OVERVIEW
- For DSLRs and Camcorders
- Connects External Microphones
- Powerful Low-Noise Preamplifiers
- 1 x XLR Mic Input with 48V Phantom Power
The Beachtek DXA-MICRO-PRO PLUS is an active audio adapter designed to deliver versatile connectivity and easy setup for videographers and camera operators using DSLRs or camcorders in television and film production. It allows simultaneous hook-up of external microphones and headphones for streamlined interfacing with your camera. Also, the included removable cheese plate grants stable and simple attachment of accessories. The internal LiPo battery keeps the DXA-MICRO-PRO PLUS running for up to ten hours; charging and external power is possible via a micro-USB connection.
48V phantom power is supplied to the XLR 3-pin input and 3.5V plug-in power is present at the three 3.5mm mic inputs. Low-noise preamps, selectable gain settings, and adjustable output levels enable enhanced audio quality and gain staging. Connect the 3.5mm stereo output to your camera and route camera's output to the dedicated monitor input for simple loop-back configuration. Monitor the microphones or camera output via the 3.5mm headphone output.
- Easy setup requires no menus and no syncing
- Easily connect wireless systems, camera-mounted mics, or professional handheld and boom microphones
- Record one or two channels of audio via the versatile inputs including one XLR input, two 3.5mm mono mini-jack inputs, and 3.5mm stereo mini-jack input
- 48V phantom power is supplied to the XLR input, while plug-in power is supplied to the mini-jack mic inputs
- Two clean low-noise microphone preamplifiers offer two gain settings for optimized levels, reduced camera gain, and increased signal-to-noise ratio
- Adjustable controls for headphone volume and left and right output level
- Selectable mono or stereo output mode
- LED indicators for level and power
- Selectable REC or PLAY mode allows monitoring of the microphones during recording or camera output during playback
- Easily mount the adapter under the camera for secure attachment to a tripod base or mount it over your camera to the hot shoe
- Built-in sturdy mounting shoes on each side for attaching accessories
- The removable cheese plate has a built-in shoe slot plus threaded 1/4" and 3/8" mounting holes
- Includes two 3.5mm TRS cables and a micro-USB cable
SPECS
| Inputs | 1 x XLR 3-pin
2 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm stereo mini jacks
2 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm mono mini jacks |
| Outputs | 2 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm stereo mini jacks |
| USB | 1 x micro-USB |
| Gain | Lo Gain: +15 dB
Hi Gain: +30 dB |
| Maximum Input Level | Lo Gain: -14 dBu
Hi Gain: -29 dBu |
| Output Level | -26 dBu when level indicators change to red |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) |
| THD + N | <0.03% at 1 kHz, -30 dBu input |
| S/N Ratio | 85 dB at 1 kHz, -30 dBu input |
| Phantom Power | Regulated 48 V
Current to 14 mA (direct short) |
| Plug-In Power | 3.5 V on all mini-jack mic inputs |
| Battery | Built-in 3.7 V, 2400 mAh LiPo |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours typical (no phantom power) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 4.0 x 3.0 x 1.5" / 102 x 76 x 38 mm |
| Weight | 14 oz / 396.9 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 1.47 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.3 x 6.95 x 3.2" |
