Page 1 Operating Manual DXA-SLR PURE Passive Audio Adapter for DSLR Cameras This operating manual explains the adapter function settings and how to use the adapter to record audio into the camera. 2013.; Page 3 Please contact us if you have any problems or questions. Description The Beachtek DXA-SLR PURE is a two-channel, passive audio adapter. K&K Pure XLR Preamp. Details: K&K is proud to introduce the K&K Pure XLR Preamp! This unit sounds exactly the same as the original belt-clip Pure Preamp (and that's a good thing) with two very important upgrades: a balanced XLR output, and a phase switch. Now everyone can enjoy the full, robust tone of his or her guitar in every. Feb 07, 2017 The K&K is designed to be used with a 1MegOhm input. Mixers are usually around 2K to 10K which is quite low. I have run my K&K directly into my Mackie mixer and it worked alright. It's still best to either use a preamp or run the K&K into a guitar pedal like a Boss TU-2 or similar that has a 1Meg input as this will fix the impedance mis-match. Dual mono - fully balanced Class A preamplifier warp R2R - 256 steps pure analog volume USB audio class 2.0 DAC Phono stage optional module Proprietary control mechanism Analog and digital coaxial inputs XLR balanced outputs UPnP media player, streamer, recorder HDMI input stereo audio extraction HDMI output for extended graphical user interface Dual SABRE ES9038 PRO - 140 dB signal to noise.
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kvsealegs
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This is my review of the K & K Sound Ultra Pure Mini acoustic guitar pickups. Over my 2 1/2 years of playing guitar, I have learned one thing. Everything is subjective, to the player and listener. So with that in mind, I will begin.
I wanted to be able to plug in my two Martin guitars. One is 000-15M and the other is an HD28 VTS. I have a less expensive Yamaha FX700-SC which already had a UST (under saddle transducer) and a mounted preamp on the guitar.
There are a great number of options. There are UST's, simple sound hole pickups, clip on pickups, ect. With my Martin Guitars, I really wanted the guitars to look stock as possible, and still be able to just grab the guitar and plug in. That desire narrowed the field considerably.
UST's definitely require a preamp. Which would require cutting into the side of the guitar, and the sound is certainly not as high quality as many other options. I was very impressed with the sound and clarity of the L R Baggs anthem. In my humble opinion, it may be the very best available, at this time. But, it required some modification and you could easily see the sound hole pickup, even though it is more discreetly mounted on the side.
I decided on the K & K Sound Ultra Pure Mini's. This allowed me to mount the pickups inside the guitar discreetly, and I bought the K & K XLR preamp that I could use on both guitars. It was a cost effective system that I do not regret. The drawback to using one preamp for both guitars, is that it does require dialing in the preamp for each guitar, whenever you change. Reallyit is not necessary to have the preamp, especially if you have a powerful amp. But it does add more punch, and really allows you to dial in the nearly exact sound that is emitted from your individual guitar. The XLR preamp also has a phase button that better synchronizes the signal from the guitar to eliminate what I call phase clutter. But that clutter, doesn't always sound bad.
The bottom line here, is that the Ultra Pure Mini's are great. They allowed me to keep my guitars looking stock and replicate the actual sound of the guitar quite well. They are less expensive, and don't really require a preamp.
This is my review of the K & K Sound Ultra Pure Mini acoustic guitar pickups. Over my 2 1/2 years of playing guitar, I have learned one thing. Everything is subjective, to the player and listener. So with that in mind, I will begin.
I wanted to be able to plug in my two Martin guitars. One is 000-15M and the other is an HD28 VTS. I have a less expensive Yamaha FX700-SC which already had a UST (under saddle transducer) and a mounted preamp on the guitar.
There are a great number of options. There are UST's, simple sound hole pickups, clip on pickups, ect. With my Martin Guitars, I really wanted the guitars to look stock as possible, and still be able to just grab the guitar and plug in. That desire narrowed the field considerably.
UST's definitely require a preamp. Which would require cutting into the side of the guitar, and the sound is certainly not as high quality as many other options. I was very impressed with the sound and clarity of the L R Baggs anthem. In my humble opinion, it may be the very best available, at this time. But, it required some modification and you could easily see the sound hole pickup, even though it is more discreetly mounted on the side.
I decided on the K & K Sound Ultra Pure Mini's. This allowed me to mount the pickups inside the guitar discreetly, and I bought the K & K XLR preamp that I could use on both guitars. It was a cost effective system that I do not regret. The drawback to using one preamp for both guitars, is that it does require dialing in the preamp for each guitar, whenever you change. Reallyit is not necessary to have the preamp, especially if you have a powerful amp. But it does add more punch, and really allows you to dial in the nearly exact sound that is emitted from your individual guitar. The XLR preamp also has a phase button that better synchronizes the signal from the guitar to eliminate what I call phase clutter. But that clutter, doesn't always sound bad.
The bottom line here, is that the Ultra Pure Mini's are great. They allowed me to keep my guitars looking stock and replicate the actual sound of the guitar quite well. They are less expensive, and don't really require a preamp.
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Hey there kvsealegs,
Thanks for the great review. I agree about the K&K Pure Minis - they are great at amplifying the natural tone of the instrument without the beauty of the instrument being lost in a preamp. They aren't 100% spectacular with a big band on stage due to issues with feedback but in my mind, they are the best sounding acoustic pickup around.
- Monique
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Hey there kvsealegs,
Thanks for the great review. I agree about the K&K Pure Minis - they are great at amplifying the natural tone of the instrument without the beauty of the instrument being lost in a preamp. They aren't 100% spectacular with a big band on stage due to issues with feedback but in my mind, they are the best sounding acoustic pickup around.
- Monique
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact us.
rhazzard
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I've used the k&k mini western for about ten years. Today, I use a K&K Fantastick under the saddle coupled with a Sunrise soundhole pickup. I use a stereo jack into a K&K stereo preamp. This set-up gives me great, natural sound. I like the k&k preamp because it provides an excellent impedance match to the pickup. That being said, I have had good luck into other acoustic preamps (I have a Sunrise SB1 and a Pickup the World), into my Acoustisonic Junior. If I want to go directly into a board, I need to ensure that the jack has at least 1 meg ohm resistance.
I've used the k&k mini western for about ten years. Today, I use a K&K Fantastick under the saddle coupled with a Sunrise soundhole pickup. I use a stereo jack into a K&K stereo preamp. This set-up gives me great, natural sound. I like the k&k preamp because it provides an excellent impedance match to the pickup. That being said, I have had good luck into other acoustic preamps (I have a Sunrise SB1 and a Pickup the World), into my Acoustisonic Junior. If I want to go directly into a board, I need to ensure that the jack has at least 1 meg ohm resistance.
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The K&K Pure XLR Preamp is designed to be used in conjunction with its line of Pure pickups; however, due to the inclusion of an adjustable input gain and its wide range, it works with many other applications just as well. Featuring a +/-20 db bass, mid, and treble controls, you get an intuitive control setup that takes seconds to tweak to find your tone - and with the input gain control, you can get even more out of it.
Additionally, a phase switch is included, which may be the most useful tool in this device's arsenal. It acts as a feedback-controlling device, but also can be used to 'sync' your instrument's soundwave with the speaker from which it's projecting, effectively allowing you to instantly correct the tonal inconsistency between the two.
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It has an LED light to indicate phantom power's presence, and it can be powered by a 9-volt battery. The K&K Pure XLR Preamp is an incredible system for your acoustic rig.