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Me too. Thanks.

Yes, and in the future, I am adding a few more things, possibly. I'd also like to be able to have a USB charge station and possibly have a way to power a video monitor and maybe my laptop. For now just what's in the bag. Of course, I will keep primarily bag powered. I'm thinking more along the lines of having a backup power in situations where I can't charge my bag batteries and I am on a cart. It does happen sometimes.

Pretty sweet. Sounds heavier than I wanted but it looks like a quality build.

I have been wanting to build an external battery to use with my Zaxcom bag rig consisting of a Nomad 10 and Zax wires (QrX200 and 2 TRX's) for days when I am not needing to carry the bag and I can use my small cart. I'd like to keep in a small pelican type case and I am thinking along the lines of making it so I can power to my BDS so it would be a fast switch over from my bag batteries. I've been doing my own research around and trying to figure out the right setup when it comes to voltage, watts, amps, etc. I am a complete amateur at this so please forgive my ignorance. Like I said I have done some research but I wanted to also get some advice from the great sound community we have here. I have also tried to seek out past posts on here but haven't really found quite what I am looking for. I did find this post that seemed promising. http://jwsoundgroup.net/index.php?/topic/9087-dc-pelican-battery/& Your vast and valuable knowledge is most appreciated. Thanks.

Never thought an unsolicited testimonial would become the obsession of the year. Who knew?

Nope. My comment was a comment from this one from John Blankenship only Constantin said: Hopefully, that was the Chinese one!" Still, like most things, I carry backups for Justin. ...Justin Case." Then I commented from John: "I have 2 of the Walmart ones for years now. They're fantastic and I've never had one break on me. "

You'll have to go back in the thread. My comment long ago was not at all talking about that product. That's a whole different product and that's a more original design. That one is also incredible. My comment was simply a comment on someone else's comment about that one. Hard to explain but if you go back to my OP then you'll see why I commented. Mine was just a confirmation about the other boom holder.

No worries. I just don't even see a personal issue with purchasing things at Walmart. I know there is a political issue larger than I care to discuss because I don't disagree with them about the hatred of Walmart. I'm just not really boycotting them either. I shop there from time to time. In all honesty, I ran across the item one day while I was there buying materials to change my oil as I do a lot of my own car repair and maintenance and find Walmart a real bargain compared to auto retail stores. I can change my oil on my car for less than $20 sometimes and that's using synthetic. But I digress. I still don't see why anyone who can use an item bought somewhere else that can do the same job is considered bad. Yes, I know there is an inherent loyalty to the usual suspects but if you are providing a great service to your clients then I see no real harm. If it's a personal nerve hitting issue because it's Walmart, well for those with that issue, a simple solution is to pretend I said Stuckey's Grab N' Go instead. In reality, it doesn't matter as in the end you still have to provide, when it's all said and done, a bottom line quality product to your client. I personally don't care where or how anyone does it. No one person can control how, where and what people buy to do their job. All you can control is your own destiny. No apologies needed. This isn't my first rodeo.

I didn't think my one comment needed defending but apparently, it did. You weren't at all the culprit however, I'm only defensive because apparently, I must have been on the offense. Again, all I said was my boom caddy that I happen to get from the offensive place that being the mart Ala Wal has been good to me. Apparently, I committed a great sin that I didn't purposely pay double the amount and order form a so-called approved list. Well, that loss was my gain. Never took any insult nor am, I upset in any way. Yes, I love kind debate. I mean to each his or her own but if you can save a dollar here or there and not sacrifice quality I say why not? I think I made extremely clear I'm doing that albeit some on here have a different philosophy. That's cool too.

