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Old 12-23-2007, 11:13 AM
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powering multiple pedals question

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What's the difference between these 2 options:
a) 1spot connected to a boss tu-2 or a korg tuner and then a daisy chain powering 5 other pedals
b) a dc brick powering all the pedals

i don't want to buy single power units to every pedal i have, but i don't know which way to go. I think i'll choose to buy a korg tuner, 1spot power unit and 1 mc5 daisychain. Is this the better option? what are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
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Old 12-23-2007, 01:36 PM
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Technically, you won't be connecting the 1 Spot to the tuner - the daisy chain is designed so that you plug directly into that, and then the daisy chain splits the power among the pedals. It's simple enough that you don't need a pedal with a DC-out jack for it to work.

As for the DC Brick... the only advantages are the 18VDC outputs and built-in circuit protection (which is meaningless if you're already plugging into a surge protector or power conditioner). Like the 1 Spot, it has a variety of cables to connect to both standard and non-standard power jacks.

Basically... unless you have 18VDC pedals and can find a DC Brick used for a good price, it's not really worth it. You're better off with the 1 Spot.

Now, if you want to get into supplies that actually give you more than 18VDC capability for your money... look into isolated-output supplies. But for you, they're most likely overkill... only seek them if you run into hum issues or problems powering particularly unusual pedals. The 1 Spot will most likely be all you need.

I'm partial to the DC Brick because of its 18VDC outputs, and because it's never failed on me. I've had to replace a bad 1 Spot before. As far as I know, however, 1 Spot failures are rare (unlike their overpriced and problematic competitor, the Godlyke Powerall... ).
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Old 12-23-2007, 03:05 PM
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Thanks for the answer!

I only have one 18v pedal (danelectro) which i already have the power supply for. So i will use the 1spot+daisychain for all the other pedals and the 18v unit for that pedal only.
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Old 12-23-2007, 03:20 PM
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Also look at www.effectpowersupplies.com. They've got a FAQ which might help.
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