A tiny wireless microphone can be paired with this 4K webcam
Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who has been evaluating and writing about the latest gadgets since 2006, while his lifelong love of electronics goes back to childhood.
Hollyland, known for affordable wireless mics favored by creators (https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/9/24340058/the-internets-favorite-wireless-mic-gets-an-upgrade), has introduced its first webcam: the compact 4K Lyra (https://store.hollyland.com/products/lyra). Although it doesn’t include high-end features like the Insta360 Link’s tracking gimbal (https://www.theverge.com/23288456/insta360-link-webcam-review-software-features-price), Lyra stands out as one of the early webcams that enhances audio by connecting directly to Hollyland’s wireless lavalier mics.
Lyra includes a built-in receiver for Hollyland’s Lark A1 wireless microphone (https://www.hollyland.com/product/lark-a1), which leverages AI-powered noise reduction. While the A1 isn’t as tiny as the company’s earlier Lark M2S mic (https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/9/24340058/the-internets-favorite-wireless-mic-gets-an-upgrade), it’s still a clear upgrade over most laptop-built mics. The A1 also comes at a low price: you can snag it on Amazon with a smartphone-compatible receiver for around $29.90 (https://www.amazon.com/Hollyland-Wireless-Microphone-Intelligent-Magnetic/dp/B0F3CV3RMQ/ref=sr11_sspa?tag=theverge02-20), or even cheaper when bundled with Lyra. The Lyra webcam itself is sold separately on Hollyland’s site for $149, and you can add a single Lark A1 mic for just an extra $10.
Inside Lyra lies a 1/1.5-inch sensor paired with an f/1.8 lens, which Hollyland claims delivers rich color and sharp detail, even in low light. The camera’s maximum video resolution is 4K at 30fps, with the option to push to 1080p at 60fps by lowering the resolution.
Lyra also ships with a suite of AI-driven image enhancements, including automatic brightness, contrast, and exposure adjustments tailored to your recording environment, plus a “beauty mode” for subtle appearance refinements.
A proprietary green-screen removal and replacement algorithm eliminates the need for extra software, and while the camera cannot physically move on its magnetic clip mount, it can track people in frame and automatically keep the subject centered. For privacy after meetings or streams, Lyra includes a physical rotating lens cover, so you don’t have to rely on sticky notes to remember passwords.
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- Andrew Liszewski
