Battery life, shure pgx.

[torkelboy]

Hi guys! Just recently bought the "shure pgx 14" wireless.


question:
the little light thats on the transmitter turns orange when the battery is about to run out, according to the manual. Do any of you know aprox how long it is between orange and dead?

this is interesting due to the fact that i could use batteries that i am uncertain off amount off power. Lets say in general that you've got 1 hour after the light has turned orange, then you could easily finish a song or an act or an entire gig without worrying about dropping out, and in the end, save of money.

thx!

 

[BassScum]

I put a new one in every gig (usually 4 sets). I then use the used batteries at band practice until they completely drain or I put them in my tuner. It's best to have a new one in at a gig then you don't have to worry about it. Only use duracell or energizer. To reduce the cost buy in a larger quantity.

 

[torkelboy]

ofcourse that would be the best way to go, and perhaps i'll take it.

but i still want to know if anyone knows how long the orange light is lit before turning dead.

 

[torkelboy]

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[Ben-Jammin]

I'm not sure about the pgx specifically, as I haven't used any of the low end shure lines...

I see on the Shure website that the transmitter is powered by AA batteries. In that case I would strongly suggest picking up 4/8 NiMh batteries and a charger. Play a gig, swap em for a charged pair. NiMh supplies plenty of power for a gig and they last for a 1000 charges or so... makes batteries a whole lot cheaper and takes the guess work out of dealing with half-dead batteries.

 

[torkelboy]

I'm not sure about the pgx specifically, as I haven't used any of the low end shure lines...

I see on the Shure website that the transmitter is powered by AA batteries. In that case I would strongly suggest picking up 4/8 NiMh batteries and a charger. Play a gig, swap em for a charged pair. NiMh supplies plenty of power for a gig and they last for a 1000 charges or so... makes batteries a whole lot cheaper and takes the guess work out of dealing with half-dead batteries.

That should work fine aswell, and as you wrote, you don't want to mess around with half dead batteries.
Allthough, it would be very interesting to know what orange means, dead in 5 minutes, or, -aprox an hour left so finish up your song then switch-.

 

[torkelboy]

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[torkelboy]

I'm bumbing it again, perhaps some nonfrequent user steps in and saves the day!

 

[Bassamatic]

The best thing is to test it for yourself, with your typical batteries.

Changing for every show is cheap insurance. Over here at Universal Studio Tours, they change the batteries in the wireless mics for EVERY SHOW! A bit overkill, but it keeps Murphy at bay.

The Kirkland batteries at Costco are the same as Duracells for less $$.

 

[beelzelboss]

i have shure pgx and when it turns orange i get about 20 minutes left on it, give or take 5. I have seen a difference if you continue playing or not. Best way is to try it out on your own because my bass is active so that might change it up a little.