Electro Harmonix Power Supply

tycobb73 · #1 08-09-2007, 04:14 PM

So I have an opportunity to get a bass mini synth but it doesn't have a power supply. I know they're not the standard 9v but know nothing beyond that. What kind are they and where can I find them? Thanks.

Foamy · #2 08-09-2007, 04:46 PM

I think you need to get it from EHX, or get an EHX one from somewhere else. I don't know the exact one for the BMS. I have a Muff'n and a POG that take unique adaptors. Like in the range of 1A, and I think that I'd not want to even modify another adaptor to try and run them. You can get them from EHX, so....do that.

tycobb73 · #3 08-09-2007, 05:12 PM

Do you happen to have thier number? I don't see it on thier site.

JanusZarate · #4 08-09-2007, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tycobb73

Do you happen to have thier number? I don't see it on thier site.

Send them an e-mail at info@ehx.com. The site doesn't have a phone number.

Also... the adapter you're looking for is:

24VDC
100mA or more
2.5mm
Center-positive
Regulated

So if you needed to get a replacement... any adapter with the above specs will do.

tycobb73 · #5 08-09-2007, 05:18 PM

That's what I was afraid of. Hopefully they respond to emails quickly. Thanks.

JanusZarate · #6 08-09-2007, 05:20 PM

It usually takes a day to get a reply.

Radio Shack might have some sort of equivalent 24VDC adapter you could get, but expect it to be shoddy...

You could also try here for good replacements: http://www.jameco.com/

KarateKid25 · #7 08-09-2007, 05:27 PM

All you need to do is buy a 24v DC adaptor... I believe the standard one is around 100ma. No need for official EHX adaptors or anything like that. Those warnings are part true in that a really cheap quality adaptor might let go and put 110v through your pedal, but as long as you use a reasonable quality 24v adaptor, there are no worries.

Being in Australia and buying most my effects from the US, means none of my pedals have the 'correct' power feed.

EDIT: Boo has beaten me to it.... But yeah, just buy a generic adaptor

JanusZarate · #8 08-09-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KarateKid25

EDIT: Boo has beaten me to it.... But yeah, just buy a generic adaptor

niftydog · #9 08-09-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KarateKid25

...a really cheap quality adaptor might let go and put 110v through your pedal...

Well, that's unlikely, but cheap adapters have awful filtering and are often the source of nasty hum.

benmoore88 · #10 08-09-2007, 05:35 PM

i've had trouble finding the EH replacement 24V tranformers here local to me in AUstralia. where should I lok karate kid?

benmoore88 · #11 08-09-2007, 05:37 PM

it always baffles me why EHX dont' make a 'power brick' style unit to supply multiple effects of their own brand and strange voltages....
especially when everyone seems to consider the wall warts one of the most annoying aspects of the EH pedals.

niftydog · #12 08-09-2007, 05:45 PM

Jaycar

JanusZarate · #13 08-09-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by benmoore88

it always baffles me why EHX dont' make a 'power brick' style unit to supply multiple effects of their own brand and strange voltages....
especially when everyone seems to consider the wall warts one of the most annoying aspects of the EH pedals.

Considering all the cool new and reissue pedals they're doing... maybe we could coax them into it.

KarateKid25 · #14 08-09-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by niftydog

Well, that's unlikely, but cheap adapters have awful filtering and are often the source of nasty hum.

Its extremely unlikely

I was just trying to pick a worst case scenario. Even if they do poo themselves, they normally just stop working rather than spike IME.

KarateKid25 · #15 08-09-2007, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by niftydog

Jaycar

Or Dick Smith, Tandy etc...

My local music store has some nice adaptors too. You might want to check with yours.