Mackie Freeplay Live

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The Mackie Freeplay Live has A none User replaceable battery. Since the device discharges the battery even when turned off The LI-ION battery often went below safe discharge. If i would load it the evening before an event and switch it off when full the battery would be depeleted the next morning without even having used the amplifier.

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Easier than expected. It was a little hard to find the right battery as most on offer had two wires but this device needs three wire version. Its a pitty you have to remove everything down to the last screw but a new device would have costed more than ten times the price of the battery.

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Before fixing the battery I added a Hidden 9 pole off-switch before the battery so I can disconnect the battery when the device is not in use. This will keep the battery from running empty during storage and before events. Works like a charm. Just make sure that the wire U use can handle 19V 3.24A that is provided by the charger / Power supply. I think the wire should have the same thickness as the wire on the battery. Also, wrap the cables so they don't rattle with heavy-loud bass. It is a powerful amp. I have made a Timelapse-Video but the site won't allow the upload. I'll give you a youtube link instead. https://youtu.be/XkHSc88OKPs