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- Page 1 Operating Manual DXA-SLR ULTRA Professional XLR Adapter for DSLR Cameras This operating manual explains the adapter function settings and how to use the adapter to record audio into the camera. ©Beachtek Inc. 2014...
- Page 3 Thank You for Purchasing a BeachTek Product Congratulations on purchasing the DXA-SLR ULTRA from the makers of the world’s most popular audio adapters for DSLR cameras. This adapter is packed with features to enable you to record professional audio directly to your camera.
- Page 4 Direct audio recording eliminates the need to have a separate audio recording device and syncing the audio in post editing. The DXA-SLR ULTRA 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.
- Page 5 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.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Before You Begin……………………………………………………….. 1 Supplied Accessories…………………………………………………... 1 Quick Setup Guide……………………………………………………… 2 Adapter Connectors and Controls…………………………………….. 4 Setup Guide……………………………………………………………... 7 Basic Operation…………………………………………………………. 10 Playback Monitoring……………………………………………………. 12 Advanced Operation……………………………………………………. 13 Features…………………………………………………………………. Specifications…………………………………………………………… Warranty Information…………………………………………………… 16... -
Page 7: Before You Begin
Before You Begin 1) These instructions refer to the use of this adapter with Canon DSLR cameras unless otherwise noted. 2) Do a few test recordings and check playback on the camera to ensure that the audio is captured as expected. Most cameras do not have a headphone jack to monitor what is being recorded. -
Page 8: Quick Setup Guide
Ensure the POWER switch is set to OFF before you begin. Install a fresh alkaline or lithium battery in the adapter. Mount the DXA-SLR ULTRA adapter to the camera. Connect the supplied output cable from the OUT jack on the adapter to the MIC input jack on the camera. - Page 9 13) Adjust the LEFT and RIGHT level controls for each channel to get an average reading of between 0 and -12dB on the VU Meter. The LIMITER LEDs will flash red when the audio signals exceed 0dB. 14) Plug your headphones into the PHONE jack on the adapter and adjust the VOLUME control to a comfortable level.
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Page 10: Adapter Connectors And Controls
Adapter Connectors and Controls Front Panel PWR Switch Main power switch for adapter PWR LED Green indicates power on and good battery condition Red indicates low battery voltage MONITOR Switch Selects headphone monitoring from either the microphones during recording, or playback audio from the camera PHONES Headphone jack to monitor the audio from microphones or camera Volume Control... - Page 11 VU Meter Indicates the sound level in dB for each channel LIMITER LEDs Indicates limiter activation when the input signals becomes too high Gain Switch Selects LO for unity gain or HI for +30dB boost Front Panel...
- Page 12 Side Panel LEFT and RIGHT XLR Inputs Two combo XLR / ¼” inputs attach to professional microphones or other audio gear such as wireless systems or mixers and sound boards Output jack for connection to the camera MONITOR IN Input jacks for connecting the AV cable from the camera Rod Support System Rod Support Base Attaches to the bottom of the adapter...
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Page 13: Setup Guide
Setup Guide Battery Installation 1) The DXA-SLR ULTRA operates on one 9 volt battery. We recommend that you use either an alkaline or lithium type battery for the longest operating time. 2) To install the battery unlatch the drawer by pushing in and over on the drawer front, releasing and sliding the drawer out. - Page 14 Initial Setup 1) Connect your microphones or other audio gear to the adapter via the XLR inputs. 2) Set the LIN/MIC switch to: MIC when connecting self powered microphones or most wireless receivers LIN when taking a line level feed from a mixer or sound board.
- Page 15 7) Set the M/S switch to M for mono when using one microphone. Set the unused channel level control fully counter-clockwise to 0 to disable it to prevent noise. When using two microphones, you should normally set the switch to S for stereo to keep each channel separated.
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Page 16: Basic Operation
Basic Operation After following the above Initial Setup, you should be ready to start recording. 1) Turn the adapter PWR switch ON. The power LED should light green indicating good battery voltage. Red indicates low battery warning. 2) Adjust the LEFT and RIGHT level controls to give you an average reading of about -12dB and 0dB on the VU Meter. - Page 17 Notes on Getting the Best Audio Performance The most common problem in recording professional audio on today’s DSLR cameras is the hiss generated by the camera preamplifiers. You will never completely eliminate all hiss, which is normal, but you can reduce it so that it is no longer a problem.
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Page 18: Playback Monitoring
Playback Monitoring To monitor audio from the camera during playback you will need to use the AV cable that came with the camera and AV cable that came with the adapter. Be sure to keep the output cable connected between the camera and adapter which supplies the needed ground path for the signal through the AV cable. -
Page 19: Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation Using Cameras that have Manual Audio Controls 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 manual mode and the camera gain as follows: Canon DSLR cameras 1 click above off Nikon DSLR cameras... -
Page 20: Features
Features Inputs Two Neutrik combo XLR / ¼” connectors Loop back for playback monitoring Outputs Unbalanced stereo mini-plug jack for connection to the camera Headphone Monitor Built-in headphone amplifier with volume control 3.5 mm phone jack Phantom Power ... -
Page 21: Specifications
Specifications Maximum Input Levels MIC level (LO gain): +10dBu MIC level (HI gain): -20dBu LINE level: +14dBu Output Level -26dBu at 0dB on the VU meter Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz (+/- 0.5dB) Less than 0.01% @ 1kHz, -30dBu input S/N Ratio 85dB @ 1Khz, -30dBu input Gain... -
Page 22: Warranty Information
Warranty Information Limited Two Year Warranty This warranty covers any defects or malfunction in your new BeachTek adapter for two years from date of purchase. BeachTek will replace or repair any defective or malfunctioning adapter, within the warranty period, at no charge. The warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse or abuse. -
Page 24: Contact Information
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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