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BeachTek DXA-CINE Operating Manual

BeachTek DXA-CINE Operating Manual

Mini-plug audio adapter for cinema cameras

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Operating Manual
DXA-CINE
Mini-plug Audio Adapter for Cinema Cameras
This operating manual explains the adapter function settings
and how to use the adapter to record audio into the camera.
©Beachtek Inc. 2017

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual DXA-CINE Mini-plug Audio Adapter for Cinema Cameras This operating manual explains the adapter function settings and how to use the adapter to record audio into the camera. ©Beachtek Inc. 2017...
  • Page 2 Thank You for Purchasing a Beachtek Product Congratulations on purchasing the DXA-CINE from the makers of the world’s most popular audio adapters for DSLR cameras and camcorders.  Before using this high quality device, please read this guide thoroughly to obtain the highest performance.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Supplied Accessories………………………………………………..1 Quick Setup Guide………………………………………………..Adapter Controls and Connectors……………………………………. Playback Monitoring…………………………………………………..Audio Bracketing…………………………………………………..Features………….……………………………………………………… 7 Specifications…………………………………………………………… Warranty Information…………………………………………………… 9...
  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories  One 3.5mm to 3.5mm SC35 cables  Brass mounting foot with knurled wheel and attachment bolt  Allen key...
  • Page 5: Quick Setup Guide

    Quick Setup Guide Ensure the POWER switch is set to OFF before you begin. Mount the DXA-CINE to an appropriate place on your rig via the ¼”/20 threaded inserts or the included shoe mount. Connect external 11-18 volt power to the 2-pin Lemo connector.
  • Page 6: Adapter Connectors And Controls

    Adapter Connectors and Controls Front Panel POWER Switch Main power switch for adapter POWER LED Green indicates power on and good battery condition Red indicates low battery voltage MONITOR Switch OUT selects headphone monitoring from either the microphones during recording, or RTN for playback audio from the camera PHONE Headphone jack to monitor the audio from microphones or camera RTN Jack...
  • Page 7 Level Indicator LEDs Green -40dBu to -16dBu (low) Yellow -16dBu to +4dBu (normal) +4dBu (over) Gain Switch Selects LO for +40dB or HI for +60dB gain Front Control Panel...
  • Page 8 Side XLR Panel LINE OUT +4dBu balanced 5-pin XLR Output PWR 11-18V 2-pin Lemo for external power in Side Mini-Jack Panel LINE OUT +4dBu stereo 3.5mm unbalanced output Left unbalanced 3.5mm mic input. Provides 3.5 volt plug-in power Right unbalanced 3.5mm mic input. Provides 3.5 volt plug-in power Stereo unbalanced 3.5mm mic input.
  • Page 9: Playback Monitoring

    Playback Monitoring To monitor audio from the camera during playback you will need to use another SC35 cable (not included). Connect this cable between the phone out on the camera or external monitor (if it has this feature) and the RTN Jack on the adapter. Set the MONITOR switch to RTN. You can now play back the clip and hear the audio through your headphones connected to PHONE output on the adapter.
  • Page 10: Features

    Features Inputs  Two unbalanced 3.5mm jacks with plug-in power  One stereo unbalanced 3.5mm jack with plug-in power  RTN jack for playback monitoring Output  +4dBu balanced 5-pin XLR  +4dBu unbalanced stereo 3.5mm jack Headphone Monitor  Built-in headphone amplifier with volume control ...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications Maximum Input Levels LO gain -15dBu HI gain -35dBu Output Level +4dBu when level indicators change to red Output Clipping Level +25dBu (XLR), +21dBu (3.5mm) Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz (+/- 0.5dB) THD+N Lo Gain: 0.013% (+4dBu output, 1kHz) Hi Gain: 0.08% (+4dBu output, 1kHz) Dynamic Range...
  • Page 12: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information Limited Two Year Warranty This warranty covers any defects or malfunction in your new BeachTek adapter for two years from date of purchase. BeachTek will replace or repair any defective or malfunctioning adapter, within the warranty period, at no charge. The warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse or abuse.
  • Page 13 Contact Information Address Beachtek Inc. 480 Osprey Avenue Kelowna, British Columbia Canada V1Y 5A5 Phone 778-478-9872 Email info@beachtek.com Website www.beachtek.com...