18v to 9v voltage converter

Bowks

I know of many companies that make voltage doublers for 9v to 18v and 12v to 24v applications, but does anyone know of a converter that will take an 18v output and reduce it down to 9v?

robinbowes

I'm pretty sure that most of the Gigrig converters will work with an 18v input. If you have one, you can look inside at the module they use and google the specs for it.

Bowks

robinbowes said:

I'm pretty sure that most of the Gigrig converters will work with an 18v input. If you have one, you can look inside at the module they use and google the specs for it.

I don't have any GigRig kit and to be honest, I am not a fan of them. More fool me if it's good product. I've had a look on the website and it's not too clear. 

robinbowes

I've just had a look in a couple of the adapters I have (Isolator and Timelord) and they both use 9V-9V converters/regulators internally so they wouldn't work with 18V, so that's no use to you.

GigRig kit is great. It's very versatile and flexible. I love it, but I'm currently on the Helix bandwagon so I don't use any of my Gigrig stuff, apart from small boards I take for occasional guesting I do.

Back to your original issue - this appears to do what you want: https://store.truetone.com/18v-to-9v-converter-for-1-spot-pro/

R.

Bowks

Lovely! I'll try to track those down in the UK.

EDIT: Stompbox to the rescue! I've ordered one to see how it works, in terms of noise and amperage pass through.

https://www.fxpedal.co.uk/accessories-c31/power-supplies-c44/truetone-voltage-adaptor-18v-to-9v-p3302