You can't really go wrong with either of these mics. Let me know which one you prefer in the comments. I'm especially curious if you're not already invested in the DJI ecosystem; and if you are, DJI has done an amazing job of cultivating ardent fans. ...and here's here to find either of them on Amazon: Hollyland Lark M2 kit: amzn.to/4973o4t DJI Mic Mini kit: amzn.to/4g9pyVM
I like Hollyland Lark M2 USB-C kit for mobile phone use. It's easy to use and the dongle for your phone is light and more compact. They are getting discounted now, too. amzn.to/3CcwiUQ
Omg...whoever thinks the Larks sound better need to clean your ears lol the Larks are much older tech and every single person reviewing them sound hollow and a metallic echo to their voice..the minis are way more rich, full and no added artifacts and metallic echo...hands down no comparison the DJI are newer and sound better
@@movieexplainermalayalam I didn't use the noise cancellation in this video. I'm not a fan of the digital noise cancellation in most mics to be honest.
I would go with DJI sound is similar but DJI is more rounded especially with memo app and DJI products like pocket 3 and action 📷 plus M2 doesn’t have wind sock, and build quality is better on mic mini. Plus DJI is known for updating firmware which highly doubt that will happen with M2.
@DeployJeremy that must be new because don't see that on the combo unit, still buying the mic mini because my hollyland I have never gets used due to sound quality compared to other units I own.
They are in the original packaging. It's a fair point though. The dead cats, microphone hinge clips and other accessories kind of get lost (in a drawer) since they don't go in the charging case. Those do fit in the DJI case.
I definitely think it depends on your voice. The other reviews I listened to I preferred the DJI. I do think the Lark M2 is a brighter sound but I feel like the DJI sounds a little cleaner
I found the DJI slightly cleaner in terms of the noise profile. A little like a dynamic mic vs. condenser would compare. For example, you don't hear breathing as much with the DJI. Both are good though.
@@muerdelavida in OBS when you switch between mics, it keeps both active for a second or so. I duplicated scenes, each with a different mic, so that I could quickly switch them using two Stream Deck buttons. I believe that's what you're hearing.
@@DeployJeremy that can be when you say "there you go" in the "there" word. Afterwards I hear correctly "So you can hear" and then another crack in the "what that". Weird, very weird
If I'm saying "there we go", it's directly after the scene/mic transition. OBS does take a second to normalize after it overlaps the audio tracks, so that's likely the weirdness you're hearing. I recorded about 10 takes off this comparison and neither clipped with my gain settings. I am also pressing buttons and moving a bit if you heard a click or tap.
@@DeployJeremy I see .. but also similar cracks in starting in 1:20 you change to Hollyland .. and afterwards ,.. cracks at 1:23 "sounds like" at 1:31 "them" at 1:35 "sounds like" at 1:37 "cancellation" (in the last part of the word) and terrible at 1:53 "sounds like" in the "sounds" word.. is a kind of buzz or bliss. The mic change was at 1:20 and still buzz at 1:53, this is not change from mic. Sorry, I can't explain better I am not native English speaker. I don't hear this buzz/bliss in the DJI Mic Minis.
@@muerdelavida You are right!! I hear it too. I just bought the Lark M2, and I'm a bit afraid. You can hear it on "s" sound, you can also hear higher frequencies. Dji Mic Mini has a smoothier audio. I'm not sure if I can correct that in post production
Great video, would love to have you speak louder to see what happens when the DJI Mic Mini kicks in the "anti-clipping" feature. I have both mics as well, but have had a lot of clipping on the Hollyland Lark M2. I honestly bought the DJI MIC MINI just to get rid of the clipping and the second "safety" channel will come in nicely as well. Love to see you review that feature if you can. Great video!
Thank you. Yes, that's why I had to attenuate the Larks 10dB. They will clip if your levels are hot. I recorded about 2 hours of audio on the DJIs at 0dB gain and they didn't clip, but I'll test it at some point for real.
@@DeployJeremy Yes, I seem to need to fiddle with the volume more on my Larks when messing with client, especially when I have two clients on both mics, one is a soft speaker, the other loud. I was hoping the "anti clipping" feature would help me out in those circumstances. We shall see! :)
I bought one. I have the mini, the hollyland, the Neewer, the comica....yes, I know. I'm a mic geek. I love these little mics and here's the real lowdown: they ALL sound and work great so buy the CHEAPEST ONE that meets your needs. You won't be disappointed.
