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Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: beachtek - Recent Topics http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: beachtek - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:13:46 +0000 Phillip on "xlr to 1/2 cable vs Beachtek adapter" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/xlr-to-12-cable-vs-beachtek-adapter#post-70768 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:15:53 +0000 Phillip 70768@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I shot with a DSLR and I have been looking into getting an xlr adapter box such as the one made by Beachtek so I can use xlr mics. After thinking, I was wonder what the difference would be if I just bought an xlr to 1/8 (1/8 goes into my dslr) cable as long as my mic is powered? Thats $10 vs $300...am I missing something here? peachydingo on "New Canon HF S21- what do i need now?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-canon-hf-s21-what-do-i-need-now#post-64664 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:48:29 +0000 peachydingo 64664@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi, Just got my new HF S21 in the mail Monday- of course they just announced a new recorder that looks even better, but who cares. This thing shoots sharp as a tack. The mini hot shoe is an issue for me- how do i mount my lights, externtal mics, etc? Do I have to buy all Canon supplied to fit that shoe? How about adding external XLR mics- do i need a Beachtek or something like it? Has anyone used one of those handles from Opteka? How about a wide angle attachment? I also want an underwater video case, underwater lights, and either HMI or flourescent studio lights for interviews. Tell me what you've bought, and what works. Especially with frame rates. Thanks. Chris Pis4PIR8 on "BeachTek DXA-8 Camcorder XLR Adapter (don't mind the other listing)" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/beachtek-dxa-8-camcorder-xlr-adapter-dont-mind-the-other-listing#post-45428 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:06:13 +0000 Pis4PIR8 45428@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <img src="http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif" /><img src="http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif" /> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3476/3369913421_8154c3c711.jpg?v=0">http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3476...4c3c711.jpg?v=0</a> Hello all and welcome! Up for sale is a BeachTek DXA-8 Camcorder XLR Adapter! This was bought brand new by me from TriState Camera for $359.99 a little over a month ago. It has never been used, just taken out of its packaging to check its functionality...and I must say that this thing sounds great! I bought this camcorder xlr adapter thinking that I would get a lot of use out of it for freelance gigs, but honestly it has just been sitting around due to my having just moved recently and getting caught up in other things as well. I'd much rather sell this to someone who could make more use of it than I have. FEATURES: <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587/3370792528_714fac3c71.jpg?v=0">http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587...fac3c71.jpg?v=0</a> The DXA-8 Dual XLR adapter offers two true microphone preamps with 48 Volt phantom power and switchable peak limiting level control on both inputs, for use with professional condenser microphones. The DXA-8 is universally compatible with most camcorders, and is particularly useful in conjunction with the Canon GL2 and the Sony VX 2100, as it provides manual audio level control superior to that offered by those cameras. It also functions quite well as a portable, affordable microphone preamp solution, for use in professional location recording to DAT, Minidisc, Compact Flash and SmartMedia, and other portable digital recorders. Two sources may be recorded simultaneously, and each input may be recorded on a separate audio track, making it possible to mix both channels individually during editing. The DXA-8 provides channel separation adequate for recording timecode and audio simultaneously and the shielded, transformer balanced inputs and outputs, and the XLR connectors, are of a professional quality. <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3370733640_c4b0a23b36.jpg?v=0">http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472...0a23b36.jpg?v=0</a> * XLR Inputs are true Microphone Preamps for use with Video Cameras or Portable Audio Recorders * Input channels allow recording of two sources on separate tracks for post audio mixing; both channels have a dedicated Mic/Line level switch and trim potentiometers for separate level control * 48 Volt phantom power and peak limiting level control on both channels for use with professional Condenser Mics * Transformer Isolated Inputs and Outputs for clean, RF-Free Sound * Auxiliary Mini-Jack on right channel for wireless Mics * Dual MIC/LINE level switches for connection of Mics or CD and Cassette players and other line level sources * Mono/Stereo Switch for single input recording <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3428/3369913069_e1c712cabd.jpg?v=0">http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3428...712cabd.jpg?v=0</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3369913179_50787b0113.jpg?v=0">http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472...87b0113.jpg?v=0</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3370735930_cee6c6022f.jpg?v=0">http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550...6c6022f.jpg?v=0</a> * Standard 9 Volt battery powering <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3370733716_d5e13509bd.jpg?v=0">http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664...13509bd.jpg?v=0</a> * LED battery power Indicator SPECIFICATIONS: Input Connections: Two XLR female connectors, one auxiliary