pedal power options

telekaster1999 · May 1st, 2008, 07:00 PM

since i will try to build my own pedalboard, does anyone have a suggestion on which power supply to use? i have about 8 pedals to power up. thanks for any tips.

Jenix · May 1st, 2008, 07:47 PM

If your using a boss TU-2 stompbox tuner you can just use that. Some say its not technically a power supply and may not power all 8. It really depends on the pedals your powering, that would help us.

txjeff · May 1st, 2008, 07:53 PM

Here's one:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--MAXSWM

And a bunch more if you like choices:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHPB1000

scooteraz · May 1st, 2008, 08:27 PM

Here's the one I use for my pedal board for all the 9 Vdc.

http://www.voodoolab.com/pedalpower_2.htm

Not cheap, but works well.

For like two or three pedals, this can be a good choice

http://www.visualsound.net/1spotcombo.htm

My son uses the 1spot and he likes it. One problem with the onespot is the potential for ground loops, but as a power supply, it is ok. Probably much like the Godlyke.

andrenighthound · May 1st, 2008, 08:38 PM

i really like the dunlop brick. it has 8 9Vs, and i think 3 18V inputs. made in usa, ans cost around a 100 bucks but its real good quality.

bowlfreshener · May 2nd, 2008, 12:29 AM

I currently use a 1-Spot, which is affordable and pretty good, though lately I have been thinking about getting the power supply made by Gator:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ply?sku=546042
As I have read some good reviews about it on websites other than MF, and it seems to be within my price range and needs.

garytelecastor · May 2nd, 2008, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenix

If your using a boss TU-2 stompbox tuner you can just use that. Some say its not technically a power supply and may not power all 8. It really depends on the pedals your powering, that would help us.

I have a TU-2 tuner on my board. How do you use it as a power supply???
This is really interesting.
My board has a TS-9, a TS-10 and a tuner. There are a couple of other pedals but they require their own power source.
So how do you use the TU-2

studio1087 · May 2nd, 2008, 01:03 AM

One-Spots are great....here you go man....8 pedal One Spot unit for $35.00.

One Spot x 8 Linky - $35.00

Jenix · May 2nd, 2008, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garytelecastor

I have a TU-2 tuner on my board. How do you use it as a power supply???
This is really interesting.
My board has a TS-9, a TS-10 and a tuner. There are a couple of other pedals but they require their own power source.
So how do you use the TU-2

I have a smaller board (still adding) but al u need is a daisy chain which you can buy the roland one for like twelve bucks at GC. I dunno how many mine powers yet but I know when I try something bigger after a few pedals it doesn't work. pm with any questions.

Axis29 · May 2nd, 2008, 05:22 PM

I use a 1spot for the 5 or six pedals I ahve now. That's what works with the daisy chain piece that came with it. If I was gonna do more pedals than that, I'd be a little nervous about using the 1 spot and might go for a better one like the Voodoo Labs or similar.

If, like Gary I was only powering a couple, I'd use my TU-2. You just grab a daisy chain like goes with the 1Spot.

Theusla · May 2nd, 2008, 05:54 PM

I have the 1 Spot also.

greggorypeccary · May 2nd, 2008, 08:37 PM

Depends on the pedals. I used a OneSpot for a while but some were noisy so I ended up using a couple of separate power supplies for those which kind of defeated the purpose. I picked up a used Pedal Power and I tell ya, it's all it its cracked up to be. Well worth it if you're really serious about your sound.

Brick · May 2nd, 2008, 08:53 PM

I'm happy with the Dunlop DC Brick, a mid priced unit that is well designed.

octatonic · May 2nd, 2008, 09:24 PM

8 pedals?
I would go with the Voodoolab Pedal Power 2 and be done with it.

They work great- I have two (230v and 110v) and have been around the world with me- never had any issues.

tjalla · May 2nd, 2008, 09:50 PM

Been very happy with this chap's offering so far, plus a daisy chain... simple and well thought out.

http://www.diago.co.uk/

Chrismeyer · May 2nd, 2008, 09:58 PM

I bought a $30 "one spot" it plugs into me power strip and I got a daisy chain for like $10 and it's great! Very simple and cheap!

vjf1968 · May 3rd, 2008, 07:31 PM

I been using the Visual Sound "1 SPOT" and couldn't be happier. It comes with everything but a "reverse polarity" plug and works on almost every pedal out there.

