2009Batteries/Power forum
Compatibility of 14.8V batteries with equipment designed for 14.4V batteries
17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Most broadcast equipment operates safely within a voltage range of 11.5V to 17V, making 14.8V batteries compatible with devices specified for 14.4V
- Lithium-ion batteries typically output around 16.5V when freshly charged and drop to approximately 11V when depleted
- Battery capacity measured in amp-hours determines runtime duration for accessories and does not affect equipment compatibility or risk of damage
- Connecting two 14.4V or 14.8V batteries in series for 24V camera applications may exceed safe voltage limits for some equipment, potentially preventing startup rather than causing fuse failure
- Camera fuses respond to excessive current draw rather than voltage alone
Depends on
- Specific voltage tolerance limits vary by camera model and manufacturer
- Discussion did not establish definitive voltage limits for 24V camera systems
- No testing data provided for RED or ARRI camera systems mentioned
- Voltage drop under load was not quantified precisely