Bebob unveiled an innovative power accessory at NAB 2024. The MLmicro combines several interesting abilities. The MLmicro can be used as a V-Mount pass-through, adding useful USB, D-Tap, and LEMO ports. Its internal battery lets it operate independently and also allows for hot swapping. The device is well built, encased in a robust aluminum chassis with smart indicators and a useful onboard mini LED torchlight. Modern filmmaking requires power, be it independent cinema, documentary, or commercial – and not only for cameras. Monitors, recorders, on-camera lights, transmitters, etc. all require some “juice”. NAB 2024 brought some interesting innovations and evolutions in that regard, and Bebob is joining the fray with the clever, well-built MLmicro. Bebob MLmicro on a Sony BURANO. Image credit: CineD Power and features The Bebob MLmicro is a micro V-Mount compatible battery/adapter with male and female V-Mounts. The LMmicro can perform as a pass-through device between a battery and a camera, light fixture, etc. To this clever mediator, Bebob managed to cram quite a lot: 43Wh (14.4V / 3Ah) battery USB-C (PD3) 45W (5V; 9V; 12V; 15V / 3A) USB-A 7.5W (5V / 1.5A) Two D-Tap ports, 14.4V unregulated / 5A (per output) Three 2-pin Lemo ports 14.4V unregulated / 2A (per output) Indication light Power switch Flashlight Rechargeable through V-Mount, D-Tap, or USB-C Bebob MLmicro multiple ports. Image credit: CineD All these features are neatly tucked inside a flush aluminum casing weighing 580g/1.27lbs, small enough to fit onto most compact V-Mount cine cameras, and I suspect...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 29 April