BeachTek DXA-CONNECT Operating Manual

DXA-CONNECT

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

Operating Manual

Thank You for Purchasing a Beachtek Product

Congratulations on purchasing the most versatile audio adapter for
DSLR cameras and camcorders. This adapter makes it easy to mount
and connect a wide variety of audio gear to your camera to record
professional sound.

 Before using this high quality device, please read this guide

thoroughly to obtain the highest performance.

 Please contact us if you have any problems or questions.

Description

The Beachtek DXA-CONNECT is a two-channel, active XLR adapter
with built-in preamplifiers for attaching external microphones and other
audio gear to any camera or camcorder that has a built-in mic jack. It is
also ideal for recording 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 high quality
audio directly to the camera, which will always be in sync with the video.
Direct audio recording eliminates the need to have a separate audio
recording device and syncing the audio in post editing.

The DXA-CONNECT is very easy to set up and use. It allows you to
connect a wide variety of audio devices including wireless systems,
mixers, sound boards and professional condenser microphones that
require phantom power to operate.

A unique feature of the DXA-CONNECT are the integrated mounting
shoes, which allow you to attach a wide variety of gear such as monitors,
lights, mics and wireless to your camera.

The adapter mounts to the hot shoe of the camera.

Warnings

Ensure that the VOLUME control is set low to avoid excessively loud
audio damaging your hearing.

Always do a test recording and play back the audio to ensure 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 cause damage to
both the adapter and connecting device.

Turn off power to adapter before plugging or unplugging any
microphones or equipment to or from the adapter.

Contents

Before You Begin………………………………………………………..

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Supplied Accessories…………………………………………………...

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Quick Setup Guide………………………………………………………

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Adapter Connectors and Controls……………………………………..

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Setup Guide……………………………………………………………...

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Basic Operation………………………………………………………….

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Features………………………………………………………………….

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Specifications……………………………………………………………

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Warranty Information……………………………………………………

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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

 3.5mm to 3.5mm output cable

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