Topic: batteries for 702

[noam]

Can someone advice me about best batteries for the 702 or point me to a past thread?

Also, what are the more reliable brands for fast Flash Cards for the 702?

Thanks,

Noam

[H₂O]

A-Data Speedy 16GB or 32GB should be fine.  I ran the 16GB for a year without any issues and it was capable of recording 24/96.

16GB:
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=A-Data+Compact+flash+speedy+16gb&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=sxWLSdmvLY3BtgfJo8GWBw&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

32GB:
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=A-Data+Compact+flash+speedy+32gb&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=WBaLScvhNtWDtwedqLykBw&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

Don't buy Flash on ebay!

[noam]

A-Data Speedy 16GB or 32GB should be fine.  I ran the 16GB for a year without any issues and it was capable of recording 24/96.

16GB:
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=A-Data+Compact+flash+speedy+16gb&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=sxWLSdmvLY3BtgfJo8GWBw&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

32GB:
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=A-Data+Compact+flash+speedy+32gb&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=WBaLScvhNtWDtwedqLykBw&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

Don't buy Flash on ebay!

Thanks!

Batteries, anyone?

Noam

[OFOTD]

Also, what are the more reliable brands for fast Flash Cards for the 702?

I posted about this in the Sound Devices forums, i'm using the Transcend 32GB card 24/96 in a 744 with perfect and problem free results.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208389


For batteries alot of folks have been diggin on the Lenmar LIS970P.  Its a 7800mAh battery and would power the 702 all day probably.   Thomas Distributing has a good rep as well.

http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/lenmar-lis970p-72-volt-7800mah-batterybrrechargeable-lithium-ionbr-replaces-sony-npf950-npf960-and-f970b-p-1255.html?SP_id=&osCsid=bd7iaev3892k4tv8lkacmhn7q7

[noam]

Also, what are the more reliable brands for fast Flash Cards for the 702?

I posted about this in the Sound Devices forums, i'm using the Transcend 32GB card 24/96 in a 744 with perfect and problem free results.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208389


For batteries alot of folks have been diggin on the Lenmar LIS970P.  Its a 7800mAh battery and would power the 702 all day probably.   Thomas Distributing has a good rep as well.

http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/lenmar-lis970p-72-volt-7800mah-batterybrrechargeable-lithium-ionbr-replaces-sony-npf950-npf960-and-f970b-p-1255.html?SP_id=&osCsid=bd7iaev3892k4tv8lkacmhn7q7

Thanks. I'm stealthing the whole thing in a pocket or a fanny pack so size and weight are considerations. Sound Devices technical support told me that the supplied 2000mAh does not increase the dimensions of the unit but will last for about 2 hours. I need only 5 hours - which batteries would still not increase the dimensions of the unit and would still give me 5 hours?

Thanks,

Noam

[boojum]

In this app battery size determines battery life.  Bigger = longer. 

[noam]

In this app battery size determines battery life.  Bigger = longer. 

There is no, say, 5000mAh battery that would not increase the dimensions of the unit?

Noam

[OFOTD]

In this app battery size determines battery life.  Bigger = longer. 

There is no, say, 5000mAh battery that would not increase the dimensions of the unit?

Noam

No, if I remember correctly there may have been as 3200mAh battery that would fit but i'm unable to even come close to finding one made anymore.  Is been a couple of years.    There are a good amount of batteries that fit your 5 hour requirement but not that would fit within the dimensions of the 702.  You could buy another stock size battery and change them out if needed or even possible in a stealth situation.

The Sony NP-F970 6600mAh do stick out but by 1/4" or so total.

[noam]

In this app battery size determines battery life.  Bigger = longer. 

There is no, say, 5000mAh battery that would not increase the dimensions of the unit?

Noam

No, if I remember correctly there may have been as 3200mAh battery that would fit but i'm unable to even come close to finding one made anymore.  Is been a couple of years.    There are a good amount of batteries that fit your 5 hour requirement but not that would fit within the dimensions of the 702.  You could buy another stock size battery and change them out if needed or even possible in a stealth situation.

The Sony NP-F970 6600mAh do stick out but by 1/4" or so total.

Thank you so much...the weight and dimensions seem fine: 1-9/16"W x 2-3/8"H x 2-13/16"D
weight: 10.6 ounces

Noam

[noam]

The Sony NP-F970  do stick out but by 1/4" or so total.

Any estimate how long a 6600mAh battery would last me powering 2 schoeps capsules in 96/24, moderate gain, no other independent phantom power supply, not using headphones?

Thanks,

Noam

[H₂O]

I would say 6-10 hours

The 702 does not pull many mA as there is no Hard Drive.

I ran 3 hours off the included 1850mA battery not using Phantom at 24/96.

[noam]

What is this thing about conditioning the batteries? Someone told me I need to "condition" the batteries.

Noam

[boojum]

It is all found under "Search."

[noam]

It is all found under "Search."

I found very little under "advanced search", conditioning batteries, "match all words" - mainly that SONY L batteries can die on you after 2 months, whether you shampoo and condition them or not.

Very scary thought. Are there no entirely reliable batteries out there? With Ni-MH batteries I could at least check them before a performance with a battery tester. There is no way to check an L lithium battery with a battery tester?

Noam

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_ion_battery#Shelf_life