
The Lark M2’s transmitter unceremoniously dumps the standard lavalier form-factor for one which simply is likely to be mistaken for simply one other button or badge on the person’s clothes. However, Hollyland asserts that it’s nonetheless rated for “pristine” (as much as 48kHz/24bit) audio with a sensitivity of 115 decibels (dB) and a signal-to-noise ratio of 70dB, though it has an estimated mass of simply 9 grams.
The M2 transmitter can be backed to maintain linked to its receiver from as much as 300 meters (m, or ~984 toes) away, and to keep away from being muffled by the person’s physique because of its high-gain Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) antenna.
Hollyland additionally paints it as probably the most handy lavalier mic it has ever made, with “intuitive” controls such because the devoted yellow ENC toggle proper on the transmitter and a receiver pre-paired out of the manufacturing facility, in order that they could work seamlessly collectively on first removing from their nearly TWS earbud-like case.
On that word, the M2 could possibly be used with a digital camera by way of a TRS 3.5mm receiver that additionally helps the USB Audio Class (UAC) interface for transfers to PCs even and not using a sound card. Alternatively, Hollyland additionally sells the M2 with a USB-C receiver that plugs straight right into a appropriate smartphone, the iPhone 15 collection included – or with the corresponding Lightning Model in order that older Apple flagships aren’t disregarded fairly but.
These choices are already listed on Amazon from $159.99, $139.99 or $149.99 respectively – alternatively, the Combo Model with all 3 sorts of receiver is $179.99. All 4 units additionally include an nearly Insta360 GO-like assortment of equipment to assist the person put on the Hollyland Lark M2 nonetheless they want, a necklace and magnetic clip attachment included.


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