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Expanding power distribution for camera rigs using multiple Lemo connectors
19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Y-cable splitters for Lemo connectors are available from equipment vendors and can distribute 12-volt power to multiple accessories
- Daisy-chaining multiple Y-splitters together is possible but creates unwieldy cable configurations on a rig
- Current capacity becomes a limiting factor when splitting power through multiple stages—the original connector and intermediate splitters must handle the total load
- Dedicated splitter boxes that consolidate multiple Lemo outputs in one unit offer a cleaner alternative to cascading Y-cables
- Lemo manufacturer documentation contains specifications necessary for safe connector usage under various load conditions
Depends on
- Power supply capacity must be sufficient for the total current draw across all connected accessories
- The original connector in the chain is subject to cumulative current from all downstream branches
- A mention of splitting 12-volt XLR connectors four times successfully in a non-camera context may not be directly applicable to camera rig power systems
- No specific product recommendations or vendor sources were confirmed in the thread