The Deity PR-4 Cage is an aluminium mounting frame for the PR-4 recorder that adds protection, accessory mounting and a built-in 120° ORTF stereo mic mount in one compact rig. When fixed to the top and bottom of the recorder, it turns the PR-4 into a more practical field setup for stereo ambience, wireless receivers, or timecode, while still keeping the overall footprint tidy and compact enough for camera rigs and lightweight location work.
Deity PR-4 Cage Key Features:
- Aluminium cage protects the Deity PR-4 and adds mounting points for compact rigs
- Integrated 120° ORTF mount builds a stereo mic setup without extra bars
- Top and bottom frame design secures the recorder while keeping the rig compact
- Works with Rycote Lyres, Radius Hoops, and Deity V-Mic suspensions
- Multiple 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threads mount receivers, arms, and accessories
- Built-in cold shoe mount gives quick attachment for compact accessories
- Supports microphones, wireless receivers, and timecode boxes on one rig
- Lightweight aluminium construction adds strength without making setup bulky
- Torx screwdriver assembly makes fitting and removal straightforward
FAQs
What does the integrated ORTF mount add to the Deity PR-4 Cage?
The ORTF mount provides a proper stereo mounting point directly on the cage, rather than requiring you to add a separate stereo bar or bracket above the recorder. The two suspension mounts sit at a 120° ORTF angle, a familiar layout for stereo ambience, effects, and general field recording. In practice, that keeps the rig smaller and neater, especially if you are trying to stay mobile. Looking at the supplied setup image, that compact top-mounted approach makes a lot of sense on a camera rig.
What microphones or suspension systems can I use with the PR-4 cage?
The cage works with Rycote Lyres, Radius Hoops and Deity’s own V-Mic suspensions. That gives you a useful spread of mounting options for shotgun microphones and small-diaphragm microphones, depending on how you want to build the rig. The main point is that Deity has not locked the cage into a single proprietary suspension type. That makes it easier to fit into an existing sound kit rather than forcing a complete change of accessories.
Is the PR-4 Cage primarily for protection, or is it also a rigging plate?
The aluminium frame mounts to the top and bottom of the recorder, adding a layer of physical protection around the PR-4. Additionally, it also serves as a cheese plate with multiple 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threads. That means you can mount wireless receivers, timecode boxes, articulating arms and other accessories directly to the cage. The built-in cold shoe adds another quick mounting point for smaller items.
How easy is the cage to fit or remove from the recorder?
Installation is straightforward and uses a Torx precision screwdriver. Users can swap between stripped-back and rigged configurations depending on the job, rather than leaving it as a permanent one-way build. For a recorder like the PR-4, that is useful because some shoots will suit the bare recorder, while others will benefit from stereo mics, receivers or timecode accessories mounted directly to the frame.
Product Specification
| Type | Cage |