tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14307486.post5928542713493686723..comments2024-03-28T11:24:13.222+00:00Comments on theatre of noise: Zoom F8: Comparing power methodsrobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08743788064455642852noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14307486.post-86216521975205280672019-06-18T15:02:15.654+01:002019-06-18T15:02:15.654+01:00I've bought one from a store in the uk a coupl...I've bought one from a store in the uk a couple of months ago and although I remember that policy, they shipped it normally. Actually I believe they cannot airmail it.<br />Did you try the tracer EU site? Xrxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14307486.post-40255942414053966062019-06-18T13:05:56.713+01:002019-06-18T13:05:56.713+01:00This is annoying. Perhaps some Brexit thing? Altho...This is annoying. Perhaps some Brexit thing? Although the deal has not gone forward, I have noticed policies changing in anticipation. It will soon become tiresome to deal with UK suppliers. robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08743788064455642852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14307486.post-48505544361397781062019-06-18T12:19:49.610+01:002019-06-18T12:19:49.610+01:00Hi robin.
Unfortunally It is no longer possible to...Hi robin.<br />Unfortunally It is no longer possible to buy those Tracer batteries in Europe. I tried that last week. Paid the order and then get this email:<br />"Good afternoon<br /><br />I am sorry to say we are unable to ship Lithium Battery Packs to Poland due<br />to the dangerous goods laws.<br /><br />There has been no money taken from your card so we will cancel the order<br />for you.<br /><br />Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused."<br /><br />Basically they are unable to ship those to most of the Europe. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14307486.post-28992279658851721612018-05-20T00:26:09.636+01:002018-05-20T00:26:09.636+01:00I'll say these are all great and interesting o...I'll say these are all great and interesting options. I guess the main reason I use NP-1s and pay the premium is because I can also use the power distro for multiple Lectrosonics receivers. I don't think and other solution allows for this flexibility. FYI the NP-1s I have are LiPo from IDX. I usually can get a solid 12 hr day with one additonal SRc going. I usually switch them out at a reasonable voltage and don't push it to the red.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709760403554803090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14307486.post-37461629097757186242018-01-27T02:32:47.051+00:002018-01-27T02:32:47.051+00:00Yes! Well worth getting that adapter. Yes! Well worth getting that adapter. robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08743788064455642852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14307486.post-1488538494685305622018-01-26T21:30:51.677+00:002018-01-26T21:30:51.677+00:00Thanks for all the hard work! Putting in an order ...Thanks for all the hard work! Putting in an order with Tracer now, and it looks like they've started offering a bullet -> hirose plug in the store. It's a little pricier, but definitely cleaner. I would also imagine it to be safer, because of the voltage allowances on hirose, no?Dan Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05199724224121682812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14307486.post-21763115092588431662017-05-10T14:14:20.880+01:002017-05-10T14:14:20.880+01:00Zenn, that voltage seems way too high. Not set up ...Zenn, that voltage seems way too high. Not set up to check at the moment. robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08743788064455642852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14307486.post-21969311509382773382017-05-10T14:13:47.370+01:002017-05-10T14:13:47.370+01:00Sorry for the delay in posting some comments. They...Sorry for the delay in posting some comments. They were stuck in Blogger limbo. robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08743788064455642852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14307486.post-88017778583938418362017-04-11T03:10:06.461+01:002017-04-11T03:10:06.461+01:00Hey, first of all great article, very informative,...Hey, first of all great article, very informative, I've recently bought a tracer lifepo but I'm considering making an hirose connection on my own since as soon as I tried connecting it to the rear dc input the zoom measured 13.6V on the display; isn't that going to fry the unit?<br />Hasn't this happened to you as well? Zennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638362991505683924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14307486.post-3014786667227364752017-02-21T13:46:36.022+00:002017-02-21T13:46:36.022+00:00Yes, that looks like the one.
There is some deba...Yes, that looks like the one. <br /><br />There is some debate on which power input to use. The Hirose input is no doubt safer, since it can take a wider voltage range. The locking connector is also handy, as is its position on the side of the unit. With the recorder in a bag, it's a pain having to access the rear surface. <br /><br />However, you will need to wire up a custom cable. You can buy a cable with a raw end from Tracer and then connect the appropriate Hirose yourself, but my soldering tasks are not up to the task. It's rather fiddly!<br /><br />Sine the Tracer is 12V, it is within spec for the DC input. Some people worry about the battery being overcharged and hence providing too big a potential for the device. I think that with custom battery packs and less sophisticated technology that might be a real concern, but the Tracer is obviously over-engineered with the latest regulatory circuits built in. I have been using it with the DC input with no worries. <br /><br />Use at own risk, YMMV, etc. :-)robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08743788064455642852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14307486.post-67614581651070729412017-02-20T15:56:50.343+00:002017-02-20T15:56:50.343+00:00Just got an f8 and your blog has been invaluable, ...Just got an f8 and your blog has been invaluable, thanks! Regarding the LiPo batteries and the connection, do you think the dc input is sturdy enough for the field? The hirose looks a tad sturdier but i never had any experience with this. <br />Btw is this the exact model you used http://www.tracerpower.com/12v-4ah-lithium-polymer-battery-pack.html ? cheersperipatitishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168927448537452995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14307486.post-41907809660301239242017-02-15T22:09:00.538+00:002017-02-15T22:09:00.538+00:00I should update this with the comment that I have ...I should update this with the comment that I have NEVER needed two Tracer batteries. When am I going to need to record for more than a day running? So really the cost should be half of what's shown. <br />robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08743788064455642852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14307486.post-68348167083121228202016-12-29T10:43:41.588+00:002016-12-29T10:43:41.588+00:00Hi! Thanks for the detailed comparison. I have als...Hi! Thanks for the detailed comparison. I have also contemplated about upgrading powering my F8 (and mixpre d) for field trips (and sometimes flying is inevitable). I just purchased SWIT NP1 battery system when I found your post here. So I was a bit frustrated that I probably made a bad decision. Then I started to calm myself down - for the fieldtrip I will most likely carry just charged NP1 batteries, not the charger. One Swit NP1 weighs only 690 grams (two - 1380 g) and volume is 324 cm3 (two - 648 cm3). Battery cup will add up of course. For the 530 euros you got two batteries (2x73 Wh). When I receive the batteries I will test how long they will last when recording in field. Olev Tunnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497066896647262408noreply@blogger.com