
Hold onto your hats! B&H is excited to announce that CoreSWX has released a whole lot of power in a new wave of professional batteries and chargers, including Base, V-mount, Gold mount, and now B-mount models. The new models cover PowerBase EDGE, Helix9max, and Atomos AtomX battery product lines and Cube Plus, Mach4, and Helix charger product lines that will charge up your entire production day.
PowerBase EDGE Batteries
First up is an update to the PowerBase EDGE line, with the PowerBase EDGE LITE and PowerBase EDGE LINK. These two new batteries feature the same type of quick-release plate as the legacy models, 1/4"-20 mounting threads, a smart D-Tap charging input, and a 4-stage LED status gauge. The PowerBase EDGE LITE is a simplified battery pack with a 47Wh capacity and 14.8V output, but without a V-mount, so its compact form can be mounted on your rig and utilized for its two D-Tap outputs and two USB outputs to power cameras and accessories via cables. The PowerBase EDGE LINK features all the ports of the PowerBase EDGE LITE, raises the capacity to 70Wh, and adds a USB-Type-C fast PD charging port and a V-mount to be used with pro cameras, monitors, and lights.

L-Series Atomos AtomX Battery
Also released is the 49Wh, 3300mAh L-series/NPF-style battery pack designed in partnership with Atomos for integration in its AtomX line. The battery is specifically made for 7" Atomos monitors with a dual battery plate, such as the Shogun and Shinobi. It features a D-Tap output and a high-voltage output of 14.4V and a 6A maximum draw. This higher voltage output allows you to power the monitor while keeping the devices cool.
Helix 9 Max Batteries
The new Helix 9 Max line updates the popular Hypercore NEO line with even better performance and simultaneous dual 14/28V output with a 99% current efficiency rate and a high-voltage output up to 33.6V. The Helix 9 Max comes in 98Wh and 147Wh capacities in Gold mount, V-mount, and new B-mount models. The Helix 9 Max batteries all feature a bright status LCD, a 20A maximum output at 14-16.8V, and 10A output at 28-33.6V, depending on the voltage requirements of your gear. They also feature a D-Tap output and a 5V USB output for smaller accessories like smartphones and tablets. The B-mount models feature an aluminum release lever so they can withstand the rigors of cinema production. Meanwhile, the V-mount models also feature SMBUS communication for your camera or charger to view detailed battery information.

Cube Plus Chargers
Three new chargers include the Cube Plus, Mach4, and GPM-X2B lines to charge new and legacy CoreSWX batteries. The durable Cube Plus comes in V-mount and Gold mount models, and its chassis is constructed with durable, lightweight aluminum. It provides onboard battery power for a camera while also being able to charge the battery using a 120W power supply, and it can function as a battery backup if AC power is not connected, failing over to battery automatically like a standard UPS. The two D-Tap outputs are also covered by the battery failover to protect your added accessories. There is no fan, so it is very quiet, and it features a replaceable fuse to protect the outputs.

Mach4 Chargers
The Mach4 four-position chargers come in V-mount, Gold mount, and B-mount models and feature an all-aluminum chassis, a carry handle, and all provide a 4A simultaneous charge to all four batteries. The V-mount and Gold mount models now feature Adaptive Charge Control (ACC) and a SafeFly Stand-alone Discharge function. The Adaptive Charge Control improves battery life using a custom algorithm, checking on the efficiency of the charge during the charge process and adjusting power for the most efficient charge. The SafeFly function allows you to discharge batteries quickly for flight and shipment purposes using a simple, one-touch process using the CoreSWX Voltbridge app. The B-mount model features an even thinner design compared to the other models, making it ideal for a travel kit.

GPM-X2B B-Mount Charger
The final product release is the GPM-X2B, a two-position travel charger for Helix B-mount batteries. The GPM-X2B allows you to charge one Helix B-mount pack at 3A or two packs simultaneously at 1.5A each. The charger is ultra-compact and lightweight at only 1 lb, so it is a great addition to a travel pack.

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