Anyone that recommends a MXR DC Brick obviously has no idea what they're talking about. The DC brick is not an isolated supply...meaning lots of noise and other potential problems.
Thank you Sam for the heads up regarding why my pedal board makes a buzzing noise and what kind of power supplies will be quiet and yet provide enough current. Your presentation style works very well and you have given me great options which I appreciate. Be blessed and rock on, Sam!
I read that if a power brick is powered by a standard DC adaptor instead of an IEC socket, that means it is not trully individually isolated, it's only isolated from the wall. Is this true?
Thanks for this amazing video Sam! Does anyone know if there is a power supply that has at least 2 high amperage outputs, like one of 3000mA and another one of 1000mA, and then the rest of the outputs a combination of 300mA and 500mA? I'm building a pedal board that combines 2 multi-effects units (one requires 2500mA and the otherone 700mA) and the rest of the 'normal' pedals require the standard 300mA / 500mA. Many thanks! :)
Did you ever get this all figured out. My guess is you need separate power for big pedal and can use other for rest. On my board I got a Butler Tube driver older 3 knob version. Also have a newer 5 knob version that has its own pwr cord. Don't want that on my board. Whole separate cord wouldn't work for me. I'm running the older T D at 18v and splitting up my 18v out between 10 band E Q and T D. Kinda no perfect because sometimes the light on the T D lights up w/o being engaged. No noise just seeing it out of the corner of my eye does get my attention at the wrong time.
hi Great Video this is mike I have a question for the MXR iso Brick do u have to charge this up before u go to a . gig to use it or do u have to plugin it into electricy always for it to work because I do alot of outside gigs where there is no electricty so im looking for a power supply to work with my Eq pedals without having to search for electricy all the time thanks for your answer and your help fan mike
Just ordered a mxr iso brick for 115 euros. I just want my signal chain to be clean. I only use eq and distortion pedals but I also have a tremolo and tech 21 flyrig. Hopefully it'll be good. No longer want to set my hopes on cheap gear. As soon as it arrives I will ship and return the cheap power supply I had before which was still around 44 bucks
Riddle me this: Why would a supplied wallwart work with a pedal, but NO power supply will? None I've tried anyway. Its 9v, only 100mA, but no power supply I've found would power it. It needs its own one underneath the board that it came with. Then it works no problem. Its a Mooger Fooger. The giant, country western, chorus one, if you're asking.
I think it requires a center positive power supply, whereas most pedals are center negative. I think the one spot offers an adapter to reverse polarity for one output.
2 years passed, so probably you solved it, but for the 8x 100mAh, the "mooer micro power" is a great option (declares 8 isolated x 300mAh, max consumption total 2Ah). and for the 1x500 + 4x250 a "strymon ojai" should be enough.
can you daisy chain off one of the outputs of the MXR-mini ISO brick as would be ideal because I have 6 pedals and dont want to pay twice the price for the MXR M238?
Yes you can. I would chain your pedals that have the leeast amount of noise and try to keep digital and other noisy effects on their own output of the brick.
i bought the DC brick and when i connect the Way huge aqua puss delay pedal the red LED turns on but only for a few seconds, this means that there is a short circuit ? or it should be ON the whole time? Also i read in the dunlop's web that this can be powered with the DC brick which confusme more
I would say DON'T use a certain "Rain Forest" site to buy these kind of things. I am finding them more expensive than music stores. Just saying. "Wow low Price" they advertise. I say wow what bull ****
You have to have a larger power supply with more outputs, and then use a current doubler that takes up two jacks. For example, if you had an MXR ISO brick, you can use a current doubler on 2 450mA jacks for a combined 900mA of current. Make sure if you do something like this, you buy a current doubler and not a voltage doubler.
If I understand this correctly I can only connect two (2) 9 volt pedals to this power supply. I have 4 Behringer pedals that use a 9 Volt battery each. So the other inputs/connections would be useless for me. as I dont intend to buy any more pedals.