Mostly. My experience is that you need to spend at least $50 (I also have about half a dozen of these). The Ulanzi J12 and all the others that use those internals for internal radio and DAC aren't good
The DJI sounds slightly muffled. The Lark 2 is clearer and crisper to my ears. I have the DJI Mic 2 and really like it. Great sound. I usually record locally and sync up with the audio recorded to the camera. I imagine the DJI Mini will sound better with some post manipulation.
Hmm it’s tough to my ears. The Hollyland sound brighter but more hollow/roomy. The DJI sounds more isolated and maybe a bit warmer. I think I like the DJI tone better.
It was difficult to hear a difference -- both sounded really good. I bought the Lark v. 1 some 1-2 years ago. For that one, it was not possible to get the sound into a PC with stereo sound -- both channels were mixed outside of the PC, and entered the PC as two identical channels. This was a bummer, because I could not separate the sound from the two mics in post and balance the sound. I seem to have seen that the Lark 2 has the same limitation. (The Lark 2 has a USB interface to PC; the Lark 1 required a separate adapter.) Question: does the DJI support separate channels for each mic when it is available in the PC? [My use case: I occasionally arrange some MS Teams seminars which I record, with some speakers in US via Teams, and some in my auditorium in Europe. I want to use one mic myself - as seminar leader, and give the other mic to the speaker, who could then walk around in front of the audience. Problem: one of the speakers is extremely soft-spoken, and I need to balance the sound from the two mics. The soft-spoken-ness is so extreme that I actually would have liked to be able to record the voice locally on the transmitter in Float 32...]
Absolutely loving the DJI Mic Mini! The sound quality is top-notch, and it's perfect for capturing crisp audio on the go. Big props to DJI for their audio ecosystem
Would you happen to have a video or if you just don't mind sharing your experience with the Lark 2 in windy conditions without the muff on it. I'm also thinking about using her Moto vlogging. Don't really want to have to worry about putting the large wind muff on all the time.
@@DB6904. Apologies, I don't. I've only used it indoors. That said, when I use lapel mics outside for my day job, I tend to tape them to an undershirt then wear another shirt over that one. That's probably what I would do with the Hollyland except I would use the magnet on the inside of the undershirt vs gaff tape. You tend to lose a little top end, but it has a little to spare (I suspect it would sound close to the DJI mini). The wind muffs for the Hollylands are a little tricky to mount and view LED status.
Honestly, I can't tell the difference. I like the DJI because it has a much better wind muff design than the round monstrosity that the Hollyland muff is. I use my Lav mics outdoors so I do appreciate the noise reduction features and the wind muff designs. Just curious why you would use a small Lav mic in a studio anyway. Would you not use a Sennheiser 416 on a boom arm or something similar? So, I don't understand your comment on how noise reduction sounds, when you operate out of a studio. Regardless, thanks for the video.
Bewildering test and bewildering replies to it. The sound of the Lark is pretty obviously coming in hot - ie. oversaturated and on the verge of distortion. You don't seem to hear it, and many other repliers don't seem to either. The DJI sounds much more natural. I can only assume that you have the Lark's receiver amp set to three (max) out of three. With respect, I'd suggest that you redo the test with the Lark set to one or two, and see if there's a difference. Thanks for the video.
Only the TRS receiver has a gain knob. I used USB-C. I set levels in OBS mid-yellow peak like I always do. You must be on some bewildering headphones to hear clipping.
@@DeployJeremy I didn't hear clipping. As I said, I heard oversaturation, as in an amp being overdriven but not quite to the point of obvious distortion. This typically results in a rough, unprofessional sound. I'd guess that the issue arises from the RX amp being set too high rather than anything to do with your OBS setup. But hey, if it works for you, then fine.
Not natively. You can use the 3.5mm audio cable mode with them as external mics (like wired lav mics), but you need the DJI one for native support on the newer devices
@@DeployJeremy I thought, if you use a Hollyland receiver with USB-C, which connects to a phone, Pocket 3, and DJI Action 5 via a port, the sound is recorded perfectly.
My newest DJI camera device is a Pocket 2, it doesn't support USB mic input. If the newer devices work with USB mics, then it would work as you describe.
I have both but you can’t beat the convenience off not having to use a receiver when using this with Pocket 3, Action 5 Pro, or Action 4. For me both of them are good! But if you have an Osmo device. It’s a no brainer.
