Anyone know if all of the VMS boxes have the exact same battery tray? I would suspect that they would, but just wanted to be sure.
Thanks,
Bean
I did research on this the other night. The Schoeps VMS02ib AND VMS52ub have the exact same battery tray The VMS32ub is 12v, so it has a different battery tray, and the only other Schoeps preamp ever made was the newer VMS5u, that I think is still for sale new, for a whopping $2,500 And the VMS5u is a combination of a VMS02ib and a VMS52ub, thats why it has a KCY input AND XLR inputs Because the VMS52ub was strictly a BNC>XLR preamp, while the VMS02ib is strictly a KCY input ONLY preamp. The VMS02ib has separate outputs for M/S and regular Left/Right outputs, so that you can't get them confused
It sucks there aren't replacement battery sleds available. Trust me, I've searched. If you have one that's usable, I recommend using it only if absolutely necessary (stealthing or you really need the free space in your bag) because they're nowhere to be found and they give out eventually. The VMS02IB will last damn near forever with a DVD battery though.[size=78%] [/size]
I know, right? I mean I understand that its been discontinued for many years now, but would it really have hurt Schoeps if they bought extra and had ANY in stock?!?!?!
But whatever. Its not like its a deal breaker. I just don't like using rechargeable Lithium batteries as my main power source. I mean, part of the alore of the vms02ib for me was it being able to be powered with rechargeable AAs. Since I have a kickass Powerex/Maha AA/AAA charger, I would MUCH rather use rechargeable AAs on the internal of the vms02ib
Plus, buying the correct DC connector for the vms02ib is $20 through Redding Audio, plus buying a DVD/Lithium external battery is added money I don't have right now. So it looks like I'll be running the internal AAs for the time being
That will give me some time to buy that special DC connector for the vms02ib through Redding Audio for $20, and I can start to build an RC battery NIMH setup like I used to have for my old SD 722 back in the day. Because I trust rechargeable NIMH batteries WAY MORE than rechargeable Lithium batteries. So I will definitely have an NIMH battery setup for the vms02ib for festies, and just use the internal AAs for indoor shows and non-festie shows
Thanks a LOT for the info Stu
Thankfully, I have something in the works to at least have [1] EXTRA 02ib battery tray, so hopefully that works out and I do indeed get that [1] extra 02ib battery tray