BeachTek DXA-MICRO PRO Users Manual

DXA-MICRO PRO

Compact 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. 2016

Operating Manual

Thank You for Purchasing a BeachTek Product

Congratulations on purchasing the DXA-MICRO PRO from the makers
of the world’s most popular audio adapters for DSLR cameras and
camcorders. This adapter is packed with features to enable you to
record professional audio directly to your camera.

 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-MICRO PRO is a compact two-channel, active XLR

adapter with built-in preamplifiers for attaching external microphones and
other audio gear to any DSLR camera or camcorder that has a built-in
mic jack. Its small size makes it ideal for today’s compact cameras.

The DXA-MICRO PRO 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-MICRO PRO is very easy to set up and use. It allows you to
connect virtually any two microphones at the same time including
camera mounted mics such as the popular Rode VideoMics, wireless
systems, and professional hand held and condenser boom microphones.

The XLR input provides 48 volt phantom power and the unbalanced
mini-jack inputs provide 3.5 volt plug-in power.

Good/Over level indicators make it easy to verify the proper signal levels
at a glance, while the level controls allow you to adjust the output signal
for optimum recording. The phone jack lets you monitor the audio from
the adapter during recording, or camera during playback.

The adapter mounts securely to the tripod attachment on bottom of the
camera or to the hot shoe above the camera.

Warnings

Ensure that the VOLUME control is set low to avoid excessively loud
audio from 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

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

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

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

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Setup Guide……………………………………………………………...

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

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Playback Monitoring…………………………………………………….

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Advanced Operation…………………………………………………….

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Features…………………………………………………………………..

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Specifications…………………………………………………………….

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

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Supplied Accessories

 Two 3.5mm to 3.5mm SC35 cables

 Brass mounting foot with knurled wheel and attachment bolt

 Allen key

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Quick Setup Guide

1) Ensure the POWER switch is set to OFF before you begin.

2) Install a fresh alkaline or lithium battery in the adapter.

3) Mount the DXA-MICRO PRO adapter to the camera.

4) Connect the supplied SC35 cable from the OUT jack on the
adapter to the MIC input jack on the camera.

5) Connect your microphones to the adapter inputs.

6) Set the GAIN switches to HI.

7) Set the MONITOR switch to REC.

8) Set the PHANTOM switch as follows:

a) OFF if phantom power is not required on the XLR input

channel

b) ON if the mic on the XLR input channel requires 48 volt

phantom power

9) Set the M/S switch to M for mono when using one channel or to S
for stereo when using two channels.

10) Turn the adapter PWR switch on. The power LED should indicate
green.

11) Adjust the LEFT and RIGHT level controls for each channel so the
level indicators flash green when capturing audio.

12) Plug your headphones into the PHONE jack on the adapter and
adjust the VOLUME control to a comfortable level. Ensure that you
hear audio on both channels from the connected microphones.

13) See Advanced Operation on how to setup the camera gain.

14) Do a test recording and playback on the camera to ensure that the
captured audio is satisfactory.

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