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Key Selling Points

Diagram of camera audio travelling through the LARK MAX 2 Camera Receiver to the Hollyland OWS earphones
Diagram of phone or PC audio monitored on the Hollyland OWS earphones through the Camera Receiver or USB-C Receiver
Diagram of action camera recording with the Hollyland OWS earphones monitoring through the LARK MAX 2 receiver
Camera operator wearing a Hollyland OWS earphone with 18-hour battery life, 2.4 GHz frequency hopping and 25 ms latency
Creator wearing the open-ear Hollyland OWS earphone hooked over the ear

The Hollyland LARK MAX 2 OWS Monitor Earphone is an open-ear wireless earphone for hearing your LARK MAX 2 mics or your camera's audio from up to 328 ft (100 m) line of sight, with 25 ms latency from transmitter to earphone. It pairs with the LARK MAX 2 Camera Receiver or USB-C Receiver, and it doubles as a Bluetooth earphone when the shoot is over.

Key Features

  • Wireless audio monitoring from a LARK MAX 2 Camera Receiver or USB-C Receiver, so you are not tied to the camera by a headphone cable.
  • 2.4 GHz frequency hopping with 25 ms latency from transmitter to earphone, and a range of up to 328 ft (100 m) line of sight or 197 ft (60 m) non line of sight.
  • Select the monitoring source on the Camera Receiver: audio from the receiver, or audio captured directly by the camera.
  • Open-ear design with adjustable ear hooks that stays outside the ear canal, so you remain aware of the people and sound around you.
  • Doubles as a Bluetooth earphone, with up to 7 hours of playback per charge, 18 hours total with the charging case and a range of up to 33 ft (10 m).

In the Box

  • 1 x Earphone Charging Case
  • 2 x OWS Monitor Earphone (left and right)
  • 1 x USB-C to USB-C Cable
  • 1 x 3.5mm TRS to 3.5mm TRS Cable (2.8-inch)

How It Compares

Hollyland OWS Monitor Earphone RODE NTH-100
Ear fit Open-ear with adjustable ear hooks Over-ear (circumaural) with adjustable headband
Connection 2.4 GHz wireless from a LARK MAX 2 Camera Receiver or USB-C Receiver Removable 3.5mm headphone cable
Working distance Up to 328 ft (100 m) line of sight 2.4 m included cable
Outside sound Open-ear design keeps you connected with your surroundings 20 dBA ambient noise attenuation

Choose the OWS earphones when you work away from the camera or want one less cable on the rig. Choose the RODE NTH-100 when you monitor at the camera through the 3.5mm headphone jack on the Camera Receiver and want the outside sound reduced. If you are buying a kit now, the Hollyland LARK MAX 2 Ultimate Combo already includes two OWS earphones and the earphone charging case, paired at the factory.

Pair It With

The earphones connect over 2.4 GHz to a LARK MAX 2 Camera Receiver or USB-C Receiver, so you need one of these LARK MAX 2 kits:

Specifications

Compatible system Hollyland LARK MAX 2 Camera Receiver and USB-C Receiver
Wireless transmission 2.4 GHz Adaptive Frequency Hopping (AFH)
Range 328 ft (100 m) line of sight, 197 ft (60 m) non line of sight
Latency 25 ms, transmitter to earphone
Battery life Approx. 18 hours (Hollyland rating). In Bluetooth mode, up to 7 hours of playback per charge and 18 hours total with the charging case.
Bluetooth range Up to 33 ft (10 m)
Earphone battery 3.7V, 90 mAh
Earphone charging case battery 3.7V, 500 mAh
Earphone charging time Approx. 1.6 hours
Charging case capacity More than 1.8 charges for both earphones at the same time
Charging temperature 0 to 45 °C
Operating temperature -10 to 55 °C

Available from Filmgear Canada with Canada-wide shipping.

Wireless audio monitoring from a LARK MAX 2 Camera Receiver or USB-C Receiver, so you are not tied to the camera by a headphone cable.

2.4 GHz frequency hopping with 25 ms latency from transmitter to earphone, and a range of up to 328 ft (100 m) line of sight or 197 ft (60 m) non line of sight.

Select the monitoring source on the Camera Receiver: audio from the receiver, or audio captured directly by the camera.

Open-ear design with adjustable ear hooks that stays outside the ear canal, so you remain aware of the people and sound around you.

Doubles as a Bluetooth earphone, with up to 7 hours of playback per charge, 18 hours total with the charging case and a range of up to 33 ft (10 m).
1 x Earphone Charging Case
2 x OWS Monitor Earphone (left and right)
1 x USB-C to USB-C Cable
1 x 3.5mm TRS to 3.5mm TRS Cable (2.8-inch)

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

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. For opened or used items, a minimum 15% restocking fee may apply depending on the item condition.

To start a return, you can contact us at info@filmgearcanada.com. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

You can always contact us for any return-related questions at info@filmgearcanada.com.

Important Notice for Special Order Items

Certain professional and project-based products are supplied on a Special Order basis and are subject to different return conditions. Please review the “Special Order Items” section below before placing your order.

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

We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. Please note that it may take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund.

FAQ

Does the OWS Monitor Earphone work with kits other than LARK MAX 2?

It is built for the LARK MAX 2 system. Hollyland sells it as an accessory for LARK MAX 2, and the earphones pair with the LARK MAX 2 Camera Receiver or USB-C Receiver. A LARK M2S kit is outside that system, so plan on using LARK MAX 2 receivers.

Can I use the earphones with a 4-Person kit or more than two transmitters?

Wireless monitoring needs 2 Mic & 1 RX mode. Hollyland states that wireless monitoring is unavailable in 4 Mic & 1 RX mode, because each of the four mics takes 1 Mbps of the 4 Mbps wireless bandwidth and none is left for the earphones. A third or fourth transmitter puts you in that mode, so a LARK MAX 2 Combo 4-Person owner needs to switch 4 Mic & 1 RX mode off to monitor wirelessly.

Can I use them as regular Bluetooth earphones for my phone?

Yes. Hollyland lists a Bluetooth mode for music and calls, with up to 7 hours of playback per charge, 18 hours total with the charging case and a range of up to 33 ft (10 m). To switch modes, leave the earphones in the charging case with the lid open and triple-press the button on the case: a blue light means Bluetooth and a white light means 2.4 GHz monitoring.

How do I pair earphones that I bought separately?

Earphones packed with the Ultimate Combo arrive paired to that kit, so a separately purchased set needs pairing once. In 2.4 GHz mode (white light), clear the existing pairing record on your receiver, keep the earphones in the charging case and long-press the button on the left side of the case until the light flashes. Hollyland notes that the receiver and the earphones must all run the latest firmware for pairing to work, and you update the earphones through the LarkSound app.

Will the ear hooks stay on during a shoot?

Hollyland describes the fit as secure yet flexible: the open-ear design sits outside the ear canal, and the adjustable ear hooks are made to fit different ear shapes. Nothing goes inside your ear to hold them in place, so adjust the hook for your ear and put the earphones on securely before you start monitoring.