How are you powering your pedalboard?
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Re: How are you powering your pedalboard?
I power my main pedalboard with a Diago Power Station.
It's a similar idea to a 1-spot but is alot more efficient, provides regulated power (not sure if the 1-spot does or not) and I've found it to be more reliable and quieter and can power upto around 36 pedals due to it's 3.2a output.
Here in the UK, they're both around the same price so I went for the Diago over the 1-spot and have never regretted it.
I power my main pedalboard with a Diago Power Station.
It's a similar idea to a 1-spot but is alot more efficient, provides regulated power (not sure if the 1-spot does or not) and I've found it to be more reliable and quieter and can power upto around 36 pedals due to it's 3.2a output.
Here in the UK, they're both around the same price so I went for the Diago over the 1-spot and have never regretted it.
ErikH
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I use maybe 2 pedals but I use the One-Spot to power them. It's quiet, has a sturdy power cord, inexpensive, is regulated, and can power a bunch of pedals (1700mA max capacity) if I need to add on more. I don't use a pedalboard so having a DC brick or the like is unconventional for me.
I use maybe 2 pedals but I use the One-Spot to power them. It's quiet, has a sturdy power cord, inexpensive, is regulated, and can power a bunch of pedals (1700mA max capacity) if I need to add on more. I don't use a pedalboard so having a DC brick or the like is unconventional for me.
RW James
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For years I used a Godlyke (similar to a One Spot) with Furman power conditioner. I was very happy with it until I lost it in a fire.
My new set up uses a SKBPS55 Stagefive Professional Pedal Management System It has a power conditioner built in and a wide variety of power options.
You wanted "safe, strong" - the case looks bullet-proof - kind of big and heavy (24 lbs), but I easily carry it to gigs and I'm an old man.
You wanted "flexible" - it has the following:
btw, I've had no problem with my Boss TU-2
For years I used a Godlyke (similar to a One Spot) with Furman power conditioner. I was very happy with it until I lost it in a fire.
My new set up uses a SKBPS55 Stagefive Professional Pedal Management System It has a power conditioner built in and a wide variety of power options.
You wanted "safe, strong" - the case looks bullet-proof - kind of big and heavy (24 lbs), but I easily carry it to gigs and I'm an old man.
You wanted "flexible" - it has the following:
- (2) 1.3 amp VAC jacks for powering pedals from Digitech and Line 6, etc
- (2) variable DC jacks to allow any voltage from 4-12 volts, simulate and "almost" dead battery
- (4) standard 9 VDC jacks for Boss, Electro-Harmonix, etc
- (1) 18 VDC jack for MXR EVH Flanger, etc
- (2) 24 VDC jack for boutique and vintage pedals
- (2) 9/12 VDC jacks to accommodate additional boutique and vintage pedals.
btw, I've had no problem with my Boss TU-2
JumpMarine
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Re: How are you powering your pedalboard?
I know that there are better set ups, but I'm using a one spot to power 6 pedals.
I know that there are better set ups, but I'm using a one spot to power 6 pedals.
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They sell an adapter? Wow news to me.
Even so I'm not sure the One-Spot could have enough amperage to power all of those... I'll have to run the numbers to confirm/deny that. Where can I get that adapter, though?
They sell an adapter? Wow news to me.
Even so I'm not sure the One-Spot could have enough amperage to power all of those... I'll have to run the numbers to confirm/deny that. Where can I get that adapter, though?
greendy123
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Just found one here, but they are out of stock. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/1SpotCL6/
By the way which do you guys think is better the godlyke or visual spot power supply?
Just found one here, but they are out of stock. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/1SpotCL6/
By the way which do you guys think is better the godlyke or visual spot power supply?
Re: How are you powering your pedalboard?
yeah its like $3 or included in the combo pack. They say it works because the pedal can be powered by C batteries which aren't putting out that much voltage so a 9v One Spot will run it.
I've done it with one I borrowed and it seemed to work, but I never knew if it was really a safe way to power it
yeah its like $3 or included in the combo pack. They say it works because the pedal can be powered by C batteries which aren't putting out that much voltage so a 9v One Spot will run it.
I've done it with one I borrowed and it seemed to work, but I never knew if it was really a safe way to power it
guitfiddle
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+1 for the Furman board with conditioning and regulated outputs, 4 of which are 100ma max, along with three 120v outlets.
+1 for the Furman board with conditioning and regulated outputs, 4 of which are 100ma max, along with three 120v outlets.
Re: How are you powering your pedalboard?
I have to wonder if the same company no doubt makes all of the power supplies and they are just labeled with various brands, sort of like cd-rom drives on PC's. Regardless of if it says Sony, Maxell, I-Omega etc on the housing, its always the same product
I have to wonder if the same company no doubt makes all of the power supplies and they are just labeled with various brands, sort of like cd-rom drives on PC's. Regardless of if it says Sony, Maxell, I-Omega etc on the housing, its always the same product
Lazarus1140
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I would be surprised if someone told me they are not both made by the same manufacturer.
I would be surprised if someone told me they are not both made by the same manufacturer.
RW James
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Re: How are you powering your pedalboard?
Along those same lines, the Furman board and the low end SKB board are identical - even down to the screen printed labels. The only difference is the SKB or Furman label. So I'm pretty sure Furman makes the power conditioner for SKB.
Along those same lines, the Furman board and the low end SKB board are identical - even down to the screen printed labels. The only difference is the SKB or Furman label. So I'm pretty sure Furman makes the power conditioner for SKB.
Kamanda~SD
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I use a Dunlop DC brick...seem to be the only one too!! Works great for me and was way cheaper than the Voodoo one, although I've only heard great things from them! I'm going to need a second one soon so I don't know if I'll stick with Dunlop or get a Voodoo for my second one...I'm interested to see that one Bob Bradshaw is working on...
I use a Dunlop DC brick...seem to be the only one too!! Works great for me and was way cheaper than the Voodoo one, although I've only heard great things from them! I'm going to need a second one soon so I don't know if I'll stick with Dunlop or get a Voodoo for my second one...I'm interested to see that one Bob Bradshaw is working on...
Bludave
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Re: How are you powering your pedalboard?
I use one Spots too and Honestly I have no noise what so ever. I have 4 of them I use 2 at home and one with my gigging board and the 4th is a spare in case one does crap out. I did have one go noisey on me a while ago, but I contacted visual sound and they sent me a new one... no charge. Now it does depend on your pedals and such. I use a DD3, a CE2, a TS9, and a custom made OD (808 clone)Wah and a tuner, so I am not using anything complicated. My gigging board is pretty similar I use a DOD TR3 which is AC powered then my Bluesbreaker pedal to the wah and tuner.... all powered by the one spot. Works fine. For more extravigant pedals I would probably go with a more sofisticated power supply. I like to keep it simple.
I use one Spots too and Honestly I have no noise what so ever. I have 4 of them I use 2 at home and one with my gigging board and the 4th is a spare in case one does crap out. I did have one go noisey on me a while ago, but I contacted visual sound and they sent me a new one... no charge. Now it does depend on your pedals and such. I use a DD3, a CE2, a TS9, and a custom made OD (808 clone)Wah and a tuner, so I am not using anything complicated. My gigging board is pretty similar I use a DOD TR3 which is AC powered then my Bluesbreaker pedal to the wah and tuner.... all powered by the one spot. Works fine. For more extravigant pedals I would probably go with a more sofisticated power supply. I like to keep it simple.
