Beachtek settings at DVinfo.net

Linda Schodowsky · July 13th, 2004, 02:09 PM

Well... my Beachtek 8 arrived today! And I could be expecting my Octava tomorrow (they e-mailed me to let me know they shipped it out 7/12 - priority mail).

My question is this: I am unfamiliar in how to operate this box - the directions aren't explicate enough for a novice like me so - What are the appropriate setting I should have on my Beachtek/Mic/and my camera (VX2000) to get the best performance and the best sound.

Thanks!

George Ellis · July 13th, 2004, 05:50 PM

As low as you can go on manual settings onboard. I range from 20-25%. That usually results in about 7-10 on the dials. Limiters On. If you leave the settings on the camera higher, you will pickup a hiss (listen where it is quiet.)

Bryan Beasleigh · July 13th, 2004, 09:36 PM

George has it pretty well. The only exception would be for a dynamic mic and that will require a manual audio setting of 40% on the camera.

I never had to go over a 60% gain on the Beach. i've pretty well explained all the setup parameters in this writeup
DXA-8

Linda Schodowsky · July 13th, 2004, 10:04 PM

Thanks George & Brian!

July 13th, 2004, 02:09 PM	#1
Linda Schodowsky Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Berea, Ohio Posts: 139	Beachtek settings Well... my Beachtek 8 arrived today! And I could be expecting my Octava tomorrow (they e-mailed me to let me know they shipped it out 7/12 - priority mail). My question is this: I am unfamiliar in how to operate this box - the directions aren't explicate enough for a novice like me so - What are the appropriate setting I should have on my Beachtek/Mic/and my camera (VX2000) to get the best performance and the best sound. Thanks!

July 13th, 2004, 09:36 PM	#3
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	George has it pretty well. The only exception would be for a dynamic mic and that will require a manual audio setting of 40% on the camera. I never had to go over a 60% gain on the Beach. i've pretty well explained all the setup parameters in this writeup DXA-8 __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ".......holy smokin rubber lips...what a ride!"

July 13th, 2004, 05:50 PM	#2
George Ellis Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,241	As low as you can go on manual settings onboard. I range from 20-25%. That usually results in about 7-10 on the dials. Limiters On. If you leave the settings on the camera higher, you will pickup a hiss (listen where it is quiet.)

July 13th, 2004, 10:04 PM	#4
Linda Schodowsky Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Berea, Ohio Posts: 139	Thanks George & Brian!