The Hollyland LARK M2S Combo is the two-person version of Hollyland’s smallest clip-on system, built for creators who switch between a camera and a USB-C phone. Each transmitter weighs about 7 g, carries no logo on the front and hangs from a thin titanium clip, so what shows on camera is a small dark capsule rather than a branded box. The Combo kit pairs two transmitters with a camera receiver, a USB-C receiver and a charging case, and records 48kHz/24-bit audio over a range of up to 300 m in clear line of sight.
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Exactly What Is in the Combo Box
Hollyland sells the LARK M2S in several kits, and the names are easy to mix up. This Combo contains two transmitters, a camera receiver, a USB-C receiver, the charging case, two furry windshields and adapter cables, including a Type-C to Lightning cable. It does not include a dedicated Lightning receiver; that plug-in receiver comes only in the Ultimate Combo, which we list separately.
For most buyers the Hollyland LARK M2S Combo is the practical middle: the camera receiver covers DSLRs and mirrorless bodies, the USB-C receiver plugs straight into Android phones, iPhone 15 and later, iPads with USB-C and laptops, and the case keeps all four pieces charged in one pocket-sized box. Hollyland lists this Combo in Space Gray.
The Titanium Clip and the Logo-Free Look
The main change from the earlier LARK M2 is the way the Hollyland LARK M2S sits on clothing. Instead of a round button attached with a magnet or a back clip, the M2S transmitter hangs from a thin titanium clip over the collar or neckline, with the capsule resting outside the fabric. Hollyland describes the front as logo-free, which matters to wedding filmmakers and corporate video teams who do not want a brand on the speaker’s chest.
At about 7 g, with a front face of roughly 13 x 6.3 mm, the Hollyland LARK M2S transmitter is lighter than the 9 g LARK M2. It will not drag a thin shirt or an abaya neckline down, and it is less likely to swing when the speaker moves.
Audio, Noise Cancellation and Monitoring
The Hollyland LARK M2S records at 48kHz/24-bit, and Hollyland specifies a signal-to-noise ratio above 70 dB, a maximum sound pressure level of 116 dB SPL, a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response and an omnidirectional capsule with -37 dBV (±2 dB @ 1 kHz, 94 dB SPL) sensitivity. Environmental Noise Cancellation has two strengths, Strong and Weak, selected in the LarkSound app.
The camera receiver of the Hollyland LARK M2S has a volume knob and switches between mono and stereo, so two speakers can go to separate channels for editing. The USB-C receiver supports playback without unplugging it, which lets you check a take on the phone straight after recording.
Range and Battery Life
The Hollyland LARK M2S uses 2.4 GHz with adaptive frequency hopping, and Hollyland quotes up to 300 m (1,000 ft) in unobstructed line of sight. With walls, people or cars in between, the figure drops to 60 m for the mobile receiver and 40 m for the camera receiver in the Combo.
Each Hollyland LARK M2S transmitter runs for about 9 hours and recharges in about 1 hour; the camera receiver runs for about 8.5 hours. The Combo charging case holds more than 2.5 full recharges, which Hollyland totals at about 30 hours of use, and the case itself refills in under 1.5 hours. The LARK M2S is rated for -10°C to 45°C.
Who This Is Not For
If most of your filming happens on an older Lightning iPhone and you want a plug-in receiver, the Ultimate Combo with its Lightning receiver is the better fit. The operating range tops out at 45°C, so the Hollyland LARK M2S should not be left in a parked car in a UAE summer. Hollyland does not list on-board recording, so there is no backup copy inside the transmitter if the receiver or phone fails. Total battery with the case is about 30 hours, lower than the roughly 40 hours Hollyland quotes for the LARK M2 Combo. And the titanium clip needs a collar, neckline or strap to hang on; on a round-neck T-shirt with nothing to clip to, placement takes more care.
Buying the Hollyland LARK M2S Combo in the UAE
The Hollyland LARK M2S Combo carries a 1-year warranty from Totot. We ship to all seven emirates within up to 3 business days, with free delivery on orders from AED 300. You can return a defective or non-matching item within 14 days, and shipping damage should be reported to us within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Hollyland
- Model: LARK M2S, Combo version
- Colour: Space Gray
- In the box: 2 x TX, camera RX, USB-C RX, charging case, 2 furry windshields, adapter cables including a Type-C to Lightning cable
- Audio: 48kHz / 24-bit, SNR >70 dB, max SPL 116 dB SPL, 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Microphone: Omnidirectional, sensitivity -37 dBV ±2 dB @ 1 kHz, 94 dB SPL
- Noise cancellation: ENC, Strong / Weak in the LarkSound app
- Wireless: 2.4 GHz adaptive frequency hopping
- Range: Up to 300 m line of sight; 60 m (mobile RX) / 40 m (camera RX) with obstacles
- Battery life: TX about 9 h, camera RX about 8.5 h, about 30 h in total with the Combo charging case
- Charging time: TX about 1 h, charging case under 1.5 h
- TX size and weight: Front 13 x 6.3 mm, rear 24 x 9 mm, about 7 g; 85 mAh battery
- RX weight: Mobile RX about 6 g, camera RX about 12 g
- Operating temperature: -10°C to 45°C
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications come from Hollyland’s official LARK M2S product page and store listing. Full details are published on the Hollyland LARK M2S page.
FAQ
Does the Hollyland LARK M2S Combo include a Lightning receiver?
No. It includes camera and USB-C receivers plus a Type-C to Lightning cable; the Lightning receiver comes in the Ultimate Combo.
How long does the battery last?
About 9 hours per transmitter and about 30 hours in total with the Combo charging case, according to Hollyland.
What is the difference between the M2S and the LARK M2?
3 things stand out: a titanium hanging clip with a logo-free front, a lighter 7 g transmitter (M2: 9 g), and a lower total battery with the case (about 30 h against about 40 h).
Will it work with an iPhone 16?
Yes. The iPhone 15 and later use USB-C, so the USB-C receiver plugs straight in.
Can I record two people on separate tracks?
Yes. The camera receiver has a stereo mode that puts each transmitter on its own channel.
How far can the speaker be from the receiver?
300 m in clear line of sight; 60 m (mobile RX) or 40 m (camera RX) with obstacles.
Browse more in our Microphones range. Every order from Totot carries a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing defects, with our 14-day return policy for defective or non-compliant items, and nationwide UAE delivery.
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