Putting together a pedalboard - power supply conundrum...

[Rusty Chainsaw]

I’m thinking of putting together a pedalboard containing a Headrush Flex Prime, a Zoom MS-60B Multistomp and a Line6 Relay G50 receiver - the board itself is easy, but powering it might be a pain. I'm more used to using multi-FX, so this isn't a situation I've run into before. I've been using the Flex Prime by itself, but I like the preamps and compressors in the Zoom pedal better.

The Line6 receiver uses the standard 9V connection, so that’s easy, the Zoom can be powered by a 9V connection too, although the power socket is recessed and a standard L-shaped connector won't fit. But it can also be powered via USB-C. The problem comes with the Flex Prime - it requires 12V/3A, and I can’t find a power supply (preferably with an IEC connector rather than a wall wart) that can do all of them.

Has anyone else tried something like this and had any luck? Anyone got suggestions for a suitable power supply?

 

[Aloe]

12v/3a is quite a lot, it’s 36 watts.

you can run a really big power supply and daisy-chain several 12v outputs to make this.
for 3a that’s six 500mA ports. something like a cioks (8 ports is your minimum, maybe 7 if you can daisy-chain zoom and line6 from one port). are you really ready to go this way?

 

[JFlo]

If you have the Headrush power supply you could get a 9v power supply with a courtesy outlet like a Walrus Aetos.

 

[monsterthompson]

This is out of my depth but you might consider contacting the folks at MyVolts. They are power supply focused folks and they have a “step up” converter tip that connects to a usb c and will power a Headrush. There are a few other parameters to consider, but you could possibly assemble a collection of their products to get to a functional power supply for the whole board, and possibly even via battery.

Step Up USB-C to 12V DC Power Tip compatible with the Headrush CORE Effects processor

Headrush CORE Effects processor USB power, a portable power adapter

myvolts.com

Not cheap, but they have options for powering lots of gear.

The Silent Alchemist - power hub for musicians.

 

[JamesGrant]

3Amps output is more than pedal power supplies do.
I’d go for the Headrush Power supply and a Voodoo Labs ‘Pedal Power 2’ or ‘X4’ and a cable like this: (provides powers the pedal PSU and the headrush psu). (Obviously this is a U.K. socket, other (worser) sockets are available )

 

[klyph]

get a 9v power supply with a courtesy outlet like a Walrus Aetos.

I think this is your answer. I’ve seen some decently cheap used ones lately…