The Pro Data Power Converter enables powering the iodyne Pro Data from DC power sources over USB-C and XLR-4 connections. You can use the Power Converter with a USB Power Bank, a Camera Battery with XLR output, or both at the same time for redundancy: the Power Converter will automatically and instantly fail-over power if one power connection is removed.
However, since not all batteries provide the same output properties, there are a couple of details to be mindful of when designing your battery power workflow. Read the examples below, and consult the table for supported batteries at the bottom of this article to learn more.
USB-C Power Example
Pro Data will operate with a limited power budget when running from the Power Converter with USB power input: you will only be able to utilize a single connected computer and a single path, and you should not utilize additional 15W bus-powered accessories in any of Pro Data's downstream ports.
Pay attention to these factors specific to USB Power configurations:
- Choose a power bank that supports 100W power output over a single USB-C using the 100W (20V 5A) USB-PD power contract. Be sure to consult the documentation for your power bank to confirm this output.
- Some power banks may also have particular USB-C ports that are able to support higher power levels: be sure to consult the documentation for your power bank to use the correct port.
- Always connect your computer to a power source (power brick or a battery) before connecting it to Pro Data when using the Power Converter with USB power. If you connect a laptop to Pro Data first, the computer will begin to charge from Pro Data at 15W. This adds to the power Pro Data needs which is more than the 100W the Power Converter supports over USB.
XLR / D-Tap Power Example
Pro Data can operate with a larger power budget when running from XLR battery input, including supporting Thunderbolt NVMe multipathing for increased performance. The table below shows the number of supported connections to Pro Data based on different batteries.
|
Battery Model |
Interface | Supports Single Path |
Supports Multipath |
Works With1 | iodyne Tested2 |
| Anker Prime A1340 Power Bank (250W) | USB-C | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| REDVOLT MICRO-V Battery (98WH) | XLR-43 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| XLR-43 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
|
PAG MPL50 V-Mount (50WH) |
XLR-43 | ✅ |
1 "Works With" means a trusted partner has confirmed the battery powers Pro Data and operates normally.
2 "iodyne Tested" means we have tested the battery in our lab with Pro Data and have confirmed correct function, and will test this battery as part of our continuous quality assurance process.
3 Requires D-TAP to XLR-4 converter similar to this one.