I agree john. I have no idea why anyone would be debating me. All I said was "I have 2 of the Walmart ones for years now. They're fantastic and I've never had one break on me.". Just a fact. I guess it needed to be demonized. Go figure. They think because I might buy one negligible item at a place outside the usual suspects that I must be buying nothing but cheap equipment promoting some sort of ulterior movement. 95% of the equipment I buy is Zaxcom, Sennheiser, Remote Audio, Inspired Energy, K-Tek boom poles and Stingray bag and harness, and many other items from many of the major pro-audio brands. Most via Gotham, Trew Audio, Pro-Sound, TAI Audio, and many more places. However, I got my Sennheiser MKH 416 on Craigslist because it was $600 and at the time they were still going for $1000. Sorry, I got a deal and it worked out for me. I got my Zaxcom wireless via another sound mixer right here on JWSound and not brand new via a company we all know. My Nomad was brand new from Gotham. My boom pole brand new via a company off of eBay. Many of my cables are specialty and purchased via many different places most likely because of best price although a few locally purchased at TAI Audio because they had to be made and I saved on shipping. I'm not at all or even close to the financial level as many on here so I find deals and bargains. I see many in our people have a problem with that...too bad. You don't pay my mortgage or my wife's enormous student loans. I know many in our field are successful and have the glorious liberties to buy equipment like they're buying M & M's. I can't. I don't have multiple packages but I am a 23 year sound mixer and well liked in my market. That's good enough for me. Not a rant by the way. However, apparently, this needed to be explained because of one small post letting people know my one purchase at Walmart was justified. Go figure. "I agree, let's forget Walmart, but you are still giving money to who knows where. Better buy from your trusted sound shop. Even at a slightly elevated cost. Then you also guarantee what you are paying for. Why settle for cheap knock offs? It's all fun and games until a boom falls on talent. But like you said, to each his own." Agreed. I own a K-Tek boom pole and 95% of my gear is all the brands' people here know and trust. I'm not promoting that. I don't know why or where people got that impression because I said that my 2 boom pole holders that happen to have purchased at Walmart (Mainly because it's 2 minutes from my house and under $10) and worked out well for several years now. I was lucky I know. I still don't get the debate.

Most of the products that are mentioned you can buy from other stores outside of Walmart. It's just one store. The fish pole products are sold all over the internet and other stores besides Walmart. Forget Walmart. It's actually irrelevant. I'm not claiming the one you bought wasn't defective. I've had 2 for five years under lots of strian and they've never broke. No obsession. Just stating a fact. I'm in no way stating the Boom Boy by Remote Audio is a bad product. Can you show where I did? I'm curious. IN fact I think I've maintained that it is a great product.

I'm not promoting people avoid going to Remote Audio and Sound Guys. Those companies make quality products and I support everything thing they're doing. Of course, research first and buy with information in mind. I get the loyalty and I'm not suggesting anyone forgo anything. To each his or her own. My only comment was "I have 2 of the Walmart ones for years now. They're fantastic and I've never had one break on me." Just a fact. This is actually the one I have 2 of. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Shoreline-Marine-Wire-Rod-Holder-Black/35259613?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227023801071&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40971372992&wl4=pla-78914208152&wl5=9011803&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=35259613&wl13=&veh=sem Again, simply because it's purchased at Walmart doesn't mean quality suffers. The product is just sold there and you can buy it only in many other sites. Attwood also sells this same product and I'm pretty sure they're weld points are substantial. My brother in law is a major fisherman and uses fishing poles with this very same product. Some of his poles weigh substantially a lot more than a boom pole, mic, windscreen, and Zepplin. Most of Remote Audio and Sound Guys stuff are items you can't just buy anywhere. No one's running to Walmart to forgo buying the rest of they're quality audio products but I see what you're saying. This one from Ali Express looks ball on exactly like the Boom Boy from Remote Audio. Probably in every DNA way possible. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Easy-Hood-Metal-C-Stand-Audio-Microphone-Mic-Boom-Pole-Holder-Boompole-Support-Stand/32360241096.html?s=p

