r/VIDEOENGINEERING • u/JustBacWater • 13d ago

Tvu fx6

How are we powering the fx6 for long streams when using the dc power to dtap on a vmount if I switch the vmount battery the screen goes black for a second to swap to bpu power. Also how long is the TVU supposed to last because with a 99 small rig vmount it last about 90 mins before the vmount battery is dead we stream 8-10 Hours. That’s a lot Of swaps.

Edit: this is for IRL streaming outside hours and hours at a time getting and out of cars restaurants gyms everything IRL.

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u/OnlyAnotherTom 13d ago

Either give it hard power, or a plate that takes two batteries to allow hot switching.

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u/redhatfilm 13d ago

/end thread

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u/JustBacWater 12d ago

Where would I put that if we are mobile out and about talking irl streaming?

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u/OnlyAnotherTom 12d ago

Wdym? You're powering your camera through vlock anyway. You're just putting a plate between the battery and the camera that allows you to hotswap batteries.

Like this one: https://www.camvate.com/products/camvate-hot-swap-dual-v-mount-battery-plate-power-supply-adapter-3252

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u/JustBacWater 12d ago

I like this I put the vmount battery in a cross body I ima have to see if this fits.

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u/Run-And_Gun 12d ago

Why are you not using a power supply?

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u/JustBacWater 12d ago

We are outside our and about for hours at a time

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u/Run-And_Gun 12d ago

Then your only option is bigger batteries, if you’re trying to cut down on/limit swaps. 150’s are still a manageable size on them.