DJI Mic 3 vs Hollyland Lark M2: Which Wireless Kit Fits Your Workflow (and Budget)?
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- Aug 29
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What’s new (and missing) on DJI Mic 3
DJI Mic 3 shrinks the transmitters to ~16 g, boosts storage to 32 GB per TX, extends range to ~400 m, and records in 32-bit float with smarter Adaptive Gain Control and dual-level noise canceling. You also get timecode (LTC in via 3.5 mm on the RX), group recording up to 4 TX / 8 RX, an improved charging case, and ~28 hrs total battery with the case. The big caveat: no 3.5 mm lav input on the transmitters and no Safety Track mode.
If you relied on plugging a lav into DJI Mic 2’s TX, this change matters, users are talking about it.
What the Lark M2 does best
Hollyland’s Lark M2 is all about tiny, simple, and versatile. The 9 g clip-on TX mics pair instantly, the kit often includes both mobile (USB-C/Lightning) and camera RX options, and you can run ~9–10 hours per TX with lots more from the case. It’s 48 kHz/24-bit, 2.4 GHz, up to 1000 ft line-of-sight, and routes to cameras via 3.5 mm TRS on the receiver. (The TX is a built-in mic puck, no lav input; no on-TX backup recording.)
Head-to-head: DJI Mic 3 vs Hollyland Lark M2
Category | DJI Mic 3 (2TX kit) | Hollyland LARK MAX 2 Ultimate Combo |
Price (street) | $329 | $279 |
Internal recording | 32-bit float, 32 GB per TX, dual-file | 32-bit float (up to ~14 h), on-TX timecode |
Timecode | Integrated timecode (RX/timecode generator) | Built-in frame-level timecode on TX |
Range | ≈400 m LOS | ≈340 m / 1115 ft LOS |
Battery | 8 h TX / 10 h RX / 28 h case | ≈11 h TX / 36 h case |
Lav input on TX | No | Yes via USB-C→3.5 mm; 2 lavs included |
Monitoring | RX 3.5 mm headphone out | OWS wireless earphones (≤~25 ms) + RX HP out |
Receivers in box | 1 RX | 2 RX (camera + USB-C plug-in) |
Multi-TX/RX | Up to 4 TX / 8 RX | Up to 4 TX; 4-ch |
Sound & recording
Both record 32-bit float internally on the transmitters—great for preventing clipped takes. DJI stores on 32 GB per TX with dual-file mode; Lark Max 2 records 32-bit float (up to ~14 h) and adds built-in timecode on TX. DJI StoreCineDB&H Photo Video
Processing: DJI adds Adaptive Gain Control, dual-level noise canceling, and voice tone presets; Hollyland offers AI noise cancellation and auto-gain.
Range, battery, and multi-talent
Range: DJI up to ≈400 m LOS; Lark Max 2 up to ≈340 m (1115 ft) LOS.
Battery: DJI TX ~8 h (RX 10 h), ~28 h total with case; Lark Max 2 TX ~11 h, ~36 h total with case.
Group setups: DJI supports 4 TX / 8 RX and four-channel output with supported gear; Lark Max 2 supports up to 4 transmitters and 4-channel operation (see B&H specs).
Which creators should pick which?
Weddings, doc/interviews, multi-cam events → DJI Mic 3 if you want maximum range, 4TX/8RX, and hands-off adaptive gain with excellent RX usability. You’ll sacrifice TX lav inputs but gain robust pro routing and dual-file safety.
Solo creators, YouTube/short-form, hybrid phone+camera shooters → LARK MAX 2 Ultimate Combo for the better value and complete kit (2 RX, 2 lavs, OWS ear monitors). Built-in timecode + 32-bit float makes it a serious production package for less money.
Price & value (today)
DJI Mic 3: Multiple kits exist; the popular 2 TX + 1 RX + charging case is $329 on DJI’s store. A single-TX option starts at $99 per DroneDJ’s launch coverage. Availability/kit names can vary by region.
Hollyland Lark M2: Official store shows $86–$109 depending on version (mobile/camera/combo). Many U.S. retailers list similar pricing for the core two-TX kits.
Bottom line: Lark M2 is dramatically cheaper than DJI Mic 3, especially if you only need simple two-mic recording to phone or camera.
If you’re deciding between DJI Mic 3 vs Hollyland Lark M2, ask whether you value pro-grade control (32-bit float, timecode, Adaptive Gain) or ultra-tiny convenience. Mic 3 is the creator-to-pro bridge; Lark M2 is the minimalist’s daily driver. Either way, match the kit to your actual shooting style.
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