New Product Preview
Deity is developing the new PR-4 Field Recorder to sit between entry-level handheld recorders and full high-end multi-track systems. As of yet we do not have an official launch date or shipping date, but have been given this information as a precursor as the PR-4 nears the final stages of development.
Aimed at documentary filmmakers, ENG crews, and content creators, the PR-4 brings professional features in a compact form factor. The details below come from the manufacturer's product preview and are subject to change.
Key Features (Preview — Subject to Change)
- Inputs & Tracks: 4 inputs / 6-track recording in a compact body optimized for doc, ENG, and creator workflows.
- Audio Capture: 32-bit float recording up to 192 kHz with dual-ADC preamps.
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Professional I/O:
- 2 × XLR (Mic +48V, Line, AES3, AES42)
- Stereo 3.5 mm TRS input
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Flexible Outputs:
- 2 × stereo 3.5 mm TRS main outs
- 3.5 mm timecode I/O
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Recording Media: 32 GB internal storage + SD card expansion up to 512 GB.
- Power Options: NP-F550 bay, USB-C charging/operation, 4-pin push-pull DC. Runtime up to 10 hours at max consumption.
- Timecode: SMPTE LTC/ATC over TRS, wireless sync via TC-1/TC-SL1 or the Sidus Audio app.
- Mounting: Dual ARRI-style 1/4-20 mounts with locating pins.
The Deity PR-4 aims to give professionals and advanced creators a portable, reliable recorder that adds professional I/O, robust timecode options, and 32-bit float capture, without the weight and cost of a full multi-track rig. If Deity holds to the specs in this preview, the PR-4 could become a popular upgrade path for field sound and run-and-gun workflows.
Note: All specifications and timelines were provided by the manufacturer as a product preview and are subject to change.
