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Title: very quick newbie V3??
Post by: T.J. on November 04, 2004, 05:01:53 PM

one quick question,
i was looking on the net and realized there are 2 types of V3's (6V and 12V). i'm assuming this deals with how it is powered. is there one specific model that people prefer? which would be ideal for field recording (or does this even matter)??

Title: Re: very quick newbie V3??
Post by: jpschust on November 04, 2004, 05:08:36 PM

you can change between the two on the unit- just involves recalibration and a jumper setting.

6vs are generally lighter and save your back

Title: Re: very quick newbie V3??
Post by: T.J. on November 04, 2004, 05:09:50 PM

good deal, thanks jonny

Title: Re: very quick newbie V3??
Post by: silverbullet on November 10, 2004, 06:47:23 AM

I have a 6 volt model. I was told they don't get as hot also.  ;) Mine doesn't even get warm to the touch after hours of usage.

Anyone have a 12 volt model? Does it get warm or hot?

Title: Re: very quick newbie V3??
Post by: caymanreview on November 10, 2004, 07:00:01 AM

i have a 6v and run it at 9v and it doesnt get hot

the only difference is a jumper on the inside and the low batt light calibration to 12v

Title: Re: very quick newbie V3??
Post by: Brian on November 10, 2004, 10:30:22 AM

yes, if you run a 6v V3 on a 12v battery it will dissapate the extra energy as heat.  with that said, i usedd to run a 12v V2 and it always got warm.  Not hot like an old apogee, but warm.

Title: Re: very quick newbie V3??
Post by: heath on November 10, 2004, 02:33:30 PM

Quote from: S_TL-Taper on November 10, 2004, 10:30:22 AM

  Not hot like an old apogee, but warm.

you mean you couldn't cook grilled chesse on it post-show?   ;)

BOOOOOOOM!!!

my apogee makes the most kickass grilled cheese.