I agree but buying something from Walmart I don't agree makes it a "them" situation. You buy what you need that works for you. I wouldn't recommend someone working in our field to buy a recorder that would be a sub par. However, then why spend more money for some thing that can save you a bundle. The exact same item I have is double the amount. It's exactly the same thing. I'm talking about this https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&O=&Q=&ap=y&c3api=1876%2C{creative}%2C{keyword}&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImf6Mn7yT1QIVSSSBCh3PXwl5EAQYASABEgKCTPD_BwE&is=REG&m=Y&sku=885688 or this https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&O=&Q=&ap=y&c3api=1876%2C{creative}%2C{keyword}&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsbXw-byT1QIV1zqBCh1_vwfsEAQYAyABEgLumfD_BwE&is=REG&sku=425318 versus this https://www.walmart.com/ip/Attwood-Stainless-Steel-Wire-Form-Rod-Holder/16203685 If it works and it's the same thing, then why not use it? It's not going to cause people to try and buy digital recorders and wireless at Walmart. It's one small item of many that we sound people will use at any given time that works. Do you know how many major professional sound mixer would use hair ties for the XLR's? How many clothespins were probably purchased at places like Walmart instead of spending the overhead inflated price at a rental house? I'm sure there are numerous items that have the same analogy so many veteran sound mixers out there use on a daily basis. How many times sound mixers have built a DIY project to save money instead of paying for the "already built" version a rental and sales company is selling? I get the nobility of supporting our folk but they're not being crushed financially because of these small issues.

In the US, it's much more cost effective to own your own gear and most productions have no idea what they need. You have to do some serious detective work in some of these cases and then sometimes you get to set and they want something you didn't know about and then have to rent that one piece but you make a lot less money from rented gear. I have rented gear fewer times on one hand in a span of 23 years because most of the time rental gear is crap or they don't have really what you need. Plus, having your own gear it's all setup the way you like it and generally, you make little to no changes in the setup as far as settings go. However, yes buying the best recorder that will work for you for a few years is most recommended. That's why I'm glad I got my Nomad as I don't see myself ever going past that many channels. I'm lucky if I get a job using 3 or more these days. However, starting out get what you can afford and work up to a better machine and gear. Worked for me.

There is no need to apologize SoundDelights. It's a fantastic machine and I've had the pleasure of owning one since 2013. I still find it has a learning curve that does need some time to take on it. I do want to commend the folks that answered your question with little resistance. Although this is not a Zaxcom forum, this is an Equipment forum and I don't think there was anything written anywhere here the parameters of questioning on this particular section of Equipment. Jack Norflus (great guy by the way. Met him at NAB this year for the first time), Jose Frias and fieldmixer made it greatly clear.

I have 2 of the Walmart ones for years now. They're fantastic and I've never had one break on me.

Dang, I didn't make into most of the photos. I know I was there. The panoramic group shot I think has my shoulder and arm but I'm buried behind someone on the very left side of the image. Glad to have been able to finally make a RAMPS Party. It was a really rewarding experience meeting so many talented soundies. Thanks Jeff for your hospitality and taking the time to speaking with me.

I RSVP'd a while ago and hopefully, you have it. I was less sure back then but I will be at the party for sure. It will be my first time meeting everyone but not my first time at NAB. The last one I attended was 2006. I look forward to meeting you Jeff as I've been a fan of you and your father's work for quite some time. Very excited.

I'm in Orlando. Does it have to be a 633? I own a Zaxcom 10 and wireless and it's more than a comparable machine. Do you know the rate and if they are paying for travel?

Just announced.... $1775 and they're taking pre-orders now And for more detailed explanation Glen has this to say....

Well, that does make for a slight con to the product but in all honesty I don't always get requests to have both and/or I will be purchasing a separate TC device such as a Tentacle to deliver TC to camera. However, now I'm back to pondering a decision. Still a cool product.

Yes. Kind of in a sense what I'm thinking. I think I might consider these more when I get closer to pulling the trigger.

Just curious. Do you think this is a good replacement to getting TRXLA and LT's as an "all-in-one"? I know that it all depends on the situation and amount of work you do but if say you were trying to make a more efficient upgrade of gear and had a budget do you think this could be an interesting product to have as some transmitters for talent and maybe use one or two for IFB situations? I guess I am wondering how much pro vs. con is this product compared to the other transmitters and ERX's from Zaxcom. I apologize for the poorly worded question but I figured the worst I'll get is some funny comments. Thanks all of you.

Not to sound like an idiot but wouldn't some gaff tape maybe help form accidents? Or is it really not that "accidental"?