Split 4Pin 12v Xlr

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sjcampbell

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Wondering if its possible to split a 4pin XLR F from a NP1 Battery adapter.

Need 2 Female 4pin XLR from it.

How can i split it so both devices receive a regulated 12v.

I know i need a power distribution box but there must be a way to jerry rig it.
 
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I've had custom y-split cables made like this, including exactly this very type. Just ask someone to make this for you. We can do it but we're probably not the cheapest place for something so simple.
 
I've done this numerous times.
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Simply tied all the DC cables together (whites together and blacks together) and then connected that to pins 1 and 4.

Always worked perfectly.
You could easily adapt this to what you need.
 
Rippie, have you tested with a multimeter the output from the additional plugs if the hirose is (for example) connected to a mixer.

Will all devices receive 12v?

The 2 devices:
Mixer: 10-18v
Recorder: 9-12v

I assume both connected to a single NP1 would not work.

I think i may end up sinking for a hawk woods distributor. Really grudge it though as it will only be running two devices.
 
Are you under the assumption that a remote audio BDS style box regulates voltage?
It's basically the same thing pictured above with a nice shiny box, and poly fuses on each output in case of an overload (which most of the types of gear we use have built into the units as well)
and a master switch.

I have used what is pictured above countless times with mixers, 3 wireless or a recorder and wireless..etc
and it has always worked perfectly.



Also, I think you might be confusing voltage with current draw.
 
I will state one more thing based on your last post.
I don't know what recorder you plan on using but you mention it has a 9-12v range.
Most NP1's are going to have a hotter output than 12volts when taken off of a charger.

So in that case, yes you will need to drop the voltage down for that unit.
I've never had to do that with anything I own so you'd need to look online for instructions/schematic
 
Rippie said:
Are you under the assumption that a remote audio BDS style box regulates voltage?.
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I think this is were im going wrong. I thought the distribution system allowed all devices connected to receive a regulated 12v. Obviously im wrong.

Im clearly no electronics wizard.

Thanks for the advice and ill give it a shot.
 
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