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I'm considering getting a power supply for my pedals. I can solder and do (fairly uncomplicated) electronics, so this is something of a toss-up between spending time making a PSU and spending more money on a ready made one. Suggestions for a ready made one to suit the following would be appreciated...
Must be a single box that connects straight to the mains (no wall wart), fully isolated outputs, reliable and noise-free.
Primary pedals...
Boss Foot Wah FW-3, 9V, 5mA
TC Nova Drive, 12V, 380mA
MXR Tremolo, 18V, 20mA
TC Hall Of Fame reverb, 9V, 380mA
TC PolyTune 2, 9V, 50mA
Extra/occasional pedals that might change...
Pearl GE-09 graphic EQ, 9V, low current
Boss Heavy Metal HM-2, 9V, 10mA
So, I need two high current outputs, one 9V and one 12V, and a low current 18V for the tremolo. Everything else is fine with the 9V 100mA outputs that most PSUs seem to have. I'd rather not have all outputs used up with the current set of pedals, and I'd prefer to have each pedal isolated (no ganged connections).
The Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 4x4 is just about there - has 9/12V high current outputs, and two of the 9V 100mA outputs can be connected in series to give 18V. The downside is that there would be no spare outputs (and it's not exactly cheap at around 180 quid). I have no idea what it's like for reliability or noise (but I suspect it's fine).
Any others I should consider?
Nomad
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Yes there is a cost, but both are very highly thought of for a reason
I’m so bored I might as well be listening to Pink Floyd
I’m so bored I might as well be listening to Pink Floyd
http://www.hotroxuk.com/voodoo-lab-ppav-voodoo-lab-split-output-adapter.html
Thanks for the pointers, folks.
I wasn't aware of the 9-18V booster-upper-thingy cables, and hadn't thought of a ground-lift daisy chain. I'm still inclined to have every pedal on its own isolated supply because it strikes me as more future proof if I change pedals to unknown kit later on.
I'll look at the PSU offerings from the other makers in more detail, while continuing to muse on DIY possibilities (home use only, so I'm in no rush).
Nomad
Nobody loves me but my mother... and she could be jivin' too...