Deity THEOS Digital UHF Setting Up Timecode Tutorial

Deity has launched a pleasant concise and informative tutorial that exhibits you the right way to arrange and use timecode with the upcoming Deity DBTX.

The Deity Theos Digital Wi-fi Microphone System availability was initially pushed to late October, however we’ve got now entered November and I don’t imagine it has began to ship but. I’d anticipate it to start out transport this month.

In case you are not accustomed to the Deity Theos Digital Wi-fi Microphone System, it’s an all-new wi-fi equipment that makes use of the wideband UHF spectrum somewhat than the crowded 2.4 GHz band. The Deity Theos will definitely be a aggressive possibility out there given its characteristic set and pricing.

We had a take a look at the brand new system at NAB 2023 and you may see our interview with Deity within the video above.

As a consequence of element availability points, Deity has retired two wi-fi programs. The Deity Microphones Join Timecode Package and the Deity Microphones BP-TRX. The smaller Deity Microphones Pocket Wi-fi Digital Microphone System remains to be obtainable. As a substitute of determining the right way to make the previous fashions with completely different parts, they returned to the drafting board, and the THEOS was born.

Two Variations

The Deity Theos Digital Wi-fi Microphone System is available in two variations. One for the US market and one other for the remainder of the world. This is because of frequencies which can be obtainable for wi-fi, relying on the situation. There may be additionally a patent difficulty with simultaneous recording and transmitting within the US.

All US Theos Digital Wi-fi units will help a number of bands for a complete of 96 MHz of accessible spectrum.

550-608 MHz UHF TV Band
614-616 MHz Guard Band
653-663 MHz Duplex Hole
902-928 MHz ISM Band

Theos Digital Wi-fi additionally options swappable frequency ranges based mostly in your cellphone’s GPS / Firmware Replace. This implies that you could journey the world with one wi-fi microphone equipment.
*Native legal guidelines restrict the precise spectrum. See your authorities’s guidelines on RF spectrum for wi-fi microphones.

*precise frequency band dimension will likely be restricted to native nation legal guidelines and laws

On-board Recording to Micro SD Card

The DBTX options on-board recording capabilities. It could file in two format choices, 24-bit and 32-bit float as a .wav BWF file. 32-bit float permits you to regulate the degrees in publish with out introducing noise, so nailing your recording ranges will not be as essential. The flexibleness is nice, however it comes at the next file dimension. 32-bit float gained’t prevent from variables like dealing with noise, wind, and something apart from degree changes is not going to magically be fixable.

Sadly for US shoppers, you can’t file and transmit on the similar time because of a patent infringement. The remainder of the world has the choice to file and transmit concurrently. Zaxcom has the file whereas transmitting patents which can be set to run out in 2030. Till then firms that need to transmit and file concurrently must pay Zaxcom if they’re keen to license the characteristic.

When utilizing the recording characteristic, the “RF POWER” on the TX must be set to OFF and RECORD chosen. Now you should utilize the Document operate with the operate button and the Sidus Audio App. You possibly can monitor the recording with the three.5mm headphone jack on the facet.

The built-in recorder options an EIN self-noise of -130dBu (A-weighting, acquire at +30dB, 150ohm supply impedance).

Timecode Choices

The Deity THEOS system may be built-in with the Deity TC-1 you possibly can have uniform timecode. The DBTX may be synced by way of the three.5mm jack if you’re utilizing third social gathering timecode turbines.

Detachable Antena

Each the DBTX and D2RX include SMA antenna ports, which let you swap out antennas to fine-tune your frequency or exchange them in the event that they get broken. Having detachable antennas additionally helps with regards to packing and transporting. I personally desire detachable antennas as in the event that they occur to get broken they’re simply replaceable.

The equipment comes with two units for every unit. One set has a tilting characteristic to get the antennas in one of the best place if the unit isn’t standing upright.

DBTX Duel Channel Reciever

Deity has completed an excellent job making the D2RX receiver a compact dual-channel mannequin. It’s slightly greater than the transmitter and comes with a chilly shoe mount that attaches with a steel wire clip much like different manufacturers. There aren’t any different mounting choices on the DBTX physique; nonetheless, a 1/4 20″ faucet is included on the chilly shoe mount.

The equipment contains two 3.5mm to XLR cables to connect with a digital camera or sound mixer/recorder. In case you are utilizing just one RX the “B” 3.5mm output can be utilized as a headphone jack to observe the audio. You may have a number of choices on how one can arrange the 2 channels.

On-line Audio App

The Sidus Audio app permits you to carry out frequency scanning and frequency task, frequency coordination between a number of receivers, acquire staging, and distant triggering of the backup recorder. This implies you can also make changes to your audio settings with out having to the touch the gadget bodily.

The distant management characteristic is very helpful for filmmakers who must work with a number of units or those that must make changes to their audio settings rapidly. It saves time and ensures you by no means miss a vital second on set.

Pricing & Availability

You possibly can preorder the Deity THEOS system. The equipment retails for $1090 USD and can be obtainable as a single transmitter, however you have to to buy the RX and TX individually. The DBTX retails for $399 USD and contains the Deity the W. Lav Professional lavalier microphone. The D2RX Receiver sells for $339 USD.

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