I'm currently torn between both of these right now as well. Can't really tell which one sounds better. Sometimes the lark sounds better and sometimes the DJI mini sounds better ugh. I really like how the Larks are so small and not that thick. Although it seems that the DJI might have some more features and some significant upgrades. Really like the size though. Just wish there was more connection options etc. Although still difficult decision, it's not like I'm really into the DJI ecosystem except having pocket 2 in a DJI drone. I Personally. Use an Android phone as well. At the same time it seems most people are pushing the DJI mic mini. Don't know if it's just cuz it's a new product or if it's actually better.
They are both good, dji mini tonality is a little darker, but a little cleaner. On my voice, I like the Hollyland. Also it's more subdued with the logo covered and it sits flatter when you magnet mount it, so it looks like it's pulling your shirt less. The DJI fans are pretty fierce, so if I ever say anything neutral to negative, I feel it in the comments. Also a lot of these initial reviews were sponsored with either free samples or payment. Either way, to be honest both are good, I'd pick based on your voice. If your voice is deeper, do the Hollylands, if it's higher pitched, do the DJI. An EQ also solves for either 🙂
No need to compare the M2 to the Mini, cuz the M2 has a major design flaw that I'd pointed out. I bought one myself and on first unboxing, the metal plate at the back of the M2 has already fallen out due to the powerful suction of the magnet. The metal plate only secured by some kind of hot glue like glue. Nothing lock the metal plate in place, so eventually the plate will fall out from the M2. Well, u can use some AA glue to put it back but you won't be able to tell when will it happened again. You may lost your M2 if it drops without you even notice. The Mic Mini on the other hand has a clip on and the magnet is sticking to it. The clip is pretty solid without any moving part so no chance you'll lost your mic.
I haven't had this happen to mine and I use it quite a bit. The one advantage of it not having a permanently attached clip is that it doesn't stand off as far from your shirt if you do use the magnet, so it's more flush and appears to pull your shirt down less. I like them both.
Thanks for your video man, it's so stupid that people post comparisons on day 1, mark em as "paid promotions" and say, well I wanted to compare and the brand said ok... Like which effin brand is gonna pay if they aren't sure they're getting +ve coverage? Thanks for your transparency and giving me clarity... Just bought the mic mini... Coming from a mic 2, not liking it much... Loved the mic 2... Was wondering if the m2 would be better... Turns out yes, but not by much... Guess I'll wait for the next one 😊
Thanks Ashwin. Both are great to be honest and a good deal in terms of price. You only really hear the difference if it's the same voice switching between the two mics like I did.
@DeployJeremy so what do you think is a good upgrade from the dji mic 2? I don't wanna deal with too many cables or shotguns... Done that for a long time... Just looking for something small with better than mic 2 quality... Is there anything?
I'm sorry, I don't have the mic 2. I do have the Pocket 2 creator combo with what seems like the Mic 1, and it sounded good, but was just too bulky without a wired lapel mic. The wireless connection and DAC is solid from DJI.
@@DeployJeremy thanks for the reply... Lemme see my first video with the mic mini goes live tomorrow... My editor didn't complain about the audio... If my audience doesn't, then we good! ☺️☺️☺️ ...also here's something interesting you might not know... The lark m2 is sold as the lark mix in china ($80 ish), and they have a lark m2 here too and that's even smaller (7g)... Expect hollyland to launch a new one soon to complicate your life haha
Agreed. They are pretty close though. Both are a little loud right when you switch them (or that could be OBS), but after a second they are nearly the same. I just preferred the tone of the Hollyland a tiny bit more and it is a little more subdued with logo covered up using included decals.
@KaaBraghetto The DJI is a flatter curve and noise profile is a little cleaner and more sterile, but that's why it loses a little personality and sounds 'robotic' I think
@DeployJeremy I've tried switching from my phone speaker to a headset I have, so I could test the sound. I can hear the Lark M2 cracking (when you finish a word - sometimes), and the 'S' sound is evident. I can't hear that on DJI's. I think it has to do with my audition being a bit too sensitive
Oh, and don't get me wrong. I just bought a Lark M2 to use with my Pocket 3. I wish Mic Mini was available sooner because the integration is very pratical
I’m goin with the M2 for your voice. But in other similar comparisons The DJI MM was preferable. I think it depends on what best fits your vocal tone. I will soon be making a comparison video between the M2 (currently use) and the RODE Micro Mini. I’m hoping I prefer the latter over the former. 👍🏼😎👍🏼
Both are good. It depends on personal preference for tone, how much you value build quality or ability to cover logos up, if you have DJI cameras they work with, etc.
