Power for both AC and Line 6 HX!

[Paddy544]

Hey everyone,

 

I've been more of a lurker around here lately.

 

I'm in the process of assembling a board for an upcoming tour. I've got a DI that requires 12v AC, and I'm also considering getting a Stomp or HX Effects, which, as you probably know, comes with its own set of power requirements. Any suggestions on a power supply that can handle both of these?

 

From what I've dug up in my research so far, it seems like I might end up back at square one with individual pedals.

 

I had my eye on the T Rex Classic - it covers the AC need and can double up on 2 of the DC outputs. But as far as I can tell, the DC outputs are 500mA shared across the 9 outputs, rather than 500mA each, which I believe the Line 6 gear needs.

 

Thanks,
Pat

[Ruairidh]

I use this power supply to power the board: https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_powerplant_iso_10ac_pro.htm?glp=1&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAk9itBhASEiwA1my_61jxwpvWF9Jx4lhL6_p3sanjAcQXc9PEBuTjB0pke7CUINSJKtv86xoCx6oQAvD_BwE

 

I also daisy chain a couple of outputs to power LED's on the board and the power supply doesn't have any noise issues.

 

I use this adapter to power the Stomp : https://www.thomann.de/gb/rockboard_power_ace_conl6.htm?glp=1&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAk9itBhASEiwA1my_66eFW8sZdAD356ioH6LzURo-aXAaLOxauTL9AQ9lCZRtwNuls_PwmhoC3vEQAvD_BwE

 

I spent a while looking at more expensive alternatives to power my 9 other pedals and the Stomp, but this works perfectly and isn't that expensive.

 

Ru.

Edited January 28, 2024 by Ruairidh

[Paddy544]

Thanks for the info,  if I read the links right that supply doesn’t have any 12v ac outputs which is something I def need

[Ruairidh]

22 minutes ago, Paddy544 said:

Thanks for the info,  if I read the links right that supply doesn’t have any 12v ac outputs which is something I def need

My bad, forgot about the need for 12v. 

[Paddy544]

No worries at all, thanks for the input 👍

[lidl e]

I recently got this

 

https://www.thomann.de/ie/harley_benton_spaceship_power_50m.htm

 

 

They come in multiple sizes.

 

Power supply built into board. Plenty of ports including a couple of switchable 9/12/18 and modt importantly, one 3Amp port which will easily power an stomp or other line 6 product.

 

I think a few of the harley benton power supplies have the same features.

 

You would need some rockboard adapters for the line6 product. 

[lidl e]

Point of interest that is important

 

On the switchable 9/12/18 ports the mA goes down as the Voltage goes up.

 

I think its something like 500mA at 9v, 250mA @ 12v and 200mA at 18v. Something like that. Youd need to look it up.

[Paddy544]

3 hours ago, lidl e said:

I recently got this

 

https://www.thomann.de/ie/harley_benton_spaceship_power_50m.htm

 

 

They come in multiple sizes.

 

Power supply built into board. Plenty of ports including a couple of switchable 9/12/18 and modt importantly, one 3Amp port which will easily power an stomp or other line 6 product.

 

I think a few of the harley benton power supplies have the same features.

 

You would need some rockboard adapters for the line6 product. 

Thanks for your thoughts.  Isn't this another Power Supply without a 12V AC output?  I have a DI that needs that as well as looking to power a Stomp/HX Effects.

 

[lidl e]

54 minutes ago, Paddy544 said:

Thanks for your thoughts.  Isn't this another Power Supply without a 12V AC output?  I have a DI that needs that as well as looking to power a Stomp/HX Effects.

 

Are these not what youre talking about?

 

 

This board will easily power your stomp and your DI with a bunch more power slots to give.

Edited January 28, 2024 by lidl e

[lidl e]

The 3000mA (3 amps) can be used for the stomp. You'd need a rockboard line 6 adapter

 

 

 

[lidl e]

You couldnt possibly need mors than this 

 

[lidl e]

And if you only want the power and not the whole board

 

https://www.thomann.de/ie/harley_benton_spaceship_powerbar_40.htm

 

They sell just the powerbar

[LukeFRC]

@lidl e - while you’re being really helpful, he needs an 12v AC supply - these like most pedal supplies is DC

[lidl e]

Oh!

 

Lol. I knew i was missing something!

 

Edit: i thought the AC in the title was a brand name for the DI!

Edited January 29, 2024 by lidl e

[Paddy544]

No worries, appreciate any and all input 👍

 

I’ve got a nordstrand starlifter which takes 12-15 volt AC which makes life interesting.   I’m not a heavy effects user so whilst a line 6 thing would cover a lot of ground and keep things small I think I’m going to keep it simple and go single pedals…

[tauzero]

As you say, the T Rex Classic looks like it's limited to a total of 500mA DC.

 

The Cioks AC10 might do the job - https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/b-stock/product/1204643/b-stock-cioks-ac10-ac-dc-effects-pedal-multi-power-supply In my experience of trying assorted power supplies with the HX Stomp, if it gets insufficient power, you know about it straight away as it won't even complete starting up.

[Paddy544]

1 hour ago, tauzero said:

As you say, the T Rex Classic looks like it's limited to a total of 500mA DC.

 

The Cioks AC10 might do the job - https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/b-stock/product/1204643/b-stock-cioks-ac10-ac-dc-effects-pedal-multi-power-supply In my experience of trying assorted power supplies with the HX Stomp, if it gets insufficient power, you know about it straight away as it won't even complete starting up.

Thanks - I've decided to change route and I'm putting together a small board rather than using a Stomp setup - going to more straightforward

[Paddy544]

Just to finish off this thread - if for no other reason than to post a pedalboard pic!

 

This is what I've ended up with.  Sounds really good and overall I'm very happy (the compressor especially)

 

- but - 

 

I can't let go of the part of me that feels this preamp/wireless tied to an HX Effects would have been the perfect hybrid rig for me.  Just couldn't find a power supply to do the job.  So this is the board for the Sweden tour in a few weeks!

 

 

[Paddy544]

Someone pointed me at a power supply that'll potentially deliver what I need.  

 

Does anyone have experience of running either a HX Stomp or HX Effects at 900ma.  I know products like the Cioks DC7 would deliver 1000 but I'd be getting 900 out of this one.

[tauzero]

The HX Effects has a current draw of up to 1100mA. Could you use a current doubler cable to get more than 900mA out of the power supply?