Topic: Batteries are killing me...

[macroint]

I'm new to taping, started in the beginning of October and I do 2-3 shows a week. Most times I just go for the opening band and leave. Other times I stay for everything. All of my recordings when I've taped just the opening band are great. When I've taped opener and headliner, all the openers are great...and ALL of the headliners had battery failure in the second set! The AD-20 sucks 9v's dry and the phantom power is only slightly less greedy. For the openers, I used fresh 9v's (sometimes rechargeables, sometimes Energizers). In the beginning, I didn't change my batteries much for the headliner (wasn't aware that was the problem), but now I put a fresh 9v in for each set, though I usually have to replace the AD-20 battery late into the second set (second sets being longer than first sets).

I don't have a battery pack, primarily because I have enough crap to carry around without adding more. I've ordered a couple of dozen ultralife lithium's to use in combination with rechargeables...I don't really have a question, just wanted others to feel my pain.

[jpschust]

dude invest in some rechargables.

[Brian Skalinder]

Order a small 9.6v RC battery and charger, affix the battery to the side of the AD-20, give it two outputs - one for AD-20, one for your phantom box - and you're all set.  Seems to me carrying around a small battery is well worth the hassle of not losing juice during a headliner.

[dnsacks]

specifically the 9volt walmart lithium ion battery pack talked about ad-nauseum.  It's real small and light and will power both your ps2 and ad20 for a REALLY LONG time.  Battery problems suck and will continue to suck if you continue to rely on internal 9v batteries for your ps2 and ad20 --

[Brian Skalinder]

specifically the 9volt walmart lithium ion battery pack talked about ad-nauseum.

I take it back.  Skip the RC batt and get the Lion batt Mr. Sacks references.

[firmdragon]

i feel your pain.  i recently felt the battery screen of death.  good thing i brought extras and only missed 7 or so mins.

[Chuck]

specifically the 9volt walmart lithium ion battery pack talked about ad-nauseum.

I take it back.  Skip the RC batt and get the Lion batt Mr. Sacks references.

This is good advice.
Plus, you'll save monoey in the long run and be able to pull tapes for the openier and headliner.
It's a no brainer.

[admkrk]

last show i taped - 3 bands  - 2 stages.  these guys were killing me.  had just enough time to swing the stand around to the other stage and off they went(OK, they dicked around a bit before accualy starting, but hwitk?).     battts were running dry, tape was running out, wtf. i got lucky, they took a break at just the right time, and gave me just enough time to switch and power back up.  all i can say is, somebody wanted that tape! 

bottom line, be prepared!

[tfrench]

specifically the 9volt walmart lithium ion battery pack talked about ad-nauseum.  It's real small and light and will power both your ps2 and ad20 for a REALLY LONG time.  Battery problems suck and will continue to suck if you continue to rely on internal 9v batteries for your ps2 and ad20 --

Ok this has my interest.  I have the 9V/5400mAh battery mentioned above.  I use it to power my Hosa ODL-276.  How can I use this with my
PS-2 and AD-20?  Do I need a special cable?  Any assisance with gettting this setup would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Todd

[Chuck]

specifically the 9volt walmart lithium ion battery pack talked about ad-nauseum.  It's real small and light and will power both your ps2 and ad20 for a REALLY LONG time.  Battery problems suck and will continue to suck if you continue to rely on internal 9v batteries for your ps2 and ad20 --

Ok this has my interest.  I have the 9V/5400mAh battery mentioned above.  I use it to power my Hosa ODL-276.  How can I use this with my
PS-2 and AD-20?  Do I need a special cable?  Any assisance with gettting this setup would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Todd

The PS-2 has a 3.5 mm jack that accepts 9v DC. Not sure about the AD-20. You just have to split the 9v output on the LiIon battery to power more than 1 device. The plug you need should be easily found at Radio Shack.

[tfrench]

Calico, exactly the place I was planning on visiting.  Just wanted to make sure I had the cabel numbers.  I'll have to check tomorrow in the after turkey day madness.

Thanks, Todd

[caymanreview]

im not sure about the cable numbers. but i powered my ps2 on a rc pack using the 3.5mm power jack (basically a 1/8" mono jack)

[keepongoin]

all you need to do is use an adaptaplug end for the 3.5 mm end.  You can buy an adaptaplug splitter that can power both units.  I use 3000 mAh battery packs (NiMH)... I have 6 of them, and they powered the PS2 and AD20 for over 72 hours.  If you make your power cord with parallel power input, too, you can swap out batteries without losing power.

[F.O.Bean]

specifically the 9volt walmart lithium ion battery pack talked about ad-nauseum.  It's real small and light and will power both your ps2 and ad20 for a REALLY LONG time.  Battery problems suck and will continue to suck if you continue to rely on internal 9v batteries for your ps2 and ad20 --

Ok this has my interest.  I have the 9V/5400mAh battery mentioned above.  I use it to power my Hosa ODL-276.  How can I use this with my
PS-2 and AD-20?  Do I need a special cable?  Any assisance with gettting this setup would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Todd

wow, a 5400mah battery just to power the odl-276? that crazy, that battery could power it for like 350 hrs or something crazy

[tfrench]

  I know....got it with my Hosa purchase from Tim/Phishintime..........never have to worry about that piece looking power!