@@sparkyguitar0058 Hi Sparkyguitar00. The 1 Spot Pro is working wonderfully for me. I love it. I play mostly clean tones. I like some Delay for Rockabilly, My Compression Pedal is awesome for leveling plus increasing the sound, My Distortion pedal I rarely use.
You know I just don't understand these videos that only try the BIG name pwr. I have been using a Caline P-1 power unit for over 4 yrs and have been powering 12-16 pedals w/o problems. Only paid $22 with Ebay bucks picking up the rest. Just as a precaution bought a MXR 238 brick for spare. Still wrapped up new looking. I run 3 daisies w/ 3 outs but only using 2. The other is capped until I want to try a new pedal in the beginning or middle or even the end of the line. This also has worked out very well. All off this $40 cheap brand piwer unit. Take a closer look at the Caline P-1 power unit. Big power and mines been very reliable. SO FAR !
All I need is 1x18v (for the MXR EQ) and 6-7-9-10 100mA ports. As of 2022 the only power supply I can use is the ISO8 which is great, Ive been putting off buying the 1 Spot daisy chain as buying one of the units you suggested for 1x18v port is just insane, and then daisy chain the 6-7 9v 100mA pedals......EFFING INSANE!! Ain't happening on my watch. None of these power supplies are usable to me because I need more than 5 9v 100mA pedals to power up. No MXR Bricks, No Voodoo Labs, No Strymans, not one of the "Known Brands" can power all my low 9v 100mA pedals, not one of them!!! Only the Chinese, but well made ISO8 can do it. Get your act together "Extremely over priced Known Big Brands" and stop ripping us peasants off, stop catering for just the elite pedals. Make a 2x18v output and 10 9v 100mA switchable to 12 or 18v damn it. The the Chines can do it better than you lot, so up your game and not your already insane prices "people". Yeah I'm filthy with the "known brands". They may work, but for me, they are an expensive poor joke.
I have to agree. I been using a Caline P-1 power system for 2 yrs with no problem. Powering 12-16 pedals with a couple 3 out daisy's. All the outs work perfectly so far. But the reason I'm on this video is I just won a bid on that 1st MXR unit and just looking it over. $60 thought I'd take a chance.
The guitar stuff never ends 😂 When you thought you had it down then something new comes along that sucks up all your time 😆
Can I used daisy chain for my boss PSA230 adapter? Thank you
Why do British people make everything sound so serious, like they're explaining the instructions on how to de-fuse a bomb in live time haha
Thank you for this. I never imagined how complicated this could be.
Mxr dc brick is the worst power supply. Dont even bother
I'm in love with the MXR Mini Iso Brick and the Strymon Ojai... Saving up!!!!😉😉😉
Anyone that recommends a MXR DC Brick obviously has no idea what they're talking about. The DC brick is not an isolated supply...meaning lots of noise and other potential problems.
I went with the Electro-Harmonix S8 with eight isolated outputs, seven 9V @ 250 mA and one 18V @ 150 mA. Plus, it's only 93.5 mm x 42 mm x 36 mm.
How was your experient with it? It's noiseless ?
that strymon looks so good it is exactly what i need but it is £249!!!
Thank you Sam for the heads up regarding why my pedal board makes a buzzing noise and what kind of power supplies will be quiet and yet provide enough current. Your presentation style works very well and you have given me great options which I appreciate. Be blessed and rock on, Sam!
I read that if a power brick is powered by a standard DC adaptor instead of an IEC socket, that means it is not trully individually isolated, it's only isolated from the wall. Is this true?
Mxr makes junk. Something will break on the brick with in a month.
