Power Supply

[Andrew21502]

What type and kind of power supply is everyone running? I've been wanting to get a power supply for my board, I've been using a daily chain for years.
I don't want to spend more than I need to, I've been looking at getting the MXR brick, Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks

[UglyCasanova]

I used daisy chains for years and years. Recently got a Voodoo Labs 4x4 and I'm never looking back. I could probably gone for a cheaper model, but they had it in stock at local shop and it fits perfectly under my pedaltrain without mods...I'm lazy, ok?

[Uncle Grandfather]

Mostly use batteries, but I have a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2+ block, and i just picked up a visual sound 1 spot cause i needed higher 500ma supply for a pedal. no worries with either so far.

[odontophobia]

I user a Pedal Power 2+ which is more than enough. If I wanted to expand I might have to look into some other options.

[Ghost Hip]

I currently use an MXR Brick, most power for the money, but it is a bit messy. i have a bunch of zip ties on my board to keep it tidy.

[futuresailors]

+1 MXR. I't's cheap...

and shame on you UG. let's see... 187 pedals*9 volts/1.3 months... what is that like 800 dead dolphins a year?

[Uncle Grandfather]

+1 MXR. I't's cheap...

and shame on you UG. let's see... 187 pedals*9 volts/1.3 months... what is that like 800 dead dolphins a year?

actually i just keep ALL of my pedals hooked up all the time just in case so 1.3 months would be great, but I spend most of my free time just changing batteries.

[rfurtkamp]

I use a cheap Dano or Boss 9v adapter and daisy chains for anything that takes 9vdc

Works just fine but I don't have anything finicky.

A lot has batteries available as well, sometimes it's more convenient for stuff I don't plug in daily.

[backwardsvoyager]

The MXR brick is great for the money and will power a lot of pedals with short circuit/overload protection, but keep in mind it's not isolated so it won't really fix noise problems any more than a onespot.
I find very few pedals cause those kinda problems though so you might be fine, but it happens. Moogerfoogers and some strymon pedals in particular i find always need to be isolated.

I use a Cioks Ciokolate which i would recommend if the idea of spending $400 and then never having to worry about power again appeals to you, it's compact for what it is and insanely durable. I think it's definitely worth the extra over Voodoo Labs stuff.

[Andrew21502]

The only thing I'm worried about with noise on the Brick is my DBA pedals. Any input if it makes them noisy?

[Uncle Grandfather]

I use a Cioks Ciokolate which i would recommend if the idea of spending $400 and then never having to worry about power again appeals to you, it's compact for what it is and insanely durable. I think it's definitely worth the extra over Voodoo Labs stuff.

interesting....do you know if it outputs up to 500ma on a line?


edit: never mind looked it up. impressive unit!

[kbit]

One spot all day. My Cathedral could use an isolate supply but whatevs for now.

[bigchiefbc]

I have Cioks AC10s on both of my pedalboards. Fucking fantastic supply, bulletproof and all the power I could ever need.

[retinal orbita]

I user a Pedal Power 2+ which is more than enough. If I wanted to expand I might have to look into some other options.

This!!!! Kind of sucked to buy a power supply instead of a pedal but in the long run it was great. Not one single issue so far.

[Uncle Grandfather]

This!!!! Kind of sucked to buy a power supply instead of a pedal but in the long run it was great. Not one single issue so far.

I've had zero issues until i got a pedal that needed 500ma of current and the pedal power plus wasn't able to power it properly with its max 250ma.