Deity updates wearable recorder with 32-bit float and long battery life

Deity has updated its wearable pocket recorder line with the PR-2ii Pocket Recorder, a compact unit aimed at production sound and run‑and‑gun shooters who want a small, standalone recorder with modern capture tools. The headline feature is native 32-bit float recording, which gives users a much larger dynamic range and a simpler workflow for difficult levels.

Beyond the new file format, the PR-2ii revises the analog front end. Deity fit the unit with a dual-ADC design intended to deliver cleaner gain staging and lower self-noise than previous models, which should help when recording quiet sources or when users need to push preamp gain.

The PR-2ii also adds timecode flexibility that suits multi-device shoots: the unit supports both wired and wireless timecode, so it can be locked to a camera system or synced over RF to other recorders and transmitters. For monitoring and control, Deity built in headphone monitoring plus remote control features, and the recorder can be managed through the Sidus Audio control ecosystem.

Ruggedness and ease of use were part of the brief. The body carries an integrated belt clip and an IP54 dust and splash resistance rating, letting the recorder live on a talent’s belt or mount to clothing without immediate concern about light weather or dust exposure. Storage options are likewise practical: the recorder supports memory cards up to 1TB, giving plenty of room for long shoots or high‑resolution files.

Battery life is a key selling point for a wearable device, and the PR-2ii promises endurance. Deity rates the unit for 20+ hours of runtime on Two AA batteries, which should make it attractive for long shifts or multi-day shoots where battery swaps are disruptive.

Deity also bundles an Avora lavalier microphone with the PR-2ii, so buyers get a microphone and a body-level recorder in one purchase. That included lav should make it easier to get a demonstrable setup on the talent quickly, rather than sourcing a separate lavalier.

On the software and monitoring side, the PR-2ii exposes remote control plus headphone monitoring and integrates with Sidus Audio control, allowing adjustments and checks without pulling the recorder off talent. The combination of remote control and timecode features positions the unit for use in multi-operator environments as well as solo shoots.

Deity framed the PR-2ii as a compact, dependable recorder suitable for field use, and the company even leaned on a simple marketing line to underline the device’s role as a safety device in workflows: “back-up for your back-up,”. That positioning reflects the unit’s focus on reliable capture and flexible sync options rather than on being a full mixing console.

The PR-2ii joins a crop of compact recorders that have pushed higher resolution capture and onboard features into belt-pack form factors. Where earlier pocket recorders often stopped at 24-bit capture, Deity’s shift to 32-bit float and a cleaner dual-ADC preamp aims to reduce clipping risks and lower noise in low-level captures. For shooters who need a small recorder that can survive rain and long days, the PR-2ii packages those features with an included lavalier and broad card support.

Deity’s announcement lays out the key specs and inclusions; prospective buyers should compare the PR-2ii’s capture format, preamp design and runtime against other compact systems to see how it fits specific production needs.