My signal chain this week is:
GTR>Peterson SS2 tuner>Fulltone Fulldrive 2>Roger Mayer Voodoo One> Boss RT20 Rotary Simulator>MXR Carbon Copy>amp
I will eventually upgrade at a later time but for the money it does the job just fine and no loss of tone.

mad dog · May 3rd, 2008, 07:32 PM

Might be overkill, but my pedalboard has both the Pedal Power2 and the AC pedal power unit. The board (trailer trash) came to me with the PP2 already mounted. I added the other unit to power an H&K Replex and Van Amps sole mate. One power supply plugs into the other, then one plug to the wall. Sure is convenient, though not light.

Telegazer · May 6th, 2008, 12:32 PM

Hi folks, Andi here.

We use the PP2 for a number of reasons(regulated source, AC output, 12v, etc.), but have a OneSpot to fill for a few Boss pedals at times as well.

Digital switching power supplies like the Diago, OneSpot, Artec etc are not regulated nor isolated, which means noise can happen along the way, namely with sensitive vintage-spec fuzzes(especially Fuzz Face variants) and some univibe clones. Some clock-based choruses and delays have been known to be introduced to noise along the way as well.

The other potential issue with a digital switching type is the fact that if one is close to being overloaded you run the danger of getting a moment of hiss (i.e. circuit burn) and an explosive bang that may very well fry the entire Daisy chain...Although I've yet to disassemble one to see if the circuitry safeguards the output along the way.

All in all, if it's quiet for you and you're powering way under 1.7amps of goodies, I wouldn't have a problem with them in general, but believe that $150 for regulated power source with a proper transformer in it is a nice investment that costs as much as many of us spend on a pedal, yet worth the whole board IMHO.

MulliganChebichev · May 9th, 2008, 02:19 AM

I used my TU-2 + PSA-120 + daisy chain for a while, it works fine and I had no problems, but recently I got three more pedals with around 250ma, thats when I got a OneSpot. IMO its much better then the TU-2 method, the daisy chain is much longer and has right angles which helps with my pedalboard.

bluende · May 9th, 2008, 05:02 PM

I liked the simplicity of the one-spot but had some noise issues.

I'm currently using a BBE supa-charger and it's great (silly name notwithstanding): dead quiet and solidly built.

May 1st, 2008, 07:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
telekaster1999 TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Heath Springs SC. Age: 40 Posts: 71 2 Photos	pedal power options since i will try to build my own pedalboard, does anyone have a suggestion on which power supply to use? i have about 8 pedals to power up. thanks for any tips.

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Jenix Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Illinois State University Age: 19 Posts: 303	If your using a boss TU-2 stompbox tuner you can just use that. Some say its not technically a power supply and may not power all 8. It really depends on the pedals your powering, that would help us. __________________ USA Ovation * (Big Baby Taylor - SOLD) MIM Telecaster * Vox AC15CC Takamine Classical G series Martin 000C-16RGTE Aura Some people sing in the shower, I play guitar...

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andrenighthound Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bronx NY Age: 33 Posts: 236	i really like the dunlop brick. it has 8 9Vs, and i think 3 18V inputs. made in usa, ans cost around a 100 bucks but its real good quality. __________________ "Blues in a doggy bag, is what I got to eat!" www.andreandthenighthounds.com

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bowlfreshener Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 33 Posts: 1,547 6 Photos	I currently use a 1-Spot, which is affordable and pretty good, though lately I have been thinking about getting the power supply made by Gator: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ply?sku=546042 As I have read some good reviews about it on websites other than MF, and it seems to be within my price range and needs. __________________ RAMA LAMA FA FA FA

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studio1087 Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 44 Posts: 3,992 36 Photos	One-Spots are great....here you go man....8 pedal One Spot unit for $35.00. One Spot x 8 Linky - $35.00 __________________ JLG Carry On

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txjeff Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Granbury, TX Age: 53 Posts: 107	Here's one: http://www.zzounds.com/item--MAXSWM And a bunch more if you like choices: http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHPB1000

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scooteraz Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 778	Here's the one I use for my pedal board for all the 9 Vdc. http://www.voodoolab.com/pedalpower_2.htm Not cheap, but works well. For like two or three pedals, this can be a good choice http://www.visualsound.net/1spotcombo.htm My son uses the 1spot and he likes it. One problem with the onespot is the potential for ground loops, but as a power supply, it is ok. Probably much like the Godlyke.

