2012Batteries/Power forum
Converting V-mount batteries to XLR power output for camera carts
14 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A V-mount to XLR adapter plate allows switching from sled batteries to block batteries while a camera is docked on a cart without interrupting power
- Custom cables connecting different battery mount types to XLR connectors can provide flexibility to use multiple battery plate options with the same power distribution system
- An alternative workaround involves using an A/B plate adapter while waiting for a dedicated V-mount XLR solution
Depends on
- The discussion references a product announcement from 2012 with unclear current availability
- Custom cable solutions may be more expensive than commercial adapter plates
- Some participants were still using temporary workarounds rather than final products