I was saving my money for a Tech 21 RPM Preamp to rackmount but I think I'll try that MXR 6 band EQ first to enhance my low mids a bit since you're using one.
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OK, I'm convinced...I need a real power supply
- Thread starter JimmyM
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I'll toss another vote behind the Voodoo Lab PP2+
It powers 12 pedals on my board (using the appropriate adapters of course), and it is dead silent doing it.
It's not the cheapest (nor the most expensive), but IMHO it's an outstanding value for the money, and I'm glad I have it....plus, as has been mentioned already, it fits under the Junior.
It powers 12 pedals on my board (using the appropriate adapters of course), and it is dead silent doing it.
It's not the cheapest (nor the most expensive), but IMHO it's an outstanding value for the money, and I'm glad I have it....plus, as has been mentioned already, it fits under the Junior.
And another for the VoodooLab - Mine tucks up tight in the bottom of my Pedal Train between the rails and the AC power input is available through pre-cut holes in the pedalboard. Fits like it was meant to go there...which it probably was. 
Using the appropriate cables I get 9V, 9V high-current, 18V supplies for every device I have (which isn't really that many, but still...) It's dead silent unless I crank things up far enough to get hissy. No PSU noise AT ALL.
Using the appropriate cables I get 9V, 9V high-current, 18V supplies for every device I have (which isn't really that many, but still...) It's dead silent unless I crank things up far enough to get hissy. No PSU noise AT ALL.
What is it that makes the One Spot work for some, but be noisy for others? Is it primarily because it is switch mode DC power? Is it daisy chaining?
Man, I really wanted to save some money by holding out for the MXR, but I finally found the dimensions and there's no way it'll fit. Seems like the Voodoo Labs is my best bet.
I don't know. It's dead quiet into my REDDI yet makes noise in my amps. Craziest darn thing I ever saw.
From what I remember having read around here, some pedals do not work well with each other and powering them with an un-isolated power supply will cause the various hums. I don't think it's the power supply per se, just the interaction of the units it is supplying to.
Hey Jim. If you have the pt jr, a voodoo lab pedal power should mount perfectly under mine. Mine has been without issue
I've had 2x strymon pedals, zoom 70 and 2 other pedals that draw 200-250mA plus some overdrives. All powered by a Chameleon and dead quiet. All outs are isolated and a bunch of different voltages to choose from. All i wish for is it had more than 300mA/out, but it's still been enough...
I don't know if it fits under the pt-jr but i can recommend it.
What's funny is even when I just stripped out the wireless by itself and plugged it in using a 1-Spot, it still made noise.
Just saw this thread after having some issues this last week myself. Been using a One Spot or Godlyke under my Pedaltrain Jr the last few years but I think it's time to graduate.
The MXR looks good but looks I think you would have to get creative and put on taller feet to fit it under the Pedaltrain.
I'm leaning toward a Decibel 11 Deluxe.
I did have a power strip under my Jr and I would put any noisy pedals on their own power supply but it can be challenging to find the right adapters etc. to make it all fit.
Ha! For a second there, I thought I was looking at my old board:
But, to answer Jimmy's question, I used a BBE Supa-Charger with my Pedaltrain Jr. and was very happy with it. The unit is designed to work with the Pedaltrain boards and mounts quite easily. The Supa-Charger has eight isolated outputs, which can be switched to 9, 12, or 16 VDC, plus selectable mains power for 120 or 240 VAC use. I also like the fact that the Supa-Charger uses a sturdy IEC power cable (which plugs cleanly into the front of the PT Jr.) and not a thinner wire, like the 1 SPOT. The IEC cable can be replaced cheaply almost anywhere, if it's lost or damaged.
The only thing the Supa-Charger wouldn't power was my Effectrode PC-2A compressor, which requires 12 VDC at 350 mA. I've since downsized to a Pedaltrain Nano, and will probably end up using a CIOKS DC5 to power it, as the Supa-Charger won't fit. I did have fun assembling and playing with the Jr., though...
Hmmm...the BBE sure has a good price for a power supply. And all my pedals are 9v and relatively low power draw so I don't have any exotic needs. Gets pretty good reviews from what I've seen, but I've got to ask what the tradeoff is. Is it built like crap or something? 
Hmmm...the BBE sure has a good price for a power supply. And all my pedals are 9v and relatively low power draw so I don't have any exotic needs. Gets pretty good reviews from what I've seen, but I've got to ask what the tradeoff is. Is it built like crap or something?
I too have the BBE Supa Charger and it is a solid reliable piece of gear. I have it mounted under my PT pro board.
I had the one spot for all of 2 minutes before I brought it back to GC. It has a horrible hum. When I inquired here on talkbass about it I was bombarded with "it has to be one of your pedals", but it wasn't. Just didn't work for me.
Get the BBE. It is great!
Jimmy - just make sure that whatever you chose doesn't suck the mids out of your carefully crafted tone. ✌
Certainly seems to be the most attractive option. It'll power up everything I've got and then some. Will have to daisy chain a few pedals, but other than that, I think I'm good.
Hmmm...maybe that's why I'm not getting noise with it in my computer recording setup with the REDDI. Everything gets plugged into this old $50 Furman power conditioner I have on my desk in a rack. But I don't want to carry around a rack. And I'm starting to see the 1-Spot as a bit cheeseball
especially when the cable twists up and looks crappy.
OK, I have ZERO experience with pedal power and the exact same amount of experience with pedals, BUT I have been doing some research in advance of my plunge-taking.
Maybe this:
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Maybe this:
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