DXA-MICRO PRO Audio Adapter

This wouldn't be something I would have thought about purchasing but that changed recently. After a couple of situations where I was either recording a video for later upload or streaming live where I needed to change microphones and couldnt, I knew something had to change. After doing a lot of research, I found the BeachTek DXA-Micro Pro. I use it like a two channel audio mixer, so I can easily change between microphones without unplugging and plugging in.I use a PANASONIC LUMIX G7 4K Mirrorless Camera, with 14-42mm MEGA O.I.S. Lens, 16 Megapixels, 3 Inch Touch LCD, DMC-G7KK (USA BLACK) as my 4K video camera. Even when I only use a single microphone, the DXA-Micro allows me easier control over audio levels without having to hope AGC in the camera (which I have turned off) works when it should. It also saves the hassle of going into the menus during a shoot do adjust the levels. While I do use the on screen audio level meter to help advise when I need to change audio, I do the rest from the front of the DXA-Micro. I like the versatility of being able to use either a 3.5mm or XLR connector without requiring adapters to use either.I wish that I didnt have to use a 9v battery but with everything this device does there probably isnt a choice. With the quality and ease of use of this device, when I have a similar need in the future, BeachTek will be the first company I look at for a solution.

Allows me to either take a single mic and create a safety track or get a line in from a mixer and have a mic on the camera at the same time both going into my camera on separate channels written right into the video file. The Pre amps are amazing and get rid of noise really well (They are even better than stuff like the H4N & Tascam). The knobs let you dial in the exact right volume levels so you don't have to choose between too loud or too quiet like you do when plugging a mic right into the camera. This unit will also allow you to monitor audio either by hooking up to the headphone out on your camera, or If your camera doesn't have a headphone out you can monitor the audio before it gets sent to your camera.At first the battery life, being only 1.5-3 hours, was going make it less than 5 stars for me, but I found EBL Lith-ion rechargeable 9V batteries last 3x longer per charge than the normal alkaline's. Up to 10 hours with phantom power off. And of course they are Rechargeable. This makes using this device a completely different experience and there is almost no downsides to think of besides nit picking on minor stuff. For the price this thing can't be beat. If you want to know more about its capabilities I recommend checking out the review by DSLR Video Shooter on YouTube.

I was a little hesitant at first. I number of reviewers had complained about battery life. I have yet to use the phantom power on this unit. The lapel mic and shotgun that I use don't require them. So for my use the battery is fantastic. I did buy a pack of rechargeable 9v batteries that fit great and I can change them out on a shoot. The Beachtek does require some learning and experimentation but it's been great for me. I use it with a Panasonic G85 or my old GH3. The G85 does not have a headphone out. I often times use an external monitor connected with hdmi. I can run a line out from the external monitor to the Monitor In on the Beachtek. I monitor my recording levels while recording with the switch set to REC. If I want to playback, I switch over to PLAY and then watch playback in the external monitor.If you're using only one mic it's great to set the unit to output switch to Mono and use the two dial in two different recording levels for the same source. One could be hotter and the other lower level for a safety. All and all, super solid.

I bought this to use with my Sony a6400 and my Sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun mic in my basement video studio. Previously, I had been recording to my Zoom H4N recorder and syncing the files up in post, but that's just one extra step that can be quite time consuming if you have lots of files! This little wonder will enable you to capture that incredible audio you want from your XLR connection mic directly into your camera with your video, such that what comes out is the highest quality and perfectly synced audio/video that's ready to be edited! Incorporating this into my work flow has been a lifesaver! It's very easy to use, but you might have to play around with the settings a bit to find the right output for you. I love that you can plug your headphones directly in to check levels in the moment. I love that you can mount this either above (cold shoe) or beneath your camera. I've chosen to mount it beneath (on top of the tripod, under the camera). My mic doesn't require phantom power (it has a battery option) and I love that you can switch phantom power off or on depending on your need. The unit itself feels very heavy duty and well made and not at all cheap and flimsy. My only real complaint about it is that it requires a 9V battery and the battery doesn't last super long (longer if you're not drawing phantom power). 9V's are more expensive and obnoxious than other types of batteries that would be able to power it just as well. I wish they included a power supply you could use plugged into an outlet unless you're on the go. That's annoying, but not a deal breaker. Also, it is a little annoying that I have to unscrew my camera from the device to remove the SD card, but that's not the fault of the device. All in all I'm THRILLED with the performance of this device once I got it all set up! I can't recommend it enough for creators who use higher quality mics and want to save time in post!

I have been a user of the LINKJuiced Riggy Micro for a long time so I was hesitant to try this preamp. I am glad that I did as this unit sounds better and allows for smaller (non XLR) mics to be used. This preamp has added a lot of value to my super old RODE video mic pro! I especially love how much easier it is to mount on my camera. So this little device makes my life easier and makes my mics sound better - that's a win/win in my book.