Operating Manual DXA-CINE Mini-plug Audio Adapter for Cinema Cameras This operating manual explains the adapter function settings and how to use the adapter to record audio into the camera. ©Beachtek Inc.
Thank You for Purchasing a Beachtek Product Congratulations on purchasing the DXA-CINE from the makers of the world’s most popular audio adapters for DSLR cameras and camcorders. Before using this high quality device, please read this guide thoroughly to obtain the highest performance. Please contact us if you have any problems or questions.
Contents Supplied Accessories………………………………………………...... Quick Setup Guide……………………………………………….......... Adapter Controls and Connectors……………………………………. Playback Monitoring………………………………………………….... Audio Bracketing…………………………………………………......... Features………….
Supplied Accessories One 3.5mm to 3.
Quick Setup Guide 1) Ensure the POWER switch is set to OFF before you begin. 2) Mount the DXA-CINE to an appropriate place on your rig via the ¼”/20 threaded inserts or the included shoe mount. 3) Connect external 11-18 volt power to the 2-pin Lemo connector. 4) For use on the RED DSCM2 camera, connect the supplied SC35 cable from the 3.5mm OUT jack on the adapter to the mic input jack on the DSCM2 module of the camera.
Adapter Connectors and Controls Front Panel 1 2 3 POWER Switch Main power switch for adapter POWER LED Green indicates power on and good battery condition Red indicates low battery voltage MONITOR Switch OUT selects headphone monitoring from either the microphones during recording, or RTN for playback audio from the camera 4 PHONE Headphone jack to monitor the audio from microphones or camera 5 RTN Jack Input jack for connecting the loopback audio from the camera 6 Vol Control Adjusts the headphone
9 10 Level Indicator LEDs Green -40dBu to -16dBu (low) Yellow -16dBu to +4dBu (normal) Red +4dBu (over) Gain Switch Selects LO for +40dB or HI for +60dB gain Front Control Panel 9 10 7 3 6 11 2 8 1 2 9 4 5 4
Side XLR Panel 11 LINE OUT +4dBu balanced 5-pin XLR Output 12 PWR 11-18V 2-pin Lemo for external power in Side Mini-Jack Panel 13 LINE OUT +4dBu stereo 3.5mm unbalanced output 14 L Left unbalanced 3.5mm mic input. Provides 3.5 volt plug-in power 15 R Right unbalanced 3.5mm mic input. Provides 3.5 volt plug-in power 16 ST Stereo unbalanced 3.5mm mic input. Provides 3.
Playback Monitoring To monitor audio from the camera during playback you will need to use another SC35 cable (not included). Connect this cable between the phone out on the camera or external monitor (if it has this feature) and the RTN Jack on the adapter. Set the MONITOR switch to RTN. You can now play back the clip and hear the audio through your headphones connected to PHONE output on the adapter.
Features Inputs Two unbalanced 3.5mm jacks with plug-in power One stereo unbalanced 3.5mm jack with plug-in power RTN jack for playback monitoring Output +4dBu balanced 5-pin XLR +4dBu unbalanced stereo 3.5mm jack Headphone Monitor Built-in headphone amplifier with volume control 3.
Specifications Maximum Input Levels LO gain HI gain -15dBu -35dBu Output Level +4dBu when level indicators change to red Output Clipping Level +25dBu (XLR), +21dBu (3.5mm) Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz (+/- 0.5dB) THD+N Lo Gain: Hi Gain: Dynamic Range 100dB Gain LO +40dB HI +60dB Plug-in Power 3.
Warranty Information Limited Two Year Warranty This warranty covers any defects or malfunction in your new BeachTek adapter for two years from date of purchase. BeachTek will replace or repair any defective or malfunctioning adapter, within the warranty period, at no charge. The warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse or abuse. The device must be sent to our service center at your expense. Should you require service please contact us first before returning the unit to us.
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