John Cellario Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBass3901 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephantgrey Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 [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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cellario Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Thanks guys, that's useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauBass Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephantgrey Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 [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. [/quote] 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSix Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) - Edited February 22, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 [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! [/quote] I fitted a male iec connector (kettle lead) so it now just needs a lead the same as my am. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamiexsilver Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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