Variable voltage requirements for pedals

[Markk]

If your pedals say they can take anything from 9v to 18v...do you try giving them 18v?

I'm asking because I have a MP SHOD and a Dunlop Brick and was wondering if I should risk it. (Risk because somewhere deep down inside I feel as if providing the max amount of voltage would make it too easy to over do it and fry a pedal)

 

[Markk]

Re: Variable voltage requirements for pedals

Really? No one has ever done this?

 

[karpathion]

Re: Variable voltage requirements for pedals

If it says it can take it, do it. It should be fine.
I've a ran a few pedals at higher voltages. The OCD being one of them.

You'll prabobly like it.

 

[lpmarshall]

Re: Variable voltage requirements for pedals

Both my MI Audio BBD and CB sounded better at higher voltage.

 

[jeremy]

Re: Variable voltage requirements for pedals

in digital pedals it doesnt matter but in analog overdrives it gives more headroom and generally a "cleaner" tone. i love my barber ltd at 18v

 

[Tor]

Re: Variable voltage requirements for pedals

Yeah, go for it. I run my Kalamazoo at 18V, sounds great.