Jeremiah Sheets Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Considering the Lecro SM for a small and inexpensive TX, but I'm concerned about life on a single AA.I believe Lectro mentions around 3.5 − 4 Hrs on a 2200 mAh NiMH. I'm running 2500 Eneloop Pros. Anyone have any real world battery ratings for the SM with a similar battery? 4 hours won't cut it for me. If that's pretty accurate, I'll have to go with one of the 2-battery options.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) The answers here reflect my personal experiences with all Lector transmitters. http://www.lectrosonics.com/Support/component/com_fsf/Itemid,714/tag,Wireless, batteries, battery, life, SM, SMd, SMQ, SMV, SMQV/view,faq/ Edited August 11, 2015 by Jaymz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah Sheets Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 I've read this, but I appreciate you posting it here. This is the article I was referring to with the 3.5 − 4 hour life.Any experiences from people running 2500 mAh Eneloop Pros?Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason porter Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 3-4 hours is typical. If you want longer, AA lithium is your only option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah Sheets Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Bummer. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rillie Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Jason is right. On an episodic TV show or feature, we change out the Imedion or black Eneloop NimH AAs at the 3hour mark - subs time in the morning, and at 3 hours in in the afternoon. Not a big deal for us, considering the hide ability and ruggedness of the MMs or SMa, SMVs. Regards, Jim Rillie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah Sheets Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Appreciate it, Jim.Since I'm often the only sound on set, I'd like to avoid changing until lunch. The SMQV and newer LT series look doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 When working alone I only use AA Liths in those. Otherwise I'm in sudden-death OT too soon... p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Also consider, if you're using the single battery version for its size and weight benefit, lithiums are lighter than NiMh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrd456 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Lithiums with the SM's is the way to go.It can get pricey but production will pay for them----no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Capulli Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 worth noting - from my experience the older SMs and SMDa - NIMHs won't fit! so if lithoums, 6hr on the SMs and 12 or so on the SMD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 I have low serial number, first generation SMs, and even the big Powerex batteries fit. I started using rechargeable batteries in them long before there were all these choices, and only on a rare occasion or two did one get stuck. Easy enough to remove once it cooled off. Given the choice of a more standard size rechargeables like Eneloop, batteries getting stuck is simply a non issue. Using rechargeables should be standard practice, with lithiums going in only when necessary. It's irresponsible to do otherwise. Lecture from the old guy over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Robertson Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 -I get under 4 hrs with the black eneloop pros with SMs. -SMQV > LT for a lot of reasons. Battery life being one of them. -If battery life is your only concern, you can get a high capacity 9v and use a um400. Will last till lunch easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Dolinger Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Agree Mike, um400 has fantastic battery life. I get ~8 hrs on mine. However I also get surprisingly good life from my SMD with old Sanyo 2700 mAh AAs. I'll test it tomorrow if anyone's interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah Sheets Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thanks everyone. Decided that single battery units probably won't cut it. Now looking at the new LT instead. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 I like my SMs, they are great when small is what it's gotta be to suit wardrobe. They get Lith AAs. I do what I can to save on throw out batteries but in this case my first responsibility is to get the shots, not to save a few AA batteries. In an SM Liths vs other types = no comparison. p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 I also typically use rechargeables and get a little more than 3.5 hours continuous use. But if you're diligent about sleeping the transmitter inbetween setups, you can stretch this out to 6 hours on scripted sets. For docos, live work, or critical interviews, I'll just use Lithiums so as not to take a chance on failure across 5 continuous hours. The SMQVs and the newer 2xAA L-series transmitters will go a lot longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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