Best BUDGET Wireless Microphone of 2024? Hollyland vs Ulanzi vs Saramonic vs Hohem
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Which is the BEST budget wireless microphone of 2024? The contenders: Hohem Mic-01, Ulanzi U-Mic AM-18, Saramonic Blink 500 B2+, and Hollyland Lark M2. These dual channel wireless mics are UNDER $180. Let's see how they compare to each other in terms of features and sound quality, and how they sound compared to more expensive mic systems.
📌 CORRECTIONS:
- Hollyland Lark M2 does NOT have Safety Track recording
- Ulanzi U-Mic AM18 DOES have noise reduction, but it is supposedly improved via a firmware update that can only be done via Windows computers. I don't have a Windows computer, so was not able to do the firmware update and test that feature.
🛎 Cameras Mentioned
* BUDGET MICS *
Hohem Mic-01 - geni.us/8TlbdpG
Ulanzi U-Mic AM-18 - geni.us/5YpFl2
Saramonic Blink 500 B2+ - geni.us/qo4hBxq
Hollyland Lark M2 - geni.us/nHyNh3
* "PRO" MICS *
RØDE Wireless Pro - geni.us/qGqxS0
DJI Mic 2 - geni.us/Sojs
* LAVALIER MICS
RØDE Lavalier II - geni.us/LuMH
DJI Lavalier Mic - geni.us/YaAwomC
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• Saramonic Blink500 B2+...
• Hohem Mic-01 - Is this...
• DJI Mic 2 vs RODE Wire...
• DJI Mic 2 vs DJI Mic 1...
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0:00 - Into
0:35 - Why use wireless mics?
0:55 - The contenders
1:16 - Common features
2:00 - Price comparison
2:45 - Sound types (mono, stereo, safety track)
3:23 - Size
5:16 - Battery life
5:59 - Receiver displays
6:56 - Transmitter attachments
7:50 - Transmitter windscreens
8:31 - Sponsor - Skillshare
10:06 - Wired lav mic port
10:52 - Transmitter appearance
11:23 - Onboard recording
12:19 - Transmitter as remote control
12:40 - Transmission distance
13:17 - Sound quality (AUDIO SAMPLES)
16:14 - Noise reduction - Ulanzi DOES have it*
19:58 - Conclusion
*Ulanzi U-Mic AM18 DOES have noise reduction, but it is supposedly improved via a firmware update that can only be done via Windows computers. I don't have a Windows computer, so was not able to do the firmware update and test that feature.
* The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare -skl.sh/geminiconnect04241 CORRECTIONS: - Hollyland Lark M2 does NOT have Safety Track recording - Ulanzi U-Mic AM18 DOES have noise reduction, but it is supposedly improved via a firmware update that can only be done via Windows computers. I don't have a Windows computer, so was not able to do the firmware update and test that feature.
This was very thorough and well documented. Thanks for helping me see the different choices between these systems.
I've been checking reviews of budget lavs for 18 months and this is the FIRST which has reviewed several at once and compared audio with DJI/Rode. Brilliant. Just what is needed! I now have a Fulaim X5 which I think compares favourably with all the other budget mics. It is very sensitive to location: best 150mm in front of mouth, but that's pretty naff for video. Before I got the Fulaim I bought a wired PurplePanda for only $20 and it beats everything sound qualitywise. But I hate wires haha. I was disappointed that it's audio quality dropped when plugged into the Fulaim. With a little EQ I now only use the Fulaim on its own. Blessings & thanks.
You did a fantastic job on this review, giving us every input we need to make a good decision on a mic system. Thank you!
Great video! This was a nice comprehensive overview and I thought you conclusions were really good. I really don't love any of the offerings (and I'm not sure its even available). Here is my wishlist. I want an improved version of the Hohem. I love how the transmitter fits smartphones. No cables and very small to work with gimbals. I also love that you can use a lavalier mic and record a backup track. So here are the improvements I would like. I wish the transmitter was powered for easier use with regular cameras and the sound quality needs to improve. Maybe version 2? If you know of a mic system that provides that combination of features and quality sound I would love to hear about it.
Great video. I noticed that when doing the noise reduction that the voice was also lost and changed. I think a lavalier would work best in a noisey situation . I do like the Ulani best because it has the mic jack.
You are the best, thanks
I've been looking at the Neewer CM28. From what I've seen, they seem to be on par with those other cheaper mics.
I'm using Hollyland Lark M2 and thats a great mic so far for me.
Please make a review of Hollyland Lark m2 and Gopro. Many thanks.
Have had the Ulanzi U-Mic for a few months now, great little devices. I use them with the rode lavalier go mics as well as my deity v-mic d4 using the on device recording! I get great audio every time!
