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BeachTek DSLR CAMERA ADAPTERS arriving soon
Professional XLR Adapter for DSLR Cameras
Capture professional sound with control and monitoring features. Works with any DSLR camera that has a mic jack.
Robust, passive circuitry requires no power to pass the audio signal. Ideal for wireless microphones, sensitive self powered condenser microphones, or as an interface with a mixing board.
Now you can easily attach two professional audio devices to your camera with monitoring and control features. The DXA-5Da is very easy to set up and use. The level meters show the exact signal strength at a glance while the headphone output lets you monitor what you are recording. A unique AGC Disable feature controls the wild swings of the Auto Gain Control that plague most cameras. This reduces the noise during quiet moments of recording allowing you to record two channels of clean audio. Fits neatly under any camera and can also be mounted to a tripod. Operates on one 9 volt battery.
Features include:
1) Impact resistant polycarbonate chassis
2) LINE / MIC input switches
3) Ultra-slick trim controls
4) MONO / STEREO output switch
5) Headphone volume control
6) Headphone jack
7) GROUND switch for noise free operation
8) Two balanced XLR inputs
9) Auxiliary mini-jack input - ideal for wireless mics
10) Output mini-jack to camera
11) AGC Disable feature
12) LCD display
13) Camcorder mounting bolt
14) Tripod socket
Note: This adapter does not have phantom power.
Description
The BeachTek DXA-5Da is a two-channel, transformer balanced XLR adapter for attaching external microphones and other audio gear to any DSLR camera that has a built-in mic jack. It can also be used with any camcorder or other audio recording device that has a mic jack. The DXA-5Da uses high quality balancing transformers, which are completely noise free for superb audio.
The DXA-5Da is very easy to set up and use. It allows you to connect a wide variety of audio devices including professional microphones, wireless systems and even take a feed from a house sound system or mixer. The built-in level meters show the input signal strength at a glance while the trim controls allow you to adjust the input level for optimum recording. The headphone jack lets you monitor the audio that is coming out of the adapter.
A unique feature of the DXA-5Da is the ability to control the wild swings of the Auto Gain Control that plague most cameras. This dramatically reduces noise during quiet moments of recording. The adapter mounts to the bottom of the camera and can also be mounted to any standard tripod.
Before You Begin
These instructions refer to the use of this adapter with DSLR cameras unless otherwise noted.
1) Since there are no preamplifiers in the passive adapter, it is important that you use sensitive condenser microphones to get the best performance out of the DSLR camera. Most DSLR cameras have very noisy preamplifiers so a sensitive microphone will give you the best signal to noise ratio.
2) Do a few test recordings and check playback on the camera to be sure that the audio is captured as expected. Since there is no output audio jack on most cameras, there is no way to ensure that what you are monitoring is being recorded by the camera.
3) The audio that you hear from headphones connected to the phone jack on the adapter is not exactly the same as the audio you will hear on play back from the camera.
4) Note that you cannot monitor audio on playback through this device.
5) Please read and understand the use of the AGC DSBL feature before using this function.
Supplied Accessories
3.5 mm to 3.5 mm output cable
3.5 mm to 2.5 mm output cable
Quick Setup Guide
1) Mount the DXA-5Da adapter to the camera.
2) Connect one of the supplied output cables from the MIC jack on the adapter to the MIC input on the camera.
3) Install a fresh alkaline or lithium battery in the adapter.
4) Set the GROUND switch on bottom of adapter to G1.
5) Set the LIN/MIC switch to MIC for microphones or LIN for mixers.
6) Connect your audio sources to the adapter.
7) Set the M/S switch to M for mono when using one channel or to S for stereo when using two channels.
8) Set the AGC DSBL switch to the left for off. Before using this function, please read the information supplied in this manual for a detailed explanation of how this feature works.
9) Turn the adapter PWR switch on. The LCD screen should activate.
10) Adjust the level controls for each channel fully clockwise to 10 for no attenuation. Adjust the trim controls only if the input signals exceed -36 dBu on the level meters.
11) Note that the level meters on the adapter monitor the signal strength from your sound source. It is normal if you do not see the meters move. They will only register when using sensitive type microphones or when you are attached to a mixer or wireless microphone.
12) Plug your headphones into the PHONE jack on the adapter and adjust the VOLUME control to a comfortable level. Be sure that you hear audio on both channels from the connected devices.
13) Do a test recording and playback to ensure that the captured audio is satisfactory. Note that you will not hear audio on playback through the adapter.
