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Deity PR-2 Stereo Pocket Recorder

Introduction

Finding a compact, professional-grade recorder that doesn’t compromise on sound quality is a challenge for any field recordist or sound designer. The Deity PR-2 Stereo Pocket Recorder is a tiny powerhouse designed for just this purpose.

In this review, I’ll cover my first impressions, microphone tests, a comparison with the legendary Olympus LS-14, and why this little recorder surprised me in the field.

Why the Deity PR-2 Stands Out

The PR-2’s appeal is simple yet compelling:

  • Pocket-sized form factor – easy to carry or clip on a bag
  • Up to 30 hours of battery life on just 2×AA batteries
  • Professional recording options – 24-bit, 32-bit float (mono), timecode support
  • Plug-in Power support – perfect for mics like the Clippy EM172s

While I haven’t tested the 32-bit float mode or timecode features yet, the PR-2 excels at what most field recordists need: reliable stereo and mono recording in a compact package.

Field Test: Microphone Experiments

I tested the PR-2 with a range of microphones to see how it performs in real-world conditions:

1. Deity Lavalier Mic (Included)

Simple, clean mono recordings — perfect for dialogue

2. Beyerdynamic M88

A robust dynamic mic delivering crisp audio with minimal noise. (Note: I accidentally call it an “M10” in the video.)

3. Clippy EM172 Stereo Pair

My go-to for stealth ambiences. Requires Plug-in Power, which the PR-2 supplies at 5V.

Coming Soon: 32-bit float mode (mono) and timecode functionality.

Deity PR-2 vs Olympus LS-14

To evaluate performance, I recorded the same mics using my trusty and underrated Olympus LS-14 – infact I have two of these they’re so good…

  • Headphone Amp Noise: The PR-2’s headphone output is slightly noisier than the LS-14.
  • Recording Quality: No impact on actual recordings; the audio remains clear and professional.
  • Size & Portability: The PR-2 is smaller and lighter, making it ideal for on-the-go recording.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Ultra-portable and pocket-friendly
  • Excellent 24-bit stereo and mono recording
  • Up to 30 hours of battery life
  • Plug-in Power support for mics
  • Affordable compared to other pro-level field recorders
  • 32bit float available in mono
  • Extensive timecode options

Cons

  • Headphone amp noisier than expected
  • 32-bit float mode is mono only

Final Thoughts

The Deity PR-2 truly surprised me. It delivers professional-level audio, extreme portability, and long battery life. While it won’t replace a MixPre-3, it’s not meant to — it’s a tiny, always-ready recorder for field recording, ambiences, and sound effects.

If you’re looking for a small, reliable pocket recorder that punches well above its weight, the PR-2 deserves serious consideration.

Changing the batteries and SD Card on the Deity PR-2

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How to Make Money from Voiceovers – The Alternative Guide. Read for free here

How to be a professional voiceover.
Anyone can be a voiceover. It’s easy, and if I can, anyone can. So, if you want to become a voiceover, don’t delay, don’t think about it, just remember – it’s only reading aloud for money (usually).

This book will guide you through the process of becoming a successful voiceover. It covers finding your voiceover voice, setting up your voiceover studio, marketing your voice, how to nail your first session, how to breathe, dealing with difficult producers, how to say words you can’t pronounce, why you don’t need an agent, why A.I doesn’t really matter, how to keep your neighbours quiet, what to wear and why you sometimes need two duvets.

As you turn the pages, you’ll learn all the tricks of the voice trade from someone who has been a professional voice for over 30 years and who has read over 2 million characters of on-hold messages.

Make money from voiceovers by Jonathan SlatterDownload
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How to Sell Music & Podcast Audio on Payhip Using SoundCloud | Step-by-Step Digital Sales Tutorial

How to Sell Your Music and Audio Book Podcast Audio on Payhip Using SoundCloud

Step-by-Step Guide In this video, I show you exactly how to connect your SoundCloud tracks to Payhip so you can sell your music, sound effects, or audio files directly to your audience — hassle-free! Whether you’re an independent artist, producer, or sound designer, this tutorial walks you through embedding SoundCloud previews on your Payhip product pages, setting up seamless audio previews, and maximizing sales.

What you’ll learn: How to create Payhip product pages for your audio Embedding SoundCloud players for clean audio previews Tips for optimizing your product descriptions for better sales Best practices for selling digital audio content online Why use Payhip + SoundCloud?