mini-jack for right input Output Connectors: Stereo right angle mini-plug on 10" cable Gain: Adjustable from -10 to +15 dB Maximum Input Voltage: Not Applicable (Note: See Pre-Clipping Input Level spec below) Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-3 dB (Limiter On) Attenuation / Gain: No ( Note: All Inputs at Mic Level) Pre-Clipping Input Level: +1.5 dBu(minimum gain with Limiter on) -27 dBu(maximum gain with Limiter on) Maximum Output Level: -30 dBu (limiter off) -36 dBu (limiter on) Phantom Power: Dual Regulated 48 volt power supplies Current to 14mA (direct short) Battery: One standard 9 volt alkaline battery LED battery indicator, 10 hrs. typical without phantom power Dimensions: 5.25 x 3.5 x 1.25" Weight: 1 lb <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3634/3370735180_eb22abfb5a.jpg?v=0">http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3634...2abfb5a.jpg?v=0</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3466/3370735466_52b8ac05d1.jpg?v=0">http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3466...8ac05d1.jpg?v=0</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3370735668_1151f64958.jpg?v=0">http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620...1f64958.jpg?v=0</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3370734930_1e86dbe89b.jpg?v=0">http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564...6dbe89b.jpg?v=0</a> The the original user manual and packaging are included in this sale. This BeachTek DXA-8 retails for $399. It is a discontinued model and is a very rare find. All offers are welcome! So throw me an offer now! futball8 on "Suggestions for wired handheld with Beachtek adapter" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/suggestions-for-wired-handheld-with-beachtek-adapter#post-42486 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:33:47 +0000 futball8 42486@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi all, Â I just purchased a Canon FS100 camcorder and a Beachtek DXA-2s XLR adapter to go with it. I have a cheap Peavey PVi100 mic I'm using right now, and I'm not really happy with the results. Does anyone have experience with this Beachtek adapter and a good wired mic to go with it? Thanks in advance! ralck on "So my Beachtek is "broken"" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/so-my-beachtek-is-broken#post-38436 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:29:53 +0000 ralck 38436@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Well,Â as theÂ titleÂ says, my Beachtek DXA-4 adapterÂ isn'tÂ working the wayÂ itÂ should.Â Â The rightÂ XLR plug isn't working.Â Â I opened it up justÂ enoughÂ toÂ see what looksÂ like oneÂ ofÂ the wiresÂ connectedÂ toÂ itÂ came un-soldered.Â Â My problemÂ is,Â there isÂ aÂ ton of glue holding theÂ top plate onto anÂ inside plate whichÂ makes itÂ impossibleÂ to just pullÂ off. HasÂ anyone opened up their Beachtek adapterÂ andÂ ifÂ so, howÂ did you pry offÂ theÂ glue? Â EvenÂ thoughÂ I onlyÂ use 1 mic (Rode NTG-2)Â canÂ anyoneÂ giveÂ me a goodÂ reason toÂ considerÂ the Beachtek completely broken soÂ IÂ haveÂ an excuseÂ to get a JuicedLink :-P?Â Â I wish IÂ knew about JuicedLink before IÂ boughtÂ this...Â as it looks like theirÂ boxesÂ are much better... kladkym on "For Sale: Sony VX2100, Libec tripod, Beachtek + More" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/for-sale-sony-vx2100-libec-tripod-beachtek-more#post-36210 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:17:43 +0000 kladkym 36210@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Sony VX2100. Less than 100 hours on it.Â Great shape, this has been babied! It comes with a Beachtek DXA-6 XLR - Phantom Power, XLR - 1/8 line/mike stereo, Libec TH-M20 tripod and fluid head, Sony 3 watt light that runs off of the on board battery, U-Flycam Steadycam Stabilzer, Original box, Tamrac 612 Camera Bag, Tiffen UV protector filter, Cinetactics Matteblox DV System, Users Manual and Service Manual on CD battery, cables, charger. All in Great shape!! I'm asking $1850 + insured shipping Please email at <a href="mailto:kladkym@gmail.com">kladkym@gmail.com</a> if you are interested, want picturesÃ‚Â or have any questions. adobelover on "Sony HDR-FX1 Audio Help" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-hdr-fx1-audio-help#post-35606 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:44:39 +0000 adobelover 35606@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello, New to this forum and I hope someone here can give me some information and some help on what I am tring to do. I have been asked to video a beauty pageant at our local auditorium andÂ createÂ a DVD of it.Â I have no issues with the video itself.Â I have done video in this place many times.Â My problem has always been audio.Â The last time I did a video I used a beachtek device tied to my camera.Â The beahtek device was plugged into the back of the soundboard(mackie) into the left and rightÂ main out jacks (could be the left and right aux sends, can't remember because I haven't done this in a while).Â I was told to try the tape out, but if I remember correctly, the last time I tried that the audio wasn't real clear, but that could have been my fault, because I went straight into the camera mic jack from the tape out.Â The sound I get is great when they are speaking, but if someone sings, it doesn't sound to great, it almost sounds flat, no mix of music and voice.Â I thought about taking a second camera and using it to record the sound and pulling the singing parts from that camera.Â Is there a better way of getting a good mix of speaking and singing?Â Will a digital recorder work better and if so, what kind? I have a Sony HDR-FX1 camera.Â I also have a beachtek DXA-4.Â The mackie box is pretty old, it has been in the auditorium now since probably 2000.Â It is a 24 line.Â I am not sure what the model number is, but if needed I will see if I can get it. Thanks for any suggestions.