Core Sound Battery Replacement

[Depechemode1993]

I just a question for everyone. Usually I change my batteries for each show just because of the fear of the batteries dying during a set. But I am not sure when I should replace the 9V battery in my core sound battery box? What does everyone else do?

[nameloc01]

I change batteries in everything before every show...then the used ones are put into a box at home for remote controls,kids toys,ect.

[mr qpl]

there's not much draw on the 9v if you don't have the mics connected. It should last maybe 6 months with maybe 4x a month use. YMMV
I mark the outside of the box with tape with the month and yr I changed batteries, to remind myself when I did so last

[Depechemode1993]

there's not much draw on the 9v if you don't have the mics connected. It should last maybe 6 months with maybe 4x a month use. YMMV
I mark the outside of the box with tape with the month and yr I changed batteries, to remind myself when I did so last

good call. I like the idea.

[jlykos]

I didn't use the mics that much, but I would change the 9v annually.  The Core Sound Binaurals don't draw that much power.  I have no idea about the High-End Binaurals (dpa 4060).

[boojum]

Buy a cheap RS voltmeter and you will never again have to wonder.     

[acidjack]

FWIW, I usually followed Core's instructions to replace that battery about once per year.  That  never lead to a problem, taping about 3-4 shows a month.

I should also note that I stopped taping for awhile between 2000 and fairly recently.  I got my old CSBs out and tried them... Still worked like a charm.  I did replace the battery before trying at an actual show, though.

IMHO, replacing the 9v in the battery box is a waste of time/money/the environment.

I just a question for everyone. Usually I change my batteries for each show just because of the fear of the batteries dying during a set. But I am not sure when I should replace the 9V battery in my core sound battery box? What does everyone else do?

[Ekib]

Cool to see some Core Sound users here . My favourite mic's ever ( Core Sound Stealthy Cardioid ).

I change my batteries every 6 months or so. Just to be sure.

Last July somehow my battery was almost dead during a gig. I noticed because I had to pull the levels on my Minidisc almost up to 30 . While usually I could set it at 15 -18 depending on the gig. I was convinced the recording would sound just awful. But funny enough the recording didn't sound any worse to me. Except from a little more noise due to the lower rec levels. But during the songs you wouldn't even notice. So even an almost dead battery can pull a great recording . Very surprising. I must have left the jack in the battery box I guess. Don't depend on an empty battery though

I usually buy a quality brand batteries. Like Duracel .

[colargol]

I normally switch mine once a year or so. I just leave a little sticker with month and year inside the battery box so that I can check when I switched the last time. Never had any trouble, taping normally a few times every month...

-c

[Depechemode1993]

so mics that need power really don't use that much while in use?

[mr qpl]

not the dpa's, anyways.......