for my gl2 iam going with the at897 my question is do i want the canan MA-300 or the beachek DXA-4P? what are the ups and downs of both? i will probably use a wireless lav at some point aswell.
thanks

The Beachtek will sit underneath the camera, which is a far better place for cables to be connected than on top of the camera.
I don't think that the Canon adapter has gain/line/mic controls either.
I went with the BeachTek and never regretted it.
I'm thinking of moving up a notch and getting the Beachtek DXA-8 with phantom power and pre-amps next...

Robin

I thought all the volume and gain controls are run through the gl2 once the ma-300 is connected to the accessory shoe, true?

Yes, it's just that you've got extra ones on the BeachTek as well as MIC/LINE switches. There's also a minijack input and a STEREO/MONO switch.

Robin

thanks alot for your input, I think i'll trust your call!

I don't think you'll be sorry!

Regards,

Robin

I bought MA300, cause i had nice mic to put on it. MA300 really looks cool on XM(GL)2, but that's all about it... it's only usable for connecting on-camera mic and handheld on short cables. Combination with self-powered AT837 and 10 metres of cable is in one word - catastrophy. One year later i am seriously considering to buy Beachtek DXA8 (Phantom, Line in, Gain).

meant to start another thread