are all 9v adapters compatible to each other?

[pac112]

hi folks! are all 9v adapters compatible to each other? more specifically will a digitech 9v adapter for multiFX work fine with a line6 tonecore pedal? both need 9 volt power. is there anything else to look at beside the voltage?

thank you in advance.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: are all 9v adapters compatible to each other?

hi folks! are all 9v adapters compatible to each other? more specifically will a digitech 9v adapter for multiFX work fine with a line6 tonecore pedal? both need 9 volt power. is there anything else to look at beside the voltage?

thank you in advance.

Factors you need be sure of.....Same tip negative or positive?
Milliamps the same or the adapters milliamp reading has to match or be higher than the rating of the pedal....Lastly,is the adapter buffered for noise?

 

[pac112]

Re: are all 9v adapters compatible to each other?

Factors you need be sure of.....Same tip negative or positive?
Milliamps the same or the adapters milliamp reading has to match or be higher than the rating of the pedal....Lastly,is the adapter buffered for noise?

hey John! how do i check it they are negative or positive?

here are the stuff written on the labels:
adapter : 1300mA
pedal : 70mA (minimum) the word minimun is written there

and how do i check for the noise buffering?

 

[pac112]

Re: are all 9v adapters compatible to each other?

anyone?

 

[Brow]

Re: are all 9v adapters compatible to each other?

Around where the pedal input jack is, there should be a small diagram telling you if you need a centre + or centre - 9v adaptor.

Craig

 

[Willis]

Re: are all 9v adapters compatible to each other?

This covers everything except noise buffering: http://www.montek.com/tutorials/ac_adapters.html

Although it says to choose a voltage lower than required when an exact match is not available, it's probably best to go higher (12V, 18V), since going higher will give more headroom, and I'm pretty sure most pedals can handle it. It shouldn't be hard to find a matching adapter though.

 

[ErikH]

Re: are all 9v adapters compatible to each other?

Although it says to choose a voltage lower than required when an exact match is not available, it's probably best to go higher (12V, 18V), since going higher will give more headroom, and I'm pretty sure most pedals can handle it. It shouldn't be hard to find a matching adapter though.

If you're not sure that ALL of the parts in the circuit can handle the additional voltage it's better to stick to the recommended voltage. The mA rating is different than the actual voltage rating.

The mA rating on the pedal is what the pedal draws. The mA rating on the adapter is how much draw it can handle max. With a 1300mA adapter, you can run quite a few pedals with it before it's overloaded.

If the polarity of the pedal is the same as the adapter then you're fine. Compare the polarity diagram in the pedal with the one on the adapter (there should be one on the adapter). Since the adapter is from Digitech, there's a good chance that it's buffered for noise. Those multi-FX units need good clean power.

 

[zero element]

Re: are all 9v adapters compatible to each other?

heh for my boss ME-30 im using a cell phone power supply