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Need Help with First Pedalboard

Which chorus pedal?

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Colin Drummey

Colin Drummey

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Jul 27, 2014
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#1
Hey guys,

So I'm relatively new to using pedals properly and I'm looking to build my first mini pedalboard. I currently own an EHX Bass Big Muff and a Source Audio Bass Envelope Filter and for some reason or another I'm finding a lot of ground hum coming from my setup (I've been told it's ground hum). I normally power them off of the same power supply as my lead guitarist as I do not own one myself yet, however I'm looking into buying a Belcat PST-10 power station which comes with daisy chain connectors. I will also be buying a new chorus pedal, I'm undecided between either the Behringer BUC400 or the RedSub BCH-2.

I gig quite frequently and the buzzing noise from my amp is becoming a large problem at gigs so I was just wondering if anybody could give me a hand with my ground hum problem by letting me know if it should go away once I buy this new equipment or not, or even if anyone could tell me which chorus pedal would be the better buy.
 
#3
Dave W said:
When you say you're running them off of the same power supply what do you mean? Does that psu provide enough juice to power both pedals?

Any time your powering multiple effects with a daisy chain you run the possibility of hum.
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The lead singer in my band has his own psu that he uses for 3 pedals of his own but there are more free ports on the power supply so I just plug into those.
Is there any way to limit that possibility, or would I be better off investing into a noise reduction pedal before I go for any new ones?
 
#5
jez79 said:
The source audio pedal might need more current than the daisy can supply.
The soundblox2 units need 200+mA.
Go for an isolated power supply! Voodoo labs is the best but pricy.. My opinion of course
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How pricy are we talking here? I'm a bit short on money at the moment so if I'm unable to get an isolated power supply then how effective dya reckon the noise reduction pedal and the normal power supply would be?
 
#6
Try a one spot first. Having your own supply could solve your problem. They are cheap but not isolated. If that doesn't work try each pedal seperately. Might be one pedal and might even be a dodgy patch lead so swap them around too. If none of these solve your problem then take it back and get an isolated supply.

Sort out your hum issue before throwing money at a chorus.
 
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Colin Drummey said:
How pricy are we talking here? I'm a bit short on money at the moment so if I'm unable to get an isolated power supply then how effective dya reckon the noise reduction pedal and the normal power supply would be?
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Voodoo labs smallest unit is the Iso5, which you can get new for 109$ on amazon/ebay, or for less used here in the classified when one comes up.
The isolated power makes the biggest difference with "gain" pedals like preamps and compressors.
The Iso5 has 3 9V 100mA, one 400mA that has both 9V and 12V (12V is for older boss pedals that use ACA adaptors), an one 100mA 18V out.
Some pedals can run on 9-18V, making the 18V out useful, but make sure to check so you don't fry a pedal
 
#8
sprag said:
Try a one spot first. Having your own supply could solve your problem. They are cheap but not isolated. If that doesn't work try each pedal seperately. Might be one pedal and might even be a dodgy patch lead so swap them around too. If none of these solve your proble then take it back and get an isolated supply.

Sort out your hum issue before throwing money at a chorus.
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Found a few supplys at a reasonable price that say they remove the hum and have great reviews so I'm going to look into them and grab a few new patch cables aswell while I'm at it, will take your advice on that and leave the new pedals for another time. Cheers!
 
#9
Wish I could take my own advice. I've got a few pedals that need repair. But I'm looking at buying a new 5 string.

When I say swap the patch leads, just borrow your guitarists to check against yours before replacing them. They might be fine
 
#10
sprag said:
Wish I could take my own advice. I've got a few pedals that need repair. But I'm looking at buying a new 5 string.

When I say swap the patch leads, just borrow your guitarists to check against yours before replacing them. They might be fine
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I've got a footswitch that just decided to malfunction one day, looking to get that repaired soon. I'd love a 5 string aswell actually.
 

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