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Title: Using rechargeable batteries in my DR40
Post by: oldjoe38 on May 20, 2012, 02:43:56 PM

I am thinking about getting a set of rechargeable sony cycle energies AA's for my dr40. They are 2000mah. About how long will they last?

Title: Re: Using rechargeable batteries in my DR40
Post by: Nigel Tufnel on May 20, 2012, 10:00:37 PM

Using phantom power or not? I usually record for about 3 hours and it doesn't even knock off one bar with the eneloops I use. My mics are powered by my littlebox.  If you are using phantom power on the deck, I wouldn't expect a set of rechargeables to last much more than 2 hours, if that.

Title: Re: Using rechargeable batteries in my DR40
Post by: oldjoe38 on May 20, 2012, 10:20:40 PM

As of right now no phantom power but in the future ill be getting some mics and running phantom....

Quote from: Nigel Tufnel on May 20, 2012, 10:00:37 PM

Using phantom power or not? I usually record for about 3 hours and it doesn't even knock off one bar with the eneloops I use. My mics are powered by my littlebox.  If you are using phantom power on the deck, I wouldn't expect a set of rechargeables to last much more than 2 hours, if that.

Title: Re: Using rechargeable batteries in my DR40
Post by: pridix on May 21, 2012, 05:48:37 AM

I don't know if it helps but I use to use Varta Alkalines and they last up to 5 hours WITH Phantom... I bought rechargables batteries and I just tried them once. I recorded more than 2 hours WITH phantom with 2 battery stripes.