Powering pedals

[sbecker67]

Re: Powering pedals

I use TRex Jr power supplies because the OneSpot didn't like some of my pedals and because I have too many to power properly off of a single chain.

If you have pedals that draw high amps, ~300mA, or even a large number of pedals then you could very quickly max out the ~1200mA of a OneSpot. So a 'brick' PS would be the appropriate solution with the multiple outputs; it's like having 6-8 OneSpot chains.

Another is some pedals need 12v or 18v and even 24v to run properly or are able to run on higher voltage for different tonal qualities. A OneSpot is not going to provide anything but 9v.

If you're running a handfull of Boss/Digitech/Ibanez, etc... type pedals, the OneSpot is usually the best solution. If you have very specific power requirements or more than a few pedals then a brick style PS is best.

 

[lpmarshall]

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I used to have a DC Brick, but it died somehow before a show (along with a few of my pedals).

I now run the T-Rex Fuel Tank

 

[Bludave]

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Just for the record of neatness, I bought 2 daisy chains, cut them, ran them the way I wanted in re soldered the connections. Its all neat under my board and quiet also. Again it depends on how many pedals you are running and what kind of power they draw!

 

[jcthejester13]

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I use the Voodoo labs PPII+ and a Pedal Pad Power II

As far as I can tell there isn't a whole lot of difference between the two. I think both of them have isolated outputs so they don't blow up all your pedals if the power pad blows. Also the PPII+ has two L6 variable outputs which can be awfully handy if you have weird pedal that sucks like 13.745v

 

[ImmortalSix]

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1Spot here.

I run BOSS, Line 6, VOX, Digitech, and BYOC stuff with it, and it's perfect.

 

[LesStrat]

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No help here, either.

The 1-Spot powers a Weeping Demon, Dynacomp, Phase 90, DD6, Verbzilla, and a Visual Volume. The TTC has it's own power supply.

 

[Willybomb]

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What are people using to power Blackstar pedals?

 

[B2D]

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Didn't read all the posts but if you're going for quiet DON'T get a One-Spot... Had one for a while and after adding a couple pedals (probably 6 in total) I started getting some crazy noises. You really get what you pay for with those things. People rave about them though and I wonder if maybe it's where I live. But if you're planning on gigging with it I'd give that a second thought. You'll be in some real trouble if they've got a lot going on at the venue power-wise.

THE BEST is the Pedal Power II... silent, lots of options, can power things that require 18v and all kinds of craziness... Also easily mountable if you're using a Pedaltrain

I also have a smaller board that I use a Fuel Tank Jr. on. Used to use the One Spot on it... it has some classically noisy pedals on it:

Echo Park, Verbzilla, TS, and a Phase 90.... SO much noise using the One Spot... NO noise whatsoever using Fuel Tank... Can't beat <$100 for a GREAT power supply.

If I was only using 5 pedals on my main rig I'd be using the Fuel Tank there too.

I tested a PPII+ with my pedalboard recently and I'll be picking that one up. My one-spot is great if I'm only using a few pedals but it's very noisy with my rig right now and I could use the 18V features and additional AC out of the Voodoo Lab unit. It'll take care of my present and future needs.

 

[GuitarStv]

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Echo Park, Verbzilla, TS, and a Phase 90.... SO much noise using the One Spot...

The Echo Park and Verbzilla both have known issues with their power supply filtering when daisy chaining (the pedals themselves introduce all kinds of noise), so this makes sense that you would have issues with that setup. Still would probably have been cheaper and had the same effect to buy a seperate 1-spots for each of the line 6 pedals and then daisy chained the rest of your effects . . . but then it gets messy because you need a power bar and there are cables running everywhere.

 

[guitarkid]

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I use the G-Bus-8 power brick that came with my Gator board, Ii powers all my pedals fine and its quiet too. It can power eight 9v and three 18v.

 

[phil_104]

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I know I'm just repeating myself, but I use a PPII+ under my pedaltrain, and I have gotten some really good results. It's very quiet, and super reliable. I use to get some noise with a daisy chain, specially with some effects like wah and overdrives, but now it's super quiet. It was hard to justify the expense at first, but I'm glad I went that route.

 

[andrizzle]

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The Echo Park and Verbzilla both have known issues with their power supply filtering when daisy chaining (the pedals themselves introduce all kinds of noise), so this makes sense that you would have issues with that setup. Still would probably have been cheaper and had the same effect to buy a seperate 1-spots for each of the line 6 pedals and then daisy chained the rest of your effects . . . but then it gets messy because
you need a power bar and there are cables running everywhere.

At this point I might as well have individual power supplies and a surge protector on my board.

I'm all about saving money when it comes to gear... almost everything I own is used.... BUT...

Sometimes the neatness/convenience/low noise factor/ease of use outweighs the low cost of another product that does something similar.

 

[GuitarStv]

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At this point I might as well have individual power supplies and a surge protector on my board.

I'm all about saving money when it comes to gear... almost everything I own is used.... BUT...

Sometimes the neatness/convenience/low noise factor/ease of use outweighs the low cost of another product that does something similar.

Yeah, I hear you on that. Simplicity is worth paying for sometimes . . .