Deity Microphones Deity Connect Review
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Wonderful little prosumer product
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Ryan on B&H Photo Video
This is by no means a cheap wireless lavalier system, that is to say that, yes, it's pricier than a couple of budget dual TX systems from, let's say, Saramonic and Picogear, but it's definitely an amazing first step towards having fully professional gear. It's almost a perfect bridge between consumer and professional level lav systems. And boy, do these little nuggets deliver. From the ease of use, the accessories included, to the sound quality, and signal strength (within 25 meters), everything is absolutely superb. Although I've mostly used this system for interviews and narrative work where the lav'd subjects are almost never 25 meters away from the receiver, I've also used these in a convention center where you can expect the 2.4GHz band to be quite saturated, and I haven't had interference at all. Signal dropouts definitely occur at distances further than 25 meters and in cases where there are walls between the TX and RX. But other than that, audio quality is great. Deity is well-known for having outstanding QA and after-purchase support, and its parent company Aputure is very reputable in the prosumer market for listening to its customers needs. That tells me that this is a company that deeply cares about its products and the consumers that are purchasing them. That translates into their products as well, from being packed with useful features, being firmware upgradable, to listening to feedback about their review units and making adjustments for their final retail releases. There are many noteworthy points for this system. What I love: 1. Being able to control the transmitter from the receiver is just an invaluable feature for my use case. 2. You almost never have to purchase any additional item to start recording with this thing. Literally everything you need is provided by Deity (the Pelican-like case is a huge bonus). 3. Everything is locking. The antennaes, the mics, even the outputs. You never have to worry about things unplugging on your talent or in your audio bag (a large velcro strap is even provided for audio bag use). 4. Although the built-in batteries are somewhat of a bummer, the battery life, the fact that you can use the receiver while it's charging, and that all the units can charge rapidly-if you have a capable brick-more than makes up for it. 5. The user experience is really simple. I had to let our other employee use this for one of our events and I didn't have the time to really teach him the ins and outs of this system but I didn't need to. He just figured it out. 6. The build quality is outstanding. Good metal construction where it counts, and hard plastic where necessary (for the RF signal to pass through). The buttons for both the TX and RX are very tactile and responsive too. What Deity could improve on: 1. The belt and mic clips are either not reversible (belt clips) or are very difficult to turn the other way (lav mic clips). This makes it quite difficult to very specifically orient the mics. 2. The receiver has a longer battery life than the transmitters. I would have loved to have this the other way around (the transmitters lasting longer) so that when the receiver does run out of juice, I can just plug it into a USB battery bank and the transmitters can still be used. 3. The RX screen is quite a bit cluttered. I would have laid out the information differently, giving emphasis on the VU meters of the two transmitters. It's not that some crucial information isn't available-they all are; just that I would have loved the meters to be more visible than, let's say, the battery levels (which could be represented by a percentage figure or minutes remaining than full-on battery bars). This product is not perfect. But for its price, the features this system offers and the superb quality that it does it with definitely puts this system above all others in its class. In many cases, this system even throws punches above its price range. Overall, if you're looking for an upgrade to budget lav systems, or even if you're just starting out in the audio & micing world, the Deity Connect Wireless is definitely a great investment. ... More
Constant drop outs and no transmitter screen lock?
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Adrienne on B&H Photo Video
I really wanted to like this wireless kit system BUT I used this kit on a shoot last month and had to constantly unmute the transmitter beltpacks as the mute and menu buttons kept being activated when I'd have to hide the beltpacks on the inside of the talent's belt and waistband (for scenes that needed me to), and the face of the beltpacks were facing the body. I know there's an option to lock the receiver menu but I didn't see an option to lock the transmitter menu. Luckily, I also could unmute the beltpacks from the receiver menu, but to constantly have to do that was annoying and worrisome. Also, I experienced MAJOR DROP OUTS when in an area with crowds yet I'm in complete line of sight of the transmitters and switching to the higher transmission power setting did not help. I've been trying to find other people's experiences with this wireless system but have yet to read any that were used on an actual shoot. Still a wonderful concept, battery life was amazing, menu navigation is super easy, I love the output options, just those two problems are really holding me back from using them again. ... More
Impressive
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Jared on B&H Photo Video
The types of features that are found in this system used to be only in gear that was priced at least 4 times higher than the Connect. I mean, seriously. 2 wireless channels, top down ergonomics for bag use, auto frequency hopping, the ability to adjust settings on the transmitter remotely from the menu of the receiver, and quick charge internal batteries. That's kind of crazy for something priced this low. Yeah, sure it's 2.4ghz, but that's only because you couldn't have two-way communication between the transmitter and receiver over UHF frequencies. I see some people complaining about dropouts at a trade show. Well that's not really a shocker because trade shows are flooded with 2.4ghz signals. It wouldn't be any different using UHF wireless near a bunch of news or TV stations. The spectrum would be flooded and you'd get dropouts. The point is that in any normal situation, the connect holds a great signal with great range. The mere fact alone that you can change settings on the transmitter from the receiver menu is incredible. It's fantastic and nothing at this price point can compare with these features. ... More
What a great system!