The Lark M2 has more presence in the sound. I also like the understated look of the Lark M2 with the black sticker. The DJI's surface is multi-sided which makes it reflect more light, also the logo is slightly distracting. Having said that, the DJI offers better features accessible by the mobile app, also it's slightly less expensive. For those living in Europe like me, DJI has better distribution here. Hollyland is harder to find.
The other thing in terms of size is that the DJI mic clip is built-in on back and the magnet attaches to the clip. So with the magnet mount, it adds about 4mm thickness, too. So it stands out more from your clothing.
To me the Hollyland sounds a bit more full, that being said, and since I recently purchased the DJI Action 5 Pro and the ability of the Mic Mini to connect directly to the camera, the sound from the Mic Mini is quite acceptable for TH-cam videos and is what I'll probably go with.
I am listening to your voice using airpods max and sony 1000XM5. And hollyland lark m2 definitely sounds crisp and dji mic mini sounds muffled. If you're saying both are at 0 gain. Then Hollyland hand down so much clearer. BUT if it's ease of use and carry them around, I like the DJI mic mini instead. So I will buy a DJI mic mini despite the sound quality being a bit muffled.
That's what I thought, too. The noise profile of the DJI is nice and quiet though, so you could EQ in a tiny bit of 3-4khz and it would sound good. Both are good and it's almost personal preference.
It's on sale now, but the Hollyland with all 3 connection types used to be about $170. I paid $139 for my USB-C model. I got the single mic DJI USB-C one for $89. They are pretty close in price.
@ that’s fair and there should be one better than the other. But if it’s that close then the average new to video creation either one should suffice. But like anything if your budget allows for the more advanced option then do so.
To be honest for most talking video applications with the speaker on camera, the as audio just needs to be 'good enough to not be distracting'. Both of these meet that bar. And because they are lapel mics and tend to be close to your mouth, they reject room echo better than most mics in or on a camera.
Hollyland Lark M2 is still unbeatable about it's size and sound, but it's a mono mic. DJI Mic Mini is for all Osmo Pocket 3 and Action 5 Pro users. Othewise Rode's Wireless Micro (although is not micro at all) is pretty good. The muffs on Lark M2 and Rode Wireless micro are pain. The charghing case of DJI Mic Mini fits the muffs while attached to the mics which is the ONLY right way for next editions. :)
I have the single mic with soft case for the DJI, and it's quite nice for the price point tbh. I have the airpod style case with the Hollylands and still put it in a sleeve to avoid scratching it. So the DJI is a bit more compact in a bag, just not quite as easy to charge
Thanks for the comparison. The Lark M2 sounds crisper and brighter. Good baseline to do any post work. The DJI sounds good but surely a touch bass boosted.
You can't really go wrong with either of these mics. Let me know which one you prefer in the comments. I'm especially curious if you're not already invested in the DJI ecosystem; and if you are, DJI has done an amazing job of cultivating ardent fans.
...and here's here to find either of them on Amazon:
Hollyland Lark M2 kit: amzn.to/4973o4t
DJI Mic Mini kit: amzn.to/4g9pyVM
Please help me choose. I want a clear sound microphone with Xiaomi phones?
I like Hollyland Lark M2 USB-C kit for mobile phone use. It's easy to use and the dongle for your phone is light and more compact. They are getting discounted now, too. amzn.to/3CcwiUQ
@DeployJeremy Thank you for the reply and thank you also for helping me choose ❤️🌹
Omg...whoever thinks the Larks sound better need to clean your ears lol the Larks are much older tech and every single person reviewing them sound hollow and a metallic echo to their voice..the minis are way more rich, full and no added artifacts and metallic echo...hands down no comparison the DJI are newer and sound better
I purchased the Lark M2, but I feel the noise cancellation is not working as shown in the video. Is my unit defective?
Please respond
@@movieexplainermalayalam I didn't use the noise cancellation in this video. I'm not a fan of the digital noise cancellation in most mics to be honest.
@DeployJeremy oh ok... Can u please check and tell me, so that i can replace if mine is defective
I would go with DJI sound is similar but DJI is more rounded especially with memo app and DJI products like pocket 3 and action 📷 plus M2 doesn’t have wind sock, and build quality is better on mic mini. Plus DJI is known for updating firmware which highly doubt that will happen with M2.
