General Mobile Power Solutions and Information

Feeling guilty about throwing all those used alkalines away? Well you should.
Here are two alternatives... Note: This information pertains to acquiring external battery power supplies for any mobile equipment

• Where can I get quality, custom-made, mobile power supplies to suit my needs?
• What's the scoop on Rayovac Renewal Rechargeable Alkaline Batteries?

Other miscellaneous information...

• I'm traveling overseas (Europe). What power differences can I expect?
• Where can I get batteries for my Nakamichi CM300 microphones?
• Where can I get even more information (including NiCad rechargeable issues)?

D7/8 (& SBM-1) Mobile Power Solutions (some items courtesy Victor Yiu's D7/8 Pages)

• What is that internal battery meter really telling me?
• How long can I expect alkalines to run my deck?

• Can I just make my own 4D cell battery pack? Note: This page has not been updated to reflect the fact that you can now buy the required tip by itself. See below.
• Besides Sony, where else can I get the tip to make my own external power supply?
• I'm lazy. Can I buy a pre-made 4D cell pack?
• Another D7/8 Alternate Power Supply
• I was thinking of adding a 2nd lead from my 4D cell pack to run my SBM-1 in addition to my D7/8. Is this cool?

I feel like a total yutz for using traditional, non-rechargables, but for some reason I can't or won't switch.

• Is there an easy way to monitor the voltage of my external 4D cell pack so I know how much time I have left? I don't want to throw out usable batteries anymore.
• Ok, I have my meter attached. At what voltage should I discontinue using my external pack to avoid damage?

Go to the Tascam DA20 FAQ
Go to the DAT Repair Facilities page.
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Disclaimer: The information on these pages was taken from many sources. Many of the ideas presented here are tried and true, while the consequences of other methods may be unknown. The reader of this information, upon acting on any of these procedures is doing so at their own risk. In no way may I be responsible for any damages induced by following these procedures.