Digital Video - January 2009 - (Page 19E) DXA-2S Adapter Visual Union’s Bracket 1 makes a perfect setup for the DXA-2S and a shotgun mic. BeachTek | ADDED ATTRACTION THE DXA-2S ADDS XLR AUDIO FUNCTIONALITY TO SMALL CAMCORDERS. BY CHUCK GLOMAN Today’s smaller camcorders offer more than their fair share of conveniences, but it’s often at the cost of functionality. After all, it’s hard to make room for XLR connectors on a device that fits in the palm of your hand, and good luck finding a place to attach your wireless receiver or hard drive. Thankfully, BeachTek and can help. BeachTek’s universal stereo XLR adapter has been a favorite on shoots on the flimsy camera input. Another solution is to purchase a microphone with a mini connector, but low impedance XLRs have more benefits (longer cable runs, less interference, etc.). BeachTek offers one of the smallest XLR adapters on the market, the DXA-2S. It couldn’t be easier to use (no instruction manual needed), better designed (small and lightweight), or simpler to operate (plug it in and it works — without batteries). The top of the DXA-2S is no larger than a pack of cigarettes and screws onto the bottom of your camcorder. It’s also SCORE BEACHTEK DXA-2S ADAPTER P R O S : The BeachTek DXA-2S gives you the XLR inputs you need while using professional microphones. C O N S : The added weight to your camera is something to consider. B O T T O M L I N E : A solid choice for small camcorders. M S R P : $189 C O N T A C T : www.beachtek.com designed to be attached to your tripod, so it’s sandwiched out of the way between your tripod and camcorder. On the back, there are two female XLR connections that are clearly labeled “right” and “left,” along with a coiled, gold-plated stereo mini connector. The business end is only slightly more complicated, with two mike/line switches, a left and right volume knob, and a headphone out mini jack. Just plug it in and start working. ADVERTORIAL where the camcorder doesn’t have professional XLR inputs and I have been forced to adapt the XLR down to a 1⁄8" mini connector, which puts extra weight http://www.beachtek.com
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