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Key Selling Points

Hollyland Hot Shoe Adapter highlighted between the LARK MAX 2 Camera Receiver and the camera hot shoe
Top of the Hollyland Hot Shoe Adapter for the LARK MAX 2 Camera Receiver
Underside of the Hollyland Hot Shoe Adapter showing the two screws and the shoe connector plate

The Hollyland LARK MAX 2 Hot Shoe Adapter seats a LARK MAX 2 Camera Receiver on the hot shoe of select Sony cameras and passes its audio into the camera through the shoe, with no 3.5mm cable between the receiver and the camera's mic input. It is an accessory for LARK MAX 2 kits that include the Camera Receiver, so the receiver and transmitters are not part of this purchase.

Key Features

  • Connects the LARK MAX 2 Camera Receiver to the camera through the hot shoe, so no 3.5mm cable is needed for audio into the camera
  • Compatible with the Sony models Hollyland lists: ZV-E1, ZV-E10, a9 III, a7S III, a7R V, a7R IV, a7CR, a7C II, a7C, a7 IV, a6700 and FX3
  • Keeps wireless monitoring of camera audio available with Hollyland OWS Monitor Earphones, sold separately: add a 3.5mm cable from the receiver's 3.5mm TRS output jack to the camera's monitoring input
  • The hot shoe carries audio only, so the receiver runs on its own battery, rated at about 12 hours
  • Timecode Mode 3 is not available when you monitor through the hot shoe

In the Box

  • 1 x Hot Shoe Adapter

How It Compares

Feature Hollyland Hot Shoe Adapter 3.5mm TRS to 3.5mm TRS Cable
Audio path to the camera Through the hot shoe Receiver 3.5mm output to the camera's audio input
Compatible cameras Select Sony models on Hollyland's list Cameras with a 3.5mm audio input
Cables for audio into the camera None One
Wireless monitoring of camera audio with OWS earphones One 3.5mm cable to the monitoring input A second 3.5mm cable to the monitoring input
With LARK MAX 2 kits Sold separately Included in every kit
  • Choose the Hot Shoe Adapter when your Sony camera is on Hollyland's list and you want one less cable on the rig.
  • Stay with the 3.5mm cable when your camera is not on the list, because every LARK MAX 2 kit already includes one.

Pair It With

The adapter needs a LARK MAX 2 Camera Receiver, which comes in these kits:

Specifications

Specification Hollyland Hot Shoe Adapter
Product Hot Shoe Adapter for the LARK MAX 2 receiver
Compatible receiver Hollyland LARK MAX 2 Camera Receiver
Compatible cameras (Hollyland list) ZV-E1, ZV-E10, a9 III (ILCE-9M3), a7S III (ILCE-7SM3), a7R V (ILCE-7RM5), a7R IV (ILCE-7RM4), a7CR (ILCE-7CR), a7C II (ILCE-7CM2), a7C (ILCE-7C), a7 IV (ILCE-7M4), a6700 (ILCE-6700) and FX3 (ILCE-FX3)
Audio connection Through the camera hot shoe. Hollyland states the hot shoe only transmits input audio
Power The camera cannot power the receiver through the hot shoe. The Camera Receiver runs about 12 hours on its internal battery
Wireless monitoring of camera audio With Hollyland OWS Monitor Earphones: 3.5mm cable from the receiver's 3.5mm TRS output jack to the camera's monitoring input, with the receiver set to Monitoring, Wireless, Monitoring Source, Camera
Timecode Timecode Mode 3 is not available when using hot shoe monitoring
Four-mic use In 4 Mic & 1 RX mode the receiver outputs a mono or stereo mix, not four discrete tracks. In Stereo mode the left channel carries Mics 1 and 3 and the right carries Mics 2 and 4
Charging case fit One buyer reports the Camera Receiver does not fit in the charging case with the adapter attached

Where to Buy in Canada

Filmgear Canada, an authorized Hollyland dealer in Vancouver, BC, ships this adapter across Canada and offers pickup at our store. We also coordinate Hollyland's manufacturer warranty on your behalf.

