Topic: Which USB powerbank and cable to power a mixpre 6II??

[swordfish]

I wonder what people use nowdays to power the unit and which cable. 

I tested all my larger powerbanks without sucess(Ravpower PB/Talentcell PB which I use with my R44).  But both units failed and the display showed "usb power source low". 

I guess I need new PB and a new cable.  Any advice will be good advice...

Thanks in advance!

[Twenty8]

I use a Talentcell Rechargeable 12V/11000mAh 9V/14500mAh 5V/26400mAh DC Output Lithium ion.  I think many of us with the MP6ii do (?).  I have a custom DC -> Hirose cable with the SDevices Hirose sled.  Most of us don't (!), but the locking Hirose sold me over a USB connection.

[commongrounder]

In my opinion, the most reliable USB power bank method is to use a bank that has a USB-C Power Delivery (PD) output on it, along with a sturdy USB-C to USB-C cable. I use a 6-inch right-angle to right-angle cable that fits between my mixpre-6ii recorder and the power bank tucked into the recorder bag outside pocket. I’ve been using this for years without incident. I keep an MX-Lmount with two small L-mount batteries on the back as backup, but have never needed to fall back on them. I have several brands and sizes of power bank, and they all fully power (green rather than orange battery display) the recorder with their USB-C PD output.

[goodcooker]

I use this Anker 10,000mAh for single shows - never had an issue.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Portable-10000mAh-Delivery-PowerCore/dp/B096TP4B1T?pd_rd_w=qm4tx&content-id=amzn1.sym.7e262374-44e5-4ab3-b618-0a09608861a6&pf_rd_p=7e262374-44e5-4ab3-b618-0a09608861a6&pf_rd_r=W597G3ZRY7R1G7HECHN6&pd_rd_wg=TuxCU&pd_rd_r=eaf360e4-53b7-425e-86fb-110e46598f1f&pd_rd_i=B096TP4B1T&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_13_t

I have an older much larger Anker 20500 for longer days and festies.

I've had good luck with Anker batteries.

[swordfish]

In my opinion, the most reliable USB power bank method is to use a bank that has a USB-C Power Delivery (PD) output on it, along with a sturdy USB-C to USB-C cable. I use a 6-inch right-angle to right-angle cable that fits between my mixpre-6ii recorder and the power bank tucked into the recorder bag outside pocket. I’ve been using this for years without incident. I keep an MX-Lmount with two small L-mount batteries on the back as backup, but have never needed to fall back on them. I have several brands and sizes of power bank, and they all fully power (green rather than orange battery display) the recorder with their USB-C PD output.

Can you please provide me a link to the cable you are using.  Thanks to all for the detailed information so far.  I will test the Anker PowerCore 10000mAk Redux, Powerbank USB-C Power Delivery (18W) power bank.

Cheers, SF

[stl_oni]

I use the Anker 535/537 Powerbanks with my MixPre 6 II with the USB-C cable that comes with the Powerbank - no problems. I‘ll get approx 4h running time with 15%-20% capacity (4 mics phantom powered). Alternatively I use the UGREEN Nexode 140W Power Bank with the USB-C cable that comes with the Powerbank - no problems, too and running time comparable to the Anker Powerbanks. 

[morst]

At home when I'm using the MixPre6 as my daily-driver sound interface, I keep the original Sound Devices Y-cable plugged into my computer on the data side, and a A/C powered USB power bank on the power side.


In the field, I only use USB-C to USB-C, as that's required in order to power more than two channels of "Kashmir" preamps.
I carry a USB-A to USB-C cable just in case, but that would only give me two mic preamps, the other signals would have to come in at line level, or I suppose in a pinch I could use the non-Kashmir preamp on channels 5-6 if phantom was not required.


Running a new pair of ~10k Anker PD bricks, as my old large ~20k Anker brick is over 6 years old, and still working great, but I don't want it to fail in the field.

[swordfish]

Received the Anker Power bank and it is charging at the present....will report back if it powers the Mixpre 6II or not!

[swordfish]

The anker battery works fine with cable that was inside the box.  I bought 2 PB so I have an extra if I tape 2 days in a row.

If I recall it correct, I saw a posting a while ago, about an 90 degree USC-C cable to be used with an mixpre 6II.  I searched for for it, but I can't find it

[commongrounder]

This is the USB-C cable I use between my power banks and Mixpre-6ii It is exactly the right length to run between the main compartment and outer pouch of my Orca bag.
https://www.amazon.com/zdyCGTime-Extension-Connector-Supports-Charging/dp/B07SN9DJ5G?pd_rd_w=8p5gy&content-id=amzn1.sym.528bfdfa-ea96-478b-a7d9-043e650836af&pf_rd_p=528bfdfa-ea96-478b-a7d9-043e650836af&pf_rd_r=WWMYBQPDP5XH956KC9HM&pd_rd_wg=mYbeb&pd_rd_r=78985619-ccbd-4cf5-b149-b20a5209365b&pd_rd_i=B07SN9DJ5G&ref_=pd_basp_d_rpt_ba_s_25_t&th=1

[swordfish]

This is the USB-C cable I use between my power banks and Mixpre-6ii It is exactly the right length to run between the main compartment and outer pouch of my Orca bag.
https://www.amazon.com/zdyCGTime-Extension-Connector-Supports-Charging/dp/B07SN9DJ5G?pd_rd_w=8p5gy&content-id=amzn1.sym.528bfdfa-ea96-478b-a7d9-043e650836af&pf_rd_p=528bfdfa-ea96-478b-a7d9-043e650836af&pf_rd_r=WWMYBQPDP5XH956KC9HM&pd_rd_wg=mYbeb&pd_rd_r=78985619-ccbd-4cf5-b149-b20a5209365b&pd_rd_i=B07SN9DJ5G&ref_=pd_basp_d_rpt_ba_s_25_t&th=1

Thanks for the link, but I am situated in Germany and Amazon Germany hasn't lsited this item.  In the meantime I bought 2 cables thru Amazony with
90 degree plugs.  The plugs work great, but the cables are to sturdy and will damage the USB C conncetion of the recorder. 

Still wonder where to find the thread with the flat right angle cable in this forum. 

SF

[tim in jersey]

Perhaps you were thinking of this one?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCJLS4R5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

[swordfish]

Perhaps you were thinking of this one?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCJLS4R5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

This seems to be a good option, thanks for the info...will look for an equivelant version here in Germany or order thru Amazon US.

SF

[grawk]

Perhaps you were thinking of this one?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCJLS4R5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

I have several of these cables in different lengths, they're really useful to avoid strain on connectors

[swordfish]

I bought this one and the cable is really sturdy as well, but the plug sits flat with the recorders case and I can tape it pretty well to keep it in place. 

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CT58R9P2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

SF