Topic: Aerco MP-2 Information > $750 new & 1 Month Lead Time

[prof_peabody]

I am still borrowing a broken XLR input Aerco MP2. I need to get that sucker fixed ASAP so I can put it to good use before I ship it back to Hawaii I bet it SMOKES w/ my MBHO's I borrowed mine for the RAQ NYE run and the XLR input broke before the opening band on 12/30, so needless to say, I didnt get to use it for one second of music

That sucks...  I'm liking mine so far.  I tracked out a couple "popular" acts.  Don't know when I'll get to the up and coming artists I taped.

Duffy @ The Parish
http://www.thetradersden.org/forums/showthread.php?t=55195


N.E.R.D. @ Stubb's
http://www.thetradersden.org/forums/showthread.php?t=55199

[it-goes-to-eleven]

Cogito Aerco Sum.

[thegreatgumbino]

Cogito Aerco Sum.

+T 

[prof_peabody]

semper ubi sub ubi

[Celac]

semper ubi sub ubi

... obviously to prevent damage to the aerco in lo-pro situations,

[it-goes-to-eleven]

Well... My 722 is gone so I'm on the r09...  I ran split mk21's stage lip/on stage last night, mk21 > aerco > r09.  This band is typically very loud up front. I ended up running the aerco at 0dB gain and the r09 at trim setting 8.  Final peaks were -4.8dB.  For anyone considering an aerco with a min gain of +20dB, this might be something to keep in mind.

[prof_peabody]

Anyone do battery duration tests for the Aerco MP2?  I'm thinking I probably need to.. I usually do about 8 hours before replacing the alkaline (usually running at +12 or +18 on the Aerco with DPA 4023/4021).  I just ordered some rechargeables.  Of course I wake up this morning and realized I odered batteries that have a nominal charged 8.4 V.  oops...  There are some 9.6 v rechargeables out there now.

[F.O.Bean]

i still need to replace an xlr in on the one ive had since NYE ive had it close to 4 months and havent got to use it once

[prof_peabody]

Nope.  Its the Ipower 9V Lithiums  500 mah

http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/ipower-9-volt-500mah-lithium-polymer-rechargeable-batteriesbr9v-lithium-rechargeablebrone-9v-rechargeable-battery-p-548.html?SP_id=&osCsid=t4jt3rqq91kb1ppm6rct7m0er2

Run time?  I'm assuming it's good for an opener plus main act?

I haven't used them yet.  Been using an external 9.6 RC battery.  If they are a pure 9 volt, they should do the job.

So I bought a set of the 500 mAh lithium 9Vs.  Doing runtime tests now.  They are 8.4 V rechargeables....  I'm pretty sure the DPA 402X have a fairly low draw.  8.4V X 3 = 25.2 X2 = 50.4  I'm assuming I should get a few hours out of these beforethey get too low...

Anybody know what to listen for when the Aerco juice runs low?  I will leave music playing overnight...

[spyder9]

Good grab.  Always wanted to try out the Ipower 9V's.  +T and let us know what your results are.  I've never had the Aerco run out of juice on me.  I'd be interested in hearing what you find there too.

[prof_peabody]

Good grab.  Always wanted to try out the Ipower 9V's.  +T and let us know what your results are.  I've never had the Aerco run out of juice on me.  I'd be interested in hearing what you find there too.

I will do some At943>AT8533 tests for you by the end of next week. 

I thought I would bllng out the batts, not sure the 500mAh ones are really worth it...

[prof_peabody]

Good grab.  Always wanted to try out the Ipower 9V's.  +T and let us know what your results are.  I've never had the Aerco run out of juice on me.  I'd be interested in hearing what you find there too.

I will do some At943>AT8533 tests for you by the end of next week. 

I thought I would bllng out the batts, not sure the 500mAh ones are really worth it...

I did one test... I will get back to this at some point.  I'm not all that happy with the results so far.

Otherwise - the aerco has been solid.

[spyder9]

What happened?  Did the Ipowers die out faster than a regular set of Duracells?

[prof_peabody]

I think about 6 hours.  I need to listen to the files... I've just been too busy lately.  I know duracells will last at least 12 hours, probably more.

[spyder9]

Bummer.  Looks like Ipower has been peddling false advertising.