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Thanks, found the following text (a bit shortened by me). Seems so there is some kind of limiter but ??? __________________ Adjusting the audio input attenuation level (ATTENUATOR): You can set the audio input attenuation level in 3 dB increments to reduce noise distortion. The factory default setting is 9 dB on the UTX-B40, and 0 dB on the UTX-M40/P40. On the UTX-B40/P40, “---” is displayed if INPUT LEVEL is set to LINE and GAIN MODE is set to AUTO GAIN, and the attenuation level cannot be modified (fixed). Setting the audio gain (GAIN MODE): AUTO GAIN: Sets the gain high, and uses a limiter to help prevent distortion. NORMAL: Enables adjustment of the attenuation level. The attenuator can be adjusted to match the connected microphone. 15dB BOOST: Boosts the gain by 15 dB for when the microphone is not near the person’s mouth and the audio level is insufficient. __________________ After reading it I am unclear if the limiter is active if the Gain Mode is not in Auto Gain?

Considering the UWP-D 2x with 470 - 542 MHz now (20% off until Monday - not sure about Sennheiser G4 even though rental company says it is the one to get). Mostly for use in northern Germany. What do you think?

Got an info from Sennheiser via a dealer. They suggested the E band (823 - 865 MHz) which is the gap in the LTE range.

If have read the tech specs on the Sony web site but something like a limiter is not mentioned there - maybe I am just missing it?

The distortion noise got worse in further tests. In the end Deity asked to get the unit for inspection. So, ignore all the recordings, I might have faulty devices.

Thanks for your reply. Mostly north Germany here. But as I read, it depends on the very local situation, so it is a bit of a gamble right?

Like to get an Sennheiser EW 100 G4 set (stationary receiver + bodypack transmitter). Used 2,4 GHz so far. They offer the following frequency ranges for Germany: SK 100 G4-A1 470 - 516 MHz SK 100 G4-A 516 - 558 MHz SK 100 G4-GB 606 - 648 MHz SK 100 G4-G 566 - 608 MHz SK 100 G4-B 626 - 668 MHz SK 100 G4-C 734 - 776 MHz (not free) expected to be limited by more LTE ranges in the future. SK 100 G4-E 823 - 865 MHz SK 100 G4-1G8 1785 - 1800 MHz SK 100 G4-K+ 925 - 937,5 MHz Since April 2020 all except from G4-C are license free. Is there a range know to be better than others?

Thanks for all your input. Proper gain staging solved most of the noise issues I had. So, user error. Only the "extra noise" when using any other RF value than 10 mW remains to be solved. I am in contact with Deity. Will let you know.

I will try and answer via email.

Thanks for chiming in. Connect: TX +12 dB RX +15 dB (out dsl iso) (but I tried various combinations) RME line in +4dBu gain 6 Rode: TX +20 RX 0 (= max) RME line in +4dBu gain 12 (=max) DAW: all at 0 dB Because the rode is already at max I adjusted the Deity accordingly. The noise coming from the 25 mW output seems to be somethinmg different I think - it comes on top of the normal noise.

Attached are now deity with Pro Lav and Rode with kit lav. deity-pro-lav.flac rode-kit-lav.flac And below is the deity with 25mW output instead of 10 mW. I also increased the gain on the RME. Gain was low before because the Rode was already on max. and I wanted the deity to be on the same level. If anybody has an idea how I can get cleaner sound from the Deity please let me know. I really like the kit but fear the noise is just to high. deity-25mW.flac

Still testing. Found out that the mW settings are part of the noise. At 25 mW I get a high pitched extra noise on top of the normal one. Seems so at 100 as well. The recording was with 10mW which seems to not have that issue. Not tried 75 yet. But anyway with the kit LAV the noise is just to loud. Need to test again tomorrow with the Pro Lav and see if I can use the Connect at least with 10 mW setting. Don't have the EW anymore as I only got it for a quick test from a rental company. deity.flac rode.flac

I did that before the test. TX and RX are running on firmware 2.0.

I compared Deity Connect with RodeLink Filmmaker and Sennheiser EW 100 G2. Issue with the Deity is the high noise floor compared to the others (even with the W.Lav Pro). I tried with line and xlr out and a multitude of gain settings. Interface is an RME UFX+. Does somebody here use the Connect and also get this? I am not sure if I have a faulty or "lemmon" set. As it is I don't like to use it for interview in a quite environment because the noise is just to obvious.

Thank you all for your input. Going the tryout route is obviosly the best to do.

Hello everybody. May I ask about your experience with the Deity Connect 2.4 GHz wireless system regarding connection loss? First, I am not a pro. So, sorry for a maybe dumb question. Scenarios are like: - no much other wireless equippment there - but people fiddling with their mobiles - maybe one strong wireless network (the type you get in meetings to go online with your phone) - no microwave ovens in sight 🙂 - room size maybe max. 30m x 30m - maybe a pillar near the line of sight - talent may turn around and obstrude the transmitter with her / his body - two talents sitting next to each other in an interview type situation Would you expect or had dropouts in such cases? Thanks in advance. Background: Members of our company (we do software development) start to have the pleasure to hold talks and workshops. Because I am the one who has a dslr that can shoot video, I was asked to do the filming (yea, I know, that's not very professional). I tried it and noticed that audio seems to be of similar if not more importance than the video. The simple on camera mic did work but was clearly not the right tool for the job. So I did some research and ended up with a Rode Filmmaker Kit (2.4 GHz and Lavalier mic). That gave me better results, especially once I recorded directly into the Atomos Shogun I got used and not to the camera input anymore. But now it might happen that there will be two talents instead of one. So, some research lead me to the Deity Connect which would be in the budget (well, there is no budget, but I am willing to spend around 750 to 800 €). I also found a lot of "reviews" on youtube. Most of them are the type of "it has this and that feature" but do not show operation in "real life": But there are these two: Curtis Judd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9PIYvLvhlU In this he walks through his whole house with closed doors, walls a wireless router etc. and has no dropouts. Sound Speeds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c3w6tA7Tho In this he walks a few meters away from the receiver and a bit around one wall corner and gets severe dropouts. Those two are confusing to me. In one case it works perfectly in the other it seems to be useless? I also read the thread in this forum about the Deity. But it is mostly discussions and assumptions about the product but not usage experience.