Hollyland LARK MAX 2 – 32-bit Float and Wireless Monitoring

by Reuben EvansApril 7^th, 2025

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The Hollyland LARK MAX 2 updates the wireless microphone system with the much-requested 32-bit float recording. It also features compatibility with a unique on-ear wireless monitoring system and better integration with existing camera systems.

It can be tough to record good audio when you are also a solo camera operator. Hollyland is working to make wireless audio recording a seamless experience for creators with their updated system. We caught up with them at NAB!

Now features 32-bit float recording

32-bit float recording gives you enough dynamic range, so you don’t have to worry about clipping during recording. If your talent suddenly gets louder, the LARK MAX 2 system will be able to handle that without distortion. This recording takes place in the transmitter. The audio also gets sent to the receiver so that you can channel it into your camera.

Sony Hot Shoe Adapter

The new hot shoe adapter fits into Sony cameras and sends 24-bit – 48K through the hot shoe adapter right into the camera. This means you don’t need to use a wire from your audio receiver to your camera. However, this method only sends a 24-bit signal, so clipping may occur. To offset this issue, Hollyland includes recommendations for your input levels based on the camera model. You can also think about the in-camera audio as a “proxy” for your “master” 32-bit audio recorded in the transmitters.

New wireless monitoring solution

Hollyland recognizes that many creators need to hear their surroundings while recording audio. Their new wireless on-ear monitors provide a solution for you to hear your recording without being totally isolated from your environment.

The clever wireless monitors also allow you to loop your camera audio back into the audio receiver so you can monitor your in-camera audio wirelessly. This means if you pair it with a Sony camera and the above Sony Hot Shoe Adapter, you can have a totally wireless audio setup. No patch cables, no headphone cables.

The wireless monitor solution will also tie into their phone adapter. If you want to record from your phone, you can do that with the Hollyland LARK MAX 2, and you can monitor via Bluetooth with the new monitors.

Longer battery life

In the video, it says that Hollyland has added up to 1 hour longer per charge over the initial version, for a total of up to 11 hours of runtime on the receiver. (UPDATE: This was previously reported as up to 11 hours on the transmitter. The Transmitters have 7.5 hour run time.)

Price and availability

The Hollyland LARK MAX 2 will be available toward the end of the second quarter of 2025. Pricing has not been announced yet. For more information, visit the Hollyland website.

What do you think about Hollyland’s updated wireless mic solution? Would it simplify your setup? Let us know in the comments below!