> Most days I would agree with you: but there is always Murphy's Law to contend with, and the specific case of this states that a PP3-powered recording device will fail only when a unique event is to be recorded.
Ha! In my limited experience, Murphy is MUCH more likely to strike at rechargeable batteries. 8>D You find, far too late, that you haven't charged them properly or they no longer retain charge properly. Battery tech is improving day by day but Alkalines are still near the top of the list for convenient reliable power. If you use rechargeables, I suggest you have a new alkaline PP3 or two in your spares kit with the correct connector. I've never had new Alkalines from the big makers, Duracell, Energiser, GP etc fail on me. I'd be wary of OEM batteries though .. especially supermarket own name brands. In Oz, the Jaycar Eclipse brand seems OK. DO NOT USE ZINC CARBON CELLS FOR ANYTHING. Alkalines ALWAYS work out cheaper regardless of application. BTW, the 10 hr life I mentioned is for an end voltage of 8V but PPAc will work fine to lower voltages. I mention 10 hrs as that should see most recording events & concerts with ample safety factor. It's cheap insurance to always use a new one. _______________________________________________ Sursound mailing list Sursound@music.vt.edu https://mail.music.vt.edu/mailman/listinfo/sursound - unsubscribe here, edit account or options, view archives and so on.
