Pedalboard power supply ac vs dc

[DanAi]

Hi there,
Need some guidance here.
I have my pedalboard set up and need a power supply unit with different outputs 9V, 12V and 18V to power all my effects on the board.
What is the best option to go to. An AC or a DC unit?
What are the pro's and cons to use one over the other?

Something like this
https://www.thomann.de/nl/harley_benton_powerplant_iso_5_pro.htm

Vs this

https://www.thomann.de/nl/harley_benton_powerplant_iso_2ac_pro_modular.htm

 

[Ba55Man1ac]

AC (internal power supply)
Pros:
- you can link out the IEC C13 socket to another device
Cons:
- heavier

DC (external power supply)
Pros:
- can keep mains voltage away from your signal chain
Cons:
- external power supplies are cumbersome

 

[DanAi]

AC (internal power supply)
Pros:
- you can link out the IEC C13 socket to another device
Cons:
- heavier

DC (external power supply)
Pros:
- can keep mains voltage away from your signal chain
Cons:
- external power supplies are cumbersome

Thnx for the reply.
In what way are the DC power supplies cumbersome ?

 

[Ba55Man1ac]

Like external junk (#4) is cumbersome.

 

[BEADist]

Thnx for the reply.
In what way are the DC power supplies cumbersome ?

On stage sometimes the AC-DC transformer will not fit the power socket because it is too big. You then need to ask for another extension cord, or bring your own..

Also the cable & connector from the AC-DC transformer might not be as rugged as you want to have on stage.

 

[MartinB]

- If you forget/lose the cable for an AC power supply, it's easy to find a replacement at short notice
- A DC power brick (or a wall wart on an extension cable) is one more thing for people to kick or trip over on stage
- The connector from a DC power brick/wall wart is more easily knocked out, more likely to be damaged by being stepped on, and may be prone to noise from cable movement