Review on Cinegears Compact D Tap Power Distributor by Michael Rosario

This was the perfect solution for my SmallHD 1303 monitor, which ranges from D-Tap to 4-pin XLR power. I just connect the Dtap splitter to the onboard battery and then run ALL my accessories through the quad splitter. That way, by reading the voltage, I ALWAYS know how much time I have before changing the battery. Voltage measurements have saved my ass on many occasions when my monitor's battery could possibly die halfway through. I know it's a good idea to change the battery now or if it can wait. Another advantage is the possibility of hot swapping. DC Barrel In/Out, if you have a dtap-to-barrel cable, you can plug in the next battery, pull out the battery you're working with, and keep your monitor and accessories powered. This is very useful in situations where shutting down your Teradek may mean waiting precious minutes for the connection to be restored.