The PowerStar LiFE Zeus Rechargeable Power Supply from PSC comes with a triple redundant 12.8V, 60Ah Lithium iron phosphate battery pack. The AC input is fully-filtered for common mode and differential noise, harmonic content, and spikes. This supply contains a built-in current limiting function to further protect itself under extreme conditions. It is also equipped with multiple point rack rail mounting brackets. These brackets can be mounted from either the front or the rear of the power supply and can be offset to provide clearance for XLR connectors in tight rack space environments.

• It is a triple redundant 12.8V, 60A/hour Lithium iron phosphate battery pack. Each of the three onboard 20A battery packs contains individual cells that were chosen for their high capacity and their ability to be rapidly charged or discharged.  This cell can be charged at a full 3C rate. The cells are factory measured, graded, and matched into precision sets for a better quality battery. It also contains built-in cell balancing electronics for a long life.

• This power supply is built around a highly integrated 600W switching power supply/charger. The AC input is fully-filtered for common mode and differential noise, harmonic content, and spikes. This supply contains a built-in current limiting function to further protect itself under extreme conditions. In addition, the charger has been designed to provide clean, quiet charging power so as to not cause noise problems in the field.

• The DC path of the power supply has been designed to provide clean, quiet, reliable DC power for all of your audio and video equipment needs. Each output has its own dedicated output filter that contains both audio and RF frequency filters. Each output is also individually polyfuse-protected and monitored via easy-to-read front panel LED indication. There are a total of eleven outputs; two 8A outputs, two 5A outputs, and seven 3A outputs. To lower internal power losses and extend battery life, the circuit boards are made with 4 oz copper.

• This power supply comes with a small remote control box. The use of the remote control allows the Power Star LiFE to be mounted down and out of the way on the sound cart if desired. This remote contains an additional set of on/off controls, an additional battery fuel gauge, digital LED volt and current meters, and four USB charging ports. It can be operated with or without the remote control box.

• The power supply is convection-cooled without the use of any fans.

• This power supply is equipped with multiple-point rack rail mounting brackets. These brackets can be mounted from either the front or the rear of the power supply and can be offset to provide clearance for XLR connectors in tight rack space environments.

• 60Ah LiFE battery
• 35A High-capacity AC power supply
• Dedicated inverter power output
• Rapid recharge LiFE battery
• USB 4A charging current available

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What are the connections needed to recharge? I'm hoping it is usb-c?

A: The USB port on the Xvive P1 Portable Phantom Power Supply is micro-USB Type-B. There is a USB cable included which is micro-USB Type-B to Type-A. The USB port can be used for charging the internal battery as well as for powering the P1.

Q: 2. hi, when using shotgun mic like MKE 600 or MKH 416 does it still need XLR cable to connect to P1 or you can just plug directly?

A: Plugging a microphone directly into an XLR input jack is never recommended. Remember that, by the principle of leverage, the force exerted on the connector will be proportional to the length of the mic. You can very quickly end up damaging the pins, or even the jack itself, and when phantom power is involved you also risk a short circuit if this happens. Always use a cable, even if it is a very short cable with low-profile connectors.

Q: 3. Could I use this unit directly in between Sennheiser MKH416 mic and Sennheiser G3 Plug-on transmitter to transmit audio?

A: Yes, it is possible to use the Xvive Audio P1 Portable Phantom Power Supply to connect a Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Microphone to a Sennheiser SKP 100 G3 Plug-On Wireless Transmitter.

Q: 4. Does this work with QLXD4?

A: Unfortunately not, this is the correct adapter for QLXD4: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1259080-REG/shure_ps24us_power_supply_for.html

Q: 5. Up to 1600' using RG11 cable at full rate. Does this mean a maximum distance is capable of 1600' on RG-11 or means a further distance is achievable but signal speed would decrease and not run at 200 mbps?

A: The details about the distance is due to the Bandwidth limitation.

Q: 6. Will the female XLR output fry my Tentacle Track E with Phantom Power?

A: The female XLR connection on the Xvive Audio P1 Portable Phantom Power Supply with Rechargeable Battery accepts an input connection and supplies phantom power to connected microphones. The XLR male output connection on the P1 could be adapted to pass signal along to the Tentacle Sync TRACK E Pocket Audio Recorder.

Q: 7. Want to mount this to a camera cage/handle somehow; any cinch sort of harness or other creative solution, perhaps with 1/4 20 mounting screws?

A: You could use straps like the Pearstone 0.5 x 12" Touch Fastener Straps (Black, 10-Pack (B&H # PES051210B) to attach the Xvive Audio P1 Portable Phantom Power Supply. As another option to use a 1/4"-20 mounting screw, you can use the Impact Super Clamp with T-Handle (B&H # IMCC106T), which comes with an Impact Standard Stud for Super Clamp with 1/4"-20 Male Threads (B&H # IMSRP102).

Q: 8. I assume that this device can be used in conjunction with the Powerstar Quad? Can the veracity highwire vhw-hw be used instead with the Quad and have a power supply on the Quad?

A: Yes you can since the Quad accepts PoE and non PoE IP cameras.

Q: 9. Will this battery power a recorder/mixer and 4-6 wireless receivers for a whole day of shooting (10-12 hours)?

A: The battery life of the PSC Pelican LiFE Battery with Charging Port is dictated by the specific draw of the equipment connected to a corresponding battery distribution system on the sound cart. In general, one PSC LiFE battery should last for several hours and possibly a whole 10-12 hour shoot day, but it is best practice to have a spare on hand if needed.

Q: 10. Can this be used such as: mic - P1 - FetHead - recorder? I'm looking to boost a quiet mic more than the FetHead Phantom can, but then still supply phantom to a condenser mic.

A: If your recorder does not supply phantom power, the Xvive Audio P1 Portable Phantom Power Supply can help with your setup. The phantom power from this P1 power supply would pass through a Fethead Phantom, to your microphone which needs it. Please contact us at audio@bhphoto.com for more advice specific to the microphone you have, and the sounds you are trying to capture.