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🔋 Recorder Battery Life Estimator
Estimate how long your field recorder will run based on power consumption, battery capacity, phantom power, and recording format.
Power Consumption
mW
Typical: handheld 1500–3000 mW, multi-track 3000–8000 mW
Battery
cells
Estimated Battery Life
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Recording Time
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Total Power Draw
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Battery Energy
Power Breakdown
Base recorder consumption
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Phantom power draw (+48V)
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High sample rate overhead
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Total power consumption
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Battery Type Comparison
| Battery Type | Capacity | Voltage | Energy (Wh) | Est. Runtime | Notes |
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Estimates are approximate. Actual battery life depends on temperature (cold reduces capacity 20–40%), battery age, display usage, wireless features, and recording format. Phantom power typically draws 2–10 mA per channel at 48V. Always carry spare batteries for critical field recordings.
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