Nice Mam, thanks for this great comparison of these budget wireless microphones! It was really helpful to see the size and feature differences between all of them. I noticed that the Hollyland Lark M2 seemed to have the best sound quality overall.
Hi! Do you know if these microphones are waterproof? I don't mean professional hydrophone, just water resistant like an action camera
Please do a review with the VJZFA Wireless Lavalier Microphone and the Godox WEC
Great review! The Hollyland Lark M2 wins hands down for me. The mic size, ease of use and the remarkable sound quality are my reasons. Curious as to why the Rode ME wasn’t included. Whilst it has yet to release the dual transmitter pack that they have been advertising on their site since the new year, I imagine it won’t be significantly more than the current pack price plus the cost of an additional transmitter
I didn’t include the Rode Wireless Me because it would’ve been too many mics to compare 😅 But that is a good point about it being more budget friendly.
Personally, I tried the Yulanzi microphone with the new update and activated the noise cancellation, and I found it very effective
I’ve heard that it’s good after the firmware update. So frustrating to not be able to do it on a non-Windows computer.
All of those mics provide good sound quality on their own, but when compared side by side to others, I agree that the Rode sounds has the richest and fullest audio. No surprise, since Rode has been leading the way for many years now.
Hollyand Lark m2
Holy Land looks the best out of these. It's really good to have budget options
What microphone do you use
I use DJI Mic 2 because I primarily film with the Pocket 3 and the Mic 2 connects seamlessly via Bluetooth.
Hi!!! About 4 months ago I got mine, but I see that one has 14 hours battery and the other one just 0.5 hours even if I leave it charging for hours, is that normal or maybe there’s an issue with the mic ??? Thanks and blessed day
Not sure which mic you have, but it definitely doesn’t sound normal. You should reach out to the brand to see about battery replacement.
@@Gemini_Connect Sorry, DJI Mic
Is there any mic good for recording music with heavy drum and base that the sound will not burst? Ulanzi has useless gain control that sound go burst even reduce to minimum....
Unfortunately, I don’t know anything about recording music. But RODE is the most “pro” mic that I would trust for varying sound levels.
If youre using a pocket 3 for regular walking vlogs, then you might as well just get a plug in lav mic. Unless you are gonna be doing some distant filming and talking?
Plug in lav mic can make sense if you already have one or are on a budget. Wireless mics are handy for eliminating the cable and being able to start and stop filming on the go, and filming from a distance.
Ulanzi Am18 has noise reduction. You have to press the power button one time quickly and then press it again and hold.
Gotcha. The manual poorly explained how to activate noise reduction ☹️
You just press the power button once to activate the noise cancellation. That's it.
I think Godox has released a budget mic set that would fit in with these.
Thanks for the tip!
The Rode sounds so good! I'm really disappointed with the sound of the DJI Mic 2. It sounds a lot worse than the Mic 1 in my opinion. So muffled.
Make sure you don’t have low cut filter on for the Mic 2 - I find it muffles the audio pretty badly.
Definitely would like to know what microphones are not Bluetooth. I prefer not to use Bluetooth for health reasons.
The Ulanzi mics have Noise Reduction, it is not that great, but it is there
I spoke to Ulanzi about it and they said it was available via a firmware update, but it can only be done on Windows computers, which I don’t have access to.
Where is Godox WEC?
I honestly didn’t even know about this Godox mic until just now.
Wth.... Ulanzi has noise reduction 😂, it is the button up to the gain control. When it is shinning green, it is on. (Two green lights) I have the ulanzi, and it is bangers (big but really great sound) . Also you probably have the latest firmware, as I had this mic for 1 and a half months and it had the latest firmware out of the box. Also!! You CAN turn on the noise reduction without the latest firmware, but it is better with the latest....
I had a really hard time figuring out the noise reduction in the Ulanzi. Even spoke to their customer service, who didn’t do the best job of explaining it. Regardless, I do think Ulanzi has the best overall quality /features to value compared to the rest of these mics.
@@Gemini_Connect yes, their customer service is not the best....
I was waiting for you to say, "The Hohem is just ho-hum." Not sure the company would appreciate that though. :-(
You have several errors in the video, the Hollyland Lark M2 does not have a safety track and the battery life is the highest, 10 hours of continuous use and 40 in total with the charging box.
Hollyland battery life is 10 hours in a single charge or 40 hours with the charging box. Saramonic is DOUBLE the time (20 hours) on a single charge for the TX (16 for the RX) or 40 hours with the charging box. So Saramonic has the best battery life per single charge.
Hohem is horrible!
First