Which Batteries for Sennheiser G2

Ted OMalley · July 25th, 2008, 01:17 PM

Perhaps my next rechargeable purchase?

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Chris Sweet · March 27th, 2009, 02:43 PM

I've been using Maha PowerEx 2700mAh NiMH AA's in the Edirol R4-Pro, this lasts 4-5 hours before swapping batteries. In the G2's I use them as well and they work just fine, no difference in audio quality compared to alkalines. Forget average life in the G2's, think I swap em once a day. Also, I always use a one hour charger. my $0.02
cheers

Rick Reineke · March 27th, 2009, 03:35 PM

I have been using the Rayovac Hybrids. Runs my G2s at least 10 hours without powering down. Even holds the charge when unused 70 -80% or more than normal NiMHs. I was going to buy the DC power adapter for the receivers and power externally, but with that kind of battery economy it wasn't worth the expense or trouble.

Mark Boyer · March 27th, 2009, 03:40 PM

Rechargeable batteries loose power the more you use them. The more you use them the less they hold a charge. Allot of electronics manufacturers specify that you not use rechargeable batteries and run only fresh alkaline batteries.

Rick Reineke · March 27th, 2009, 03:41 PM

I have been using the Rayovac Hybrids. Runs my G2s at least 10 hours without powering down. Even holds the charge when unused 70 -80% or more than normal NiMHs. I was going to buy the DC power adapter for the receivers and power externally, but with that kind of battery economy it wasn't worth the expense or trouble. Unlike my Lectro receivers that eat 9Vs two at a time, which makes external power almost a necessity.

Petri Kaipiainen · March 28th, 2009, 01:19 AM

King of the Hill: Energizer AA Lithiums.

Pro: Last about 3 times longer than anything else, 40% lighter in weight, 10 year shelf life.
Con: cost a lot

Ed Kukla · March 28th, 2009, 04:47 AM

I've been using the powerex 2700's on my G-2's. They run all day and barely dent the battery meter.

Bob Grant · March 28th, 2009, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Boyer

Rechargeable batteries loose power the more you use them. The more you use them the less they hold a charge. Allot of electronics manufacturers specify that you not use rechargeable batteries and run only fresh alkaline batteries.

Sennheiser sell a set of NiMH batteries for use in the G2 kits. Needless to say they are expensive, no different to other NiMH batteries and you need their charger to charge them as they're in a plastic housing.

Keep in mind that the high capacity NiMH cells have a high self discharge rate of around 1% per day. If this is an issue Sanyo and a few others make 2100mAH cells designed for remote controls with a very low self discharge.

We have found that the hand held Senny wireless mics will not work with NiMH batteries.

Jeffery Magat · March 28th, 2009, 12:39 PM

Well if you're investing in NiMH batteries, you should also be investing in a charger that has options. Look up the Maha / Powerex MH-C9000. It's the best way to keep your batteries healthy.

I had Energizer 2500NiMH batteries that would only work for about 2 hours in an SMa transmitter. I did a refresh and analyze, and now I get almost 4 hours.

Rick Reineke · March 29th, 2009, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Grant

We have found that the hand held Senny wireless mics will not work with NiMH batteries.

I have not tried the Rayovacs in the Senny H/H. I do get about the same economy in the butt-plug configuration with a dynamic mic.

George Thompson · March 30th, 2009, 06:49 AM

Just a word from a Network and Major Studio viewpoint. You will NEVER see rechargables being used on a production. We used to use Duracell Procells until lately purchasing must have gotten a deal for Energizer Industrial batteries. Peoples jobs are too important to rely on rechargables....

Kevin Fox · March 30th, 2009, 10:06 AM

I'll back up what George (and others) said. We have 4 Sens HH, 2 Sens Lav, 2 Shure HH, and sometimes Lectros (rented) we use on stage for our audio company. We also do system installs. We NEVER use recharg-o's and recommend to all clients we install systems for to follow the same advice.

BTW: Mic problems from recharg-o's falls into the top ten reasons for service calls on systems! (Fortunately it's an easy fix).

Just my 2 cents...

John Willett · March 30th, 2009, 10:17 AM

The only batteries you should use in a G2 are standard alkaline AA size (eg: Duracell or ProCell) or the Sennheiser BA 2015 rechargeable pack.

You should *not* use standard AA rechargeables.

The BA 2015 has three contact points and "talks" to the transmitter or receiver.