Thanks for this amazing video Sam! Does anyone know if there is a power supply that has at least 2 high amperage outputs, like one of 3000mA and another one of 1000mA, and then the rest of the outputs a combination of 300mA and 500mA? I'm building a pedal board that combines 2 multi-effects units (one requires 2500mA and the otherone 700mA) and the rest of the 'normal' pedals require the standard 300mA / 500mA. Many thanks! :)
Did you ever get this all figured out. My guess is you need separate power for big pedal and can use other for rest. On my board I got a Butler Tube driver older 3 knob version. Also have a newer 5 knob version that has its own pwr cord. Don't want that on my board. Whole separate cord wouldn't work for me. I'm running the older T D at 18v and splitting up my 18v out between 10 band E Q and T D. Kinda no perfect because sometimes the light on the T D lights up w/o being engaged. No noise just seeing it out of the corner of my eye does get my attention at the wrong time.
hi Great Video this is mike I have a question for the MXR iso Brick do u have to charge this up before u go to a . gig to use it or do u have to plugin it into electricy always for it to work because I do alot of outside gigs where there is no electricty so im looking for a power supply to work with my Eq pedals without having to search for electricy all the time thanks for your answer and your help fan mike
Thank you very much! Very professional and informative video 😊
Great breakdown and explanations - thanks!
hello! i just bought the MXR DC Brick... I wont use it for effects pedals,.. i hope not to have noice in my analog pedals,
hi sir.. how’s your MXR DC BRICKS? It’s great unit?
@@BagusWibisono hello, i had it, a couple of days and i had to return it.. i didnt like.. i prefer spend more money and to have isolated outputs
@@jess-studio why? tell me the issues? and which one power supply isolated would you prefer for me?
@@BagusWibisono too noise, with tube screamer and friedman DS... i recomend you The fuel tank , Chamaleon
@@jess-studio I’ve heard the fuel tank has a good unit, and how’d comparing with voodoo lab?
Thanks for the information. I believe i want low noise and higher current so I need not ever buy another power supply again.
This guy has a scary face..
What an inconsiderate comment and a waste of words. Find a better hobby MM.
Curious why you didn’t include the Fender Engine Room. I’m curious how it compares to the Zuma
Just ordered a mxr iso brick for 115 euros. I just want my signal chain to be clean. I only use eq and distortion pedals but I also have a tremolo and tech 21 flyrig. Hopefully it'll be good. No longer want to set my hopes on cheap gear. As soon as it arrives I will ship and return the cheap power supply I had before which was still around 44 bucks
The DC brick is supposed to light up right with each pedal?
Hello. I just put 110v transformer on 220v into my nux and it is boom. Now it is not working. Is it possible to fix this problem.
What's your opinion on T-rex Fuel Tank Cassic?
Riddle me this: Why would a supplied wallwart work with a pedal, but NO power supply will? None I've tried anyway. Its 9v, only 100mA, but no power supply I've found would power it. It needs its own one underneath the board that it came with. Then it works no problem.
Its a Mooger Fooger. The giant, country western, chorus one, if you're asking.
I think it requires a center positive power supply, whereas most pedals are center negative.
I think the one spot offers an adapter to reverse polarity for one output.
Thanks for this demonstrative and easy to watch video!
Can I connect a 9v-300Ma pedal?
What are the thoughts on the Friedman Power Grid 10?
I ordered the cs12 the other week. The 1 spot also puts out more power then what is mentioned on the brick aswel.
very helpful ! Thanks so much....
my boards pedals need : (1) 500ma, (4) 250ma , (8) 100ma ...... what does everyone think my best bet for supplie/s are ?
2 years passed, so probably you solved it, but for the 8x 100mAh, the "mooer micro power" is a great option (declares 8 isolated x 300mAh, max consumption total 2Ah). and for the 1x500 + 4x250 a "strymon ojai" should be enough.
can you daisy chain off one of the outputs of the MXR-mini ISO brick as would be ideal because I have 6 pedals and dont want to pay twice the price for the MXR M238?
Yes you can. I would chain your pedals that have the leeast amount of noise and try to keep digital and other noisy effects on their own output of the brick.
Strymon best
Thanks Jimmy Hill 👍
Walrus Audio all the way
i bought the DC brick and when i connect the Way huge aqua puss delay pedal the red LED turns on but only for a few seconds, this means that there is a short circuit ? or it should be ON the whole time? Also i read in the dunlop's web that this can be powered with the DC brick which confusme more
When you turn it on and off it always turns red for a second. If it goes straight to white you’re okay. Just ignore it.
