Hovervolt has recently released a new voltage meter called Cable One, which features a 1/4”-20 mounting point as well as a cable with either a D-Tap or LEMO connector. This allows you to rig the device wherever it’s the most comfortable on your camera setup and connect it to a power source to monitor the remaining battery life. Pricing starts at €37.If you power your camera rig using a V-Lock or Gold mount battery, it’s always a good idea to carry a D-Tap voltmeter in your camera bag. Indeed, when this small device is plugged into a D-Tap power source, it can provide a clear reading of the remaining battery life, thus helping you avoid unwanted shutdowns in the middle of a shot. This is especially useful if your camera and battery (or battery plate) can’t communicate with each other.Last year, Italian company Hovervolt introduced the Volt One, a simple voltmeter with a built-in display that can be plugged directly into a D-Tap port. Now, they are following it up with a wired version, called Cable One. Let’s take a closer look!Hovervolt Cable One voltmeter mounted on the side of a RED Gemini. Image credit: HovervoltHovervolt Cable One Voltmeter – featuresThe Hovervolt Cable One is a tiny voltage meter (52x21x16,5 mm) with a color display showcasing the level of charge of the battery it is connected to. Just like with the existing Volt-One D-Tap voltmeter, there are 4 different color display options available:Ultra bright green (for outdoor use);High bright blue;Standard bright red;Low bright amber (suitable for studio applications).4 color display options are available (green, blue, red, amber). Image credit: HovervoltThis time, however, the voltmeter is equipped with a 1/4”-20 mounting point and a cable ending either in a D-Tap or a black LEMO 0B connector. You can choose from 4 different cable length options (10, 15, 20, or 25 cm).Hovervolt Cable One voltmeter with LEMO connector. Image credit: HovervoltThis design allows you to mount the device anywhere on your camera rig. Moreover, the company stated that they will soon come up with a 1st AC-oriented version of this product, which will be even easier to attach on top of your focus monitor.Hovervolt Cable One voltmeter mounted on the side of a RED Gemini. Image credit: HovervoltFinally, in addition to choosing between different display colors and cable lengths, you can customize the orientation of the display relative to the 1/4”-20 mounting hole and the direction of the D-Tap or LEMO cable to better suit your setup.Display and cable orientation can be customized. Image credit: HovervoltPrice and availabilityThe new Hovervolt Cable One Voltmeter with D-Tap connector is already available to purchase for €37 (plus shipping). The LEMO version can be pre-ordered now for €47 (plus shipping) and should start shipping towards the end of this month.For more information, please visit Hovervolt’s website here.Do you use a voltmeter on your camera rig? What do you think of the Hovervolt Cable One solution? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!
