7Q power cable to D Tap for 14.4v at DVinfo.net

Brian Jansen · July 4th, 2016, 01:10 PM

Is anyone using or suggest a 7Q power cable to D Tap for 14.4v?
Also... I've been using the Sony NP battery plate, but I think Dan Keaton mentioned that the Sony BP would be a much better power source.
I'd be interested in switching < even though the NP batteries are nice a cheap! >

Dan Keaton · July 13th, 2016, 08:04 AM

Dear Brian,

The D-Tap (P-Tap) cables are readily available and widely used.

The Sony BPu60 batteries are a good choice, especially for recording modes that require more power.

The Sony BPu60 batteries can output more current than the Sony NP-F970 batteries.

We fully support the genuine Sony NP-F970 batteries, but it is advisable to replace the battery when it gets down to 7.0 volts, especially if you are recording in modes that require more current, such as High Speed, or writing to two SSD's simultaneously.

As the battery voltage dips below 7.0 volts, the current increases, and the battery starts draining very quickly.

The Odyssey supports a wide range of batteries, as the power range is 6.5 to 34 Volts DC.

P-Tap, D-Tap outputs are also typically very good power sources, as these are designed to put out high current.

Respectfully,

Brian Jansen · July 14th, 2016, 05:40 PM

Thanks Dan!
I did grab a cable from BH Photo. : )

July 4th, 2016, 01:10 PM	#1
Brian Jansen Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: providence, RI Posts: 107	7Q power cable to D Tap for 14.4v Is anyone using or suggest a 7Q power cable to D Tap for 14.4v? Also... I've been using the Sony NP battery plate, but I think Dan Keaton mentioned that the Sony BP would be a much better power source. I'd be interested in switching < even though the NP batteries are nice a cheap! >

July 13th, 2016, 08:04 AM	#2
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Re: 7Q power cable to D Tap for 14.4v Dear Brian, The D-Tap (P-Tap) cables are readily available and widely used. The Sony BPu60 batteries are a good choice, especially for recording modes that require more power. The Sony BPu60 batteries can output more current than the Sony NP-F970 batteries. We fully support the genuine Sony NP-F970 batteries, but it is advisable to replace the battery when it gets down to 7.0 volts, especially if you are recording in modes that require more current, such as High Speed, or writing to two SSD's simultaneously. As the battery voltage dips below 7.0 volts, the current increases, and the battery starts draining very quickly. The Odyssey supports a wide range of batteries, as the power range is 6.5 to 34 Volts DC. P-Tap, D-Tap outputs are also typically very good power sources, as these are designed to put out high current. Respectfully, __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

July 14th, 2016, 05:40 PM	#3
Brian Jansen Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: providence, RI Posts: 107	Re: 7Q power cable to D Tap for 14.4v Thanks Dan! I did grab a cable from BH Photo. : )