Connects the LARK MAX 2 Camera Receiver to the camera through the hot shoe, so no 3.5mm cable is needed for audio into the camera

Compatible with the Sony models Hollyland lists: ZV-E1, ZV-E10, a9 III, a7S III, a7R V, a7R IV, a7CR, a7C II, a7C, a7 IV, a6700 and FX3

Keeps wireless monitoring of camera audio available with Hollyland OWS Monitor Earphones, sold separately: add a 3.5mm cable from the receiver's 3.5mm TRS output jack to the camera's monitoring input

The hot shoe carries audio only, so the receiver runs on its own battery, rated at about 12 hours

Timecode Mode 3 is not available when you monitor through the hot shoe
1 x Hot Shoe Adapter

We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.

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Damages and Issues

Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged, or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.

If an item is defective within 14 days of delivery, email info@filmgearcanada.com with a short video of the problem and the serial number, or bring it to our showroom. Once we confirm the defect, we’ll replace it (or refund it if a replacement isn’t available) and handle the manufacturer claim ourselves.

For Special Order items, damage or defect claims must be reported immediately upon delivery and will be handled in accordance with the manufacturer’s warranty terms.

Exceptions / Non-returnable Items

Special Order Items (Final Sale)
Certain professional, project-based products are supplied on a Special Order basis and are not regularly stocked. Special Order items are final sale and cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded once the order has been confirmed with the manufacturer. Special Order items are final sale whether they ship from our stock or are ordered from the manufacturer.

These items are ordered specifically for individual projects and may include, but are not limited to:

  • Professional wireless communication systems
  • Large-scale lighting equipment
  • Studio carts and grip equipment
  • Cine lenses and special production gear

Please ensure compatibility and project requirements before placing your order. If you have any questions regarding lead time or suitability, we strongly recommend contacting us prior to purchase.

In addition, we do not accept returns for open box, demo or clearance items, gift cards, hazardous materials, flammable liquids or gases.

Exchanges

The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have. Once the return is accepted, you may place a new order for the desired item.

Refunds

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FAQ

Which Sony cameras does the adapter support, and does it fit the A1 II?

Hollyland lists the ZV-E1, ZV-E10, a9 III, a7S III, a7R V, a7R IV, a7CR, a7C II, a7C, a7 IV, a6700 and FX3. The A1 II is not on that list. One buyer reports success on a Sony A1 and another on an FX6 handle unit, but those models are also absent from Hollyland's list, so contact Filmgear Canada before ordering for a camera outside it.

Is this compatible with Canon or Nikon cameras?

Hollyland's compatibility note names select Sony models, and no Canon or Nikon camera appears on it, so we cannot point you to this adapter for a Canon C400, R5 II or Nikon ZR. On a camera with a 3.5mm mic input, use the Camera Receiver's 3.5mm TRS output and the 3.5mm cable packed in every LARK MAX 2 kit.

Does it work with the first-generation LARK MAX?

Hollyland sells this adapter as a LARK MAX 2 accessory and publishes its compatibility note on the LARK MAX 2 page, with no mention of the original LARK MAX. Plan on a LARK MAX 2 Camera Receiver, and contact Filmgear Canada if you own the first-generation kit.

Can I record all four LARK MAX 2 mics as separate channels through the shoe?

No. In 4 Mic & 1 RX mode the camera gets the receiver's mono or stereo mix, and in Stereo mode the left channel carries Mics 1 and 3 and the right carries Mics 2 and 4. A buyer using a Sony a7 IV and FX30 reports the same two-channel result through the shoe, with the camera's 4-channel option grayed out. For separate voices, use each transmitter's internal recording.

How do I set up wireless monitoring with the adapter on the camera?

Hollyland's manual gives these steps: put on the OWS earphones so they connect to the Camera Receiver, seat the receiver in the hot shoe adapter on the camera, then run a 3.5mm cable from the receiver's 3.5mm TRS output jack to the camera's monitoring input. To hear the camera's own audio, set the receiver to Monitoring, Wireless, Monitoring Source, Camera. Timecode Mode 3 is not available in this setup.