Joe Riggs Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 I'm interested in the Hot Box to power some DC devices. I was told to get this power supply. https://www.trewaudio.com/product/remote-audio-pshot/ At 200 for just the power supply, it's a bit pricey are there reliable alternative options that you guys are using successfully with the Hot Box? Or are you sticking with the one above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Do a search on mouser and digikey. I like Meanwell brand power supplies but there are many quality brands. If you can chop the factory ends off and solder on a 4-pin xlr you’ll save a lot of money here. The remote audio one in your link is 13.8V so that it would top off a lead acid battery when wired in parallel. You could use any 12V supply if that feature isn’t important to you. How much gear you’re powering will determine what Amp rating you need. 14A is a lot. For reference an NP1 can provide a bit over 4A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riggs Posted August 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 I am using it primarily for video stuff and not audio, so card readers, hard drives, etc...most stuff is 3A-6A. Considering that, do I need https://www.trewaudio.com/product/remote-audio-pshot/ or can I go with https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1077442-REG/indipro_tools_ip4pps_12v_power_supply_with.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungo Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 If you like experimenting: There are lots of laptop chargers on the market that can manage quite high loads (6 or more amperes). In my experience very reliable, made for 24/7 operation. Unfortunately most of them have got 19 volts, so you need stepdown converters for your needs, but some models have variable voltage or 14v (for Samsung laptops). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 The indie pro is 6A max if that’s enough to handle the total of what you’re posting then go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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