In my recent Field Recorders in 2026 article I summarised the state of the art. The newest addition was a device from Deity, a company known for their video-centric products such as lav microphones. Though not yet released, I added the Deity PR-4 to my list since it has a unique combination of features at a compelling price point. In this article I will provide a summary of these, prior to actual field tests.
This article will be useful to those readers who prefer a text summary to watching endless YouTube videos.
