DJI Mic 2 vs RØDE Wireless PRO vs Hollyland LARK MAX 2
Updated 26 Oct 2026
These are the three clip-on wireless kits most people shortlist for interviews, documentary and run-and-gun work: two transmitters, one receiver for the camera, a charging case, and a recorder built into each transmitter as a backup.
On paper they look alike. The differences that matter on a shoot are range, how long the transmitters run, whether the backup recording is 32-bit float, whether there's timecode, and how much the transmitter weighs on a collar. Everything in the table comes from each maker's own spec page, and the prices were checked at UK and US retailers on 26 October 2026.
Specs side by side
| GEARMATH page | DJI Mic 2 | RØDE Wireless PRO | Hollyland LARK MAX 2 |
| Max range (line of sight) | 250 m (FCC), 160 m (CE) | 260 m | 340 m |
| Transmitter runtime | 6 hours | Up to 7 hours | About 11 hours |
| Charges from the case | About 2 (2 TX and RX) | 2 (2 TX and RX) | More than 2.5 (2 TX and RX) |
| Internal recording | 32-bit float, 14 hours | 32-bit float, 32 GB per TX, over 40 hours | 32-bit float or 24-bit, 8 GB per TX, up to 14 hours |
| Timecode | Not listed by DJI | Yes | Yes |
| Transmitter weight | 28 g | 35 g | About 14 g |
| Max SPL | 120 dB SPL | 123.5 dB SPL | 128 dB SPL |
| Self noise or SNR | 21 dBA equivalent noise | 22 dBA equivalent noise, 72 dB SNR | SNR of 72 dB or better |
| Lav input on transmitter | 3.5 mm | Locking 3.5 mm TRS, two Lavalier II included | Via USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter |
| More than two transmitters | No | No | Up to four on one receiver |
What the numbers mean on set
Runtime is the clearest split. The LARK MAX 2's 11 hours covers a full shooting day without a top-up, while the DJI Mic 2 at 6 hours and the Wireless PRO at up to 7 hours will want the case at lunch. All three cases recharge the set at least twice.
Timecode matters if you edit multicam or hand audio to an editor. RØDE and Hollyland both list it. DJI doesn't list timecode on the Mic 2 spec page, so plan on syncing by waveform.
The Wireless PRO is the only one with locking 3.5 mm jacks on the transmitters and two proper lavs in the box. The LARK MAX 2 is the lightest by far at 14 g, and it's the one to pick if you need three or four people on a single receiver. Hollyland notes that the receiver doesn't give you four separate tracks in that mode, and wireless monitoring is switched off.
Range figures are best-case, line of sight. Hollyland also quotes 60 m when there's no line of sight, which is closer to what you'll get with a body between transmitter and receiver.
Prices seen on 26 October 2026
| Wex Photo Video | UK | RØDE Wireless PRO | £239 | wexphotovideo.com |
| Thomann | UK | RØDE Wireless PRO | £198 | thomann.co.uk |
| Filmtools | US | RØDE Wireless PRO | $299 | filmtools.com |
| Wex Photo Video | UK | Hollyland LARK MAX 2 Combo (2 TX, 1 RX) | £216 | wexphotovideo.com |
| Thomann | UK | Hollyland LARK MAX 2 Combo (2 TX, 1 RX) | £189 | thomann.co.uk |
| ProAV | UK | DJI Mic 2 (1 TX, 1 RX) | £109.20 | proav.co.uk |
Which one to get
For long days, multi-person setups or the lightest transmitter, the Hollyland LARK MAX 2. For timecode, locking connectors and included lavs, the RØDE Wireless PRO. The DJI Mic 2 is the simplest of the three, but its shorter runtime and lack of listed timecode make it the weakest fit for long professional shoots.
If you're working with a dedicated sound recordist, these kits are usually the camera's backup rather than the main feed. For that side of things see the shotgun microphone and timecode recorder lists.
Sources
Specs from each maker's own pages, checked 26 October 2026. Prices were seen at the linked retailers on the same day and change often, so check the retailer before you buy.
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