Deity Launches PR-2ii Pocket Recorder

The second-generation recorder adds a dual-ADC preamp and 32-bit float mono recording, now available in the US and Japan.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Consumer Electronics

Compact dark audio recorder with a belt clip resting on a weathered fence rail in an open grassland beside a small shotgun microphone. — Deity Microphones launched the PR-2ii pocket recorder in the United States and Japan, adding a dual-ADC preamp that cuts self-noise by 5.4 dB. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Deity Microphones has launched the PR-2ii, the second generation of its pocket-sized recorder, in the United States and Japan. The device introduces a new dual-ADC preamp that reduces self-noise by 5.4 dB compared with its predecessor.

Why it matters

The update targets creators who need clean audio from a compact, low-cost device. Lower self-noise and buffered recording aim to reduce the risk of losing usable audio during field work.

The PR-2ii records 32-bit float mono and 24-bit stereo audio, supports microSD cards up to 1 TB, and weighs 55 g with a 600-nit display. Its battery runs about 20 hours on two AA batteries, down from the 30 hours advertised for the original PR-2.

The players

Deity Microphones

Deity Microphones is a manufacturer of portable audio recording equipment for filmmakers, journalists and content creators.

The details

The PR-2ii buffers audio in PSRAM so usable recordings survive an interrupted session or a corrupted file. It also supports wired and wireless timecode synchronization and remote control through the Sidus Audio app, with IP54 dust and splash resistance and an integrated belt clip.

November 3, 2026: Deity launches the PR-2ii in the United States and Japan, with the recorder available now.

The Tech Race

The PR-2ii is a successor to the original Deity PR-2, trading some advertised battery life for a quieter preamp and expanded recording formats. It positions Deity's compact recorder line against other low-cost portable audio devices aimed at solo creators.

Creators shooting with a phone or camera can record cleaner audio on a device that fits in a pocket. At $259 in the US, the bundled Avora lavalier microphone adds a wireless-ready option without a separate purchase.

The takeaway

Lower self-noise matters most in quiet scenes, where background hiss is most noticeable. Before relying on a battery-powered recorder for long shoots, check runtime under your own conditions, since advertised figures may differ from field performance.