Deity released the PR-2 Pocket Recorder at NAB 2023. The Deity PR-2 Pocket Recorder is a small recorder with impressive features.
The PR-2 Pocket Recorder comes with a locking 3.5mm stereo mic/stereo line input. This feature allows for versatility in audio recording, which is essential for capturing sound in a variety of settings with the use of a lavalier microphone, or mounting it to a 3.5mm video mic for a portable shotgun setup.
PR-2 Pocket Recorder Key features
- Stereo locking 3.5mm Mic / Line Input
- Supports 24-bit and 32-bit float recording formats
- 32-bit float means you’ll always have perfect gain staging
- Wirelessly syncs timecode from the Deity TC-1 timecode generator boxes
- Remote controlled via the Sidus Audio app; 250ft range
- The headphone output allows for live monitoring and checking the lavalier sound quality before recording
- Runs on 2 AA batteries for nearly 30hrs of battery life
24-bit and 32-Bit Float
The PR-2 pocket recorder supports 24-bit and 32-bit float recording formats. The 32-bit float is an excellent feature that ensures that you won’t clip your audio, even if you record too hot. This feature is especially handy if you’re recording in a live setting where you don’t have the luxury of being able to monitor your levels constantly.
wirelessly sync timecode from the Deity TC-1
The Pocket Recorder can also wirelessly sync timecode from the Deity TC-1 timecode generator boxes, which is a great feature for easily adding timecode metadata to your WAV files. This will allow your audio to be synced up in post to your video footage more easily and quicker. Additionally, the PR-2 is remote-controlled via the Sidus Audio app, allowing every setting to be adjusted from up to 250ft away. This feature is especially useful if you need to change your recording setup from a long distance quickly.
The headphone output allows for live monitoring and checking the lavalier sound quality before recording, which is useful for ensuring that you capture high-quality audio. The device runs on 2 AA batteries for nearly 30hrs of battery life.
Specifications
| Number of Tracks | 2 (Mono/Stereo) |
| Sampling Rate | 48 kHz |
| Recording Bit-Depth | 32-bit Float / 24-bit |
| Recording File Formats | WAV (BWF) |
| Recording Time | Mono: 30hrs (24-bit) / 23hrs (32-bit Float) with 16GB Card Stereo: 15hrs (24-bit) / 11.5hrs (32-bit Float) with 16GB Card |
| Storage Media | microSDHC Card up to 128GB (Recommended Class 10) |
| Signal Processing | Low Cut Filter, Limiter |
| Microphone Input | 3.5mm TRS (screw lock) |
| Mic Plug-In Power | 3V / 5V / LINE Switchable |
| Headphone Output | Locking 3.5mm TRS |
| USB Connection | USB-C (USB 2.0) |
| USB Modes | Card Reader, Firmware Update |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20kHz |
| Gain Range | 0 to +30dB |
| Dynamic Range | 123dB typ(32-bit Float) |
| THD+N | ≤ -90 dB (0.05%) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| Remote Control | Sidus Audio™ App (iOS/Android/MacOS) |
| Synchronization | Cable Sync or Wireless Master Sync or Wireless Sync via Sidus Audio™ |
| Timecode Input | LTC via 3.5mm TRS Mic Input |
| Timecode Output | LTC |
| Frame Rates | SMPTE 12M / 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 29.97DF, 30 |
| Power Source | 2 x AA |
| Battery Operation Time | ~29 Hrs |
| Mounting | Belt Clip (removable) |
