Comments on: Battery Shootout—Mike’s Picks http://www.churchtecharts.org/archives/1716 sound | lights | video: technical arts in the church Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:06:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Mike http://www.churchtecharts.org/archives/1716/comment-page-1#comment-2636 Mike Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:47:44 +0000 http://www.churchtecharts.org/?p=1716#comment-2636 Paul, I've been using Powerex, Sanyo and Ansmann in the UR1's for the last few months. They are a bit tight, but we've had no problems with them coming out, or losing contact. I do wish mic manufacturers would give us a tiny bit more room in the battery wells, but I've been able to make them work. mike Paul,
I’ve been using Powerex, Sanyo and Ansmann in the UR1′s for the last few months. They are a bit tight, but we’ve had no problems with them coming out, or losing contact. I do wish mic manufacturers would give us a tiny bit more room in the battery wells, but I’ve been able to make them work.
mike

]]> By: Paul Peterson http://www.churchtecharts.org/archives/1716/comment-page-1#comment-2634 Paul Peterson Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:21:37 +0000 http://www.churchtecharts.org/?p=1716#comment-2634 Came across these tests while researching rechargables to use in our theatres, great work! I've got a question though: Did you do any tests in UR1 bodypacks? I've tried both the PowerEx and the Sanyo's, and the slightly larger battery diameter leads to the batteries getting pushed off of the contacts on occassion, causing the pack to power down. Hoping to try the Ansmanns as soon as my battery dealer can get us some. I've talked to other theatres, and it seems like modifying the battery sleds is the only way to get NiMH's to fit properly. This isn't an issue with the UR2's since the batteries go in one after the other instead of side-by-side. Have you had any similar experiences with the UR1's and NiMH batteries? Thanks! Came across these tests while researching rechargables to use in our theatres, great work! I’ve got a question though:

Did you do any tests in UR1 bodypacks? I’ve tried both the PowerEx and the Sanyo’s, and the slightly larger battery diameter leads to the batteries getting pushed off of the contacts on occassion, causing the pack to power down. Hoping to try the Ansmanns as soon as my battery dealer can get us some. I’ve talked to other theatres, and it seems like modifying the battery sleds is the only way to get NiMH’s to fit properly. This isn’t an issue with the UR2′s since the batteries go in one after the other instead of side-by-side.

Have you had any similar experiences with the UR1′s and NiMH batteries? Thanks!

]]> By: Phil http://www.churchtecharts.org/archives/1716/comment-page-1#comment-2435 Phil Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:53:13 +0000 http://www.churchtecharts.org/?p=1716#comment-2435 These results are pretty impressive and should form a solid case for any church still using disposables. Our very first set of Powerex's ran for a few years with very solid performance. I can recall doing several Saturday events that ran 7a-3p with no need or worry to swap out batteries. These batteries and chargers EASILY pay for procells over the long haul. These results are pretty impressive and should form a solid case for any church still using disposables. Our very first set of Powerex’s ran for a few years with very solid performance. I can recall doing several Saturday events that ran 7a-3p with no need or worry to swap out batteries. These batteries and chargers EASILY pay for procells over the long haul.

]]> By: Mike http://www.churchtecharts.org/archives/1716/comment-page-1#comment-2434 Mike Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:54:08 +0000 http://www.churchtecharts.org/?p=1716#comment-2434 Mike— Yes, I always put the batteries right back on the charger when we're done with them. I normally keep 2 sets in rotation; so during a service one set is in the mics, the other in the charger. During the week, one set is topping off, and goes right into mics, the other set gets charged during service. On Monday, there will be one final rechargeable battery post that details some of that information. mike Mike—
Yes, I always put the batteries right back on the charger when we’re done with them. I normally keep 2 sets in rotation; so during a service one set is in the mics, the other in the charger. During the week, one set is topping off, and goes right into mics, the other set gets charged during service.

On Monday, there will be one final rechargeable battery post that details some of that information.
mike

]]> By: Mike http://www.churchtecharts.org/archives/1716/comment-page-1#comment-2433 Mike Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:51:40 +0000 http://www.churchtecharts.org/?p=1716#comment-2433 Steven— I've used both Ansmann 250 mAh and the Maha Powerex 300 mAh 9v batteries with good success. iPower also makes a Lithium Ion 500 mAh battery that Shure recommends with their 9v wireless mics. I will not likely be doing a 9v test any time soon as I have no mics that use them and no way to track it. mike Steven—
I’ve used both Ansmann 250 mAh and the Maha Powerex 300 mAh 9v batteries with good success. iPower also makes a Lithium Ion 500 mAh battery that Shure recommends with their 9v wireless mics.

I will not likely be doing a 9v test any time soon as I have no mics that use them and no way to track it.
mike

]]> By: Mike Fair http://www.churchtecharts.org/archives/1716/comment-page-1#comment-2432 Mike Fair Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:47:38 +0000 http://www.churchtecharts.org/?p=1716#comment-2432 When you are done with a service or weekend do you put the batteries back in the charge or let them completely drain first? When you are done with a service or weekend do you put the batteries back in the charge or let them completely drain first?

]]> By: Steven Bruce http://www.churchtecharts.org/archives/1716/comment-page-1#comment-2431 Steven Bruce Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:35:05 +0000 http://www.churchtecharts.org/?p=1716#comment-2431 How do you think 9 volt's would do? Unfortunately, we're on Shure mics, which means 9 volts for pack and IEM's. Any chance you could do a shootout? :) Thanks! How do you think 9 volt’s would do? Unfortunately, we’re on Shure mics, which means 9 volts for pack and IEM’s. Any chance you could do a shootout? :)

Thanks!

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