Topic: Deity PR-2 Pocket Recorder

[cj.flac]

This is going to sound stupid, but how the hell do you get the files off this thing?
I've set it to USB > Reader, but nothing I can prompt finds the recorder

Odd. I'm running current-day OSes (Windows 11, iOS) and the PR-2 isn't detected as a drive without USB > Reader for me. The issue I run into is upon disconnection, it can get stuck at the loading wheel, which requires a restart. You have to exit the Reader screen before unplugging for it to return to normal operation, it's sort of like a two ejection system.

I would also prefer using a card reader since those are quicker, but getting the microSD card out is a total pain.

The thin plastic construction is also showing its downsides. I've unfortunately dropped this unit twice and there are cracks along the side.

[jb63]

All I can think of is that I shouldn't be trying this with OSX 10.13 because its too old for the future.

Turns out...
That this was the problem.
mac OS 26.3.1 (a) loaded it with no problem.
So somewhere between OSX 10.13.3 and OS 26.3.1 (a) is where it starts working.

[darby]

So this proved me to I can let it peak around -10 without any problems and clipping and no need to set that low.

I'm sorry to say, but the test you performed doesn't prove this at all. Yes, it is valid in case you'd be recording pure sine sounds, but I hope you record other things as well ;-)
Gutbucket mentioned the crest-factor, i.e. the 'peakyness' of the music you're recording, which depends on a lot of factors. The 'peakier' the music, the more safety margin you need with this device when setting the record level. A pure sine is not peaky at all...
Re-read his post and it will show you what safety margins you should apply in different circumstances

I grabbed another PR-2 after selling my first one

last night I ran it with a RiotBox and Schoeps mk4Vs with NBob actives
I was set up DFC about 15ft away from a reasonably loud band so I was getting the attack off the snare

I updated the firmware to 1.03 and still ran the levels under -10dB
I had maximum peaks between -11 and -10dB when I analyzed with my wave editor

I realize this is only one real situation test, but I feel fairly confident that the metering has been fixed by firmware updates

[willndmb]

I too have had Mac connection issues.
It totally seems hit or miss.
One time I had to use a flash drive to update firmware and another time not.
One time usb to transfer files and the next not
My Mac does t have usb c though so I think it might have to do more with the cable/adapter. I know the cable that came with my iPhone and adapter that came with the pr2 worked together while at least one usb a > c cable didn’t

[opsopcopolis]

My PR2 shit the bed after like 3 uses. Won't make it past the logo screen while powering on... Guess i'm going to reach out to them.