Godox Propac PB 960 power source question
Jan 9, 2021 13:46:13 #
Hello fellow UHH members. I have a question concerning the Godox Propac PB 960 power source. I recently was given two of these units and also two AlienBees flash units (see the attached photos). I would like to take the AlienBees out on location and have them powered by the Godox Propac PB 960 power source units. I'm not sure what cables to connect them with or even if it is possible. Could anyone with knowledge of these two units share with me what to buy? Thanks!
Jan 9, 2021 16:26:06 #
I don’t think you can. This battery is made for the godox 360.
If you want an external battery for your bee I would check Paul buff for vagabond power.
If you want an external battery for your bee I would check Paul buff for vagabond power.
Jan 9, 2021 17:30:41 #
The Alian Bee in your image unit has no provision for battery operation. The specification shows the power requirement as 120 Volts, AC, 60 Cycles- basically, household current. Battery operation would require a voltage inverter to convert low-voltage battery energy to the prescribed current requirements.
The Godox unit in your question is designed to deliver battery voltage and current- probably 5 Volts to a Speedlight with a port to accommodate the appropriate cable. It may be adaptable to other than Godox speedlights via a different adaptation such as a cable that has a replacement for the 4 AA cells that are needed in many stand-alone flash units. The voltage would be the same as the 4 AA cells but with high ampere/hour capacity enabling more flashes per charge, more consistent recycling times, and no need to replace or recharge batteries as often during a shoot.
Those are great power packs- it pays to get one of the betterGodox units such as the "Striplight" or the ones marketed as Flashpoint. Those have over 300 watt-seconds at full power, user interchangeable flash tubes and interchangeable reflectors plus enablement of bare-bulb usage.
Here's a link to the Godox site with all the specifications and a selection of cords and chargers.
http://godox.com/EN/Products_Doal_Output_Power_Source_for_Flash.html
Here's the site for the Alien Bees- check out the specs:
s://www.paulcbuff.com/AlienBees-tm-Flash-Unit.html
The Godox unit in your question is designed to deliver battery voltage and current- probably 5 Volts to a Speedlight with a port to accommodate the appropriate cable. It may be adaptable to other than Godox speedlights via a different adaptation such as a cable that has a replacement for the 4 AA cells that are needed in many stand-alone flash units. The voltage would be the same as the 4 AA cells but with high ampere/hour capacity enabling more flashes per charge, more consistent recycling times, and no need to replace or recharge batteries as often during a shoot.
Those are great power packs- it pays to get one of the betterGodox units such as the "Striplight" or the ones marketed as Flashpoint. Those have over 300 watt-seconds at full power, user interchangeable flash tubes and interchangeable reflectors plus enablement of bare-bulb usage.
Here's a link to the Godox site with all the specifications and a selection of cords and chargers.
http://godox.com/EN/Products_Doal_Output_Power_Source_for_Flash.html
Here's the site for the Alien Bees- check out the specs:
s://www.paulcbuff.com/AlienBees-tm-Flash-Unit.html
Jan 9, 2021 23:14:40 #
uhaas2009 wrote:
I don’t think you can. This battery is made for the godox 360.
If you want an external battery for your bee I would check Paul buff for vagabond power.
If you want an external battery for your bee I would check Paul buff for vagabond power.
Thanks uhaas2009 for your thoughts on this delima. I appreciate it.
Jan 9, 2021 23:17:20 #
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
The Alian Bee in your image unit has no provision ... (show quote)
Wow E.L.. Shapiro, you really helped me out. I appreciate all the time and effort you have put into answering my question. You are an expert on this kind of thing I can tell. Your knowledge is amazing. Thank you, thank you.
Brent
Jan 10, 2021 11:33:02 #
Jan 10, 2021 14:12:13 #
Susan yamakawa wrote:
You better listen to others 😂
Good advice Susan!!! I will listen to others.......(like you!) lol
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