Payhip makes selling your digital audio files easy with instant downloads and secure delivery, while SoundCloud provides beautiful, shareable audio previews your customers can listen to before buying. Helpful links:

Payhip Official Website: https://payhip.com/
SoundCloud Official Website: https://soundcloud.com/
Get started with Payhip: https://payhip.com/signup

If you found this helpful, please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more tutorials on selling your creative work online!

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How to Make a Payhip Product FREE with Pay What You Want (PWYW) Tipping Option

Want to offer your Payhip product for FREE but still allow customers to support you by tipping or paying what they want? In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to set up your Payhip store to let buyers download your product for free while giving them the option to chip in a few dollars or pounds using the Pay What You Want (PWYW) feature.

Perfect for creators, authors, and digital sellers looking to grow their audience and increase donations! Learn how to configure pricing, enable tipping, and customize your Payhip product settings easily. Boost your sales and goodwill by letting customers pay what they feel is fair!

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Payhip and digital selling tips!

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What’s Inside? (SEE BELOW FOR TRACK LISTING)

F 1 – High-speed straights, cornering, pit lane atmosphere
Rallying – Forest track flybys, backfiring engines, intense slides
Track Racing – Saloon cars, Super Coupes, Formula 3, and Classic Minis
Speedway & Motocross – Dirt-flying action, roaring engines
Go-Karting – Fast-paced indoor racing energy
Tractor Pulling & Model Aircraft – Unique motorsport thrills

See Timestamps below to find every sound easily

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TRACKLIST

1. Formula 1 cars off bend into straight
2. Formula 1 cars down hill and past close
3. Formula 1 cars into corner
4. Formula 1 cars accelerating out of corner
5. Formula 1 cars pit lane atmos
6. Formula 1 cars coming into pit lane
7. Rallying with whistle then car past backfiring
8. Rallying car roars past on forest track
9. Rallying another car roars past on forest track
10. Rallying car past fast straight on forest track
11. Rallying car past fast into bend on forest track
12. Rallying car screams past on forest track
13. Rallying car goes past sliding on forest track
14. Rallying car approach uphill and past on forest track
15. Rallying car past uphill backfires on forest track
16. Saloon cars race start hooter rev and off on warm up lap
17. Saloon cars race start rev and go go go
18. Saloon cars scream past start into lap 2
19. Saloon cars race past start into lap 3
20. Formula 3 cars race past on straight
21. Group of classic minis race past
22. Super coupes racing into corner with screeching breaks
23. Super coupes breaking into corner
24. Racing cars on circuit breaking into corner
25. Racing cars on circuit slowing into fast corner
26. Racing cars on circuit past fast on straight
27. Racing cars on circuit scream past on straight
28. Inside sports car rallying on country track skidding at end
29. Speedway from first corner 4 laps
30. Speedway from back straight 4 laps
31. Speedway from finish line with crowd cheering
32. Motocross
33. Indoor Go Karting racing
34. Tractor pulling
35. Model aircraft petrol engine
36. Personal water craft on lake

You’ll receive a zip file with 36 pro audio files in WAV and MP3 format.

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Piano Documentary No 13 – Royalty Free Library Music Track

My most popular tv & radio documentary track over the past 15 years is this simple piano piece I composed called Piano Documentary No 13. Over 3000 views and 350 sales on Pond5. But when you try and replicate it – there isn’t the same traction. Why do some music tracks get magically popular and other similar tracks stay stuck on the ground…? Is it lucky No 13?

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Compress Midi Velocities in Reaper DAW

It’s easy to smooth the dynamics of midi velocity in Reaper to create a more compressed even sound.
First, open up the item needing compression into the piano roll.

Piano part with too much velocity / dynamic for this piece

Select all the notes. Then right click on an empty part of the grid (not on a note) and in the dropdown menue select: EVENT PROPERTIES and change the type to NOTE

Then in the Velocity box you can use *(multiply) or / (divide) to reduce the overall dynamic of the velocities. For example using *.25 or /4 will give you a 4:1 compression ratio. Hit apply and the velocities will be squeezed.

The velocities have been compressed

Then while everything is selected, grab the velocities and bring them back up to around 75% or wherever suits your piece.

Need more compression – just repeat the process. I usually find this process plus a little bit of manual tweaking is a really quick way to get a more even sound.

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How to rip audio CDs in Reaper

Insert the audio CD into your computer’s drive.

  1. Open Reaper and navigate to File > Batch File/Item Converter.
  2. Select the drive where your CD is located.
  3. Choose your preferred output folder and audio format.
  4. Start the ripping process.

Note: Reaper does not automatically add metadata or rename files. You can edit metadata in bulk using the Batch Converter or update it afterward in the Media Explorer.

Reaper dialogue for ripping audio CD