{"id":614083,"date":"2026-09-12T18:52:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T18:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/614083\/"},"modified":"2026-09-12T18:52:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T18:52:22","slug":"swit-omni-2-v-mount-batteries-detailed-three-independent-usb-c-ports-up-to-200w-output","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/614083\/","title":{"rendered":"SWIT OMNI 2 V-Mount Batteries Detailed \u2013 Three Independent USB-C Ports, Up to 200W Output"},"content":{"rendered":"

At IBC 2026, Eric spoke with Nikolaus Yang from SWIT about the company\u2019s next-generation OMNI 2 V-mount batteries. Available in 99Wh and 150Wh capacities, the new models add three independently managed USB-C ports, higher power output, splash resistance, and a larger color display while retaining the compact approach of the original OMNI series.<\/p>\n

We previously looked at SWIT\u2019s OMNI-50S and OMNI-99S pocket V-mount batteries<\/a>, which were designed to bring V-mount power to smaller camera rigs and content creators. With OMNI 2, SWIT is responding to a production landscape where the line between smaller creator setups and professional production has become increasingly blurred, and a single battery may need to power a camera, monitor, focus system, and other accessories at the same time.<\/p>\n

\"SWITSWIT OMNI 150W battery with battery capacity display. Image credit: CineDThree independent USB-C ports<\/p>\n

The main change is the addition of three USB-C ports. More importantly, each port has independent power management rather than sharing a single controller.<\/p>\n

With many power banks and USB-C power systems, connecting a second device can trigger a new power negotiation across the system. That can briefly interrupt the first connection \u2013 inconvenient when charging a phone, but potentially much more serious if the battery is powering a camera, monitor, or focus system during a take.<\/p>\n

By managing the three USB-C outputs independently, the OMNI 2 is designed to avoid that interruption. A second or third USB-C device can be connected without resetting equipment that is already drawing power.<\/p>\n

The ports offer different maximum output levels, reaching up to 140W depending on the connection. The batteries also retain two D-Tap connections, and all of the outputs can be used simultaneously, although total output is ultimately limited by the capacity and performance of the battery cells.<\/p>\n

\"SwitBattery display. Image credit: CineD99Wh and 150Wh versions<\/p>\n

The OMNI 2 series comes in 99Wh and 150Wh versions. The 99Wh model supports up to 150W of continuous output, while the larger 150Wh battery can provide up to 200W.<\/p>\n

The 99Wh capacity is particularly useful for travel because batteries at or below 100Wh can generally be carried on passenger aircraft without the additional airline approval required for larger lithium-ion batteries.<\/p>\n

Despite the additional connections and increased output, SWIT has kept the batteries relatively compact, continuing the idea behind the original OMNI series of bringing traditional V-mount power to smaller camera packages.<\/p>\n

\"SWITImage credit: CineDUSB-C charging<\/p>\n

The batteries can still be charged using a conventional V-mount charger, but USB-C provides another option when traveling or working with a minimal kit.<\/p>\n

Nikolaus said USB-C charging can reach up to approximately 100W under suitable conditions, although actual charging performance can vary depending on temperature, the environment, and the charger being used.<\/p>\n

SWIT still recommends a dedicated V-mount charger for regular use, but the ability to recharge over USB-C means a compatible USB-C charger can serve as a convenient alternative when traveling.<\/p>\n

\"SWITOMNI batteries are splash-resistant. Image credit: CineDSplash-resistant design<\/p>\n

The OMNI 2 batteries are also designed to be splash-resistant. SWIT says this allows them to continue operating in rain without requiring protective covers over the connections.<\/p>\n

For crews working outdoors, that is a practical improvement over battery designs where exposed ports may require additional protection when conditions change.<\/p>\n

\"SWITBattery information. Image credit: CineDLarger color display and battery health information<\/p>\n

A larger color display on the front of the battery provides information including remaining capacity and power status.<\/p>\n

Holding the button for approximately five seconds also brings up battery health information. This is particularly useful for rental houses and larger productions managing a fleet of batteries, where knowing the condition of individual packs can help determine when a battery should be serviced or replaced.<\/p>\n

\"SWITCan be charged with USB-C. Image credit: CineDDesigned for mixed production setups<\/p>\n

The OMNI series originally targeted creators moving from small internal camera batteries toward more flexible V-mount power. With OMNI 2, SWIT sees that distinction becoming less useful as the same operator may move between filmmaking, live streaming, and other production environments.<\/p>\n

The three independently managed USB-C outputs are particularly relevant in that context. Instead of treating USB-C as an additional charging port, SWIT is integrating it as part of the battery\u2019s main power-distribution system.<\/p>\n

That could make OMNI 2 especially useful on compact rigs where one V-mount battery is expected to replace several smaller power sources.<\/p>\n

\"\"Flashlight on the back. Image credit: CineDMounting and built-in light<\/p>\n

SWIT has retained a threaded mounting point from the previous generation, allowing the battery to be attached in different positions depending on the rig.<\/p>\n

There is also a built-in light on the rear of the battery, another feature carried over from the original OMNI design.<\/p>\n

Price and availability<\/p>\n

SWIT has not yet announced final pricing for the OMNI 2 series as the batteries were still under development at IBC, although Nikolaus indicated that SWIT expects them to arrive before the end of 2026.<\/p>\n

At the time of writing, the new OMNI 2 models are not yet listed on SWIT\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Three genuinely independent USB-C outputs on a V-mount battery are the kind of fix you only appreciate after a monitor has dropped out mid-take. Is USB-C now a real power rail on your rig, or still just for charging? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"At IBC 2026, Eric spoke with Nikolaus Yang from SWIT about the company\u2019s next-generation OMNI 2 V-mount batteries.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":614084,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[29433,277992,277993,177013,267745,85,46,277990,277988,60198,277994,115901,277989,125,277991,277995],"class_list":["post-614083","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-battery","tag-camera-power","tag-content-creator-gear","tag-d-tap","tag-ibc-2026","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-omni-50s","tag-omni-99s","tag-power-management","tag-rental-house","tag-swit","tag-swit-omni-2","tag-technology","tag-usb-c-power","tag-v-mount-battery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/614083","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=614083"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/614083\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/614084"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=614083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=614083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=614083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}