Deity continues their winning streak by releasing their first wireless audio recording system, on full display at NAB 2019.
One of the fastest-growing companies in recent memory (thanks to some help from Aputure), Deity Microphones has been putting out some stellar products lately. Their most recent release, the V.Lav, was an impressive addition to their lavalier lineup — and a welcome product for many filmmakers. So, with NAB in full swing, Deity has finally released their staggering 2.4Ghz wireless system. Connect was first announced back in September, 2018, but the system is now on display and ready to rock at NAB with an actual release date of April 16th.
In case you want a refresher, here’s what Deity has said about the new product:
Deity has also pitched us the idea of their “Adaptive Frequency Hopping” and by that they mean the following:
So if you’re like me, who does not know a whole lot about audio (I’m like, “What does this mean?”), Deity goes on to explain:
There’s no release date for Deity Connect, yet. However if you want to be notified first, you can sign up here.
Receiver Specs
- Channel – Up to 18 Channels
- Frequency – 2.4Ghz
- Antenna – SMA
- Dual True Diversity
- Receiving Sensitivity – -83/-86dBm
- Audio Output Connector – Dual Locking 3.5mm TRS
- Audio Delay – 19ms
- Audio Distortion – ≤0.5%
- Signal to Noise Ratio – ≥67dB
- Frequency Response – 50Hz-20KHz
- Display Type – 1.3″ OLED Display
- Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
- Battery Life – 10hrs
- Battery Recharge Time – 70 minutes via USB QuickCharge 2.0/3.0
- Mounting Options – Cold shoe mount & Magic tape
- Dimensions – 113mm*87.4mm*33.5mm
- Weight -248g
Transmitter Specs
- Channel – Up to 18 Channels
- Frequency – 2.4Ghz
- Limiter – Analog
- Low Cut – 75Hz / 150Hz
- High Frequency Boost – 7Khz-20Khz Boost @ +1dB steps
- Antenna – SMA
- Mute Switch – YES
- Audio Input Connectors – Locking 3.5mm TRS
- Audio Delay – 19ms
- Audio Distortion – ≤0.5%
- Transmitting Power – 10mW/25mW/50mW/100mW/AUTO
- Range – Up to 100m / +300ft
- Signal to Noise Ratio – ≥67dB
- Level Control – 21dB to -51dB
- Display Type – 1.3″ OLED Display
- Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
- Battery Life – 10hrs @ 100mw RF Output
- Battery Recharge Time -70 minutes via USB QuickCharge 2.0/3.0
- Mounting Options – Belt clip
- Dimensions – 92.8mm*63mm*26mm
- Weight – 148g
Microphone Specs
- Frequency Response – 50Hz-20KHz
- Directivity – Omni-directional
- Capsule Type – Pre-Polarized Condensor
- Sensitivity – -40±2dB re 1 V/Pa @ 1kHz
- Dynamic Range – 110dB
- Maximum Input – -40dB
- Mic Head Size – 19.2mmH x 10.4mmW x 10.4mmD
- Power Requirements – 1.5-3V
- Cable Length – 1.6m
What’s Inside the Box
- 2x Deity BP-TX
- Deity DUO-RX
- 2x XLR – 3.5mm Cables
- 2x Lavaliers
- DSLR Locking Audio Cable
- DUO-RX Sync Cable
- USB-C Charging cable
- 2x Transmitter Antenna
- 2x Reciever Elbow Antenna
- 2x Foam Wind Screen
- 2x Lavalier Tie-Clips
- Waterproof Hardcase with Custom Foam Insert
- Cold Shoe to 1/4″20 Adapted
- USB-C to USB Type-A Firmware Update Adapter
Images via Deity Microphones.