I'm thinking about getting a rechargeable battery station and some good 2AA batteries to help in the cost for my Line 6 G30 wireless system. I was wondering if anyone has ever done this and what would be a good recommended setup?
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Anyone ever use rechargeable 2AA batteries for Line 6 G30 system???
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I have a G30 - I wouldn't use them myself. I actually decided that i only use it on gigs I NEED to go out there on......
it does a nice job - I just don't need the added expense. In most cases rechargeables have disappoint me
it does a nice job - I just don't need the added expense. In most cases rechargeables have disappoint me
This is what I use with my G50 and G90 using the TBP 12 transmitter. I rotate 6 batteries, 4 in the charger and 2 in the transmitter at all times. I can get about 2-3 hours on a pair. I gig and even practice every day with the wireless. They've never disappointed me or had any issues. I've been using the same batteries for over year now.
s0c9
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Been using those same Energizer 2300 mAh rechargeable AA's (pictured above) with my G90 for a couple of yrs.. bought 16 of them back then and have been rotating them.
Work great.. get about 8 hours out of each set.
Work great.. get about 8 hours out of each set.
We use Eneloop AA's, the white ones as the maH vs. number of times you can charge them is maximized IMO.
Guitar 1: 2 (Line 6 G55)
Wireless lead vocals: 2 (Shure wireless, used as a "spare" and "walk the audience" mic)
Me: 2 (Line 6 G50)
Keyboard/Guitarist: 2 (Shure pro system, he's a retired Nashville road band guy)
The Key/Guitar takes care of his own, I carry 12 fully-charged to each gig so G1, me, singer have spares. When we get double-booked(it happens), we get the "spare sets" out to use in the 2nd gig while the "used 1 gig ones" get charged.
Charging, rotating sequence-of-use, and carrying them in the top trays of my gig toolbox is one of my contributions. We've been using Eneloops since they came out. Wifey & I accidentally discovered them by trying them in our camera and they outlasted Duracells because of the flat voltage from start to finish compared to alkaline's voltage drop being constant.
Prior to finding these, I put 2 NEW Duracells in for each gig and had experienced Guitarist 1 and/or wireless vocal mic fail during gigs because they would not change to new ones for every show. Got tired of that so I fixed it.
Guitar 1: 2 (Line 6 G55)
Wireless lead vocals: 2 (Shure wireless, used as a "spare" and "walk the audience" mic)
Me: 2 (Line 6 G50)
Keyboard/Guitarist: 2 (Shure pro system, he's a retired Nashville road band guy)
The Key/Guitar takes care of his own, I carry 12 fully-charged to each gig so G1, me, singer have spares. When we get double-booked(it happens), we get the "spare sets" out to use in the 2nd gig while the "used 1 gig ones" get charged.
Charging, rotating sequence-of-use, and carrying them in the top trays of my gig toolbox is one of my contributions. We've been using Eneloops since they came out. Wifey & I accidentally discovered them by trying them in our camera and they outlasted Duracells because of the flat voltage from start to finish compared to alkaline's voltage drop being constant.
Prior to finding these, I put 2 NEW Duracells in for each gig and had experienced Guitarist 1 and/or wireless vocal mic fail during gigs because they would not change to new ones for every show. Got tired of that so I fixed it.
me too!
my G50 sits on a pedaltrain nano, next to a little 4-bay charger with four eneloops in it. when the wireless is powered up so is the battery charger.
works like a champ! do one gig with one pair of batteries, during which time the other pair gets charged fully.
next gig, swap, rinse and repeat.
I use the same ones with my G30 for a few months now, they held up for two 3 hour shows (2.5 hours of actually playing) when I forgot to rotate, I expect them to loose endurance over time, anyway, If they can get me through a gig, I'm happy, always have charged spares and rotate.
I use the rechargeables. Cheapo rayovac brand I got at Target. Have 6 batteries, 2 stay in the unit (previous use) 4 in the charger. Bring fresh batteries to show. Do soundcheck with used set. Swap for fresh before set. One set lasts 4 hours extras "just in case" I forget to charge, or leave the transmitter on between sets
and now i just got the new G75 and the eneloops do great in that one too! the only thing is the time display on the G75 is probably not accurate, since rechargeables only get up to like 1.4V even if they last longer overall than regular alkalines.
as for chargers, i found this thing, which i keep mounted to a pedaltrain nano along with the wireless receiver; when i power up the wireless the charger gets powered up too.
i like it because it shows actual status for each battery, including things like voltage and charge time, so i can see when each one is really "done". i just wish the display was backlit, i gotta check it with a flashlight at gigs.
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Eneloops! I use a Sennheiser wireless that also takes two AA's and power it with Eneloop Pros. Generally still showing +50% charge after a 4 hour gig. I charge them with the Panasonic charger that came with the kit.
Big bulk packs of AA's are cheap but it's nice not to be constantly throwing them in the trash.
Big bulk packs of AA's are cheap but it's nice not to be constantly throwing them in the trash.
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I use these Panasonic Eneloop Rechargeable AA Ni-MH Batteries
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with a Line 6 G50 and they work great. Easily get through a 3-4 hour gig or rehearsal with a a fully charged pair.
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with a Line 6 G50 and they work great. Easily get through a 3-4 hour gig or rehearsal with a a fully charged pair.
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this is for wireless stuff, running a USB cable is like the opposite of the intended use.
i stand corrected!
according to a post by an official line 6 guy over on TGP, the G75 actually does detect rechargeables and at least attempts to account for the voltage difference in its display of battery life.
Eneloops! I use a Sennheiser wireless that also takes two AA's and power it with Eneloop Pros. Generally still showing +50% charge after a 4 hour gig. I charge them with the Panasonic charger that came with the kit.
Big bulk packs of AA's are cheap but it's nice not to be constantly throwing them in the trash.
@tkonbass where did you get the right angle plug for your sennhieser? I have the exact same transmitter.
I've been getting 2-3 gigs out of the AAs in my pack, so I'm really thinking about getting rechargeable batteries now.
