The IndiPRO Dual LP-E6 Power Grid XLR Audio Box NP-FW50from IndiPRO Dual LP-E6 Power Grid XLR Audio Box NP-FW50provides power to your Sony a7 Camera using two optional Canon LP-E6 type batteries. It converts two XLR inputs to a 3.5mm stereo audio output to provide two channels of audio directly to your camera. The Power Grid System incorporates a clamp so you can mount it to optional LWS 15mm support rods and it features a right angle power plug to keep the cable neat and snug on the camera.

The Power Grid features a two-sided design that mounts the batteries one on each face, although only one battery is required to supply the necessary voltage to power the camera. A blue LED built into the plate lights up to indicate sufficient voltage available to power your camera. You can hot swap your batteries without powering down the camera, as long as there is always a sufficiently charged battery in the Power Grid. The Power Grid System is Made in the USA.

For Sony a7 Series, a6300, a6500 & More    Dual LP-E6 Battery Plates    Hot-Swappable    Dual 3-Pin XLR Audio Inputs    3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack    18" Cable Length    1/4"-20 Threaded Holes on Top and Bottom    Aircraft Grade Aluminum Housing

• Powers your Sony a7 Camera using two available Canon LP-E6 type batteries.

• The unit incorporates two adapters from XLR to a 3.5mm stereo mini. This allows you to record the signal from two XLR mics in the camera via the stereo input.

• Integrated rod clamp for LWS (light weight standard) 15mm support rods, allows you to mount the Power Grid System in a variety of positions.

• Space saving battery plate that mounts available batteries, sold separately, face to face instead of side-by-side.

• Batteries securely snap into place.

• A built-in blue power LED provides confirmation that the Power Grid System is supplying enough voltage to power the camera.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Where does it mount to the Pocket Camera?

A: It's designed to mount on rails, not the camera itself, but the rail mount can be unscrewed leaving a 1/4-20 hole if you want to mount it another way.

Q: 2. Does this work with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K? As it also uses LP-E6 batteries... Thanks.

A: Yes, this product should work with the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is powered by LP-E6 batteries, which is the kind of dummy connection this offers.

Q: 3. Does it provide Phantom Power to the xlr inputs?

A: It does not provide phantom power.

Q: 4. About how much runtime will two new fully charged LP-E6 batteries give you with an A7S compared to the original battery?

A: We have user reports of 4 or more hours of run time with the IndiPRO Tools 8PASA7.

Q: 5. this works with the sony alpha 6500 ?

A: Works with all the Sony 'a' series bodies

Q: 6. how long is the cable from the pod to the fake battery?

A: The cable is 20 inches long.

Q: 7. How does this mount to the camera - or will you need a cage?

A: You could use a hot shoe to 1/4 adapter to mount this on top of the camera. The Vello Multi-Function Ball Head with Removable Top & Bottom Shoe Mounts would be one example. However, this is fairly large and might be rather awkward. If you do not want a cage, then get a mini baseplate with 15mm rods such as the IndiPRO Tools DSLR Baseplate with 9 15mm Rods. Then with IndiPRO Tools Dual 15mm Rod Clamp with 1/4 -20 for Power Pod, you can mount the Universal Power Pod to the rods.

Q: 8. If I power my camera with a regular sony battery, can I use the xlr to 3.5mm works without the LP-E6 batteries? Does the audio box need to be powered in order to work?

A: The unit doesn't need to be powered, but the mic that you are using needs to be powered,

Q: 9. does this also work (given the LP-E6 battery) with canon eos DSLR cameras?

A: This unit is designed to power the Sony A7 series of cameras, it will not work with Canon DSLRs that are powered by LP-E6 batteries. However IndiPRO Tools makes similar solutions that will. They have LP-E6 powered battery grids that you can use on cameras like the Canon 5D Mark III, 7D Mark II, 6D and more.

Q: 10. Is the dummy battery swappable? For instance, is it possible to use dummy canon lp6 battery, if I were to purchase one?

A: Sorry no the dummy is not swap-able without being a technician nor is it available that I can find. However, IndiPRO does have power solutions for LP-E6 battery cameras. Please see the following link. http://bhpho.to/1QPCe2p