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Post by hiftbso on Apr 17, 2006 14:37:13 GMT -7
I just wanted to know what power supplies everyone was using. I am looking into a Dunlop DC Brick for my new pedalboard because I want 18v for my Fulldrive and OCD, but wanted to know what everyone else out there is using and what they think is best.
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Post by hdahs143 on Apr 17, 2006 15:13:53 GMT -7
Vodoo Labs Pedal Power 2. Works great, has switching options for each tap, each tap is isolated (no polarity problems), is very quiet, and not terribly expensive.
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Post by billyguitar on Apr 17, 2006 15:15:57 GMT -7
One Spot works for me but I only use a tuner, compressor and overdrive.
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Post by Lefty on Apr 17, 2006 16:15:05 GMT -7
I have both DC Brick and VL Pedal Power. I personally prefer the VL, but alas no 18vt taps. Actually mine arn't putting out 18 vlts now...probably a faulty cap, and I've never got around to sending it back or fixing it myself, don't use 18vts anyways. Other than that it's a good box, but not in the same spec as the VL. I use the Brick with my smaller board where space is a premium.
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Post by hdahs143 on Apr 17, 2006 17:08:40 GMT -7
I believe you can use a "y" cable on two of the taps to power 18 volt pedals. Best check with Vodoo Labs for sure!
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Post by Greg G. on Apr 17, 2006 17:52:36 GMT -7
Godlyke Power All and Monster Power-strip. I've been to some clubs with some seriously nasty and noisey AC power and the Monster clears that right up, a very essential piece of gear.
-Greg
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Post by travsbluz on Apr 17, 2006 18:19:31 GMT -7
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Post by prowler on Apr 17, 2006 18:30:24 GMT -7
Pedal Power 2+ here. Completely safe to use a "Y" cable for 18v.
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Post by LeftyLang on Apr 17, 2006 20:03:56 GMT -7
I am using the VS One Spot, but I found I need to run my EH Holy Grail Reverb pedal on a separate power supply to keep the noise down.
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Post by rodeoclown on Apr 17, 2006 20:49:40 GMT -7
I use an MPS board with their PedalPad power supply for my 9V pedals. But I keep a DC Brick underneath from which I run my FD II, a Bab Bob Booster, and an old AD80 delay all at 18 volts. To my ears the FD II sounds much better at 18V. The Bad Bob is a cleaner boost when running at 18V.
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Post by karlo on Apr 17, 2006 21:42:53 GMT -7
I've been using the 1Spot for about a year now, never had a problem. I also use a DC Brick for any 18v power.
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Post by jzguitar on Apr 17, 2006 21:54:23 GMT -7
Pedal Power 2 with a One Spot plugged into the courtesy outlet on the PP2 (too many pedals!). Always nice and quiet.
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Post by rcrecelius on Apr 18, 2006 6:57:22 GMT -7
Voodoo Labs Pedal Power I recently got a Bad Bob...I may have to try the 18V thing although it sounds pretty good to me at 9V.
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Post by billyguitar on Apr 18, 2006 7:40:48 GMT -7
For anyone that wants to know, the Godlyke and One Spot are the exact same unit. The One Spot is $10 less. I've got both.
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Apr 18, 2006 7:56:32 GMT -7
Pedal Power 2 here as well. I wish it would do 15 volts though - or I wish Radial would stop making their boxes requiring 15 volts! When I decide to put one of the Radial boxes back on the board, I usually hook a short power strip to the accessory outlet on the Pedal Power and plug in a couple of wall warts for the odd stuff. But I'm in power heaven right now - no warts on the board at this time!
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Post by bduguay on May 4, 2006 6:32:36 GMT -7
I build my own. Currently, I have an 8 isolated 9vdc output, 1 9vac output and a courtesy 110vac output power supply. B.
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Post by John on May 4, 2006 8:16:10 GMT -7
Will the One Spot power the Line 6 pedals? (I just got a used DL4)
I understand the Line 6 pedals have certain requirements (yes?)
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Post by joekondziella on May 4, 2006 14:00:22 GMT -7
I have the One -spot and the Godlyke both & the one-spot would only power 1 line 6 pedal. The Godlyke lets me power 2 Line 6 pedals, a DS-1, TS9, Keeley Comp, Area 51 wah, Boss ce-2, boss tuner, And a Keeley looper. It puts out alot mo' power.
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Post by real oldster on May 4, 2006 23:34:52 GMT -7
According to their respective websites the Godlyke and 1-Spot each provide 1700mA of power to "over twenty effects." FWIW.
