Powering Pedals

[TezBass]

Hi all,

I've recently bought a Digitech Bass compression pedal, Tech 21 Bass Driver Programmable and Korg Pitch-black.

What's the best way to power? 9v plug with a daisy chain?

3 separate 9v plugs into an extension?

Power box?

Batteries (unreliable but I'll probably put batteries in them all as a backup)

 

[Crater]

Since you're only running three newer pedals, a daisy-chain type power supply will probably work fine.

 

[muggsy]

Since you're only running three newer pedals, a daisy-chain type power supply will probably work fine.

True, but what's the likelihood you'll stop at those three? I acquired my first two pedals back in May and now have five on my board, with plans for more. Dedicated power supply offers the best flexibility with capacity for expansion.

 

[TezBass]

True, but what's the likelihood you'll stop at those three? I acquired my first two pedals back in May and now have five on my board, with plans for more. Dedicated power supply offers the best flexibility with capacity for expansion.

I currently have the Boss ME50b bass effects pedal and in the last 12 years I think I've seldom used it for more than tuning and compression.

Hence the selection of pedals. Plus Sansamp just for consistent tone.

 

[seedokebass]

Can the Pitchblack power other pedals like a TU-2 or TU-3 can?

 

[blindrabbit]

Hi all,

I've recently bought a Digitech Bass compression pedal, Tech 21 Bass Driver Programmable and Korg Pitch-black.

What's the best way to power? 9v plug with a daisy chain?

3 separate 9v plugs into an extension?

Power box?

Batteries (unreliable but I'll probably put batteries in them all as a backup)

Definitely not batteries. Don't even put them inside as backups.

A One-Spot will probably do you fine, but I'd be inclined to go with something nice and isolated like an ISO-5. Small price to pay to ensure clean, consistent, isolated power to your pedals.

 

[theunknowndude]

I got a gator pedalboard with the power supply - can power 8 pedals...

 

[gfen]

I used a collection of scavenged wallwarts and started watching the usual used sites 'til I found a dedicated power supply (Voodoo Iso5) at a price I was unable to pass up.

Between that and a couple of splitters (so I can take one out into two), I'm covered for nearly anything I can think of up to a reasonable (and usable) size.