DS-5 Mono Out

[Russ]

Thanks

[rv_bass]

I like using the five pin cable since I don’t have to worry about batteries that way. I see the batteries and 1/4” as a backup for situations like having to quickly plug in and out of someone else’s rig.   

I write the date on the batteries with a sharpie pen when I replace them and keep note of approximate time used since replacement, and keep a fresh set of spare batteries in my case too.  Although, I almost always use the five pin and DS-5 box even when practicing at home.

I have one bass that does not have 1/4” out, just the five pin,  truly an “Electric” Bass!  Another one has two cables (five pin and midi) I feel like I’m space walking with that one! 

[Russ]

I was gonna miss the LED's anyway, thanks again everyone!

[JimmyJ]

Russ,

If you really need to be wireless you can build a battery pack onto your strap wired to run +/-18VDC into the 5-pin jack and run the whole bass on 4, 6, or 8-9V batteries. Adding the wireless pack to that means carrying a heavy load, but you'd achieve the freedom to roam...

Jimmy J

[jazzyvee]

Here is an old thread where one of the forum members documented the making of a DIY power pack from a couple of Altoids tins in order to use the series bass with a wireless transmitter.
https://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=734


And another more high tech version from another member GeePee.
https://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8261.msg95301#msg95301

[Russ]

Wow, and I thought I took things too far sometimes I guess if you're buying an Alembic you probably take things too far in a lot of ways...

[Songdog]

Do Alembic basses (Series, especially) work well with rechargeable "9V" (which aren't actually exactly 9V) batteries?

[dela217]

I use a wireless 100 percent of the time these days.   I just use the on board batteries.   

I would love to have a battery pack for my bass.    Anyone here make them?    I am not going to do it.    I would love to have one already made.    I would love it if Alembic made one.   Hint, hint.

Michael

[jazzyvee]

Do Alembic basses (Series, especially) work well with rechargeable "9V" (which aren't actually exactly 9V) batteries?

I have tried rechargeable batteries in a non series bass but they didn't last as long as regular duracell or Energizer. So these days I always put those two in my basses and use rechargeable batteries for the LEDs in my Europa bass. In an emergency I can forgo the LEDs and use one of the batteries to power my bass, although I always have spare 9v batteries in my case.