Deity PR-2 - Pocket Audio Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording, 3.5mm Lavalier W.Lav Pro Mic, Timecode Sync, & Sidus Audio App Control for Filmmakers & Travelling Media (US Version)

I am often a one man band on shoots and desperately needed a set it and forget it solution. This is that option, not to mention one of the best sounding mics I have ever owned! Will be buying more of these!

This microphone is fantastic! It's small, lightweight, and the sound quality is excellent, whether you're using 24-bit or 32-bit float recording. It's super easy to use, and it works perfectly with the Sidus Audio app. I love that I can plug in headphones to monitor the sound. A really cool feature is the ability to sync timecode, which makes editing video and audio much easier. While it's an investment, it's worth it for the improved audio quality and portability. This microphone, along with the TC-1 timecode generator, has become essential for floor interviews at hobby shows for my channel. If you're serious about audio for video, this is a great piece of equipment to have. The sound is warm and clear, and the app offers lots of options. It's pro-level quality that makes a big difference in my recordings. The packaging is also impressive, and the device itself feels well-built and durable. I highly recommend this for anyone looking to step up their audio game for video production.

Additionally, I loved that they come with everything you need to get started, including batteries, cables, an SD card, and a microphone. It is also very portable, so you can take it anywhere. The device is well-made, has nice, non-rattling clicky buttons, and can be controlled from up to 250 feet away. Additionally, it offers excellent audio quality and a battery life of almost 30 hours.

I just love this microphone. Not only is it small and lightweight, but the sound quality both at 24 and 32 bit float recording is really good. Love the ease of use. It works flawlessly with the Sidus Audio app that comes from Deity. You have the ability to cut the lower and higher frequencies of your audio, helping avoid distortion and the OLED screen is very easy to read and understand. I found myself setting it all up without reading the manual.Love the fact that you can plug in your headphones to spot monitor. The killer feature is the ability to give it timecode from the App, but also sync it with Deity's TC-1 timecode generator which is another device costing $200. I seriously recommend you get it along with this PR-2 recorder. Both sync wirelessly by bluetooth to the app without fail. Depending on your camera and the cable you need, you then plug the TC-1 into the camera, giving it the same timecode as this microphone is receiving. I used this on a Sony FX-3 and because it's a Sony, I had to get an additional cable that allows it to send timecode directly through the cameras multi port. Battery life is 26-28 hours on fresh Lithium AA batteries (it comes with a set of Deity's own lithium AAs)Filming is so much easier with audio and video matching timecodes. I know that means you spending a couple of hundred more, but trust me, it's worth it and much cheaper than rival devices that arguably just aren't as good or as easy to use as this one. I just love it. The TC-1 and PR-2 are essential kit for me now, when I'm doing sit down interviews for a documentary. Get them, you won't be disappointed.

Overall the unit functions as expected and I like the user interface and display.The biggest issue I have is with the case, which is made from thin plastic with a soft rubbery overmold that I know from experience won't last very long.The battery compartment door is made from extremely thin and fragile plastic with very tiny barb-type fasteners that I fear I'll break every time I open the battery door. This is an issue because I change batteries on the unit every day.The battery compartment itself is a bit small to accept AA rechargeable batteries. The first time I inserted some Eneloop AAs I broke one of the spring tabs in one of the battery bays. The bay now only accepts the larger rechargeable batteries rather than standard alkalines.I'd like to see the following changes to this unit:A much more robust case design, preferably milled from aluminum or some other light metal.A larger battery compartment capable of accepting slightly larger rechargeable batteries.An improved battery door that limits the potential for damage to the door or the case.

If you don't know Deity is leading with their micing solutions for main stream media. A lot of huge film studios and smaller established film makers use their mic due to the superb sound quality that you get and this is no different.This is NOT your standard lavalier mic that you find for $5. Yes, the recorder offer great options with time code option 32 bit float so your recording are safe with some low end or peaking on the track, just know that the lav is half the price with this system. I absolutely love deity product, real, great warm sound from the mic that you can't get from the cheaper brands that only comes from those leading in the audio industry.With the app allowing for soooo many mics, stereo and mono options, long battery life, low cut filter, they pack so much actual performance in these mics you wont be able to revert back to what you were using before. Great kit here.

This recorder has great sound quality. And easy to use. And is easy to transfer the data to usb. This recorder is a lot of fun. Also can be helpful in phone calls that you need to record.

When I started trying this out, I quickly discovered - it was way overkill for my purposes. I needed a GOOD voice recorder, that supported an external mic. This certainly handles that use case - but it does so much more. Extraordinarily high audio quality recording, and advanced features like time codes (which I don't need ... yet ... but might encourage me to grow my knowledge and skills a bit).