Agree 100% with all of your points, but the M2 does come with wind muffs (dead cats)
@DeployJeremy that must be new because don't see that on the combo unit, still buying the mic mini because my hollyland I have never gets used due to sound quality compared to other units I own.
They are in the original packaging. It's a fair point though. The dead cats, microphone hinge clips and other accessories kind of get lost (in a drawer) since they don't go in the charging case. Those do fit in the DJI case.
I definitely think it depends on your voice. The other reviews I listened to I preferred the DJI. I do think the Lark M2 is a brighter sound but I feel like the DJI sounds a little cleaner
I found the DJI slightly cleaner in terms of the noise profile. A little like a dynamic mic vs. condenser would compare. For example, you don't hear breathing as much with the DJI. Both are good though.
02:12 Hollyland sound is a bit craky or off? to me sound better the Mic Mini
@@muerdelavida in OBS when you switch between mics, it keeps both active for a second or so. I duplicated scenes, each with a different mic, so that I could quickly switch them using two Stream Deck buttons. I believe that's what you're hearing.
@@DeployJeremy that can be when you say "there you go" in the "there" word. Afterwards I hear correctly "So you can hear" and then another crack in the "what that". Weird, very weird
If I'm saying "there we go", it's directly after the scene/mic transition. OBS does take a second to normalize after it overlaps the audio tracks, so that's likely the weirdness you're hearing. I recorded about 10 takes off this comparison and neither clipped with my gain settings. I am also pressing buttons and moving a bit if you heard a click or tap.
@@DeployJeremy I see .. but also similar cracks in starting in 1:20 you change to Hollyland .. and afterwards ,.. cracks at 1:23 "sounds like" at 1:31 "them" at 1:35 "sounds like" at 1:37 "cancellation" (in the last part of the word) and terrible at 1:53 "sounds like" in the "sounds" word.. is a kind of buzz or bliss. The mic change was at 1:20 and still buzz at 1:53, this is not change from mic. Sorry, I can't explain better I am not native English speaker. I don't hear this buzz/bliss in the DJI Mic Minis.
@@muerdelavida You are right!! I hear it too. I just bought the Lark M2, and I'm a bit afraid. You can hear it on "s" sound, you can also hear higher frequencies. Dji Mic Mini has a smoothier audio. I'm not sure if I can correct that in post production
Great video, would love to have you speak louder to see what happens when the DJI Mic Mini kicks in the "anti-clipping" feature. I have both mics as well, but have had a lot of clipping on the Hollyland Lark M2. I honestly bought the DJI MIC MINI just to get rid of the clipping and the second "safety" channel will come in nicely as well. Love to see you review that feature if you can. Great video!
Thank you. Yes, that's why I had to attenuate the Larks 10dB. They will clip if your levels are hot. I recorded about 2 hours of audio on the DJIs at 0dB gain and they didn't clip, but I'll test it at some point for real.
@@DeployJeremy Yes, I seem to need to fiddle with the volume more on my Larks when messing with client, especially when I have two clients on both mics, one is a soft speaker, the other loud. I was hoping the "anti clipping" feature would help me out in those circumstances. We shall see! :)
I bought one. I have the mini, the hollyland, the Neewer, the comica....yes, I know. I'm a mic geek. I love these little mics and here's the real lowdown: they ALL sound and work great so buy the CHEAPEST ONE that meets your needs. You won't be disappointed.
Mostly. My experience is that you need to spend at least $50 (I also have about half a dozen of these). The Ulanzi J12 and all the others that use those internals for internal radio and DAC aren't good
The DJI sounds slightly muffled. The Lark 2 is clearer and crisper to my ears. I have the DJI Mic 2 and really like it. Great sound. I usually record locally and sync up with the audio recorded to the camera. I imagine the DJI Mini will sound better with some post manipulation.
Hmm it’s tough to my ears. The Hollyland sound brighter but more hollow/roomy. The DJI sounds more isolated and maybe a bit warmer. I think I like the DJI tone better.
It's personal preference when they are this close. Both are good. I'd EQ +2dB with soft rolloff at ~3khz with the DJIs with my voice at least.
It was difficult to hear a difference -- both sounded really good.
I bought the Lark v. 1 some 1-2 years ago. For that one, it was not possible to get the sound into a PC with stereo sound -- both channels were mixed outside of the PC, and entered the PC as two identical channels. This was a bummer, because I could not separate the sound from the two mics in post and balance the sound.
