AT-899 and Beachtek? at DVinfo.net

Carl Russo · April 4th, 2004, 01:03 AM

I am very happy with my Audio Technica AT-4073 and Beachtek DXA-6 combination. Is it possible to power an AT-899 lav mic in the second channel of the Beachtek to power both mics to optimum effect? Obviously I'm trying to avoid buying the 899's power module.

Thanks very much,
Carl Russo

Bryan Beasleigh · April 4th, 2004, 01:49 AM

You need the power mudule to interface with the Beach Tek. The version you speak of is for use with various wireless transmitters.
It most likely is possible but whether or not it's worth it is another matter. Call AT and ask one of their engineers, they'll talk to you. The only wiring for unterminated pig tails I could find is this

http://www.audiotechnica.com/prodpro/addinfo/WiringInfo.pdf

For the extra $60 you get peace of mind, battery or phantom power option and a high pass filter. Whatever termination you require will still cost you and should you damage the mic, there will be no warranty.

The 4073 is also a lot hotter mic than the 899.

Marty Atias · April 4th, 2004, 07:11 AM

NO! You must use the 899's XLR adapter.

The Beacktek puts out 48 Volts Phantom power. A lav mic without the XLR adapter only needs between 3-9 Volts (what a transmitter supplies).

Carl Russo · April 4th, 2004, 10:17 AM

Thanks, fellas!

Dave Largent · April 5th, 2004, 07:09 PM

What's involved in using the 899 with a minidisc?
It would need a 1/8" miniplug connector, I
know. Awhile back I looked at The Sound Professionals
site, but they didn't have much info on the 899.

Marty Atias · April 5th, 2004, 07:24 PM

That depends on the machine you choose. If the mic input is capable of powering a lav mic directly, an a adapter could be made to avoid the XLR connector. If not, you will need to adapt the XLR to the miniplub.

April 4th, 2004, 01:03 AM	#1
Carl Russo New Boot Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 15	AT-899 and Beachtek? I am very happy with my Audio Technica AT-4073 and Beachtek DXA-6 combination. Is it possible to power an AT-899 lav mic in the second channel of the Beachtek to power both mics to optimum effect? Obviously I'm trying to avoid buying the 899's power module. Thanks very much, Carl Russo

April 4th, 2004, 01:49 AM	#2
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	You need the power mudule to interface with the Beach Tek. The version you speak of is for use with various wireless transmitters. It most likely is possible but whether or not it's worth it is another matter. Call AT and ask one of their engineers, they'll talk to you. The only wiring for unterminated pig tails I could find is this http://www.audiotechnica.com/prodpro/addinfo/WiringInfo.pdf For the extra $60 you get peace of mind, battery or phantom power option and a high pass filter. Whatever termination you require will still cost you and should you damage the mic, there will be no warranty. The 4073 is also a lot hotter mic than the 899.

April 4th, 2004, 07:11 AM	#3
Marty Atias Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 91	NO! You must use the 899's XLR adapter. The Beacktek puts out 48 Volts Phantom power. A lav mic without the XLR adapter only needs between 3-9 Volts (what a transmitter supplies).

April 4th, 2004, 10:17 AM	#4
Carl Russo New Boot Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 15	Thanks, fellas!

April 5th, 2004, 07:09 PM	#5
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	What's involved in using the 899 with a minidisc? It would need a 1/8" miniplug connector, I know. Awhile back I looked at The Sound Professionals site, but they didn't have much info on the 899.

April 5th, 2004, 07:24 PM	#6
Marty Atias Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 91	That depends on the machine you choose. If the mic input is capable of powering a lav mic directly, an a adapter could be made to avoid the XLR connector. If not, you will need to adapt the XLR to the miniplub.