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New power management devices from Remote Audio: BDSv3, Hot Strip, and RM (remote meter)
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Do you know what the price is for the Hot Strip might be when it comes out and the street date for it it?
Also, is there any information about the release date for the BDSv3? There is no mention of the new BDS on the Remote Audio site. Thanks.
Hello Alex and Mark,
The BDSv3, Hot Strip, and RM (remote meter) will be shipping on June 1, 2009. Prices are: BDSv3 US$220, Hot Strip US$499, and RM US$199.
Production of the BDSv2 will cease, but, at $50 less expensive than the v3, will still be a good value while supplies last (Remote Audio has about 50 units of the v2 in stock, as do some dealers), particularly for those who do not plan on using the RM (remote meter). Input and output cables are the same for the v2 and v3.
Another related product, but yet not shown in the video, is the Shunt Box, which will be available in July 2009. The Shunt Box is basically a compact 1-input, 1-output inline switch that can be used with the RM for volt/amp metering and remote on-off control.
More details will be posted this week.
Glen Trew
Skylor mentioned a trickle charge. Is there a charging circuit? Or do you have to input a charging voltage into the 2nd Input? Thanks.
Nice products.
Hey Phil,
The Hot Strip does not have an active charging circuit. However, if an external AC-DC supply with an output of 13.8VDC is plugged into the Hot Strip, a lead acid battery plugged into the other male connector will be "float charged". 13.8V is the optimum voltage for maintaining a charged lead acid battery. It will slowly recharge a lead acid battery and then maintain a full charge for the life of the battery (years, usually). However, it would be best to recharge a significantly discharged lead acid battery with a standard external fast charger, properly sized for the battery being used.
So, using the Hot Strip with a 13.8V power supply of proper capacity, plugged into one input and a lead acid battery plugged into the other input, creates a perfectly viable uninterruptible DC supply for a sound cart. The lead acid battery could be of virtually any size, depending on how much capacity and back-up time is needed. The dual 4-pin inputs can also allow hot-swapping of batteries for uninterrupted operation during battery changes.
Glen Trew