What do you think of this UPS

http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?&langId=-1&storeId=10001&productId=152561&splCatType=1&catalogId=10051&cmArea=FEATURED:SC3:CG75:DP1916:CL141931


just saw this at staples and really like the idea of the rack mounted.... FYI I have a driverack pa so thats the reason for this

Looks cool, but not much bang for the buck...

I've been using CyberPowers for quite some time now. Take a look at their stuff -- works well. Mine took me through 8 hours grid down the other day. The Belkin and APC gave out after a couple hours :sqerr:

Size matters, when it comes to UPS's ;)

Uh, Rick.... that IS a Cyber Power. :sqerr:

Uh, Rick.... that IS a Cyber Power.

Yeah, but its not one of their mini-tower ones. They're made by a different manufacturer in some far off land...

My bad, I never looked at the name, just the unit. Sorry for the confusion -- I'm a geek -- think different :sqembarrassed:

So how many of these will you need to finish a gig when the lights go out, or is it for your PC?

nooo lol i am not looking to finish a gig... i have a drive rack pa and if you loose power and it comes back on the driverack puts a popping noise out that will blow every speaker you have hooked up to it.... so i am mainly just looking to prevent that.

ok my bad I forgot the driverack issues.

If you're looking for something that would provide power for an orderly shutdown - most anything would be fine - you're only protecting your signal chain - you want the amps to go down.

My only question is weight - UPS batteries are normally CRAZY heavy.

Come see my UPS and Power Management presentation at MBLV. ;) We dealt with this issue specifically at the CPS presentation.

Furman's M1500 UPS is designed specifically for A/V applications and generates a perfect 120V sine on output. IR learning and software shut down. It will tell your equipment that it has lost power and facilitate an orderly shutdown. It also has a critical load bank that stays on longer. For example, you can run the amps, etc. off the Non-Critical load and it will weather any short brown or blackout without interruption, but if the blackout persists it will shut off the NCL bank at 60% battery and keep the critical load going.

Another great use for a UPS. Projectors. You don't want them to suddenly lose power!

Ben

thanks ben, i wont be at vegas tho :( i cant miss 4 or 5 days of classes, i pay to much for them lol....

holy carp the Furman M1500 is crazy expensive!!!! lol

holy carp the Furman M1500 is crazy expensive!!!! lol

http://masklinnscans.free.fr/4chan/holy_carp.jpg

It isn't cheap, that's for sure. But it is 1500VA, and has some amazing features specific to AV functionality. I'm not recommending it for everybody, but I am recommending it if you're seriously considering a UPS. I sold the one I had at CPS on the spot after discussing it with attendees.

Ben