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Title: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: kekgab on April 18, 2007, 02:03:03 PM
Hi guys!

I want to build a batterx boy for myself. Can you help me? Can you show me any circuit diagrams, or something? One of my familiars has an SP battery box. And is very very good. Maybe is there any copy of PS circuits?

Thanks for the answere, and sorry if there is still a topics like that. I don't really wound it.

kekgab
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: boojum on April 20, 2007, 04:24:23 PM
If you go here: http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=11254  there are pictures, diagrams, parts list and a step-by-step to building a 9 volt battery box.    8)
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: kekgab on April 21, 2007, 12:19:40 PM
Whoo thanks! Did you build this battery box? How got is this one?
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: boojum on April 22, 2007, 12:00:07 PM
I have the parts, will match the resistors and start the building on Monday.  It should be fun.  8)
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: jonohull on April 24, 2007, 08:48:18 PM
I ordered my parts for this, too. As soon as they get here I'm going to start on it. Everyone on here who does this should post pictures, so we can compare our handiwork.
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: Church-Audio on April 24, 2007, 09:10:17 PM
I ordered my parts for this, too. As soon as they get here I'm going to start on it. Everyone on here who does this should post pictures, so we can compare our handiwork.

Dont use 2.2uf use 10uf....

Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: jonohull on April 28, 2007, 12:39:25 AM
I ordered my parts for this, too. As soon as they get here I'm going to start on it. Everyone on here who does this should post pictures, so we can compare our handiwork.

Dont use 2.2uf use 10uf....



What's the benefit?
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: Church-Audio on April 28, 2007, 01:03:18 AM
I ordered my parts for this, too. As soon as they get here I'm going to start on it. Everyone on here who does this should post pictures, so we can compare our handiwork.

Dont use 2.2uf use 10uf....



What's the benefit?

Flat frequency response in the low frequencies..

Chris
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: jonohull on April 28, 2007, 05:02:08 PM
I ordered my parts for this, too. As soon as they get here I'm going to start on it. Everyone on here who does this should post pictures, so we can compare our handiwork.

Dont use 2.2uf use 10uf....



What's the benefit?

Flat frequency response in the low frequencies..

Chris

Thanks. When I get some money, I'm getting one of your preamps.
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: taug on April 29, 2007, 06:35:03 PM
I ordered my parts for this, too. As soon as they get here I'm going to start on it. Everyone on here who does this should post pictures, so we can compare our handiwork.

Dont use 2.2uf use 10uf....



What's the benefit?

Flat frequency response in the low frequencies..

Chris

Does the type of capacitor make a big difference here (electrolytic, polyester film, polypropylene film, etc...)?
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: Church-Audio on April 29, 2007, 08:58:49 PM
I ordered my parts for this, too. As soon as they get here I'm going to start on it. Everyone on here who does this should post pictures, so we can compare our handiwork.

Dont use 2.2uf use 10uf....



What's the benefit?

Flat frequency response in the low frequencies..

Chris

Does the type of capacitor make a big difference here (electrolytic, polyester film, polypropylene film, etc...)?

That has been a huge argument that has been going on for a long time. I will say this there is a reason why high end manufacturers of audio gear are using Metal film resistors and Mylar or polypropylene capacitors. They are very expensive compared to electrolytic and still these companies use the more expensive caps. So I say Yes buy the best caps you can afford to purchase. In small qualities we are talking about 3.00 each for a 10uf film cap. They are very hard to find in small sizes check out BC components. Or Vishay. or the best IMO WIMA caps.. If you Google any one of these you will come up with sources and places to purchase them. Remember for you application get the lowest voltage you can find. That will probably be 16volt but it might be as high as 63 volt. Remember the smaller the voltage the smaller the cap will generally be when we are talking 2uf to 10uf caps..

Chris
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: Chuck on April 29, 2007, 09:15:16 PM
I ordered my parts for this, too. As soon as they get here I'm going to start on it. Everyone on here who does this should post pictures, so we can compare our handiwork.

Dont use 2.2uf use 10uf....



What's the benefit?

Flat frequency response in the low frequencies..

Chris

Does the type of capacitor make a big difference here (electrolytic, polyester film, polypropylene film, etc...)?

That has been a huge argument that has been going on for a long time. I will say this there is a reason why high end manufacturers of audio gear are using Metal film resistors and Mylar or polypropylene capacitors. They are very expensive compared to electrolytic and still these companies use the more expensive caps. So I say Yes buy the best caps you can afford to purchase. In small qualities we are talking about 3.00 each for a 10uf film cap. They are very hard to find in small sizes check out BC components. Or Vishay. or the best IMO WIMA caps.. If you Google any one of these you will come up with sources and places to purchase them. Remember for you application get the lowest voltage you can find. That will probably be 16volt but it might be as high as 63 volt. Remember the smaller the voltage the smaller the cap will generally be when we are talking 2uf to 10uf caps..

Chris


Yeah, some say that if the capacitors are biased (like with DC voltage) in this application, they are neutral. I wish I had a playback system that was good enough to resolve the sound well enough that I could hear it.
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: mmadd29 on April 30, 2007, 03:06:37 PM
I have a question about this,

What is a good frequency for bass rolloff, I know that could depend, but is there sort of a generic value you should shoot for?

Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: lordbelial on May 05, 2007, 11:08:44 AM
I have a question about this,

What is a good frequency for bass rolloff, I know that could depend, but is there sort of a generic value you should shoot for?



60-80 hz
That's good for me.
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: kekgab on May 10, 2007, 06:32:37 AM
Hi! How is it going? Did someone build it?
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: jonohull on May 10, 2007, 11:49:51 AM
I have all my pieces except for an enclosure. I haven't found one I like yet.
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: Church-Audio on May 10, 2007, 12:04:52 PM
I have all my pieces except for an enclosure. I haven't found one I like yet.

The one I use is the Hammond 1593PBK its cheap and its very durable.. And easy to mount a circuit board in.

Chris
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: taug on May 10, 2007, 01:18:51 PM
I ordered my parts for this, too. As soon as they get here I'm going to start on it. Everyone on here who does this should post pictures, so we can compare our handiwork.

Dont use 2.2uf use 10uf....



What's the benefit?

Flat frequency response in the low frequencies..

Chris

Does the type of capacitor make a big difference here (electrolytic, polyester film, polypropylene film, etc...)?

That has been a huge argument that has been going on for a long time. I will say this there is a reason why high end manufacturers of audio gear are using Metal film resistors and Mylar or polypropylene capacitors. They are very expensive compared to electrolytic and still these companies use the more expensive caps. So I say Yes buy the best caps you can afford to purchase. In small qualities we are talking about 3.00 each for a 10uf film cap. They are very hard to find in small sizes check out BC components. Or Vishay. or the best IMO WIMA caps.. If you Google any one of these you will come up with sources and places to purchase them. Remember for you application get the lowest voltage you can find. That will probably be 16volt but it might be as high as 63 volt. Remember the smaller the voltage the smaller the cap will generally be when we are talking 2uf to 10uf caps..

Chris


Chris,

Sorry to be such a noob but can you point me in the direction of a vendor for 10uf WIMA caps?  Places like mouser and digikey don't seem to stock them and my google searches are turning up distributors rather than specific vendors... 
Thanks
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: Church-Audio on May 10, 2007, 01:20:55 PM
I ordered my parts for this, too. As soon as they get here I'm going to start on it. Everyone on here who does this should post pictures, so we can compare our handiwork.

Dont use 2.2uf use 10uf....



What's the benefit?

Flat frequency response in the low frequencies..

Chris

Does the type of capacitor make a big difference here (electrolytic, polyester film, polypropylene film, etc...)?

That has been a huge argument that has been going on for a long time. I will say this there is a reason why high end manufacturers of audio gear are using Metal film resistors and Mylar or polypropylene capacitors. They are very expensive compared to electrolytic and still these companies use the more expensive caps. So I say Yes buy the best caps you can afford to purchase. In small qualities we are talking about 3.00 each for a 10uf film cap. They are very hard to find in small sizes check out BC components. Or Vishay. or the best IMO WIMA caps.. If you Google any one of these you will come up with sources and places to purchase them. Remember for you application get the lowest voltage you can find. That will probably be 16volt but it might be as high as 63 volt. Remember the smaller the voltage the smaller the cap will generally be when we are talking 2uf to 10uf caps..

Chris


Chris,

Sorry to be such a noob but can you point me in the direction of a vendor for 10uf WIMA caps?  Places like mouser and digikey don't seem to stock them and my google searches are turning up distributors rather than specific vendors... 
Thanks

http://www.tawelectronics.com/
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: shadowfax1007 on December 01, 2009, 11:26:42 PM
Sorry to bump an old topic, but I don't want to add another "how to build a battery box" thread.

I've been searching the forums for ages to find an easy to build, no non-sense battery box.

The link in this post is dead, so I couldn't see the schematic.

I'm just using basic home made WM61a stereo mic's. Would this battery box work?
(http://taperssection.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=80917.0;attach=60205;image)
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: Neilyboy on December 09, 2009, 03:17:57 PM
That should work fine shadowfax1007.. http://webpages.charter.net/tidmarsh/binmic/

search wm61a on here and you should find other useful topics.
neil
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: Giant_Rick on December 09, 2009, 05:26:18 PM
The thread linked in the first post can be found here:
http://forums.sonyinsider.com/index.php?showtopic=14343&st=0

I am going to make one this week -- on Saturday there's a gig with some friends of mine and they are very loud, so I need a BB!
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: firmdragon on December 12, 2009, 06:12:45 PM
FWIW, i built a battery box using the schematics posted by shadowfax here:
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=80917.0

actually i'll probably rebuild it soon as it recentlyl broke down on me.
Title: Re: DIY - Battery Box
Post by: headroom on January 27, 2010, 08:32:56 AM
I put the 9Volt Schematic in. It came from DPA Tech Switzerland
10 uf Rubycon ZL . For more better sound  use 2 Bypass Polypropylen 0.15uf and 20 nf. Dont use a board in solder it in the air direct In to Out. Burning in in the Caps for 50-100 hrs