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Axis29 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 40 Posts: 1,065 1 Photos	I use a 1spot for the 5 or six pedals I ahve now. That's what works with the daisy chain piece that came with it. If I was gonna do more pedals than that, I'd be a little nervous about using the 1 spot and might go for a better one like the Voodoo Labs or similar. If, like Gary I was only powering a couple, I'd use my TU-2. You just grab a daisy chain like goes with the 1Spot. __________________ John F. TDPRI # 1764

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Theusla Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Age: 51 Posts: 191	I have the 1 Spot also. __________________ The number of people staring at you is directly proportional to the stupidity of your actions.

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greggorypeccary Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 816 31 Photos	Depends on the pedals. I used a OneSpot for a while but some were noisy so I ended up using a couple of separate power supplies for those which kind of defeated the purpose. I picked up a used Pedal Power and I tell ya, it's all it its cracked up to be. Well worth it if you're really serious about your sound. __________________ I got the rockin' pneumonia, I need a shot of rhythm and blues! http://www.myspace.com/javablue

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Brick Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Jose Age: 58 Posts: 787	I'm happy with the Dunlop DC Brick, a mid priced unit that is well designed.

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octatonic Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2007 Location: An Australian in London. Posts: 1,669	8 pedals? I would go with the Voodoolab Pedal Power 2 and be done with it. They work great- I have two (230v and 110v) and have been around the world with me- never had any issues. __________________ "A jazz musician is a juggler who uses harmonies instead of oranges." Benny Green

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tjalla Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,891 7 Photos	Been very happy with this chap's offering so far, plus a daisy chain... simple and well thought out. http://www.diago.co.uk/

May 2nd, 2008, 09:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
Chrismeyer Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Age: 34 Posts: 631	I bought a $30 "one spot" it plugs into me power strip and I got a daisy chain for like $10 and it's great! Very simple and cheap!

May 3rd, 2008, 07:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
vjf1968 Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philadelphia Age: 40 Posts: 896 7 Photos	I been using the Visual Sound "1 SPOT" and couldn't be happier. It comes with everything but a "reverse polarity" plug and works on almost every pedal out there. My signal chain this week is: GTR>Peterson SS2 tuner>Fulltone Fulldrive 2>Roger Mayer Voodoo One> Boss RT20 Rotary Simulator>MXR Carbon Copy>amp I will eventually upgrade at a later time but for the money it does the job just fine and no loss of tone. __________________ "the cult aesthetic of liking only what's obscure is just as sick of being mindlessly led around by the nose" -Mark Mothersbaugh

May 3rd, 2008, 07:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
mad dog Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 784	Might be overkill, but my pedalboard has both the Pedal Power2 and the AC pedal power unit. The board (trailer trash) came to me with the PP2 already mounted. I added the other unit to power an H&K Replex and Van Amps sole mate. One power supply plugs into the other, then one plug to the wall. Sure is convenient, though not light.

May 6th, 2008, 12:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
Telegazer Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2008 Location: Republic of Korea Posts: 106 9 Photos	Hi folks, Andi here. We use the PP2 for a number of reasons(regulated source, AC output, 12v, etc.), but have a OneSpot to fill for a few Boss pedals at times as well. Digital switching power supplies like the Diago, OneSpot, Artec etc are not regulated nor isolated, which means noise can happen along the way, namely with sensitive vintage-spec fuzzes(especially Fuzz Face variants) and some univibe clones. Some clock-based choruses and delays have been known to be introduced to noise along the way as well. The other potential issue with a digital switching type is the fact that if one is close to being overloaded you run the danger of getting a moment of hiss (i.e. circuit burn) and an explosive bang that may very well fry the entire Daisy chain...Although I've yet to disassemble one to see if the circuitry safeguards the output along the way. All in all, if it's quiet for you and you're powering way under 1.7amps of goodies, I wouldn't have a problem with them in general, but believe that $150 for regulated power source with a proper transformer in it is a nice investment that costs as much as many of us spend on a pedal, yet worth the whole board IMHO.

May 9th, 2008, 02:19 AM	#20 (permalink)
MulliganChebichev Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Age: 18 Posts: 1,740 3 Photos	I used my TU-2 + PSA-120 + daisy chain for a while, it works fine and I had no problems, but recently I got three more pedals with around 250ma, thats when I got a OneSpot. IMO its much better then the TU-2 method, the daisy chain is much longer and has right angles which helps with my pedalboard.

May 9th, 2008, 05:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
bluende TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 51 13 Photos	I liked the simplicity of the one-spot but had some noise issues. I'm currently using a BBE supa-charger and it's great (silly name notwithstanding): dead quiet and solidly built.