Mains power supply for pedalboard

[Baker69]

I’m assuming that anyone who has a pedalboard at the front of the stage runs a mains cable from the rear of the stage all the way up to the front of the stage where they stand or where their mic stand is? Rather than do this does anyone have their mains at the rear of the stage and run a long DC cable up to their board?

Why I say this is that I run a single socket mains cable specifically for my pedalboard, however we have a powered PA column and a small stage light at the front and near to where I stand and our vocalist keeps on commandeering my power supply by daisy chaining another mains extension into it. I no longer use an amp on stage so this is the only power supply I need but I don’t think I should have to provide this the means of power supply for the PA and lighting. Basically they’re too lazy to set up a specific power supply to the PA and just plug into mine (which is only a 10amp rating cable).

 

[2saddleslab]

Since my board is set & forget it always sits on top of my amp or underneath when using an SGT-DI & SAPA. Don't like all those pesky cables around my feet.

 

[Baker69]

Since my board is set & forget it always sits on top of my amp or underneath when using an SGT-DI & SAPA. Don't like all those pesky cables around my feet.

I don’t touch mine very much so yes it could go at the back of the stage where my amp would be. Good idea thanks.

 

[Baker69]

I think if I could fit an IEC socket to my pedalboard it might resolve the issue as I would just run a plug in kettle type lead back to the rear of the stage. My pedalboard is just a Goriila case with a lid so the socket would need to me ‘enclosed’ with no visible connectors.

 

[DonaldR]

Why can't you put something like this at the end of the extension cable? You plug into in, same for PA and small stage lights.

 

[Peteyboy]

The power supply I use on my pedalboard is rechargeable so no power cord.

 

[Baker69]

The power supply I use on my pedalboard is rechargeable so no power cord.

That’s interesting. Might have a look at those.

 

[Baker69]

Why can't you put something like this at the end of the extension cable? You plug into in, same for PA and small stage lights.
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The band have power cables, boards etc but the singer and sound guy prefer to just utilise my pedalboard mains supply instead of setting these up and this is my debacle with them.

 

[tom-g]

Have them set up their supplies and then you plug into theirs. No cable running through the middle of the stage.

 

[Baker69]

Have them set up their supplies and then you plug into theirs. No cable running through the middle of the stage.

Because I have very little gear I am usually first to set up. Perhaps I should take my time, arrive a bit later etc and let them set the PA up first and plug into their mains supply as you suggest.

 

[mcnach]

The band have power cables, boards etc but the singer and sound guy prefer to just utilise my pedalboard mains supply instead of setting these up and this is my debacle with them.

It sounds like you could fix your debacle for the price of another extension cable/roll
A band can never have too many extension cables

 

[turf3]

I can't quite follow what the problem is here, but you can buy IEC appliance power entries in all their varieties from Digi-Key. Cut a hole in the case, pop rivet the power entry module, make some wiring, done.

 

[turf3]

Re-reading the OP it does seem like you could just buy a heavier gauge extension cord with the triple outlet and be done with the controversy. A nice heavy gauge extension cord is never wasted. I have several, including the bitchin' 10 gauge one I use when all else fails. But it sure is stiff to uncoil in the cold when I use it to power the block heater on my truck. And for sure I wouldn't be messing around with an extension cord rated for 10A max. Plugging a 10A max rated cord into a 15A circuit is a good way to get FIRE.

 

[jthisdell]

Re-reading the OP it does seem like you could just buy a heavier gauge extension cord with the triple outlet and be done with the controversy. A nice heavy gauge extension cord is never wasted.

I use about a half dozen of these for our set up.

 

[s0c9]

Why not run something like these.. or equivalents?
They’re handy to have around…

Amazon.com

 

[Baker69]

It sounds like you could fix your debacle for the price of another extension cable/roll
A band can never have too many extension cables

The band have plenty but they see mine all there set up so they just plug in without asking.

 

[Peteyboy]

That’s interesting. Might have a look at those.

Joyo makes the one I use. Cost around 50 bucks.

 

[el murdoque]

My pedalboard has a standard IEC plug.

I have a standard IEC cable, which is about 6' long.
I have a long IEC cable, which is about 18' long.
I have an absurdly long IEC cable which is 45' long.
I plug my board into an outlet. There has to be one in a 45' radius.

 

[mcnach]

The band have plenty but they see mine all there set up so they just plug in without asking.

I guess we're on a "Band management" thread then.

You could "help" set up the PA, etc, then? That way you make sure things are plugged in where they don't bother you.

 

[Baker69]

Joyo makes the one I use. Cost around 50 bucks.

How long does the charge last? It would need to power my Zoom B6 (500mA) and a Boss BC-1X Compressor (90mA).