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Post by bduguay on May 5, 2006 6:29:52 GMT -7
Line 6's modelling pedals require 9vAC. The pedals themselves rectify and filter the power internally. B.
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Post by joekondziella on May 5, 2006 16:00:20 GMT -7
Well for some reason Only the Godlyke powers up all my pedal at one time . Maybe my one-spot is defective
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Post by hiftbso on May 15, 2006 10:58:45 GMT -7
Thanks for all the info guys, since I started this thread I picked up a Dunlop DC Brick and it is working very well for me so far. It has 7 9v out and 3 18v out. It is nice to have 18v on tap for the FullDrive and OCD. No noises or problems yet. I plan on reporting back after some road abuse. I plan on keeping my onespot for a back up. I only powers like 5 pedals but does it better than any other wall wart supply I have used.
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Post by brando on May 15, 2006 11:18:31 GMT -7
Don't mean to hijack the thread, but this seems like an appropriate place...
I use the Pedal Power Plus 2. My T-Rex Replica states that it needs to run at 12v. I have heard by flipping the dip switch to 'on' in one the 4 ACA channels, that it actually bumps the volts up from 9 to 12. Is this true? I'm currently running the T-Rex at 9 volts and it sounds fine, but I would have to think that it runs better at 12v.
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Post by ke4unr on May 15, 2006 11:50:43 GMT -7
Been using an original Pedal Power for several years and like it. Very quiet, well isolated and regulated.
But, I have heard too many good thinks about the One Spot. If I ever have a need for more power, I'll probably try one.
Ray K.
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Post by garyh on May 15, 2006 19:05:20 GMT -7
Just got a one-spot. Right away my pedals got much quieter. Guess they were under powered before.
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Post by LittleBlindShakey on May 15, 2006 19:55:28 GMT -7
Brando, From the users manual for the Pedal Power 2 Plus: When powering Boss pedals that require ACA adapters you must use outputs 1-4 only and switch the corresponding Voltage Selector DIP Switch to the "ON" position". What this means is pedals that have ACA/12V should go to the ON position on the bottom of the unit. As an example most Chorus Pedals should be ACA/12 V and if you have one you will notice that it sounds better off an outlet than off a battery. Most other standard pedals are 9V. Some pedals like the TS-808 can go 9V or 12V. Other pedals with a geranium transistor (like a fuzz) do better with a cheap battery (non alkaline) or the SAG feature on the Pedal Power 2. Here is the link to the owners manual for the Pedal Power 2 Plus. www.voodoolab.com/manuals/pp2plus_manual.pdf Don't blow anythin up... LOL
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Post by ruger9 on May 16, 2006 3:52:33 GMT -7
Thanks for all the info guys, since I started this thread I picked up a Dunlop DC Brick and it is working very well for me so far. I love the Brick. Plenty of outs, 3x18V for a few peds, small, and that ultra-bright blue LED will light up the whole pedalboard. If it offered 120V AC outs (haha) for my Echodrive, it'd be perfect.
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Post by brando on May 16, 2006 6:41:11 GMT -7
Brando, From the users manual for the Pedal Power 2 Plus: When powering Boss pedals that require ACA adapters you must use outputs 1-4 only and switch the corresponding Voltage Selector DIP Switch to the "ON" position". What this means is pedals that have ACA/12V should go to the ON position on the bottom of the unit. As an example most Chorus Pedals should be ACA/12 V and if you have one you will notice that it sounds better off an outlet than off a battery. Most other standard pedals are 9V. Some pedals like the TS-808 can go 9V or 12V. Other pedals with a geranium transistor (like a fuzz) do better with a cheap battery (non alkaline) or the SAG feature on the Pedal Power 2. Here is the link to the owners manual for the Pedal Power 2 Plus. www.voodoolab.com/manuals/pp2plus_manual.pdf Don't blow anythin up... LOL "Don't blow anything up." Seriously! I guess my one burning question is this... Will my 12v T-Rex benefit from me using the ACA outlet with the switch turned "on" or will it hurt it? Thanks for the assistance. Karma to you!
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Post by LittleBlindShakey on May 16, 2006 7:22:08 GMT -7
I believe your 12v T-Rex would benefit from using the ACA outlet with the switch turned "on". But just to be sure (if I were you) I would send a quick email note to the folks at T-Rex, ask them the question, and then start a new thread called on this topic so that we can all know for sure what we should be doing with our pedals. It would be interesting to hear what the pedal manufacturer has to say.
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Post by prowler on May 20, 2006 18:42:04 GMT -7
The Burkey Flatliner looks interesting. Seems as though it's a bit more versatile as well.
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