Beta Sound Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Hello again all! I am looking to power a small cart with 788t/Cl8, Rackmount Venue w/ 6 VRS, Blackmagic Smartwiew Duo monitors, Lacie Rugged FW HD(powered from 788t). I was wondering if these battery chargers with power supply switch to battery automatically if power is lost. I was thinking of using it as a sort of backup for AC shortages or shots that dont use the generator. I am planning on using a remote audio hotbox v2 and using the charger as its power supply and battery connection. I as looking at these for this purpose: Switronix NC-2LJ 2-Position NP-1 Type Simultaneous Charger and IDX JL-2PLUS 2-Channel Fast Charger I would really appreciate any thoughts on whether or not this is possible and would be a good system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmassey Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 The IDX does not do that...either AC supply or charger but not a combo thing! The "cart-meister" on here will have better ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon AMPS Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Hi Beta Sound, what is your opinion of the BlackMagicDesign Smartview Duos? Pro and Cons?? I ask as I'm considering buying some for my cart - sorry to ask mid-thread. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beta Sound Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I love the monitors, the only drawback is only hd sdi, and only controls via software and even then very basic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcopenhagen Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Do a search on the forum for cart power supplies. There has been a lot of discussions over the years. In particular, an elegant solution (and relatively cheap) is our host's cart power system, which uses a 12V power supply with a SLA battery floating on it. A DIY power solution for shore power with a battery backup. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I love the monitors, the only drawback is only hd sdi, and only controls via software and even then very basic. RE: BlackmagicDesign Smartview Duo: Actually, by way of clarification, they're SDI only -- HD or SD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon AMPS Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Ah yes only just noticed that (having already placed my order) but should be fine for the majority of jobs. May also invest in either one of their Analog to SDI converters or their Broadcast Converter which could sit neatly in the cart rack alongside the SmartDuo monitors. "Broadcast Converter combines most mini converters features into a 1 rack unit chassis that allows bi-directional conversion. Convert SDI to analog/HDMI while at the same time converting analog/HDMI to SDI. Broadcast Converter is a complete solution for connecting analog decks such as Betacam SP to SDI based systems in a compact rack mount design." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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