. I recently purchased a Neweer system and I can share some of the shortcomings that were revealed during the operation of this device. Firstly, I purchased a microphone to improve the sound quality when shooting with a GoPro. I am a big fan of hiking and in the mountains in open space the wind simply muffles the sound, especially when the selfie stick is extended to its full length. There were no problems with the sound recording quality. Dead cat does its job. Now about the cons. And this is an LCD display. It is absolutely unreadable in the open air and not only under the bright Sun. But the worst thing that happened was that when I hit the camera on a rock, I unfortunately broke the screen. And, although the entire system still works, I don’t know the charge level or whether it’s turned on at all. it would be much better if they put simple led indicators, like transmitters have. Simple and do the job. And it's also a shame that Neweer doesn't sell components separately. Only the whole set.... 😔

  • @Novice-Media

    @Novice-Media

    3 күн бұрын

    Oh no... I never even thought about reparability with the screen! I think you said it best, sound quality is there, but it seems to lack in build quality compared to the more robust alternatives. I love the fact that the LCD screen shows the battery life for not only the transmitter, but also the receivers, but it never crossed my mind what would happen if it were to go out, or in your case, break... Maybe at some point Neewer will release replacement transmitters?!

  • @tomerzharikov3425

    @tomerzharikov3425

    3 күн бұрын

    @@Novice-Media in principle, if you use the system for urban vlogging or indoors in general, then Neweer is a very good choice. In my case..... it is really very difficult to choose a device. I must choose a small, lightweight and most durable device with the ability to buy components separately. For now I’m looking towards purchasing Laxmark 1 (not 2, like yours). But even in that case there are some compromises. This is the lack of built-in memory in the microphones and the dead cat mounting method (there is a risk of losing it). And also the fact that the existing Neweer system will have to be put on the shelf. In general, I have a lot of dilemmas... 🤦🙂

  • @Novice-Media

    @Novice-Media

    3 күн бұрын

    @@tomerzharikov3425 while I don't currently own a set (I plan to within the next few weeks) you may want to look at the DJI Mic version 1 or 2, as they feature the interlocking deadcat similar to Neewer, internal recording, and I *believe* they even sell replacement transmitters AND receivers. Granted, it's double the price of the Lark M2 and nearly triple the price of the CM28, but it could be a case of "you get what you pay for". Plus, they're about the same size as the CM28, so you'd already be used to the form factor. I may need to pick one up a DJI mic now for a more in-depth test...

  • @tomerzharikov3425

    @tomerzharikov3425

    3 күн бұрын

    @@Novice-Media thank you. I'll think about it. 🙂👍

  • @LouisLuzuka

    @LouisLuzuka

    2 күн бұрын

    Super helpful 😮

  • @brynnharper8377
    @brynnharper83778 күн бұрын

    I know that background character!

  • @Novice-Media

    @Novice-Media

    8 күн бұрын

    Whoa, which one? 👀

  • @LouisLuzuka
    @LouisLuzuka2 күн бұрын

    I was looking between these both ❤😮

  • @Novice-Media

    @Novice-Media

    2 күн бұрын

    Well I hope I was able to help you make a decision! Are you leaning towards one more than the other?

  • @LouisLuzuka

    @LouisLuzuka

    2 күн бұрын

    @@Novice-Media definitely the m2 was my first choice but I think I’ll end up buying both and starting with the newer thank you so much It’s always nice to have a backup and it’s nice to know that these are more than adequate

  • @Novice-Media

    @Novice-Media

    2 күн бұрын

    @@LouisLuzuka it never hurts to have a backup!

  • @sonliving
    @sonlivingКүн бұрын

    👏🏼👏🏼 thank you

  • @Novice-Media

    @Novice-Media

    Күн бұрын

    Absolutely! Glad I was able to help

  • @fangsoffuego
    @fangsoffuego8 күн бұрын

    I like the sound signature of the cm28 more, sounds more natural than the m2, the m2 sound too bright, lacking in the lower mids, but the cm28 mic also rejects ambient noise a lot less, I owned both and stuck with the cm28 because of the internal recording. soon I'll have the lark max, hopefully that'll be a big improvement

  • @Novice-Media

    @Novice-Media

    8 күн бұрын

    I think I'd have to agree with you overall! The CM28 does seem to outshine the Lark M2 in several areas, as you said, such as the midtones. The internal recording a major pro, and I wish that Hollyland had found a way to integrate it into the small form factor of the M2, simply because that mic is so easy to throw into a go-bag and it's extremely discreet... You'll have to let me know what you think of the Lark Max; I've been looking into that or the DJI mics.

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