I seem to have seen that the Lark 2 has the same limitation. (The Lark 2 has a USB interface to PC; the Lark 1 required a separate adapter.)
Question: does the DJI support separate channels for each mic when it is available in the PC?
[My use case: I occasionally arrange some MS Teams seminars which I record, with some speakers in US via Teams, and some in my auditorium in Europe. I want to use one mic myself - as seminar leader, and give the other mic to the speaker, who could then walk around in front of the audience. Problem: one of the speakers is extremely soft-spoken, and I need to balance the sound from the two mics. The soft-spoken-ness is so extreme that I actually would have liked to be able to record the voice locally on the transmitter in Float 32...]
I just bought the single mic kit myself so I can't test, but I believe that you can separate them based on the reviews I've watched from others.
Absolutely loving the DJI Mic Mini! The sound quality is top-notch, and it's perfect for capturing crisp audio on the go. Big props to DJI for their audio ecosystem
Would you happen to have a video or if you just don't mind sharing your experience with the Lark 2 in windy conditions without the muff on it.
I'm also thinking about using her Moto vlogging.
Don't really want to have to worry about putting the large wind muff on all the time.
@@DB6904. Apologies, I don't. I've only used it indoors. That said, when I use lapel mics outside for my day job, I tend to tape them to an undershirt then wear another shirt over that one. That's probably what I would do with the Hollyland except I would use the magnet on the inside of the undershirt vs gaff tape. You tend to lose a little top end, but it has a little to spare (I suspect it would sound close to the DJI mini). The wind muffs for the Hollylands are a little tricky to mount and view LED status.
@DeployJeremy I really appreciate you letting me know and that's great information.
It helps a lot.
Thank you!!!
Honestly, I can't tell the difference. I like the DJI because it has a much better wind muff design than the round monstrosity that the Hollyland muff is. I use my Lav mics outdoors so I do appreciate the noise reduction features and the wind muff designs. Just curious why you would use a small Lav mic in a studio anyway. Would you not use a Sennheiser 416 on a boom arm or something similar? So, I don't understand your comment on how noise reduction sounds, when you operate out of a studio. Regardless, thanks for the video.
Wind muffs are a great design and they give you two options with the black one and the grey one.
Bewildering test and bewildering replies to it. The sound of the Lark is pretty obviously coming in hot - ie. oversaturated and on the verge of distortion. You don't seem to hear it, and many other repliers don't seem to either. The DJI sounds much more natural. I can only assume that you have the Lark's receiver amp set to three (max) out of three. With respect, I'd suggest that you redo the test with the Lark set to one or two, and see if there's a difference. Thanks for the video.
Only the TRS receiver has a gain knob. I used USB-C. I set levels in OBS mid-yellow peak like I always do. You must be on some bewildering headphones to hear clipping.
@@DeployJeremy I didn't hear clipping. As I said, I heard oversaturation, as in an amp being overdriven but not quite to the point of obvious distortion. This typically results in a rough, unprofessional sound. I'd guess that the issue arises from the RX amp being set too high rather than anything to do with your OBS setup. But hey, if it works for you, then fine.
Does hollyland works good with pocket 3 and action 5 ? By receiver ?
Not natively. You can use the 3.5mm audio cable mode with them as external mics (like wired lav mics), but you need the DJI one for native support on the newer devices
@@DeployJeremy I thought, if you use a Hollyland receiver with USB-C, which connects to a phone, Pocket 3, and DJI Action 5 via a port, the sound is recorded perfectly.
My newest DJI camera device is a Pocket 2, it doesn't support USB mic input. If the newer devices work with USB mics, then it would work as you describe.
Thanks for the comparison!
@@russ_ Hope it was useful - and thanks for watching and commenting. 👍
I have both but you can’t beat the convenience off not having to use a receiver when using this with Pocket 3, Action 5 Pro, or Action 4. For me both of them are good!
But if you have an Osmo device. It’s a no brainer.
Agreed
I'm currently torn between both of these right now as well. Can't really tell which one sounds better.
Sometimes the lark sounds better and sometimes the DJI mini sounds better ugh.
I really like how the Larks are so small and not that thick.
Although it seems that the DJI might have some more features and some significant upgrades.
Really like the size though. Just wish there was more connection options etc.
