KLVR has revealed details of its rechargeable battery solution and confirmed Norwegian broadcaster NRK will be among the first to pioneer the technology.
Unveiled by the Oslo-based battery technology company, Charger Pro aims to tackle the issue of battery wastage in the media and entertainment industry, reducing both financial and environmental costs.
Currently, a lack of viable recharging options and issues over equipment compatibility means disposable AA/AAA batteries are widely used in the industry, said the company.
A study conducted by Norwegian grant organisation Kulturrom estimated the country’s entertainment industry uses more than 1 million disposable batteries each year. The EU has directly addressed the issue of single-use batteries in its Battery Regulation 2023/1542, which promotes recycling and will assess whether non-rechargeable batteries should be phased out by 2030.
The KLVR Charger Pro enables standard-sized AA or AAA batteries to be recharged in wireless microphones, in-ear receivers and other pro audio devices. With a capacity of 48 batteries, the rack can charge a range of battery types and sizes simultaneously. The solution includes 48 custom KLVR batteries with 1200 charging cycles, said the company.
Users are able to monitor levels on networked devices via a software interface, and can adjust settings accordingly.
Erik Løvgren, head of production services and development and innovation at Norwegian state broadcaster NRK said: “We’re pushing sustainable production practices across everything we do – from broadcast and live events to film production, radio and podcasting. Eliminating single-use batteries remains a huge issue that we haven’t been able to solve before.
“The rechargeable battery packs from the big AV manufacturers are far too expensive and general rechargeable AA batteries don’t have the right voltages. How this gap hasn’t been addressed before is mind-blowing. We want to be among the first to use KLVR’s solution as another significant step on the journey towards sustainability – and, hand in hand with that, because it will help us cut costs.”
KLVR will showcase the solution at the forthcoming IBC2024 in Amsterdam.
