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Old 12-17-2010, 08:51 AM
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What adapter for my DC Brick do I need to run my Moogerfooger Freqbox? All help is appreciated.
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Old 12-17-2010, 09:22 AM
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Technically you can use the polarity-reversal adapter, but Moog says powering their pedals off a non-isolated supply like that will have noise problems.
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Old 12-17-2010, 09:30 AM
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Technically you can use the polarity-reversal adapter, but Moog says powering their pedals off a non-isolated supply like that will have noise problems.
Ugh. So I'm stuck w/a wal wart & standard power strip?
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Old 12-17-2010, 09:52 AM
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...Or buy a brick-type supply with isolated outlets that has 300 mA available from one of its outputs. T-Rex makes one with that feature.
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Old 12-17-2010, 09:58 AM
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...Or buy a brick-type supply with isolated outlets that has 300 mA available from one of its outputs. T-Rex makes one with that feature.
I'll check it out -much appreciated!
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Hmm...maybe I'm making a mountain out of a molehill, but I reviewed all 4 models and not sure which would be safest to employ.
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Old 12-18-2010, 04:56 PM
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I just got a Voodoo Labs Iso 5.
It has a 9v/300mA and a 12v/300mA output.
The Pedal Power 2 probably has this feature and more.
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Old 12-18-2010, 06:47 PM
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"Probably" has nothing to do with reality.
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Old 12-18-2010, 06:52 PM
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Hmm...maybe I'm making a mountain out of a molehill, but I reviewed all 4 models and not sure which would be safest to employ.
The "Junior" is the only one that will not work. Of the other three, the Classic and the Chameleon are ready to go as-is, while the Juicy Lucy will work if you add a special current-doubling adapter.
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Old 12-18-2010, 07:26 PM
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Just as an aside: even though it may not be recommended, I ran my freqbox and my bass murf off of a 1spot together, and I didn't get any significant noise. So, although that MAY be an issue, it isn't ALWAYS an issue. It probably depends more on environmental issues.
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The "Junior" is the only one that will not work. Of the other three, the Classic and the Chameleon are ready to go as-is, while the Juicy Lucy will work if you add a special current-doubling adapter.
Thanks for all your input. I don't know why I couldn't get my head around the web specs.
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Old 12-21-2010, 07:03 AM
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I just got a Voodoo Labs Iso 5.
It has a 9v/300mA and a 12v/300mA output.
The Pedal Power 2 probably has this feature and more.
Thanks. Since I already have a Dunlop Brick, I need to find out which unit will compliment it best.
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