Trace Elliot SM7 Power Supply?

LongHairFreak · #1 11-06-2009, 02:02 PM

Hey TBers

Does anyone know what sort of power supply Trace Elliot's SM7 7-band eq uses? I know it takes 2x9Vs worth of juice, but I'm more wondering what adapter fits into it? I can't find this pedal on w.traceelliot.co.uk and the contact info there is for Peavey--who cannot help me, since this pedal was before they took over.

Anybody here know something about it? Thanks.

chicago_mike · #2 11-06-2009, 02:07 PM

an 18volt power adapter would work, obviously make sure that the connector is the right size 2.1mm or 2.5mm and polarity. 300ma would suffice.

nextag or radioshack...etc.

LongHairFreak · #3 11-06-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chicago_mike

an 18volt power adapter would work, obviously make sure that the connector is the right size 2.1mm or 2.5mm and polarity. 300ma would suffice.

nextag or radioshack...etc.

Sorry, I wasn't specific enough. It's the male connection that fits into the pedal I'm having trouble with. I've several connection types--including those which come with the PP2+ I just received--but none of them fit.

Dave M · #4 11-07-2009, 10:15 AM

I think if you do a search or two you will find info on this subject.

Bottom line, Dunlop makes a solid 18v PS, but not with the connector or polarity the T-E needs. You then can buy adapter cables from Godlyke (Powerall) or Visual Sound (1 spot) to make up the connection.

Dave sez check it out.

LongHairFreak · #5 11-08-2009, 01:04 AM

Well, Dave. None of my many searches turned up anything useful. However...

I don't know what I was doing that I couldn't make this work before, but as it turns out, the standard Boss connection is what this pedal takes. In an attempt to get a better idea of what shape would plug into this jack, I used a nail to gently poke around (literally) inside it. After getting a feel of the inside of it, I again tried to insert a cable and this time it fit.

So, I guess I'm happy now. Thanks.

Dave M · #6 11-08-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LongHairFreak

Well, Dave. None of my many searches turned up anything useful. However...

Here's one, and probably the most relevant to what you are looking for.

I have the secret combo for Trace Elliot 18v pedals

Quote:

Originally Posted by LongHairFreak

I don't know what I was doing that I couldn't make this work before, but as it turns out, the standard Boss connection is what this pedal takes. In an attempt to get a better idea of what shape would plug into this jack, I used a nail to gently poke around (literally) inside it. After getting a feel of the inside of it, I again tried to insert a cable and this time it fit.

So, I guess I'm happy now. Thanks.

That sounds very unusual, unless your pedal has had the jack changed to accept the smaller Boss connector, or it is now physically altered.

LongHairFreak · #7 11-08-2009, 02:58 PM

Man!! I looked all over and saw neither of those two posts! Thanks for that link Dave M. It really cleared things up.

It appears only one connector I have fits the TE jack. When I attempted to make the fit last time, I just happened to grab the right one and 'assumed' it was a Boss connector simply because my fingers are not so dexterous as to feel the difference between 2.5mm and 2.1mm. Go figure!

As soon as I get another to assist me in figuring out the cable colors, I'll be all set. Who would've thought eyesight would come in so handy, eh?