Bgood Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Hello. Wondering how you manage your power supply when working off of a Sound Cart? I usually plug my cart into the power box that G&E Department supplies, and use NP-1’ as backups. Do you guys/gals use a power supply from PSC or Remote Audio instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonG Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 I use the PSC Zeus. Nothing better on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Visser Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 My cart is pretty modest, and for jobs near home using an older SLA PSC Powerstation. For jobs I have to fly on a plane, using V-lock camera batteries and a Sony AC-DN2B which is an AC power supply / battery charger and seamlessly falls over to battery when AC is removed. If I had a larger cart would likely find that I’d need to up the current supply and capacity a bit. When I push into position, I am up and running on batteries (could go couple hours) and when my utility has a chance to hook me up to power, I’m charging up for the next move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanpeds Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 PSC Powerstar Life. Ron builds fantastic equipment and has great customer support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syncsound Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Powerstar Euro Life on the cart, NP1s for mobile/backup. The Euro Life can be plugged in or unplugged while the system is running without issue. If we're stationary for a while, I'll ask for a stinger to keep me topped off, but I can run most of the day without it. My setup is "bag on a cart", so I can run from the Euro Life or NP1s while on the cart, and solely NP1s when the bag comes off for remote locations, car work, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 For bigger rigs, like on music type gigs I use AC as I can find it (in consultation with the Best Boy electric if there is one), with a surge protector and a UPS. All my other rigs are DC only--all-battery/all the time. I hate dealing with AC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afewmoreyears Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 I'm just the opposite from Phillip. AC all the time unless I need to be battery only. We always have Generators and a crew of Electricians. UPS/Surge etc. No problems to date. I think I can get @45 min for moves and such without shutting down.. If I'm somewhere funky, it's the Honda 2000.... but always AC.. Bag rigs and mini cart, DC.. I will use a Pelican 12 volt and run it all if need be. Whatever works.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Waelder Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) I'm with Tim Visser and Jon G on this matter. I started to sleep more soundly the day I got my PSC Power-station. Anxiety regarding power and how long I might have to operate independently just evaporated. I could run for hours, probably all day, without ever even seeing a stinger. When AC power would become available, I could connect and replenish the fitted battery. This system worked here and also worked seamlessly abroad; I only needed to have a plug adapter. The internal circuits of the Powerstation took care of adapting to different voltage and cycles. Ron has come out with new models that permit attaching different battery supplies, a valuable flexibility. But the electrical circuit management inherent to all his designs is the main attraction. Trew Audio/Remote Audio also has power management devices that serve the same purpose. I'm sure they are also good but Ron was first and I'm loyal to his power products. David Edited February 13, 2019 by David Waelder Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 My secession from AC power started back when we were still often having to burn DVRAMs at the end of the day, or during lunch or etc. I had issues keeping AC power from generators etc up, the cables were in the way and for me it was just one more cable to have to run @ each setup. Being able to just be self contained as much of the time as possible was a habit I got into and have stayed in. For sound gear that really wasn't designed for movie work I have to have AC, no way around it. If you have good relations w/ the Electric Dept and they are taking care of you then blessings on them and props to your diplomatic skills. For me, the default position I've arrived at over the years is that if I want to have power, rain shelter and so on I'd better be prepared to deal with it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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