Published: June 2, 2022

SWIT B-mount batteries, chargers and hot-swap plates

B-mount is a new battery interface standard endorsed by ARRI. It supports 28.8V high voltage for the cine industry, provides a side-loading sturdy connection to cameras with no shaking and no vibration on stabilizer rigs, ID pins to identify 28.8V or 14.4V, and adapts to various cine gears in the future. SWIT is one of […]

B-mount is a new battery interface standard endorsed by ARRI. It supports 28.8V high voltage for the cine industry, provides a side-loading sturdy connection to cameras with no shaking and no vibration on stabilizer rigs, ID pins to identify 28.8V or 14.4V, and adapts to various cine gears in the future.

SWIT is one of the B-mount supporter manufacturers from the very beginning, and developed a series of B-mount power system including: B-mount battery, B-mount fast charger, B-mount hot-swap plates for ARRI Alexa SXT/LF/65, MINI/MINI LF.

See the SWIT B-mount product sheet.

Gabriel Mays

AbelCine Director of Rental

As Director of Rental, Gabriel Mays oversees growth of Rental by nurturing business relationships and unifying the customer experience nationwide. In his previous role as the LA Rental Manager, Gabriel worked with producers, cinematographers, and assistant camera operators to provide the highest level of customer service possible. He also ensured that all their equipment needs are met on budget. Before coming to AbelCine in 2015, Gabriel previously worked as a Communications Instructor and Electronic Media Engineer at a private university. He taught various courses in electronic media, including film, broadcasting, and digital arts. Gabriel is an award-winning cinematographer, director, producer, and editor known for his innovative research and implementation of new film techniques. He was also one of the first to implement HDSLR cameras into filmmaking. He has been the cinematographer on dozens of independent films, documentaries, and music videos.