Is it time to let GO?
I really love how these guys sound, but they have some design problems that have become annoying over time.
- It is great to be able to charge them via USB-C, but we are talking about two unites that must be charged. That is not a problem at my office, where I have a charging station for all of my filming equipment. However, if I am working from home or traveling, I must remember that I will need additional charges and cables. Once, I forgot about that, and it was a waste of time since I was able to only charge one at a time.
- More often than not, I forget to turn them off or to plug them in to be charged. Please refer to item one above.
- I’m not sure if this is a design problem or if I got a defective unit, but since day one, I have had to press the buttons hard on both to turn them off. That was a big problem when I started using them, as I wouldn’t notice that they were still on. Please refer to item one above.
- Although they were considered small when released, the microphone part was always heavy enough to make it difficult to wear on t-shirts. In some cases, I end up holding it in my hand, like in this video. I’m aware that there is an option to connect a lapel microphone, but that would defeat the purpose of using a wireless device.
The DJI Mic 2 addresses several of the issues above, as it is smaller and features a charging case that requires only one USB-C cable. However…
When I came across the Hollyland Lark M2, I was blown away. In addition to the charging case, they are minimal and can be attached to a shirt with a magnet. And who doesn’t love magnets?
How about that combo with a USB-C phone receiver?
The only question I still have about it is: Can something as tiny as that sound as good as the Rode Wireless GO?