D-Tap power from EX1

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falves1

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I bought a Swit S2000 Light, identical to a Varizoom, and cannot power it from the EX1 since it does not have a Power Tap female adapter. The question is, can I draw power from the XLR using an adapter, or the voltages are incompatible? Is there any option so I don't have to carry two separate batteries? When I use it mainly in Studio, for interviews, how do you power this lamp without using any battery?
Thanks in advance.
 
{I'm unclear about your question, and not sure if you're saying the Swit S2000 Light doesn't have a D tap, but I'm assuming you're saying your battery doesn't have a D tap.}

I can't comment on drawing power from the XLR, but most people draw power for accessories with a D tap off the battery. That way you only need one battery. I use one like this for the Nanoflash:

http://lacolorshop.com/products/item.asp?id=u95

[lacolorshop is owned by Taky, a member on this board who provides great service and fast shipping.]

Another option is a takkeon battery which is versatile because it can be set for different voltages. I use one to power my field monitor. You can reduce the voltage slightly and it runs even longer.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&cm_re=takkeon_battery-_-55-997-152-_-Product

Or you can get a battery mount for nearly any kind of battery and mount it on the back. Then slide the battery in. This takes advantage of cheaper camcorder batteries.

That's what kits like this have.
http://lacolorshop.com/products/item.asp?id=cm900kit
 
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Hello Duke, just to clarify, your first suggestion is right on, there are several 3d party EX1 style batteries out there - made by Swit, Switronics, and others. The camera XLR is for audio, it does not carry power needed for a light, also it is a 3 pin vs 4 pin XLRs used for power applications. The Tekkeon does not have a D-Tap as far as I know. The last suggestion does not work as the light needs 12V-14V while the DV batteries are all 7.2V.
HTH
 
Definately the D tap is the fastest and easiest way to go. Do you carry those batteries too? Maybe you can point him at some.

The light is listed as 10-17v. The Takkeon battery is able to handle cover most of that range, but you're absolutely right that the proper cable would be required. It will depend on what power inputs are available on the Swit S2000 Light.

As for using camcorder batteries, the 7.2v is the nominal value. They all output higher when fully charged. Those other LED lights use the system, but I don't know if anyone has them for the Swit S2000 Light.

Again, a D tap battery is the way to go.
 
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