The Block Battery alternative to the 98Wh Gold Mount Rechargeable Batteries

Yes. The Protean splits into two electrically and mechanically isolated 75Wh batteries, each falling under the 100Wh FAA carry-on threshold. This makes it fully compliant for airline travel without requiring special permissions, simplifying logistics for location and international productions.

The battery supports both 14V and 28V outputs. You can switch between modes quickly to accommodate a wide range of production equipment. The 14G and 14V configurations include D-Tap output, while the 28G configuration is designed for 26V on-camera use without D-Tap.

This battery is compatible with Gold Mount (Three Stud), Gold Mount Plus (28V/26V on-camera), B-Mount, and V-Lock (V-Mount) styles. It effectively replaces multiple separate batteries by functioning as five power solutions in one compact unit, reducing what you need to carry on set.

The battery is designed for professional cinema and broadcast cameras including Sony FX9, RED, Canon cinema cameras, and Arri Alexa systems. It also powers lights and accessories rated 0–150 watts, making it suitable for on-camera use as well as powering production lighting rigs.

Yes. The Protean functions as both a V-Mount (V-Lock) and B-Mount battery plate in one unit. It also supports Gold Mount and Gold Mount Plus configurations, eliminating the need to carry separate battery types for different cameras or accessories on the same production.

Block Battery is a family-owned, veteran-owned company founded in 2007 in Huntington Beach, California. The company relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana in 2021 as part of its growth. Its management team brings over 30 years of experience in the professional broadcast, video, and cinema battery industry.