Topic: TEAM Marantz PMD 660 (Part II)

[splumer]

yes, they are nimh rechargable batteries.  They are by far the most reliable and long running battery you can use for the PMD660.

I should get some! I'm doing a test with a set of Rayovac alkalines, and so far I've gotten 2 hours and 50 minutes. It's been on the blank battery symbol for the last hour, but seems to still be going strong.

[splumer]

Just for fun, I thought I'd post some links for recordings I made with my unmodded PMD660:

http://www.archive.org/details/cornmeal2010-11-05
http://www.archive.org/details/moe2010-05-31.bd.flacf
http://www.archive.org/details/moe2011-11-10.bd
http://www.archive.org/details/rre2011-11-18

[jsfrank]

I just joined the team. I've been running both my Microtracker and MT II and the MT II is now making flat line wavs. Thought about getting a 722, but I want to keep using my V3 and this has the s/pdif and mini usb connections I am used to. Got a couple of 16 gig cards (SanDisk Ultra 16 GB Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card) that Amazon had suggested.

[jsfrank]

^ Is it possible to upload that anywhere?  I've looked all over marantz, and that other one D&M pro i think, can't find a link at all.  It'd be much appreciated. 

What external batteries are you using?  I just have 9v dvd batt's right now

I use a Tekkeon at the 5v setting. I accidentally used a 9v dvd battery a few weeks ago and my 660 didn't like it.

 

Cool. I run Tekkeons too. Can you use it on 7.5 volt too? Just wondering if I can use the same one that powers the V3 or if I should just run a separate one. Do you also keep AAs inside? If the power cord disconnects will is seamlessly use the AAs?

[beanstalk]

Any good 5v external battery anyone know of at $50 and below?

[Bloomer]

Any good 5v external battery anyone know of at $50 and below?
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Just picked up a Anker battery pack off ebay for $60.  14400mah  1 DC output 9 or 12v AND 2 usb 5v output with all adaptors needed to hook up the 660.  Charge the battery first and let run till it drains empty.  Then recharge to full capacity.  works grate for festivals....

[pdxdanmusic]

Any good 5v external battery anyone know of at $50 and below?

I got three of these (in black) when they were on sale for $25 with free shipping. I get a little over 11 hours with P48 using my mics on my 661.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1WK0HR9209