BeachTek XLR camcorder adapter

http://www.dvestore.com/brands/BeachTek.html An overview the BeachTek XLR to miniplug adapter.

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• xlr
• audio
• camcorder
• dv
• adapter
• 1/8
• miniplug
• professional
• sound

[dakzomo]

i have a canon hv30 and i want to buy a rode Ntg 1. Do i have to buy the beacktek to connect it to my camcorder or can i just buy a little adapter plug? whats the advantages in buying the beacktek? thanks!!

[dvestore]

You would want the NTG-2 which has the ability to be self powered with an "AA" battery. The NTG-1 would require 48V Phantom Power and one of the more expensive BeachTek boxes with the ability to add power. Give us a ring, we can create a package deal for you for both the BeachTek and the NTG-2. 1-877-353-8077

[DramaKidStudioz]

Does this device allow the camera to fully use the two XL inputs (two mics at once) like gain the audio from a on-camera shotgun mic and another mic on a boompole at the same time???

[dvestore]

Yes, the BeachTek allows you to use two mics at the same time and each has their own independent attenuation control.

[DramaKidStudioz]

Thank you, nice device!! do you do equipment test upon request or assigned, i have a couple of request..

[dvestore]

Usually I just test all kinds of gear and choose whichever is coolest. I'm totally open to requests!

[scockrel]

@twinJosh8922 Just tested this out again. The problem, without a doubt, lies in Canon's audio circuitry on this model of camera. If you have the Mic Level settings on Auto, there is an obnoxious buzzing and clicking noise with an external mic. Not so awesome, but if you switch over to manual control, it disappears completely.

[scockrel]

@twinJosh8922 I'm using a DXA-2T (passive) with a self-powered condenser mic and a Canon HFS200--noticed the same problem.

[keijimuto]

Do i need a 9V Battery for the DXA-2T?

[simxproductions9]

thats badass

[dvamateur]

Oh, so this actually gives you the advantage of the balanced inputs, nice! I didn't know that the DXA-2S has balanced inputs. So even if your camcorder has a simple mini jack mic input, you can still ad balanced inputs to your camera and run long mic cables. Wow! That's a great value for this unit.

[twinJosh8922]

Just bought a used Beachtek (DXA-4P). When i have it connected to the camcorder(canon vixia hf20) all i hear is a over powering Buzzing Noise. What is causing this and how do i stop this problem? If nothing can be done I'm going to to return. appreciate the help

[ilikecheetos12]

well if its something like a condenser mic, it needs to have phantom power. and you cant just get a xlr to 3.5mm plug because the camera doesnt have phantom power capabilities, unless its one of those professional cameras...but these things seem a bit over priced

[dakzomo]

******oh wopps im sorry i meant im buying the NTG-2, whats the advantages in buying the beachtek over just buying the little adapter plugs to plug XLR into my 3.5m mic jack?