Battery box and mic question

[udovdh]

I'm sold! Just ordered a MultiMeter to measure, hope it comes with instructions lol.

Turn on.
Set to voltage, not too wide a range (0-20V?)
Measure with teh probes over the 9V battery contacts.
Voila!

[Liquid Drum]

I'm sold! Just ordered a MultiMeter to measure, hope it comes with instructions lol.

Turn on.
Set to voltage, not too wide a range (0-20V?)
Measure with teh probes over the 9V battery contacts.
Voila!

Sounds simple enough, thanks for the info. For £6 it was a steal if it saves me from buying lots of batteries.

[SparkE!]

Everyone here at T.S that does not have a cheap volt ohm meter should invest in one.. They can be purchased for as little as $29.00 All you really need is to measure the voltage of the battery anything under 6.5 volts I would toss for use as a battery in a battery box. That way you save money in the long run and you actually pay for the cost of the meter in just one year. Its a great investment and it will teach you a thing or two about electronics at the same time.

This is a good meter for anyone needing quick answers to cable problems voltage and polarity issues.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2104114&cp=2032058.2032235.2032305&parentPage=family

Chris

MCM Electronics currently has a sale on one of their digital multimeters from Tenma for only $7.99 plus shipping.  Several other models also come in well under $29.

[Liquid Drum]

Got mine today, its damn small heh.

I measured 2 9v batteries that have done at least 3 shows each. Both came out at 8.8v. Does that sound about right? How low can it go before it needs to be chucked?

Thanks.

[udovdh]

Chris says 6.5V for the STC's.

8.8V is no problem.

[Liquid Drum]

Chris says 6.5V for the STC's.

8.8V is no problem.

Thanks for the confirmation. +t