beachtek DXA-PRE Low Noise Preamplifier for Cinema Cameras User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- beachtek
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**DXA-PRE Low Noise Preamplifier for Cinema Cameras
User Manual**
DXA-PRE Reference Card
Low-Noise Preamplifier for Cinema Cameras
Preamplifier Controls
| POWER | Main Power Switch |
|---|---|
| OUTPUT | Selects M for MONO or S for STEREO output |
| GAIN | HI: 60dB |
LO: 40dB
LN/MIC/PH| LIN: Line level input
MIC: Mic level input
PH: Mic level input with 48V phantom
CHI / CH 2| Trim controls for each channel
Preamplifier Connectors
| CHI CH2 | XLR balanced inputs |
|---|---|
| LINE OUT | 5-pin mini XLR balanced output |
| MIC OUT | 3.5mm TRS unbalanced output |
| PWR | 2-pin LEMO 5 to 18 volts DC in |
Mounting Options
Here are a few ways to mount the DXA-PRE to your camera
1) Cheese Plate Mount
Use the included V-CLI K to attach the unit to any convenient area on the
camera cage or cheese plate
2) Hot Shoe Mount
Use the included brass mounting foot to attach the unit to a hot or cold shoe
bracket
3) Rail Mount
Use a third party accessory such as the Redrock Micro Baseplate
Connection Configuration
RED DSMC2 cameras: all models
Output cable: included SC35, or Beachtek BT-35 for higher output
RED DSMC3 cameras: V-RAPTOR, V-RAPTOR XL
Output Cable: Beachtek BT-SPIN
IMPORTANT Be sure to set camera to LINE IN only
ARRI Cameras: ALEXA Mini
Output Cable: Beachtek BT-5PIN
ARRI Cameras: ALEXA MINI LF, ALEXA 35
Output Cable: Beachtek BT-6PIN
Other Cameras: DSLR, Mirrorless, Camcorders
Output Cable: Included SC35
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