Beachtek DXA-4P/S/C Does it really matter? at DVinfo.net

Devin Doyle · July 8th, 2003, 09:41 PM

I own a GL1 and have recently acquired an AT-835B. I'm on the prowl for an XLR converter and the Beachtek seems to be ticket after hands on use and research. However, as I'm looking at the website for Beachtek I see a number of diff boxes/models, however all the specs are the same. Why are they designated different model numbers then? All the dimensions are the same (sans the DXA-2, I'm only talking about the DXA-4 series).

Hmmm, methinks I smell a marketing trick.......Anyways, would it be safe for me to get another box in the DXA-4 series besides the DXA-4P? (which is recommended for the GL1/2) Maybe you'll see a spec that I missed and can fill me in. Muchos gracias!

PS - if you have a diff. XLR to mini plug converter that you use/like better, please tell me about it! I'd like to hear about it.

Jun Galinato · July 8th, 2003, 10:36 PM

DXA-4 is custom fit for VX1000 and VX2000 whereas DXA-4P is custom fit for GL-1 and GL-2. If buy DXA4 without the P for your GL-2, surely it will work but will not fit exactly at the bottom of your camcorder, the screw on both adapter has different location to fit a camcorder model.

Devin Doyle · July 8th, 2003, 10:53 PM

Ahhhh, ic ic. Well all the boxes are the same dimensions, but i overlooked the screw placement. Thanks for enlightening me Jun.

July 8th, 2003, 09:41 PM	#1
Devin Doyle Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 188	Beachtek DXA-4P/S/C Does it really matter? I own a GL1 and have recently acquired an AT-835B. I'm on the prowl for an XLR converter and the Beachtek seems to be ticket after hands on use and research. However, as I'm looking at the website for Beachtek I see a number of diff boxes/models, however all the specs are the same. Why are they designated different model numbers then? All the dimensions are the same (sans the DXA-2, I'm only talking about the DXA-4 series). Hmmm, methinks I smell a marketing trick.......Anyways, would it be safe for me to get another box in the DXA-4 series besides the DXA-4P? (which is recommended for the GL1/2) Maybe you'll see a spec that I missed and can fill me in. Muchos gracias! PS - if you have a diff. XLR to mini plug converter that you use/like better, please tell me about it! I'd like to hear about it. __________________ http://devin.par-t-com.net

July 8th, 2003, 10:36 PM	#2
Jun Galinato Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 231	DXA-4 is custom fit for VX1000 and VX2000 whereas DXA-4P is custom fit for GL-1 and GL-2. If buy DXA4 without the P for your GL-2, surely it will work but will not fit exactly at the bottom of your camcorder, the screw on both adapter has different location to fit a camcorder model. __________________ Sony Z7U, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 24-105 F4L, Canon 70-200 F2.8L, Canon 580 EXII, Zoom H2.

July 8th, 2003, 10:53 PM	#3
Devin Doyle Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 188	Ahhhh, ic ic. Well all the boxes are the same dimensions, but i overlooked the screw placement. Thanks for enlightening me Jun. __________________ http://devin.par-t-com.net