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Portable solution for F8: RAVPower 23000 mah vs. NP1 vs ??

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two2the8:
Hi all,

I'm gearing up to do some remote field recording again this fall, and I'm looking for some quick advice on battery solutions. I'm looking for a decent balance between of cost/size-weight/battery life, but most of all I'd like a solution that's reliable. I've been looking at these: https://www.ravpower.com/ravpower-23000mah-portable-charger-external-battery-charger.html, and considering that I'd run AAs internal as a backup. Any advice about this solution or other contenders out there?

I sometimes end up recording 4 mics at 48v for 8 hours at a go, so it's good to have something with a decent capacity. I've looked at NP-1 solutions, but they seem bulky what with chargers etc., and they're SO expensive. I'm intrigued by these, too, but they're not easy to find around here: http://www.tracerpower.com/tracer-lithium-polymer-battery-packs.html (recommended here: http://www.theatreofnoise.com/2016/08/zoom-f8-comparing-power-methods.html).

I'm thankful for any help & advice!

pohaku:
I use that RAVPower unit for my F8 and it works well.  I often run 2 pairs of P48 mics (and a board feed) with no problem, but I have never run them for that length of time - just a typical 3-4 hour show.  I know others on this board use the same RAVPower unit.  Perhaps their experience is closer to what you are looking for.

two2the8:
Thanks! That's really helpful. I think I'll lay in for two of them, which I think should be more than enough & which will give me a backup if one fails.

pohaku:
BTW, you can get nice hirose connector power cables from our resident cable makers.

two2the8:
Ha, I just finished putting in an order for one earlier today! Thanks for the tip ;)

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