Plunkett Sound Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Hello I'm wondering if anyone has experience with SWIT NP1 batteries. http://www.swit-battery.com/EN/product.aspx?id=58 They are considerably cheaper than Hawkwoods but I've been told they're very good. And they work with Hawkwoods NP adapters, which is very important. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Hoppe Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I have 2 Switronix NP L60 batteries and have been happy with them for the last year and a half. I don't have the Hawkwoods NP adapter so I can't comment of their compatibility. I also bought two wall chargers for about $44 each, which is a considerable savings over many of the NP1 chargers out there. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/729800-REG/Switronix_PB70C_PB70C_PowerBase_Charger.html Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Davies Amps CAS Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Hello I'm wondering if anyone has experience with SWIT NP1 batteries. http://www.swit-battery.com/EN/product.aspx?id=58 They are considerably cheaper than Hawkwoods but I've been told they're very good. And they work with Hawkwoods NP adapters, which is very important. Any input would be greatly appreciated. u I bought two and if I'm brutally honest they aren't as good as the Hawk Woods ones in that they don't last as long from a full charge. A much better option are the ones from the uk company DSM based at Haydock near Liverpool. Malcolm Davies. A..m.p.s.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gilbert Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I'm a Swit user and I'm very happy with them, I've owned IDX, Hawk Woods and GMP in the past, Swit easily hold their own with those other brands. You won't be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Hi, and welcome... " They are considerably cheaper than... " and the rule is: Generally speaking, you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plunkett Sound Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Hi, and welcome... " They are considerably cheaper than... " and the rule is: Generally speaking, you get what you pay for. I should have known those words would be repeated back to me! Thanks for the feedback everyone, keep it coming. By the way: Marc, you're thinking of something else. This company is SWIT. Switronix is a different company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gilbert Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Malcolm, I've never used DSM batteries, their website is so bad it puts me off them, are they worth a shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I've got 2 Swit NP1's and they seem on a par with my NP70's which are now probably 2 & 1/2 years old. But they are about 55% price of the NP70's.. The Swit 4 way charger is great and well worth the money. My Hawkwoods charge fine in it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Koelmeyer Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Hi, and welcome... " They are considerably cheaper than... " and the rule is: Generally speaking, you get what you pay for. Agreed. I've personally used them for 6yrs. They work fine. Only problem is the LED power indicator strip has failed on 2 of 6 of them - so I don't know charge state - just need to keep an eye on the watch......! A single 73Wh will run my SQN and 4 radios for an 8hr day if I switch off often. For me, they were approx 50% cheaper than Hawk Woods/IDX etc... However my 788T/Deva EATS them. If you're running one of those units - then a more expensive brand may be a better long term investment. I'd guess the 73Wh lasts 2hrs with 8 channels up on 788T ? suggest you buy one SWIT and hire a Hawk Woods /IDX and do a comparison test on your day off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjGo Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 My 788t runs longer of a fully charged Swit than a fully charged IDX. Batteries have same power-specs.. Get Swit it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I've had mine for over a year. Runs 744t/442 2-4 lectros more than half day. Have not scene performance degradation yet. Had to re solder charger end but otherwise good value comparatively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Davies Amps CAS Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Malcolm, I've never used DSM batteries, their website is so bad it puts me off them, are they worth a shot? Jon! Definitely worth buying. I met the guy at BVE North and had a long chat with him. A colleague of mine (John Rodda) features in the DSM advertising and John swears by them. They are about £184 each but you should be able to get them discounted to under £90. Malcolm Davies A.m.p.s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plunkett Sound Posted December 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Thanks for all the feedback guys. I want an NP1 to power my Tascam DR-680, which is low drain compared to a Deva or a 788T, and it isn't even giving phantom power to the mics, since I go through a 442 mixer, and that gives phantom power. I'm leaning towards SWIT at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon AMPS Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 For comparison purposes. Two np75 Hawkwoods batteries can run my 788T and lectro wireless hop for 12hrs with 20% or so spare (they are currently 15 months old). I then run my wireless mics (however many) via a different np1 clip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Morris Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 I have a pair of DSM NP1s, they're great. The model number is NPLU78, 78 watt hours. I've yet to run one down to empty in a day using a SD 552 and 2-4 radio mics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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