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Question about pedal power and supply
- Thread starter agedhorse
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I could if the Iso Brick could do 9v only, but this one is 20,100 mAh so it depletes power at a faster rate.
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OK. You have Mark Bass tube stuff, this is why. I understand.
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Nope, not me. But I do have a wireless receiver that draws 350 mA so that's the major concern with my setup.
Sorry for my way late reply! For those with an extensive board, I can totally see that as being time consuming. When I use a board, I actually use zip ties, which are both easy to replace and never interfere with battery covers (though it is a bit of waste to cut them off each time you wanna replace a battery).
Most of the time though, I'm not using a board for live situations. I have about 3 pedals that I use on the regular (Boss OBD3, Bass Big Muff Deluxe, tuner) and just take 5 minutes night before the show/in the van before the show/after setting up at the show to unscrew the non-Boss ones and shove in a new 9volt. I mostly use a board only during practices or auditions - practices are with a power supply, auditions are with batteries (to avoid leaning on the hosts of the audition for a place to plug in - I know I'm weird).
Kinda off topic, kinda not - I've been toying with the idea of using some 9volt battery clips and barrel plugs to power pedals. This way, you can just plug in a battery to your pedal's power jack! Easily changeable, no power supply....it could work. I haven't been able to find premade things that accomplish this (there are things that look like they could work, but the polarity is typically reversed on the barrel plug), nor do I know if this idea will actually work. I can't imagine it won't?
The main inspiration for this was the fact that I have a few mini pedals without battery compartments and I sorely do not want to use a power supply for them all the time.
I dunno - could be neat
I'll post my results once I actually do the thing, lol.Party forever!
On bass, when I use a compressor pedal, it´s always on. So regulated PSU, and the pedal is secured to the amp.
However on GTR, the Rotoverb, Phaser or Wha were always with rechargeable batteries (I know...) to avoid cluttering in front of the mic stand and keep the possibility to alter the stage set-up.
Pedals were modded to have an external switch to disconnect the battery inside the pedal (so jacks can remain plugged during breaks etc...). And of course I sometimes forgot to switch them back...
However on GTR, the Rotoverb, Phaser or Wha were always with rechargeable batteries (I know...) to avoid cluttering in front of the mic stand and keep the possibility to alter the stage set-up.
Pedals were modded to have an external switch to disconnect the battery inside the pedal (so jacks can remain plugged during breaks etc...). And of course I sometimes forgot to switch them back...
Do you have to remove each battery to charge it? It would be nice to have a way to charge or condition them all at the same time without having to remove them.
Yes. But it is for stage, so they have to be stored away anyway after the gig.
It is not great, but very flexible and keeps the wiring to a minimum.
I do not like the idea of a board: when I only use the Wha, I only want the Wha on front of me (but it is just a personal preference).