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Michael on B&H Photo Video
I had to replace a Sennheiser G3 package due damage and after reading the reviews on the Deity system I decided to purchase it instead. I am certainly happy I did! I just finished a week on a film where I put the system to the test and it worked flawlessly. I had solid sound with no dropouts from either pack during the 5 days of filming. There were times when we had 4 talent in a scene at once and I supplemented with Sennheiser G3's and had more issues with RF hits on them than I did the Deity system. I was a bit concerned going into this film with the built in batteries and if the charge would hold up. In the end this never even came close to being a problem. I pulled the packs from the actors during lunch and got them on a charge. The transmitters never got below 3/4 battery and the receiver never below 1/2 battery. Additionally the ability to control the transmitters from the receiver was a wonderful addition. No more having to dig out a body pack when talent needed to use the restroom or wasn't in a scene. I would simply sleep the pack and be done with it. The only thing I can't really review is the mic element that the system ships with as I used my system with COS11 mics. I can report that those mic's work flawlessly with this system. In the end I would highly recommend this system based on my on set experience with it. And with the cost of the Deity system with two transmitters being less than a one transmitter and receiver Sennheiser package, it's really a no brainer. ... More
Great system once you get it dialed in & update firmware
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Todd on B&H Photo Video
I've had this system for several months. My first time to use it was on a wedding. Worked perfectly. I've seen others comment online that they were unhappy with it's performance but I have been very happy with the range and noise floor. Deity has just released a new firmware update (Aug. 2019) that is a must-have. This system has features you will not find on any other product at this price point nor at a price point 2-3x this cost. It is essential to watch the video Deity produced on how to configure this system to get the best results. I have no regrets and love my Deity gear (Connect system; S-Mic 2; v.lav) ... More
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Happy user
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Elmar on B&H Photo Video
We run a videoproduction company and we mainly produce corporate videocontent. As we reached the limits of our Sennheiser AVX lavaliers we decided we needed something else. We were looking for an affordable, easy to use and (semi) pro system, preferably with two transmitters on one reciever. After an introduction on the IBC we rented the Connect set and after our first shoot we instantly bought it. It isn't plug and play like the AVX. You need to have some understanding of audio settings, latency and audio gain. Adjusting the TX and RX settings is like fine-tuning. My advice is check the Deity youtube video on how to setup the Connect. It is a 2,4ghz device. So don't expect miracles. A concrete wall between RX and TX is probably going to give you trouble. But walls are also trouble for the rodelink and AVX. Compared to the AVX the hardware is bulky. But you get better range, better sound quality and in my opinion, better sound quality (less interference) We are very happy with the Connect and we are looking forward to add the HD-TX to our Connect so we can wirelessly use the Deity S mic 2 on our boompole. ... More
R/T work Great. Be wary of microphone wiring quality.
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Andrew on B&H Photo Video
I've used this pack on about 15 shoots over the past 6 months. Packs work great, however the wiring around the 1/8inch jack on both the mics failed while out on the field. They have not seen heavy use but they failed pretty much at the same time. Luckily with a little gaff we were able get it to work for the last two interviews but it was a nightmare. I think cost savings led to providing sub par microphone wiring. If you doing any semi professional work that is in the field I would recommend buying backups of a different brand. Since I had 2 mics I thought I had a back up but they both failed with in a day of each other. I'm going to see if Deity will replace the microphones for me. If not I will probably give them a lower review for customer service. Either way, I'm buying a separate pair of microphones as a back up. ... More
Drop outs
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Ryan on B&H Photo Video
I really wanted to like this system but it just wasn't reliable for me. Used them for a single shoot day. Speakers were wearing lavs (I used COS-11D instead of provided lav with the kit) and were boomed as well. I had multiple drops out during the 3-hour shoot. We were within 3 meters of each other and in-line of site. No one else was in the building. We had used the RodeLink system previously and had zero issues with dropouts. We had the Deity at max power and it still failed. Also, the delay can be a major headache if you are mixing analog mics with this. The delay is noticeable in the digital conversion and makes the audio from this system about half a frame behind the analog sources. ... More
Nice
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Interview Kit 2-Person Wireless Combo Microphone System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Josh on B&H Photo Video
Overall happy with the Interview Kit as the benefits of this system (two transmitters for more flexibility, little to no system prep, phantom power on the plug-in unit) will work well for the types of shooting I do. Being able to run phantom power via a wireless unit to my boom pole while having a second wireless lav going at the same time works great for my workflow. I don't have to record the boom directly into camera or an external recorder (less audio sync in post) and the boom pole operator can monitor the audio via the headphone port on the plug-in unit. I've used it on many on-the-street interviews and for several speaking sessions in large churches sanctuaries. Did not experience drop outs in the interviews where the transmitter was around 15ft from the camera, but it did struggle in the church settings where the person speaking was 60 - 100 ft from where the receiver was located. If I had replaced the stock antennas with better ones, it may have improved this situation. First wireless system I've purchased, but overall happy with it. ... More
Awesome hardware and functions but you need a fin antenna
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Julio on B&H Photo Video
In terms of hardware design, software and form factor this thing is awesome. You need to place the transmitter in a way that it's not obstructed between the receiver because you will get drop outs. I'm gonna build the fin antenna so I can get more reception. If I can solve that issue this unit will work for me. I wouldn't recommend this system for a serious movie production. For corporate work, documentaries, interviews and TV commercials it's a go. I find that the sound quality and gain is better than mi Sennheiser G2 system. The mic size could be thinner though. For the price, is the best system in that category. ... More
Worked for a little, then went kaput.