Adapter Connectors and Controls
Professional XLR Adapter for DSLR Cameras
Capture professional sound with control and monitoring features. Works with any DSLR camera that has a mic jack.
Robust, passive circuitry requires no power to pass the audio signal. Ideal for wireless microphones, sensitive self powered condenser microphones, or as an interface with a mixing board.
Now you can easily attach two professional audio devices to your camera with monitoring and control features. The DXA-5Da is very easy to set up and use. The level meters show the exact signal strength at a glance while the headphone output lets you monitor what you are recording. A unique AGC Disable feature controls the wild swings of the Auto Gain Control that plague most cameras. This reduces the noise during quiet moments of recording allowing you to record two channels of clean audio. Fits neatly under any camera and can also be mounted to a tripod. Operates on one 9 volt battery.
Features include:
1) Impact resistant polycarbonate chassis
2) LINE / MIC input switches
3) Ultra-slick trim controls
4) MONO / STEREO output switch
5) Headphone volume control
6) Headphone jack
7) GROUND switch for noise free operation
8) Two balanced XLR inputs
9) Auxiliary mini-jack input - ideal for wireless mics
10) Output mini-jack to camera
11) AGC Disable feature
12) LCD display
13) Camcorder mounting bolt
14) Tripod socket
Note: This adapter does not have phantom power.
Description
The BeachTek DXA-5Da is a two-channel, transformer balanced XLR adapter for attaching external microphones and other audio gear to any DSLR camera that has a built-in mic jack. It can also be used with any camcorder or other audio recording device that has a mic jack. The DXA-5Da uses high quality balancing transformers, which are completely noise free for superb audio.
The DXA-5Da is very easy to set up and use. It allows you to connect a wide variety of audio devices including professional microphones, wireless systems and even take a feed from a house sound system or mixer. The built-in level meters show the input signal strength at a glance while the trim controls allow you to adjust the input level for optimum recording. The headphone jack lets you monitor the audio that is coming out of the adapter.
A unique feature of the DXA-5Da is the ability to control the wild swings of the Auto Gain Control that plague most cameras. This dramatically reduces noise during quiet moments of recording. The adapter mounts to the bottom of the camera and can also be mounted to any standard tripod.
Before You Begin
These instructions refer to the use of this adapter with DSLR cameras unless otherwise noted.
1) Since there are no preamplifiers in the passive adapter, it is important that you use sensitive condenser microphones to get the best performance out of the DSLR camera. Most DSLR cameras have very noisy preamplifiers so a sensitive microphone will give you the best signal to noise ratio.
2) Do a few test recordings and check playback on the camera to be sure that the audio is captured as expected. Since there is no output audio jack on most cameras, there is no way to ensure that what you are monitoring is being recorded by the camera.
3) The audio that you hear from headphones connected to the phone jack on the adapter is not exactly the same as the audio you will hear on play back from the camera.
4) Note that you cannot monitor audio on playback through this device.
5) Please read and understand the use of the AGC DSBL feature before using this function.
Supplied Accessories
3.5 mm to 3.5 mm output cable
3.5 mm to 2.5 mm output cable
Quick Setup Guide
1) Mount the DXA-5Da adapter to the camera.
2) Connect one of the supplied output cables from the MIC jack on the adapter to the MIC input on the camera.
3) Install a fresh alkaline or lithium battery in the adapter.
4) Set the GROUND switch on bottom of adapter to G1.
5) Set the LIN/MIC switch to MIC for microphones or LIN for mixers.
6) Connect your audio sources to the adapter.
7) Set the M/S switch to M for mono when using one channel or to S for stereo when using two channels.
8) Set the AGC DSBL switch to the left for off. Before using this function, please read the information supplied in this manual for a detailed explanation of how this feature works.
9) Turn the adapter PWR switch on. The LCD screen should activate.
10) Adjust the level controls for each channel fully clockwise to 10 for no attenuation. Adjust the trim controls only if the input signals exceed -36 dBu on the level meters.
11) Note that the level meters on the adapter monitor the signal strength from your sound source. It is normal if you do not see the meters move. They will only register when using sensitive type microphones or when you are attached to a mixer or wireless microphone.
12) Plug your headphones into the PHONE jack on the adapter and adjust the VOLUME control to a comfortable level. Be sure that you hear audio on both channels from the connected devices.
13) Do a test recording and playback to ensure that the captured audio is satisfactory. Note that you will not hear audio on playback through the adapter.
Adapter Connectors and Controls
