The Sushi Box FX Secret Society

[dedpool1052]

I apologize if this has been discussed in the past, but I couldn't find anything when I searched.

I have a Dr W pedal on order and want to be sure I use the correct power supply. I have own 9 volt versions but no 12 volt versions. Is there something specific I can look for in a 12 volt power supply? Or if a 9 volt supply will work fine, is there a particular model that users have had the best results with?

Thank you in advance.

9V or 12V,
Doesn't matter.
As long as the power supply has a rating high enough to properly power the pedal.


I found this out when trying to use a Space Heater in a 9V spot of my power supply that was only rated for 100mA ( the SH is 250mA after warmup)

 

[johnk_10]

I apologize if this has been discussed in the past, but I couldn't find anything when I searched.

I have a Dr W pedal on order and want to be sure I use the correct power supply. I have own 9 volt versions but no 12 volt versions. Is there something specific I can look for in a 12 volt power supply? Or if a 9 volt supply will work fine, is there a particular model that users have had the best results with?

Thank you in advance.

it shouldn't make any difference if you use a 9V or a 12V power supply with it.

 

[gtirard]

Tell her it's like needing to have more than one pair of shoes for different occasions. You can't have just one pedal.

My previous comment have been removed by the mods. Apparently I'm not allowed to say that this is a sexist joke???

 

[dedpool1052]

Just found out that the 400mA spot on my Iso5 is enough to run my DW (which is 480mA after warmup)

 

[el murdoque]

I apologize if this has been discussed in the past, but I couldn't find anything when I searched.

I have a Dr W pedal on order and want to be sure I use the correct power supply. I have own 9 volt versions but no 12 volt versions. Is there something specific I can look for in a 12 volt power supply? Or if a 9 volt supply will work fine, is there a particular model that users have had the best results with?

Thank you in advance.

You can use 9 or 12 Volts. Using 12 gains you no advantage since it's stepped up internally. All you need is enough juice. I think I've run a double tube Sushi pedal with a PSU rated for 400mA, but 700 is recommended.

 

[bassbrad]

I apologize if this has been discussed in the past, but I couldn't find anything when I searched.

I have a Dr W pedal on order and want to be sure I use the correct power supply. I have own 9 volt versions but no 12 volt versions. Is there something specific I can look for in a 12 volt power supply? Or if a 9 volt supply will work fine, is there a particular model that users have had the best results with?

Thank you in advance.

I use a 1Spot never any issues

1 SPOT® – Truetone

 

[Nocturnal]

You can use 9 or 12 Volts. Using 12 gains you no advantage since it's stepped up internally. All you need is enough juice. I think I've run a double tube Sushi pedal with a PSU rated for 400mA, but 700 is recommended.

I use a 1Spot never any issues

1 SPOT® – Truetone

Thank you both!!

 

[Hasty]

You can use 9 or 12 Volts. Using 12 gains you no advantage since it's stepped up internally. All you need is enough juice. I think I've run a double tube Sushi pedal with a PSU rated for 400mA, but 700 is recommended.

That's my current conundrum. I have two different Cioks power supplies (DC5 and DC10) but they max out at 300 mA and 400mA respectively. I really don't want to buy a DC7 if I don't have to. I might just use a One Spot I have in the closet, but it would prefer to just use one power supply and I'm already invested in the Cioks format because of the cables... and Cioks are awesome. I'll do testing when the UA arrives.

 

[mmbongo]

I apologize if this has been discussed in the past, but I couldn't find anything when I searched.

I have a Dr W pedal on order and want to be sure I use the correct power supply. I have own 9 volt versions but no 12 volt versions. Is there something specific I can look for in a 12 volt power supply? Or if a 9 volt supply will work fine, is there a particular model that users have had the best results with?

Thank you in advance.

Cioks DC7 is the way to go.

 

[macmanlou]

That's my current conundrum. I have two different Cioks power supplies (DC5 and DC10) but they max out at 300 mA and 400mA respectively. I really don't want to buy a DC7 if I don't have to. I might just use a One Spot I have in the closet, but it would prefer to just use one power supply and I'm already invested in the Cioks format because of the cables... and Cioks are awesome. I'll do testing when the UA arrives.

Can't you pair two of the DC10's 400mA ports with the 8800 cable to make 800mA?

 

[Hasty]

Can't you pair two of the DC10's 400mA ports with the 8800 cable to make 800mA?

Excellent point. I always think in terms of voltage summing with Cioks. I might even have that cable in the box. You are amazing.

 

[macmanlou]

I might even have that cable in the box.

Just make sure it's the 8800 and not the 2200. The 2200 doubles voltage, not current.

 

[Pedalnetics]

@Sushi Box FX I know voltage doesn't matter since you regulate internal but:
Does higher voltage require less milliamps? E.g. 9v @ 100mah == 12v @ 75mah (both resulting in 0.9 watts)

Or do you regulate everything to 9vdc first?

 

[Hasty]

Just make sure it's the 8800 and not the 2200. The 2200 doubles voltage, not current.

Yeah, and mine is an older one. I think I have both and neither look like the Sweetwater image. I'll throw it on the voltmeter first to be sure. One terminates in to the RCA female so I bet that's the one I want.

 

[macmanlou]

I'll throw it on the voltmeter first to be sure.

Excellent

 

[morrisonhendrix]

My previous comment have been removed by the mods. Apparently I'm not allowed to say that this is a sexist joke???

Who said that I was talking about a female? That's what was in YOUR mind. I personally have lots of shoes for different occasions and variety. Gimme a break with that.

 

[gonzkal]

Who said that I was talking about a female? That's what was in YOUR mind. I personally have lots of shoes for different occasions and variety. Gimme a break with that.

The post you replied to was about someone's wife. You started your post with "Tell her".

 

[jbybj]

My previous comment have been removed by the mods. Apparently I'm not allowed to say that this is a sexist joke???

Here is a bit of advice, garnered from experience. Whenever you encounter something on Talkbass that you feel is offensive or inappropriate, DO NOT REPLY. Report the post to the moderators. That’s what they’re here for.
If you find a particular member offends you, and the moderators do not share your POV, you can use the “ignore” function. You’re welcome.

 

[Leo was right]

So the answer is of course "it depends".

Tubes life expectancy refers to active time, which means time when the tube is not on standby but is actively amplifying signal. The tricky part there is that in a pedal your tubes are technically amplifying whether the pedal is active or not. Even if there isn't any input, the tubes are still amplifying whatever space noise is floating around on the lines. There is no standby mode on (most) tube pedals, so if power is plugged in then the clock is running on your tubes.

AFAIK a preamp tube is always in class A cathode bias.

 

[Ethereal Thorn]

My previous comment have been removed by the mods. Apparently I'm not allowed to say that this is a sexist joke???

What's sexist about that I like shoes too