Chris Sweet · March 31st, 2009, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Fox

BTW: Mic problems from recharg-o's falls into the top ten reasons for service calls on systems! (Fortunately it's an easy fix).

How could they damage my gear, and what kind of easy fix ?

thnks

Jeffery Magat · March 31st, 2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Sweet

How could they damage my gear, and what kind of easy fix ?

thnks

I don't think he meant damage.. just meant they are the cause of issues that stem from the use of rechargeables.

March 27th, 2009, 02:43 PM	#32
Chris Sweet Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 89	batteries I've been using Maha PowerEx 2700mAh NiMH AA's in the Edirol R4-Pro, this lasts 4-5 hours before swapping batteries. In the G2's I use them as well and they work just fine, no difference in audio quality compared to alkalines. Forget average life in the G2's, think I swap em once a day. Also, I always use a one hour charger. my $0.02 cheers

March 27th, 2009, 03:40 PM	#34
Mark Boyer Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bothell Washington Posts: 174	Batteries Rechargeable batteries loose power the more you use them. The more you use them the less they hold a charge. Allot of electronics manufacturers specify that you not use rechargeable batteries and run only fresh alkaline batteries.

March 30th, 2009, 10:17 AM	#43
John Willett Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 976	The only batteries you should use in a G2 are standard alkaline AA size (eg: Duracell or ProCell) or the Sennheiser BA 2015 rechargeable pack. You should not use standard AA rechargeables. The BA 2015 has three contact points and "talks" to the transmitter or receiver. __________________ John Willett - Sound-Link ProAudio and Circle Sound Services President: Fédération Internationale des Chasseurs de Sons

July 25th, 2008, 01:17 PM	#31
Ted OMalley Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 596	Perhaps my next rechargeable purchase? http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/-...v0ccjl6g98t682

March 27th, 2009, 03:35 PM	#33
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,039	I have been using the Rayovac Hybrids. Runs my G2s at least 10 hours without powering down. Even holds the charge when unused 70 -80% or more than normal NiMHs. I was going to buy the DC power adapter for the receivers and power externally, but with that kind of battery economy it wasn't worth the expense or trouble.

March 27th, 2009, 03:41 PM	#35
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,039	I have been using the Rayovac Hybrids. Runs my G2s at least 10 hours without powering down. Even holds the charge when unused 70 -80% or more than normal NiMHs. I was going to buy the DC power adapter for the receivers and power externally, but with that kind of battery economy it wasn't worth the expense or trouble. Unlike my Lectro receivers that eat 9Vs two at a time, which makes external power almost a necessity.

March 28th, 2009, 01:19 AM	#36
Petri Kaipiainen Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Espoo Finland Posts: 380	King of the Hill: Energizer AA Lithiums. Pro: Last about 3 times longer than anything else, 40% lighter in weight, 10 year shelf life. Con: cost a lot

March 28th, 2009, 04:47 AM	#37
Ed Kukla Major Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: All over, USA Posts: 512	I've been using the powerex 2700's on my G-2's. They run all day and barely dent the battery meter.

March 28th, 2009, 12:39 PM	#39
Jeffery Magat Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 186	Well if you're investing in NiMH batteries, you should also be investing in a charger that has options. Look up the Maha / Powerex MH-C9000. It's the best way to keep your batteries healthy. I had Energizer 2500NiMH batteries that would only work for about 2 hours in an SMa transmitter. I did a refresh and analyze, and now I get almost 4 hours.

March 30th, 2009, 06:49 AM	#41
George Thompson New Boot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cortlandt Manor, NY Posts: 10	Just a word from a Network and Major Studio viewpoint. You will NEVER see rechargables being used on a production. We used to use Duracell Procells until lately purchasing must have gotten a deal for Energizer Industrial batteries. Peoples jobs are too important to rely on rechargables....

March 30th, 2009, 10:06 AM	#42
Kevin Fox New Boot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winchester, VA USA Posts: 23 Images: 15	I'll back up what George (and others) said. We have 4 Sens HH, 2 Sens Lav, 2 Shure HH, and sometimes Lectros (rented) we use on stage for our audio company. We also do system installs. We NEVER use recharg-o's and recommend to all clients we install systems for to follow the same advice. BTW: Mic problems from recharg-o's falls into the top ten reasons for service calls on systems! (Fortunately it's an easy fix). Just my 2 cents...