ped Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Hi folks I need a power supply for my three pedals that run into my Roland Future Impact Source Audio C4 TC Ditto / other random pedal Currentky all three have their own power supply (cheap jobs from local music shop) which work ok but they are slightly noisy when turned on with the pedal itself turned off. Luckily I can switch off the supplies when not using and there’s no noise at all. Would the 1Spot work for these guys and be quieter? And does the 1spot come with a long daisy chain? I haven’t got the energy to work out the Bass Direct product page at the moment; it seems as though I can buy a bundle which is the charger plus cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 It should have enough mA’s and any daisy chain will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Thanks. Does it come with one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Try this Truetone NW1-B - 1 SPOT Series - 9v pedal power supply https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001BPDZU0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_ofyUFb0WMENNP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Thanks, that’s what has me confused - the ‘combo pack’ which is more says it comes with an 8 plug cable, but there’s one pictured on that link too, so I assume it doesn’t actually come with one?! I might be going crazy but my brain can’t process it this evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Yit may just be the plug I think, but obvs a daisy chain can be gotten as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Thanks, but misleading that they out the image of the additional cables on the page. I’ve ordered the combo pack anyway as I’d like to be prepared/have an excuse to buy more things. Cheers for the help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Great plugs - I have 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Yes it should neaten up my office somewhat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge_bass Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 4 hours ago, Cuzzie said: Great plugs - I have 2 Agreed - only thing is they’re just moulded plastic so I have broken off one of the pins which is pretty frustrating given the price of them....so just be careful if they’re in and out or sockets / gig bags etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 8 hours ago, dodge_bass said: Agreed - only thing is they’re just moulded plastic so I have broken off one of the pins which is pretty frustrating given the price of them....so just be careful if they’re in and out or sockets / gig bags etc. Also they don't fit as snugly in UK mains sockets as they should. Mine, which was inside a rack case attached to a high quality mains distributor, worked it's way just loose enough for it to stop working randomly mid-performance, despite the fact it looked/felt as though it was still plugged in. Caused the rig I was using at the time to to go silent (including the PA feed) for no obvious reason having taken out both the wireless system and the Thumpinator - devices at either end of the signal chain. It was replaced with something more reliable before the next gig. For home use it will be fine but I wouldn't use one at gigs unless it was fitted in an easily accessible place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Yeah I read about problems with the plug. Mine will be home use only just to reduce the amount of cabling around my desk so I can keep an eye on it. One bonus is that the power block doesn’t ‘squeak’ like my cheap ones which emit a high pitched whistle when turned on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Gig wise i ave had no issues and ain’t noticed the lack of snug ability, but i will check 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 10, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 10, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Thanks mate that’s very kind, typically of me I went for it and purchased the combo pack last night without asking here first!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 32 minutes ago, ped said: Thanks mate that’s very kind, typically of me I went for it and purchased the combo pack last night without asking here first!! Rookie error 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge_bass Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Jus Lukin said: I have a couple which are great and have had lots of use at home, live, and in and out of studios. I've not personally experienced any issues with reliability. They do continue to hold a charge for a few seconds after being unplugged so it's easy to zap yourself if you're in a hurry. I did manage to get a couple of more jovial colleages with them once I first figured it out- felt like a kid who'd just been to a joke shop! I did buy a combo pack which had a daisy chain- if I can find the box I'll take a snap and post the details, so you know what you're after. Visual Sound also sell them separately, so you might be able to pick up a One Spot and daisy chain from somewhere. In fact, give me a tick, @ped- I think I have an unused Visual Sound daisy chain tucked away somewhere... Agreed - I’ve never had issues with them working loose either but I don’t use them live any more so not so relevant for me. The combo pack is good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I think that lack of snugness combined with the weight of the transformer in the plug and the fact that it was plugged into a horizontally mounted mains distribution board, all contributed to the failure. Normal 13A plugs on the end of IEC leads have all been fine. The worrying thing was that the 1-Spot only had to work itself a little way out of the socket before it no longer received any power. A quick feel inside the back of the rack, mid-gig didn't reveal anything amiss, but once I'd got everything home and checked it over the following day, it was obvious what had happened. Mine now provides power for the drummer's headphone amplifier. Now that it's no longer hidden away inside a rack case it's been fine. I think if I was going to use it in a rack system again, it would be glued/cable-tied into place to make sure there was no way it could move. BTW I replaced the one in my rack with one of these which IIRC was actually cheaper, and for my needs much more reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 I did consider a Brick type but given the arrangement of my spread out across my desk setup the daisy chain works better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleat Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 A bit late now but I have a one spot supply, brand new, unused sat in a box you could have had ! Oh well, I'll keep it as I have been having fantasies about pedals again lately. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Typical!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 10, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Jus Lukin said: Did you change the plug for a UK one? Yes, Simply lopped off the Euro plug and fitted a good quality UK 13A one. Edited November 22, 2020 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Ive got the 1spot wall wart, but over the years ive had a few issues with it. Most of the time its been perfect, but at least two pedals (IIR) have produced hum when using it. I got the EBS version and have had no issues. Still got both but never use the 1Spot now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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