Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

Sorry to keep dusting off this old thread, but after a few months I thought I'd share my thoughts on the option I eventually went with for my DR-680, which was to use Powerex 2700 mAh NIMH AA rechargeable batteries and the Powerex MH-C801D charger. On a full charge, the batteries last over f

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

They still do: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/622827-REG/Tekkeon_MP3450_10_myPower_ALL_Plus_MP3450_10.html Regards, John On 11 Sep 2011, at 11:08, John Leonard wrote: > There used to be an extender that you used with a custom mount to give twice > the operating life, which B&H also sol

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

There was a recall early on in the life of the Tekkeon battery detailed here: http://www.tekkeon.com/recall/ but the latest models seem fine. Indeed, I've run my DR-680 and a Metric Halo ULN-8 from mine with no problems, and will be trying it out with the 788 once I can get a custom cable made.

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

Hi Jascha, I trust you're referring to http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=28064464 Yep - I have been using one with my DR-680 - lots of recordings with all chan. simultaneously. I have no complaints - in fact, I've just ordered a second one so I can do round-the-clock

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

Hi, list - To pick up on this older thread: has anyone tried this particular cheap Li battery from Hong Kong? Did it burst in to flame as John warned that it might? It seems this might be a better bet - I somehow trust the higher price, though I'm wondering if that's justified... http://www

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

--On 26 April 2011 11:51 +0100 Dave Malham wrote: Do _not_ economise on the charger, NiMH have to be charged using a very precise regime and many of the cheap devices simply can't hack it. In particular, look for chargers that charge each battery separately since that then optimises the charge

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

I've had very good experiences with good quality NiMH batteries - once I got away from trying to use an el-cheapo charger. Do _not_ economise on the charger, NiMH have to be charged using a very precise regime and many of the cheap devices simply can't hack it - in fact, I suspect that many of t

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

--On 21 April 2011 10:44 +0100 John Leonard wrote: I started the DR-680 with Duracell Ultras, with a Sennheiser 418 and a Schoeps M/S pair (CMC4/8) and watched the juice drain out like water down a plug-hole, I've got a full 2 hours (just) out of Ultras, powering a TetraMic. then switched t

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

Not a bad day at all, although a film crew in the area meant that I was somewhat restricted as to where I could be, so only one close-up recording. However, I did get to try the ULN-8 with the Prestigio/Tekkeon battery pack and although it works perfectly well, the current demand of the ULN-8 wi

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680 - Energizer Rechargeable results.

Not as good as the Li-Ion pack, but not bad at 3 hours 15 minutes approx. I missed the exact cut-off as I had to answer a phone call and when I came back in to the room, the batteries had died. Maplin has packs of four of these batteries with charger at a sale price of £14.95. Tomorrow I'm back

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

You do need to be a bit careful with some of this stuff from Hong Kong; some older types of Li-Ion battery have a nasty habit of bursting into flames unexpectedly. Regards, John On 19 Apr 2011, at 00:04, Brian Dasilva wrote: > Go to ebay and search for sale # 28064464 This is a 6800m

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

I will too. Thanks 4 the lead (so to speak). And we can compare notes. drw On 19/04/2011, at 9:04 AM, Brian Dasilva wrote: > Go to ebay and search for sale # 28064464 This is a 6800mah Li Battery > I think this would work out of the box. It is cheap but it IS in Hong > Kong... (puts us

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

Go to ebay and search for sale # 28064464 This is a 6800mah Li Battery I think this would work out of the box. It is cheap but it IS in Hong Kong... (puts us all on a level field) I'm going to try itBrian The DR-680 is powered either by eight AA cells, or via a 12v DC input

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

Wow - thanks for posting this, as I didn't know about the DR-680. More attainable than the SD 788T, I'd say... cheers, j On Apr 17, 2011, at 8:58 PM, David Worrall wrote: > Thanks John, I see. so it plugs into the power socket. > (I've just purchased a DR-680 in anticipation of getting a c

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

Thanks John, I see. so it plugs into the power socket. (I've just purchased a DR-680 in anticipation of getting a couple of Len's Little Marvels for field recording, so was wondering.) Neat machine! David On 18/04/2011, at 10:41 AM, John Leonard wrote: > David, > > The DR-680 is powered either

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

David, The DR-680 is powered either by eight AA cells, or via a 12v DC input from a wall-wart PSU or an external battery back. The pack I'm using provides 12 volts, so just plugs straight in. Regards, John On 18 Apr 2011, at 01:24, David Worrall wrote: > Hi John, > Does this unit plug into t

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

Hi John, Does this unit plug into the AC socket on the DR-680 or how? David On 18/04/2011, at 9:44 AM, John Leonard wrote: > Update - that's three 8 GB cards with four channels of phantom power turned > on and 96/24 recording settings. Now, anyone want almost six hours of traffic > recording ou

Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

Any chance of making it available non-privately, Brian? David On 18/04/2011, at 10:11 AM, Brian wrote: > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > __

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Re: [Sursound] Powering the DR-680

Update - that's three 8 GB cards with four channels of phantom power turned on and 96/24 recording settings. Now, anyone want almost six hours of traffic recording outside our flat? The battery was still providing power when I terminated the session just now, so not bad going at all. About five

[Sursound] Powering the DR-680

Folks, I'm in the middle of doing some tests on battery-powering the Tascam DR-680, having been pretty shocked by how little time a set of Duracell Ultra AAs lasted (about an hour and a half) and am having pretty good results with the badge-engineered Tekkeon unit, which is sometimes available