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BeachTek DXA-CONNECT Operating Manual Download Page 6

Before You Begin

1) This product is primarily designed for cameras that have manual

audio controls to get the best performance and a headphone jack

to monitor the sound. This includes the Canon 5D MKIII and Nikon

D800.

2) Panasonic Lumix GH1 and GH2 DSLR cameras require a special

2.5mm mic cable which is available from our Online Store.

Supplied Accessories

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3.5mm to 3.5mm output cable

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Summary of Contents for DXA-CONNECT

Page 1: ...Professional XLR Adapter for DSLR Cameras and Camcorders This operating manual explains the adapter function settings and how to use the adapter to record audio into the camera Beachtek Inc 2013 Opera...

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Page 3: ...ding very high quality audio directly to a field recorder like the Atomos Ninja 2 The DXA CONNECT uses exceptionally low noise wide bandwidth preamplifiers for superb audio This allows you to record h...

Page 4: ...re it is acceptable DO NOT activate phantom power for dynamic microphones condenser microphones that do not operate on phantom power wireless receivers mixing boards or any unbalanced device as it may...

Page 5: ...Contents Before You Begin 1 Supplied Accessories 1 Quick Setup Guide 2 Adapter Connectors and Controls 4 Setup Guide 6 Basic Operation 9 Features 10 Specifications 11 Warranty Information 12...

Page 6: ...trols to get the best performance and a headphone jack to monitor the sound This includes the Canon 5D MKIII and Nikon D800 2 Panasonic Lumix GH1 and GH2 DSLR cameras require a special 2 5mm mic cable...

Page 7: ...ct your microphones or other audio sources to the adapter XLR inputs 7 Set the GAIN switches to 20dB 8 Set the PH switches to ON only for condenser type mics that require phantom power to operate DO N...

Page 8: ...n average reading of 12dB on the VU Meter in the camera 13 Plug your headphones into the phone jack on the camera and adjust the volume control to a comfortable level Ensure that you hear audio on bot...

Page 9: ...stereo separated output mode LEFT and RIGHT Controls Individual adjustment controls to adjust output levels on each channel Gain Switch Select 0dB for low 20dB for med and 30dB for high gain PH Switc...

Page 10: ...d RIGHT XLR Inputs Two balanced XLR inputs attach to professional microphones or other audio gear such as wireless systems or mixers and sound boards OUT Output jack for connection to the camera Conne...

Page 11: ...ry with the positive terminal lined up with the indicator on the battery compartment Slide the battery drawer closed until it clicks into place Mounting and Connecting the Adapter to the Camera 1 Ensu...

Page 12: ...an initial setting You should monitor the VU Meter in the camera to see if you need to lower or raise the gain depending on what mics you are using and the gain setting of the camera Set the M S switc...

Page 13: ...h will also increase the amount of hiss from the camera preamplifiers If your camera allows you to disable the AGC feature we recommend that you do so to get the best performance Set the camera to man...

Page 14: ...ra for the best results 4 Do a test recording and then play back the audio from the camera to determine if the captured audio is acceptable Notes on Getting the Best Audio Performance The most common...

Page 15: ...ower for both channels Gain Switch 0dB 20dB and 30dB gain setting for each channel Level Controls Adjusts signal level output on each channel Low Noise Preamplifiers Exceptionally low noise circuitry...

Page 16: ...1 KHz 30 dBu input Gain Low 0 dB Med 20 dB High 30 dB Phantom Power Dual regulated 12 or 48 volt power supplies Current to 14 mA direct short Battery Type One 9 volt alkaline or lithium battery Batter...

Page 17: ...not cover damage resulting from accident alteration misuse or abuse The device must be sent to our service center at your expense Should you require service please contact us first before returning t...

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Page 20: ...Contact Information Address Beachtek Inc 480 Osprey Avenue Kelowna British Columbia Canada V1Y 5A5 Phone 778 478 9872 Email info beachtek com Website www beachtek com...

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