Re: [N Compared to myature Recordists] Correct rechargeable battery

["John Hartog" hartogj]

> Alkaline battery (AA- 1.5 volts) or better yet, John Hartog's
> suggested battery sled of 4 NiMH AA's.  These are the same type of
> rechargeable batteries as Dan describes.  You need a "type A" power
> plug (.7mm X 2.35mm) to connect the sled to your recorder.

Here's a photo of my 4AA sled made from Radio Shack parts.

http://www.rockscallop.org/how/batsled02_4xAA.JPG

I decided to try this after I tested a 3V power supply for a Sony MD
and found it actually provides 5V.  I don't know what the max the HiMD
can take is, but the highest I have gone is 5.7V in both a RH10 and a
NH700.  I have not tried it yet with alkalines, and I am certainly
nervous about destroying a recorder.

John Hartog