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Title: whats the BEST source for UA5 external power
Post by: MULETAPER on November 26, 2006, 10:58:50 PM

SSIA...

I want to buy or build a good external power supply for the ua5 and hear that the power must be correct supplying to the ua5 or you can smoke it.

all help appreciated.

I saw a few things in the UA5 thread but I want to know from you guys who run external with these units.

Title: Re: whats the BEST source for UA5 external power
Post by: Brian Skalinder on November 26, 2006, 11:02:43 PM

I always liked running 9v li-ion batteries with my UA-5, and still use them with my R-4:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=65254.msg875469#msg875469

Title: Re: whats the BEST source for UA5 external power
Post by: poorlyconditioned on November 26, 2006, 11:30:51 PM

Quote from: Brian Skalinder on November 26, 2006, 11:02:43 PM

I always liked running 9v li-ion batteries with my UA-5, and still use them with my R-4:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=65254.msg875469#msg875469

Yep, me too.  I use these batteries for everything now.  Another convenience is you can charge them in the car, which is quite handy...

  Richard

Title: Re: whats the BEST source for UA5 external power
Post by: MULETAPER on November 26, 2006, 11:40:03 PM

9v 7.2 amp correct?

Title: Re: whats the BEST source for UA5 external power
Post by: Brian Skalinder on November 26, 2006, 11:48:22 PM

Quote from: MULETAPER on November 26, 2006, 11:40:03 PM

cant find any on ebay?

where else I want to avoid stapes if possible,too expensive

Not sure what stapes is.  EBay's not the only place to find these.  Try Google - plenty of options.

Quote from: MULETAPER on November 26, 2006, 11:40:03 PM

9v 7.2 amp correct?

They're typically 9v / 5400 mAH.  Some are 7.2v and / or 4500 mAH.  I recommend the 9v / 5400 mAH model.

Quote from: MULETAPER on November 26, 2006, 11:40:03 PM

and I could run my jb3 off one also?

See your other recent post with the same question.

Title: Re: whats the BEST source for UA5 external power
Post by: batchain on November 28, 2006, 12:16:07 PM

I've been really happy with this Initial battery from B&H Photo. Very quick charging up.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=search&Q=&b=1865&mnp=0.0&mxp=0.0&cmpsrch=&cltp=&clsgr=&shs=dvd+battery&ci=1&ac=&Submit.x=15&Submit.y=10&Submit=Go

Title: Re: whats the BEST source for UA5 external power
Post by: Shawn on November 28, 2006, 12:26:52 PM

Power-Runner Universal Battery 2310. selectable voltage, small, runs the UA-5 forever. It is the perfect solution, and since it has selectable voltage you can use it to run just about any piece of gear.

I think I paid $50 for mine on clearance, if you look around you may be able to find a deal.

Title: Re: whats the BEST source for UA5 external power
Post by: rodeen on November 28, 2006, 12:34:06 PM

I paid substantially more for the PR 2310 but really like it.  With the selectable voltages it will power most everything.  I'm using mine with a HD-P2 and it works great.

Also, the Initial battery listed earlier is the standard with UA-5's.  They work great.

Title: Re: whats the BEST source for UA5 external power
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on November 28, 2006, 02:02:53 PM

I use a standard 9v WallyWorld battery. 

Terry

Title: Re: whats the BEST source for UA5 external power
Post by: MULETAPER on December 04, 2006, 07:20:15 PM

>>>>I've been really happy with this Initial battery from B&H Photo. Very quick charging up.


the jb3 is 5 volt.is there anyway I can use one of these for the jb3. I have a lead acid battery 12v with the jb3 cord stepdown 2v to>5v and plug on xlrs to battery or car charger.


I bought it for the UA5 but was wondering could I power the jb3

12v with creative cable>5v would work with the 9v im presuming..right?