Although still difficult decision, it's not like I'm really into the DJI ecosystem except having pocket 2 in a DJI drone.
I Personally. Use an Android phone as well.
At the same time it seems most people are pushing the DJI mic mini.
Don't know if it's just cuz it's a new product or if it's actually better.
They are both good, dji mini tonality is a little darker, but a little cleaner. On my voice, I like the Hollyland. Also it's more subdued with the logo covered and it sits flatter when you magnet mount it, so it looks like it's pulling your shirt less. The DJI fans are pretty fierce, so if I ever say anything neutral to negative, I feel it in the comments. Also a lot of these initial reviews were sponsored with either free samples or payment. Either way, to be honest both are good, I'd pick based on your voice. If your voice is deeper, do the Hollylands, if it's higher pitched, do the DJI. An EQ also solves for either 🙂
@DeployJeremy thank you, I think your completely right about the push and backlash w DJI.
Appreciate you're honestly, keep it going.
Take care.
No need to compare the M2 to the Mini, cuz the M2 has a major design flaw that I'd pointed out.
I bought one myself and on first unboxing, the metal plate at the back of the M2 has already fallen out due to the powerful suction of the magnet.
The metal plate only secured by some kind of hot glue like glue. Nothing lock the metal plate in place, so eventually the plate will fall out from the M2.
Well, u can use some AA glue to put it back but you won't be able to tell when will it happened again. You may lost your M2 if it drops without you even notice.
The Mic Mini on the other hand has a clip on and the magnet is sticking to it. The clip is pretty solid without any moving part so no chance you'll lost your mic.
I haven't had this happen to mine and I use it quite a bit. The one advantage of it not having a permanently attached clip is that it doesn't stand off as far from your shirt if you do use the magnet, so it's more flush and appears to pull your shirt down less. I like them both.
Thanks for your video man, it's so stupid that people post comparisons on day 1, mark em as "paid promotions" and say, well I wanted to compare and the brand said ok... Like which effin brand is gonna pay if they aren't sure they're getting +ve coverage? Thanks for your transparency and giving me clarity... Just bought the mic mini... Coming from a mic 2, not liking it much... Loved the mic 2... Was wondering if the m2 would be better... Turns out yes, but not by much... Guess I'll wait for the next one 😊
Thanks Ashwin. Both are great to be honest and a good deal in terms of price. You only really hear the difference if it's the same voice switching between the two mics like I did.
@DeployJeremy so what do you think is a good upgrade from the dji mic 2? I don't wanna deal with too many cables or shotguns... Done that for a long time... Just looking for something small with better than mic 2 quality... Is there anything?
@DeployJeremy btw thanks for the reply, really appreciate it
I'm sorry, I don't have the mic 2. I do have the Pocket 2 creator combo with what seems like the Mic 1, and it sounded good, but was just too bulky without a wired lapel mic. The wireless connection and DAC is solid from DJI.
@@DeployJeremy thanks for the reply... Lemme see my first video with the mic mini goes live tomorrow... My editor didn't complain about the audio... If my audience doesn't, then we good! ☺️☺️☺️
...also here's something interesting you might not know... The lark m2 is sold as the lark mix in china ($80 ish), and they have a lark m2 here too and that's even smaller (7g)... Expect hollyland to launch a new one soon to complicate your life haha
The Hollyland sounds better to be honest, more crisp, thanks for the comparison
Agreed. They are pretty close though. Both are a little loud right when you switch them (or that could be OBS), but after a second they are nearly the same. I just preferred the tone of the Hollyland a tiny bit more and it is a little more subdued with logo covered up using included decals.
Dji Mic sounds better imo. There is something about the Lark 2 that makes it sound a bit robotic. I think it captures higher frequencies.
@KaaBraghetto The DJI is a flatter curve and noise profile is a little cleaner and more sterile, but that's why it loses a little personality and sounds 'robotic' I think
@DeployJeremy I've tried switching from my phone speaker to a headset I have, so I could test the sound. I can hear the Lark M2 cracking (when you finish a word - sometimes), and the 'S' sound is evident.
I can't hear that on DJI's. I think it has to do with my audition being a bit too sensitive
Oh, and don't get me wrong. I just bought a Lark M2 to use with my Pocket 3. I wish Mic Mini was available sooner because the integration is very pratical
Great review!
Thank you!
I have the M2 and I am happy with the sound.
Thank you for the video
thank you sir
The hollyland sounds real good, I was debating getting it for black friday. Thank you for the review!
