Which kind of power to run pedals?

[John Cellario]

I have recently aquired an MXR Bass Chorus De-Luxe and a MXR Bass Chorus pedal. I've found the batteries will only last for around a couple of gigs, even when unplugging when not in use.

I'm wondering what's the best method of getting mains power to the pedals. Just a simple mains adaptor and daisy chain the two together or is there an effects pedal board module I could buy? I'm only ever going to run 2/3 pedals max so it would only need to be small. Also having to run a mains cable to the front of the stage to drive the pedals seems to be a bit of a faff.

Any ideas?.... thanks in advance.

[BruceBass3901]

Something like a T-Rex FuelTank Junior would give you isolated outputs (lowering the chance of unwanted buzz or hum creeping in) in a pretty small package. It has 5 outputs, so you can run 5 pedals if you want to expand your current setup.

Alternatively, you could look at getting something like a Visual Sound 1 Spot which is a daisy chain. Lots of people say they have used them and run noise free, others have had issues.

Both rely on having access to a mains socket.

The Pedaltrain Volto is a rechargeable unit which can be used to power a few pedals. Does rely on remembering to charge it though!

Hope that helps a little.

[elephantgrey]

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/260413-putting-together-my-first-pedal-board-questions/"]This[/url] thread from earlier in the week might be helpful. I suggest picking up a power block with isolated outputs, as it will help reduce noise.

[John Cellario]

Thanks guys, that's useful.

[PauBass]

Best one I have used it's the Gigrig Generator with Distributors. Pretty much you can run as many pedals from it as you wish...not the cheapest power supply but it's top quality.

http://www.thegigrig.com/acatalog/Generator.html
http://www.thegigrig.com/acatalog/Distributor.html#SID=24

[elephantgrey]

[quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1430064076' post='2757611']
Best one I have used it's the Gigrig Generator with Distributors. Pretty much you can run as many pedals from it as you wish...not the cheapest power supply but it's top quality.
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Its the system i use, its got the highest current ive seen, and by far the most versatile. I would say its a bit overkill unless you have a few awkward/thirsty pedals. That or a ton of analogue fuzz's.

[dannybuoy]

For your needs a simple supply with daisy chain will suffice. I have one powering a dozen pedals and only encounter noise issues when using certain digital pedals such as Zoom multi fx units.

http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/9v-dc-regulated-power-supply-for-single-effects-3-p.asp

http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/9v-dc-regulated-power-supply-with-integrated-6-way-daisy-chain-2-p.asp

If you do want one with isolated outputs, this is by far the cheapest:

http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_powerplant_junior_b_stock_2.htm

Edited April 26, 2015 by dannybuoy

[Stealth]

A Vote for the Volto

Mine last 4 5 two hor gigs between charges its a standard SB charger so yo can do it anywhere i.e. in the car/ No hm light as a feather no crappy wall warts front of stage

[Matt P]

a vote here for the Harley Benton Junior, I've got one powering my board and it's fantastic for the cash. (our guitarist has one as well)

Matt

[StraightSix]

If you want small, what about the tiny Diago Micropower 9: [url="http://www.diago.co.uk/pedal-power/diago-micropower9.html"]http://www.diago.co....icropower9.html[/url]

It supplies up to 1000 mA and is easy to fix out of sight under most pedalboards.

I may have one for sale in the sales section soon

Edited April 29, 2015 by StraightSix

[Jus Lukin]

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Edited February 22, 2022 by Jus Lukin

[Matt P]

[quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1430300430' post='2759920']


Do you use adapters, or did you wire a UK plug on?

And to the OP, I use a Visual Sound One Spot to various setups with no trouble, and have the larger Harley Benton on a board, again with no problems!
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I fitted a male iec connector (kettle lead) so it now just needs a lead the same as my am.

Matt

[Jamiexsilver]

I've been using a Harley Benton power plant jr for a good couple of years now with no problems whatsoever, It's basically a trex jr at a fraction of the price. Just chop the eu plug off and wire a standard plug on.