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Ralph on B&H Photo Video
These lav mics seemed like a pretty good option, they had good build quality, the sound was decent. Then one day it stopped working properly. There was a lot of noise that came from the lavs, that couldn't be worked around despite a reset and suggested settings. One of the lavs eventually developed a broken jack. Looked on their website and it was still under warranty, with some stipulations. They would not accept their product because we had purchased it from a 3rd party. Amazon of all places. So basically it's a company that says it stands by its products but then refuses to uphold the warranty because of where we bought it. Don't waste your time on these for a professional setting. ... More
Fantastic bang for the buck
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Scott on B&H Photo Video
This system is not without its limitations, but if you work within those limitations the end product is fantastic! The included lavs aren't perfect, but aren't horrible. I actually used them on a narrative short film and with a little eq, they weren't too bad. When paired with the new Deity W-Lav Pro's, these units really sound great! Those who have had problems with these not connecting properly are likely suffering from operator error on the power settings... Full power is not always the best way to do things. I am on the fence on whether to buy a second set of these or wait for the newly announced BP-TRX Transceivers. Strongly reccommend! ... More
The body packs are rubbish
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by William on B&H Photo Video
I have had reasonable success with the XLR transmitters by Deity, but these body packs are completely unreliable. I have tried several, updated transmitters and receivers to the latest firmware, and I experience drop-outs at 25 or 30 feet distance, even though the specs say 300+ feet. And no, I have not been using these in crowded RF environments. My last tests were at home (trying troubleshoot the equipment) with no complicated interference issues at all. They just don't work. So for now I will keep using the HD-TX units. No dropouts with them. But the body packs I will never use again. Sennheiser from now on. ... More
Great Value
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Diego on B&H Photo Video
This product is a great deal. You get two transmitters that both get sent into one receiver. That's a big win for me. The whip antennas that come with the transmitters feel kind of cheap but they get the job done. The included cables also feel pretty cheap but they are still working for me so I don't consider that to be negative. The included lav mics are good but not the best, I also bought the W.Lav Pro from them since I knew I wanted mics with a smaller capsule and better sound quality. Overall I would recommend this system for anyone who wants to save money on a wireless mic system. ... More
Easy to connect and adjust!
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Sam on B&H Photo Video
Only been able to test these out once feeding into a mix pre-3 ii. They connect fast and easy, I just turned the transmitter and receivers on and they did the rest. It was so easy that I was surprised that was all there was to it! It's also extremely handy having control over the units from the receiver which is excellent for mic leveling. No more hands on trying to adjust levels. Awesome product! Will see how it goes as they are about to be put through the grind on the next month. Will update this review if I find anything negative ... More
Great device, bad cables
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Donavyn on B&H Photo Video
I've used this system on a few shoots and overall it's great. It has great reach and I haven't had any connections issues with the wireless connection. It's a great starter kit for wireless. My only major complaint and why I'm giving it 4 stars is because the lavs and 3.5mm trs it comes with suck so bad. I've had nothing but problems with them. At first I thought it was the system giving me really bad connection feedback but after swapping out cables and lavs it works perfectly. So if you're going to buy this, consider getting new trs cables and lavs to replace the stock ones. ... More
2 channels in a single package
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Philip on B&H Photo Video
Lots of companies make great wireless systems, but they are all one for one so everything has to be purchased in pairs. This Deity solution is a simple solution for when you need more than one wireless and you still want it simple - like directly back to a DSLR camera. 1 channel on the left and 1 channel on the right, while still having the traditional expand-ability to do XLR to field recorders and mixers. It is a nice growth package. Favorite feature - change all settings for the body packs from the receiver including remote mute/unmute. Battery life is close to 12 hours. ... More
Hi-Fidelity at Lo-pricing
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Jeremy on B&H Photo Video
After much research I decided to get the Deity Connect wireless lav mic setup! I am glad I did. Easy setup and ease of use. Also the customer service rep I spoke with at B&H was a great help. Needed this setup overnighted for a corporate shoot and he was great! Thanks!
Time for an upgrade
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Joshua on B&H Photo Video
I've been using Tascam DR-10L and Sennheiser wireless mics for a few years now and they are both great, but it was time for an upgrade. I just used these for the first time for a commercial job and they worked amazing. Audio was perfectly clean and had a ton of headroom in post without noise.
Great for indi work
Deity Microphones Deity Connect Dual-Channel True Diversity Wireless System (2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Mauricio on B&H Photo Video
I had seen a lot of reviews on youtube before I decided to pull the trigger and get it. I already have other deity mics and this one met my expectations as compared to their other mics. For a dual system it's well worth the price.
