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Title: power for the Schoeps VMS5U
Post by: Big Perm on April 29, 2010, 07:56:14 PM

I did a search for this, but couldn't anything.  What is the difference (time) in running AA rechargeable batteries vs an external battery (9v dvd i am assuming) and for the external where can a get a cable made.  Hard time getting a hold of ED at the moment
thanks for any help
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Title: Re: power for the Schoeps VMS5U
Post by: tgakidis on April 29, 2010, 08:21:57 PM

I can make you one.  It's the same tip as an Edirol R-4/R-44/UA-5 cable but with normal polarity.

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=131680.0

Title: Re: power for the Schoeps VMS5U
Post by: Big Perm on April 29, 2010, 11:15:38 PM

lets do it

Title: Re: power for the Schoeps VMS5U
Post by: tgakidis on April 29, 2010, 11:25:10 PM

FYI, I researched the unit and it is normal polarity, not reverese  ;D

Title: Re: power for the Schoeps VMS5U
Post by: hammerhorror on April 30, 2010, 09:26:46 AM

This is what I use to power my Schoeps VMS5U and it works great. It will power the VMS5U for several shows without needing to be recharged. It also comes with a power cable and correct size tip for the VMS5U's power input.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/503090-REG/Tekkeon_MP3450_MP3450_myPower_ALL_Universal.html (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/503090-REG/Tekkeon_MP3450_MP3450_myPower_ALL_Universal.html)

Title: Re: power for the Schoeps VMS5U
Post by: brianp on April 30, 2010, 02:34:32 PM

I used to run my VMS5U on 1600 powerex internal AA  rechargeables and that was in 2002 and 2003. I got great time if I remember correctly. I don't think the VMS draws much power.

Title: Re: power for the Schoeps VMS5U
Post by: NOLAfishwater on April 30, 2010, 03:18:38 PM

why don't you just stick the DVD batteries you have? they will run the VMS for a long time

Title: Re: power for the Schoeps VMS5U
Post by: Big Perm on April 30, 2010, 03:50:45 PM

Quote from: NOLAfishwater on April 30, 2010, 03:18:38 PM

why don't you just stick the DVD batteries you have? they will run the VMS for a long time

that is what i have decided to do, tgakidis is making me cables now.

PS i am ordering the KCY cable monday....so if you change ur mind ;)
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