2007Batteries/Power forum
V-mount lithium-ion batteries for broadcast use and travel restrictions
19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Batteries4Broadcast 150-watt units perform comparably to IDX and Anton Bauer batteries with similar weight to Dionic units but are flatter and wider than IDX models.
- A built-in P-tap connector on these batteries is useful for powering accessories like monitors without needing separate power solutions.
- Lithium batteries larger than approximately 98 watt-hours cannot be transported on aircraft according to TSA regulations.
- The charger included with these battery units has a design flaw where the power switch can become stuck in the pressed position after transport, requiring pliers to reset it.
- Most battery cells are manufactured by the same suppliers, making price, customer service quality, and internal circuitry the main differentiating factors between brands.
- Battery capacity affects both daily runtime and overall lifespan, with larger capacity units lasting longer per charge and over their operational life.
Depends on
- Experience is limited to the 95-watt-hour model; the 150-watt model performance is discussed only theoretically.
- Charger switch issue was observed after air transport but may not occur in other conditions.
- One claim about batteries being rebranded products from the same manufacturer could not be verified by the speaker.
- Future TSA regulations on lithium batteries were described as unconfirmed rumors at the time of discussion.
- Comparison to other brands is based on limited personal experience rather than comprehensive testing.