GL2 + Beachtek DXA-6 +AT835b? at DVinfo.net

Fredrik Forsell · August 1st, 2003, 01:26 AM

Hi, I'm thinking of buying a Dxa-6 and a AT836b to my Canon GL2 (XM2). Have anyone tried that? Since I don't have much money, do I need the dxa-6 to get the best sound from the at835b or can I do with a simple xlr-miniplug converter?

If I want to mount it on the camera, what shall I buy that is good enough to isolate the mic from, for example, handlingnoise?
I'm thinking of ordering from b&h, even though I live in Sweden, so to be dissapointed after having received everything is not something I want because of the long and expensive p&p.

Thank you in advance

David Hurdon · August 1st, 2003, 05:32 AM

You might want to look at the XLR-H8/DV adapter at http://www.equipmentemporium.com/audiofor.htm
They also carry the BeachTek and their own well-reviewed versions of it. I use the DXA-4 with a VX2000, and mount the mic to the shoe on my miniRover (www.videosmith.com) to keep it clear of cam noise.

David Hurdon

Marty Wein · August 1st, 2003, 02:08 PM

The DXA-6 provides Phantom power and is way too much for what you are going to use it with.

Instead I would recommend you to look at the new Beachtek DXA-2 which has only one mic input and also has an aux input in case you need it and sells for around $120.

If $120 is still too much, consider using the Shure A96F adapter/transformer which sell for under $40 but has no volume control.

If two mic inputs is what you are looking for, the Sign Video XLR-PRO is an excellent box for jus $150.

Fredrik Forsell · August 5th, 2003, 07:40 AM

thank you Marty and David!

but what about the Sound Devices MM-1? Does the dxa-6 or XLR-PRO have comparable soundquality? I don't know much about this. Perhaps I would have saved money for the MM-1, but since it doesn't have 2 inputs I don't want that preamp.
Azden SGM-2x or AT835b? Is the ME66 significantly better then those two?

August 1st, 2003, 01:26 AM	#1
Fredrik Forsell Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Luleå, Sweden Posts: 37	GL2 + Beachtek DXA-6 +AT835b? Hi, I'm thinking of buying a Dxa-6 and a AT836b to my Canon GL2 (XM2). Have anyone tried that? Since I don't have much money, do I need the dxa-6 to get the best sound from the at835b or can I do with a simple xlr-miniplug converter? If I want to mount it on the camera, what shall I buy that is good enough to isolate the mic from, for example, handlingnoise? I'm thinking of ordering from b&h, even though I live in Sweden, so to be dissapointed after having received everything is not something I want because of the long and expensive p&p. Thank you in advance __________________ Fredrik, Sweden "Please excuse my english!"

August 1st, 2003, 05:32 AM	#2
David Hurdon Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 484	You might want to look at the XLR-H8/DV adapter at http://www.equipmentemporium.com/audiofor.htm They also carry the BeachTek and their own well-reviewed versions of it. I use the DXA-4 with a VX2000, and mount the mic to the shoe on my miniRover (www.videosmith.com) to keep it clear of cam noise. David Hurdon __________________ Site:http://www.faceliftmarketing.ca Blog:http://www.websitevideo.blogspot.com

August 5th, 2003, 07:40 AM	#4
Fredrik Forsell Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Luleå, Sweden Posts: 37	thank you Marty and David! but what about the Sound Devices MM-1? Does the dxa-6 or XLR-PRO have comparable soundquality? I don't know much about this. Perhaps I would have saved money for the MM-1, but since it doesn't have 2 inputs I don't want that preamp. Azden SGM-2x or AT835b? Is the ME66 significantly better then those two? __________________ Fredrik, Sweden "Please excuse my english!"

August 1st, 2003, 02:08 PM	#3
Marty Wein Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 229	The DXA-6 provides Phantom power and is way too much for what you are going to use it with. Instead I would recommend you to look at the new Beachtek DXA-2 which has only one mic input and also has an aux input in case you need it and sells for around $120. If $120 is still too much, consider using the Shure A96F adapter/transformer which sell for under $40 but has no volume control. If two mic inputs is what you are looking for, the Sign Video XLR-PRO is an excellent box for jus $150.