Go wireless?

[bsee]

There was some discussion about using a series with wireless here:
 
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_leapoffaith.html
 
and, you may have to give consideration to the stereo/mono question as discussed here:
 
http://www.alembic.com/club/messages/394/25127.html?1140248111
 
I couldn't find the discussion I thought I was looking for.  It still seems it should be possible to create a belt-pack with a hi-tech rechargeable battery and wiring to provide the same power you would get through the DS5.  Sort of the same type of thing professional photographers use for strobes in high-demand situations, though that's typically more like 6v.  I did a quick search and found this:  http://21st-century-goods.com/page/21st/PROD/MP3400
 
It seems like this, or something like it, could be wired to provide power to a portable DS-5-like device and hang off a belt pack.  If it can power a DVD player for six hours, it should easily power a bass with LEDs through a gig.
 
Of course, if anyone is thinking of doing something like this, running it by Mica is always the best place to start.
 
Personally, I'd just plan on swapping batteries for every gig.  I might have a different perspective if I were gigging more often than monthly these days.  I'm not sure if anyone makes a 9v rechargeable that's worth using these days.
 
-bob

[jeffbass4]

Like Bill said above, I have to give a nod to the old Nady 201 as well. I've used it since 1992 and it has never failed. I've replaced 1 transmitter pack (my fault), and recently added a second one for my backup bass. I never felt it changed my tone and I don't sense any delay. My thought is, if you can play and not think about it and you can't tell a difference with or without a cord, it must be working. I've used this in small clubs and large concert venues. Cheap price but it has served me well...