Off Topic What are you powering your pedals with?

[candid_x]

Now that I'm back to using a couple of pedals, and one of them is a real 9v battery hog, I'm looking for a decent way to power them without spending a ton of coin. Any recommendations?

I'm looking at the smaller Voodoo Labs Pedal Power, a T Rex, or the economical Godlyke Power-All PA-9B, which I currently have on back order from Musician's Friend, and which I could still upgrade. Would the discreet qualities of the Voodoo or T Rex make any discernible difference for running just two pedals?

 

[nickowatson]

Cant you just use one of those 9V boss adaptors and a daisy chain? tell me if im wrong

 

[TonyEVH5150]

I use this.

GATOR CASES

I own a Gator pedal board, and the power supply came with the board. Works very well. 8 9V outputs and 3 18v outputs.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gator-G-Bus-8-US-Pedal-Board-Power-Supply-546042-i1166484.gc

 

[morsecode]

If you're only using a few pedals, try out the One Spot adaptor with a daisy chain. It's less expensive than a Pedal Power and can pedal a number of pedals in itself.

 

[Colin]

I believe in the "buy right the first time" method even if it costs your more, because it will definitely safe you money in the long term. I'm trying to think of the power brick that allows you to emulate the sound of a battery that is not fully charged, some people like batteries in their pedals for this very reason. Can you say Eric Johnson?

 

[candid_x]

I believe in the "buy right the first time" method even if it costs your more, because it will definitely safe you money in the long term. I'm trying to think of the power brick that allows you to emulate the sound of a battery that is not fully charged, some people like batteries in their pedals for this very reason. Can you say Eric Johnson?

That is the higher end Voodoo Labs Pedal Power. It has one "sag" output, which I think is pretty cool for certain pedals, but not for either of my current ones.

I've also heard that the One-Spot is noisy.

One of my concerns is that The reverb pedal draws a great deal more juice than the Maxon OD. I mean this thing can drain a fresh battery in 3 hours flat! So the isolated and balanced feature of the Voodoo, T Rex or Gator is looking more attractive.

Thanks for the input, gents.

 

[Jimmyb]

I use the Voodoo Labs one. It's a very good supply and the isolated outputs make it really quiet.

 

[candid_x]

Nuts. Was just notified that the Godlyke Power All has been shipped 8 days before expected. I called to upgrade to the Voodoo but it's too late. Hope with only two pedals it won't be too noisy. Otherwise it'll be a coulda woulda shoulda story.

 

[Spidey]

I have the Godlyke and it works fine with no extra noise.

 

[fsmith]

Bruce,
I'm late to the game but I use the Voodoo Labs Pedal Power II. I mounted it into a PedalTrain board and love the flexibility of it. Hopefully yours will work out...

fred

 

[spkirby]

Voodoo Labs PP2+ for me too...works very well, no complaints.

 

[mikeller]

Voodoo Lab Pedal Power II Plus here as well

 

[DrKev]

One spot, works great, no problems with noise at all.

 

[candid_x]

I have the Godlyke and it works fine with no extra noise.

That's encouraging. It does appear to be a bit stouter than the One Spot or Boss. I'll give it try, and if there's any issues, I'll get a Voodoo. I've liked the Voodoo stuff I've had before.

Thanks, y'all.

 

[robguitar]

I have a Furman SPB-8C Pedal Board / Power Conditioner. FurmanSound.com - Pro A/V Product - SPB-8C

The adaptors that allow you to use the board's power supply are too short to reach the pedal's contact points on my Radial or BOSS pedals. So I have to use the Radial power supply and the BOSS PSA-120 and plug it into the outlets on the top of the board. This works fine but I wanted to use the individual adaptor cables and keep the layout clean.

The One Spot would be my recommendation.

 

[paulstew64]

If you haven't tried Gig Rig stuff then it's worth a try. There are a number of options these days. Like Colin says, it's worth spending the extra cash and getting what's right for you - I've made that mistake too many times!

Paul
Radiance red Luke
Next purchase Luke BFR in tobacco sunburst

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

I use one of these AC/DC supplies:

It was only about £30 I seem to remember - quiet as a mouse!

 

[Purple ASS]

I've also heard that the One-Spot is noisy.

I've been gigging with a One Spot most weekends for couple of years now with no noise issues at all. My DC Power Bank was very noisy. However I do know that the Voodoo Labs is endorsed by Pete Cornish on his website and if anyone knows, I reckon he does.

 

[petruccirocks02]

To power my pedals, I'm currently using the Dunlop DC brick. Mainly because I'm running a BB preamp, EVH phase 90, EVH flanger, and a Boss Tuner. I might switch over to the Voodoo Pedal Power II later down the line, especially since they're products are good. I'm already using the GCX and Ground Control Pro which I love.

-Phil

 

[Nik_Left_RG]

Voodoo labs seems like a very good option.. Currently, I just have 2 effects in my chain tht needs batts.. n as usual the dd3 sucks 'em all up.. maybe a few more pedals n i'd get a voodoo pp