BeachTek DXASLR Dual XLR Audio Adaptr with Mic Jack Reviews

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A decent solution to a tricky problem
Not Ideal, but the Best for Now
DXA-SLR solves Canon 7D audio problem
BeachTek DXA-SLR ACTIVE DSLR ADAPTER
Overall, I am really pleased
DSLR Audio Problems Solved!
Great for Panasonic HMC40 & Canon 60D
Great Buy!
Works Great!
Good sound, thanks to built in pre-amps
I love DSLR cameras with video recording capabilities, and so I was happy when Canon finally released the EOS 7D with its video recording capability. Surprisingly, when I purchased my Canon 7D and did a few test video recordings, I was disappointed with the quality of sound in the video. I began to explore many opportunities by adding on condenser mics such as Rode VideoMic which I usually use together with BeachTech DXA-6A for my Sony VX2100. Before then, I had read many reviews on BeachTech DXA-SLR audio adaptor which has +48v phantom power for condenser mics that need to boost up their power. For those who don't know yet, one of the major problems with Canon 7D audio feature is the Auto Gain Control (AGC) which makes the camera pick up unnecessary "hiss" noise during recording. DXA-SLR has a little switch and when used, it easily overcomes the AGC problem. To my amazement, when I switched the DXA-SLR AGC disable to the "on" position, and plugged in my Rode VideMic the recorded sound was splendid. The sound was even more powerful than what I usually get from my Sony VX2100 (3CCD MiniDV video camera). There is also a headset input that makes you listen in to the recording to give you an idea what you are doing. There is yet another good feature of this little box which is very helpful, that is, there are gain switches found underneath it. These switches have +15db for either of the two channels and you can set it "high" or "low" depending on how you want the quality of the recording to be. Honestly, I can't say how much I love this little gizmo; before I purchased it, I had put all my hopes on the day "Magic Lantern" would come out with 7D version of their audio manipulative firmware that has the capability to disable the troublesome AGC. But let's thank God beachtech DXA-SLR has saved the situation for Canon 7D owners. So far, there is one thing I don't like about DXA-SLR. That is, there is no audio meter on the box like the one found on DXA-5DA that tells you how high or low your recording is. The way DXA-SLR looks like, you always have to rely on your headset to determine the loudness of your recording. Sometimes this can be frustrating when you are in a small room or hall. But on the whole, I have not wasted my money. If you are a canon 7D owner, please give it a try, and you won't regret for buying DXA-SLR.
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BeachTek DXASLR Dual

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BeachTek DXASLR Dual XLR Audio Adaptr with Mic Jack Reviews
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