Juiced Link DT454 vs BeachTek DXA-SLA XLR for DSLR

[Noah Kadner]

I’d also consider adding this to the mix-

https://www.sounddevices.com/products/mixpre-d.htm

Noah

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[Ben Edwards]

Looks really nice but costs around the same as the camera;). The other two are both around $300. If I need something top end I would hire. Just for my own projects/non broadcast.

I know the original Betchbox was used by the BBC so I am inclined to go for the beatchtek solution.

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Ben

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[Noah Kadner]

I’ve heard very conflicting reviews- some are saying that the Juicelink has quieter preamps than the Beachtek. That said I’ve noticed the finish/ergonomics are better on the Beachtek. Bottom line is either of those devices would do the job well for what you’re looking for.

I only threw in the Sound Devices because not only is it way better pre amps than either but it also gives you a USB connection so you can connect XLR mics directly to a computer for high quality recording. But if it’s only for camera direct work- you’ll be good to go with the other 2.

Noah

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[Ben Edwards]

Just had a look at the Jucelink website and it does not look like the juicedLink CX231 or the non phantom power version has headphone socket. So I guess its the Beacchtek one.

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[Jason Jenkins]

Ben,

I’m a big fan of the JuicedLink DT454. Very clean preamps and excellent customer service. Check out this thread for more info and a sample video: https://forums.creativecow.net/thread/280/5967

Jason Jenkins
Flowmotion Media
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[Brent Dunn]

I haven’t used the Beachtek, but I’ve read comments about loosing some of your bottom end on the audio.

Why not use a zoom H4N recorder? It has XLR’s and you can patch it into your camera while recording a higher quality audio directly on the zoom.

Brent Dunn
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[Ben Edwards]

Is this the only one that allows monitoring through headphones?

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[Noah Kadner]

Yeah I was going to say- double system sound gives you a lot better quality and simpler connection. At a cost of having to sync dailies in post- just like any real movie shot on film…

Noah

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[Jason Jenkins]

[Noah Kadner] “Yeah I was going to say- double system sound gives you a lot better quality and simpler connection. At a cost of having to sync dailies in post- just like any real movie shot on film…”

Technically, it’s better quality–but if you can’t hear the difference does it matter? Mic, mic placement, preamps and recording environment are going to have a much bigger impact on the end result than the file format.

Jason Jenkins
Flowmotion Media
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[Noah Kadner]

True but some of these cameras are truly awful in terms of their internal pre amps and circuitry and you will hear a difference. Here’s some more detailed analysis:

https://inventorspot.com/articles/clearing_noise_part_i_shortfalls_capturing_dslr_audio

https://www.studiodaily.com/blog/?p=3582

-Noah

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