The BeachTek DXA-SLR is a two-channel, active XLR adaptor with built-in preamplifiers for attaching external microphones and other audio gear to any DSLR camera that has a built-in mic jack. It can also be used with any camcorder or other audio recording device that has a mic jack. The DXA-SLR uses exceptionally low noise, wide bandwidth preamplifiers for superb audio.

The DXA-SLR 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 48 volt phantom power to operate. The built-in signal indicators make it easy to verify the proper input levels at a glance while the level controls allow you to adjust the output level for optimum recording. The headphone jack lets you monitor the audio from the adapter during recording, or camera during playback.

A unique feature of the DXA-SLR is the ability to control the wild swings of the Auto Gain Control that plague most cameras. This dramatically reduces noise during quiet moments of recording.

The adapter mounts to the bottom of the camera and can also be mounted to any standard tripod.

• Inputs:
  Two balanced XLR connectors
  One unbalanced mini-jack
  Two RCA inputs 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
• Auto Gain Control Disable:
  Controls the wild swings of the AGC in the camera to reduce hiss
• Phantom Power:
  Switchable 48 volt phantom power for both channels
• Signal Indicators:
  Dual colour LED's indicate proper signal level for each channel
• Gain Switch:
  High/Low gain setting for each channel
• Level Controls:
  Adjusts signal level output on each channel
• MIC/LINE Switches:
  Allows connections of microphones or mixers for versatility
• Low Noise Preamplifiers:
  Exceptionally low noise circuitry for superb audio
  Wide-bandwidth for full rich sound
• Playback Monitor:
  Provides an easy way to monitor audio on playback
• Power:
  Easily replaceable 9 volt battery
  Low battery indicator
• Case:
  Sturdy die-cast aluminium enclosure

Specifications

• Maximum Input Levels:
  MIC Input setting LO gain: +6 dBu
  MIC Input setting HI gain:-12 dBu
• Output Level:
  Nominal MIC levels
• Frequency Response:
  20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 1dB)
• Gain:
  LO gain: 0 dB
  HI gain:15 dB
• Phantom Power:
  Dual regulated 48 volt power supplies Current to 14 mA (direct short)
• Signal Indicator:
  Green indicates good output level
  Red indicates overload
• Battery Type:
  One 9 volt alkaline or lithium battery
  Recommend rechargeable lithium polymer batteries from iPowerUS www.iPowerUS.com
• Battery Duration:
  3 hours typical with alkaline battery
  5 hours typical with lithium battery
• Dimensions:
  (L x W x H) 108 x 102 x 44 mm
• Weight:
  0.34 kg