lyquiddye @ Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:24 am wrote:
I would never buy from those guys. Did you see their "sound expert" on the left side of the page!!!! A little scary!
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| Author: | theCheese [ Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Cheap source of 9V batteries.. |
More of a tip than a question. I was in a Dollar General store a few weeks ago and saw they had Dollar General brand Alkaline 9V batteries for $1.50 a piece. Now generally, I reach for 'name brand' batteries, but I thought at $1.50 a piece, i'll buy four and toss 'em in my gig bag as emergency batteries. As luck would have it, a few days later I found myself in an emergency, and put a brand new DG 9V battery in each of my Nady DKW-DUO mics. I switch them on when I hand them to the singer, and then switch them off between singers. I've been running the same batteries ever since. Two and a half weeks of three 4 hour shows a night.. so the last 7 gigs, plus an 8 hour long private party.. and they're still going strong. At a buck and a half a battery, they're about half the price I usually pay for 'name brand' batteries. What do you guys use? |
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| Author: | twansenne [ Sun Sep 05, 2010 9:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap source of 9V batteries.. |
I usually use Energizer brand, but my cordless set only gets used for private gigs, usually weddings. |
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| Author: | Lonman [ Sun Sep 05, 2010 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap source of 9V batteries.. |
Whatever 'alkaline' is on sale. |
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| Author: | leopard lizard [ Sun Sep 05, 2010 11:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap source of 9V batteries.. |
That is interesting. We have Dollar TREE in our area and get our 9 volts there. Sometimes they even come in a 2-pack for a dollar. But our Nady's use them at about 1 per 5 hour show--or sometimes 2 shows. We don't turn them off between singers. We did discover they can be used alot longer past when the "change battery" light comes on. The other thing is--I have tested each one that we have replaced and they test "good" so you can get double use out of them in something less intense like a small radio after you retire them from the mics. Don't like the landfill problem, however. Just got some rechargables that supposedly work in mics according to a DJ site and will see how that goes. Also--better brand batteries last a bit longer but not long enough to justify paying 4 to 6 times more. |
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| Author: | Bazza [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 5:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap source of 9V batteries.. |
I picked up a bunch of NiMH rechargeables and haven't bought batteries in years. Best investment I ever made. Thane again my mics use AA's so your mileage may vary. Back when I was buying disposables, the best prices I found were at BatteryJunction.com. |
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| Author: | leopard lizard [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap source of 9V batteries.. |
I guess 9-volt rechargables have always been trickier to use than AAs. On a DJ site they recommended a specific brand of rechargables from Battery Junction as actually working well. I ordered them and the charger last January. Then they had a fire in their warehouse and the order was delayed. Finally they are back up and running but the specific brand of battery I ordered is indefinitely backordered. So, as I already paid last January, I said to substitute another brand and if they don't work in the mics, we will use them in something else. Will test them this Sat and let you know. I guess the real proof will be in the ability to keep recharging them and have them hold the charge so will keep you posted on that, also. |
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| Author: | johnny reverb [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap source of 9V batteries.. |
Grab Walgreen's alkaline when they're on sale .....use for only one show....change with a new for next show, take the used one, and use it in home mics, or other electronics around the house....I always use fresh batteries for a gig. |
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| Author: | theCheese [ Thu Sep 09, 2010 10:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap source of 9V batteries.. |
Just as an update.. I just finished my regular Tuesday and Wednesday night gigs using the same batteries. I'll definitely be buying more of these next time i'm at the DG store. |
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| Author: | JoeChartreuse [ Thu Sep 09, 2010 11:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap source of 9V batteries.. |
I do use Dollar Deal Sunbeam Alkalines ( 4/$1) on occasion, but I love the Walgreen's brand. They last forever, and sometimes they put out promo packs- something like 24 AAs for $10 How about 6 9v for under $5? |
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| Author: | Bazza [ Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap source of 9V batteries.. |
JoeChartreuse @ Fri Sep 10, 2010 2:29 am wrote: They last forever, and sometimes they put out promo packs- something like 24 AAs for $10
I used to buy batteries in bulk like that too, then I did the math. Even at your discount price above: Two batteries per mic + two mics = $1.66 per show. Two shows per week = $172+ a year in batteries. Even more during the busy seasons. Or, you can get a charger and 8 NiMH rechargeable AA's for $45, rotate them and they will last much more than a year. Even if you got two full shows out of standard batteries (a tall order), it's still cheaper to go rechargeable. |
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| Author: | leopard lizard [ Mon Sep 13, 2010 4:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap source of 9V batteries.. |
Not that anyone is waiting breathlessly, but we didn't get a chance to try out our new 9-volt rechargables yet. Maybe next week. |
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| Author: | ripman8 [ Tue Sep 14, 2010 1:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap source of 9V batteries.. |
Bazza @ Mon Sep 13, 2010 4:29 pm wrote: JoeChartreuse @ Fri Sep 10, 2010 2:29 am wrote: They last forever, and sometimes they put out promo packs- something like 24 AAs for $10 I used to buy batteries in bulk like that too, then I did the math. Even at your discount price above: Two batteries per mic + two mics = $1.66 per show. Two shows per week = $172+ a year in batteries. Even more during the busy seasons. Or, you can get a charger and 8 NiMH rechargeable AA's for $45, rotate them and they will last much more than a year. Even if you got two full shows out of standard batteries (a tall order), it's still cheaper to go rechargeable. Works great ,,,cept I have 9v mics. I've got 16 10,000 mah d batteries that I bought for my altec lansing ipod speaker 3 years ago. I've put hundreds of hours on them, no problems. Twice I've bought rechargeable 9v batteries. Both experiences left a sour taste in my mouth. Been using alkalines since. I heard long ago that there isn't much difference in "generic" vs duracell or energizer. |
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| Author: | lyquiddye [ Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap source of 9V batteries.. |
I have bought this deal in the past: http://www.audimutesoundproofing.com/9- ... -bulk.aspx Most recently I have been buying these at Lowes. http://www.lowes.com/pd_318749-11637-6L ... 26page%3D8 |
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| Author: | TopherM [ Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap source of 9V batteries.. |
lyquiddye @ Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:24 am wrote:
I would never buy from those guys. Did you see their "sound expert" on the left side of the page!!!! A little scary!
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| Author: | lyquiddye [ Fri Sep 17, 2010 8:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap source of 9V batteries.. |
TopherM @ Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:34 pm wrote: lyquiddye @ Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:24 am wrote: I would never buy from those guys. Did you see their "sound expert" on the left side of the page!!!! A little scary! They display at out local expo computer shows and supersales. They seem to be decent people. I got the 212 battery deal for $150 the one time. With 4 mics that use 9 volt I go threw about 300 nie volts a year. |
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| Author: | leopard lizard [ Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap source of 9V batteries.. |
Tried the 9-volt rechargables in the announcer mic last night (singer mic was still good and didn't need switching.) The battery lasted for a 5 hour show and the "change battery" light hasn't come on yet. I hear the trouble people have had with 9 volts is getting the battery to last long enough after recharging so I will report on that once we have to do it. The battery that was listed by a DJ site as actually working well was indefinitely back-ordered so I had let them make a substitution figuring we can use the batteries in a radio if they don't work in the mics. The brand we are trying is Tenergy 250 mAh nickel/Metal/Hydride from Battery Junction. They charge in two hours. |
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