A Worship Tech Lesson Learned the Hard Way
After 25 years of serving churches and consulting on wireless mic battery systems, I’ve seen one costly mistake repeated far too often: buying consumer-grade rechargeable batteries to save a few bucks up front—and paying for it later with mic dropouts, damaged gear, and constant replacements.
Sure, these batteries technically “work.” But are they worth the risk?
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Shorter run times
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Frequent dropouts
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Fewer recharge cycles
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Increased risk of battery leakage
In high-demand worship settings, cutting corners on batteries doesn’t save money—it costs ministry momentum.
Why Consumer Rechargeables Fail in Worship Environments
When Ansmann professional-grade batteries arrived on the market in the early 2000s, audio techs quickly saw the difference. Wireless mics and IEMs require:
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Higher sustained voltage under load
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Reliable high capacity
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Long cycle life
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Tight manufacturing tolerances
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Safe chemistry for enclosed systems
Most consumer batteries simply aren’t built to these specs. Even trusted brands like Duracell or Energizer make their money from single-use alkalines, not long-lasting rechargeables.
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