No problem. It's a good choice and sales are good because it's been out for a year. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I’m goin with the M2 for your voice. But in other similar comparisons The DJI MM was preferable. I think it depends on what best fits your vocal tone. I will soon be making a comparison video between the M2 (currently use) and the RODE Micro Mini. I’m hoping I prefer the latter over the former. 👍🏼😎👍🏼
Agree 💯
very helpful - thanks, Jeremy! Will keep my Lark M2
Thanks Ragnar! Keep what you've got 👍
The Hollyland sounds much better. They sound more crisp and cleaner.
Spot on, the M2 sounds better with more sibilence but the mini is certainly at a good starting pt.
Both are good. It depends on personal preference for tone, how much you value build quality or ability to cover logos up, if you have DJI cameras they work with, etc.
The Lark M2 has more presence in the sound. I also like the understated look of the Lark M2 with the black sticker. The DJI's surface is multi-sided which makes it reflect more light, also the logo is slightly distracting. Having said that, the DJI offers better features accessible by the mobile app, also it's slightly less expensive. For those living in Europe like me, DJI has better distribution here. Hollyland is harder to find.
The other thing in terms of size is that the DJI mic clip is built-in on back and the magnet attaches to the clip. So with the magnet mount, it adds about 4mm thickness, too. So it stands out more from your clothing.
To me the Hollyland sounds a bit more full, that being said, and since I recently purchased the DJI Action 5 Pro and the ability of the Mic Mini to connect directly to the camera, the sound from the Mic Mini is quite acceptable for TH-cam videos and is what I'll probably go with.
Totally agree. Compatibility with their newer cameras is a big bonus.
I am listening to your voice using airpods max and sony 1000XM5. And hollyland lark m2 definitely sounds crisp and dji mic mini sounds muffled. If you're saying both are at 0 gain. Then Hollyland hand down so much clearer.
BUT if it's ease of use and carry them around, I like the DJI mic mini instead. So I will buy a DJI mic mini despite the sound quality being a bit muffled.
To match levels, I had to drop the Hollyland gain about -10 dB. They clip for me at 0dB.
i want to ask you. I hear all wireless mics ; sss ...sss...sss Muddy. I don't like them. Why?
I don't find the Hollyland muddy. It's the closest to my gold standard lapel mic, the COS 11D.
Lark M2 all day. Sounds better and the room reverb was way better
I dunno, the comments are pretty heated. DJI is technically a tiny bit cleaner, but a little sterile and flat to me.
Lark M2 is sounds Way better even in smaller size
That's what I thought, too. The noise profile of the DJI is nice and quiet though, so you could EQ in a tiny bit of 3-4khz and it would sound good. Both are good and it's almost personal preference.
DJI mic mini is about $100 more - to me not worth the extra cost
It's on sale now, but the Hollyland with all 3 connection types used to be about $170. I paid $139 for my USB-C model. I got the single mic DJI USB-C one for $89. They are pretty close in price.
Both sound the same to me.
I agree, feels like we are splitting hairs here
They are quite close once you match levels, there is a slight difference though.
@ that’s fair and there should be one better than the other. But if it’s that close then the average new to video creation either one should suffice. But like anything if your budget allows for the more advanced option then do so.
To be honest for most talking video applications with the speaker on camera, the as audio just needs to be 'good enough to not be distracting'. Both of these meet that bar. And because they are lapel mics and tend to be close to your mouth, they reject room echo better than most mics in or on a camera.
Lark M2 better
Hollyland Lark M2 is still unbeatable about it's size and sound, but it's a mono mic. DJI Mic Mini is for all Osmo Pocket 3 and Action 5 Pro users. Othewise Rode's Wireless Micro (although is not micro at all) is pretty good. The muffs on Lark M2 and Rode Wireless micro are pain. The charghing case of DJI Mic Mini fits the muffs while attached to the mics which is the ONLY right way for next editions. :)
I have the single mic with soft case for the DJI, and it's quite nice for the price point tbh. I have the airpod style case with the Hollylands and still put it in a sleeve to avoid scratching it. So the DJI is a bit more compact in a bag, just not quite as easy to charge
I love the Hollyland Lark M2. I was also wondering how they compared. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. Both are pretty good.
Thanks for the comparison. The Lark M2 sounds crisper and brighter. Good baseline to do any post work. The DJI sounds good but surely a touch bass boosted.