Is this rechargeable and how long do they last?
No, they plug into a wall. They aren't battery operated.
Cheers M8, much appreciated
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A very informative video. Thank you
Too bad my whammy pedal needs 1300mA lol
Ouch. I'm glad I have a relatively newer version that only needs 265ma
I would say DON'T use a certain "Rain Forest" site to buy these kind of things. I am finding them more expensive than music stores. Just saying. "Wow low Price" they advertise. I say wow what bull ****
super video...just got the mxr iso brick
Klld any pedals
@@Crosshatch1212?
What pedals can I power a bigsky and timeline together with boss pedals ?
You have to have a larger power supply with more outputs, and then use a current doubler that takes up two jacks.
For example, if you had an MXR ISO brick, you can use a current doubler on 2 450mA jacks for a combined 900mA of current. Make sure if you do something like this, you buy a current doubler and not a voltage doubler.
Wait til the Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 3 is released... All else will be sidelined with knee injuries.
You Guys are the best!!
If I understand this correctly I can only connect two (2) 9 volt pedals to this power supply. I have 4 Behringer pedals that use a 9 Volt battery each. So the other inputs/connections would be useless for me. as I dont intend to buy any more pedals.
How's that working out for you? No more pedals....
@@sparkyguitar0058 Hi Sparkyguitar00. The 1 Spot Pro is working wonderfully for me. I love it. I play mostly clean tones. I like some Delay for Rockabilly, My Compression Pedal is awesome for leveling plus increasing the sound, My Distortion pedal I rarely use.
Is there a pedal supply that is wireless (rechargeable) that can power a 12v 400mA and a 9v 300mA?
You know I just don't understand these videos that only try the BIG name pwr. I have been using a Caline P-1 power unit for over 4 yrs and have been powering 12-16 pedals w/o problems. Only paid $22 with Ebay bucks picking up the rest. Just as a precaution bought a MXR 238 brick for spare. Still wrapped up new looking. I run 3 daisies w/ 3 outs but only using 2. The other is capped until I want to try a new pedal in the beginning or middle or even the end of the line. This also has worked out very well. All off this $40 cheap brand piwer unit. Take a closer look at the Caline P-1 power unit. Big power and mines been very reliable. SO FAR !
I’m struggling trying to understand this guy bis accent
You need to get Cioks (DC7) in the stock! 👌🏻
how about you with mxr dc bricks? it’s great?
ngl, cioks >>>
All I need is 1x18v (for the MXR EQ) and 6-7-9-10 100mA ports. As of 2022 the only power supply I can use is the ISO8 which is great, Ive been putting off buying the 1 Spot daisy chain as buying one of the units you suggested for 1x18v port is just insane, and then daisy chain the 6-7 9v 100mA pedals......EFFING INSANE!! Ain't happening on my watch. None of these power supplies are usable to me because I need more than 5 9v 100mA pedals to power up. No MXR Bricks, No Voodoo Labs, No Strymans, not one of the "Known Brands" can power all my low 9v 100mA pedals, not one of them!!! Only the Chinese, but well made ISO8 can do it. Get your act together "Extremely over priced Known Big Brands" and stop ripping us peasants off, stop catering for just the elite pedals.
Make a 2x18v output and 10 9v 100mA switchable to 12 or 18v damn it. The the Chines can do it better than you lot, so up your game and not your already insane prices "people". Yeah I'm filthy with the "known brands". They may work, but for me, they are an expensive poor joke.
I have to agree. I been using a Caline P-1 power system for 2 yrs with no problem. Powering 12-16 pedals with a couple 3 out daisy's. All the outs work perfectly so far. But the reason I'm on this video is I just won a bid on that 1st MXR unit and just looking it over. $60 thought I'd take a chance.
Can I use this to feed my pedals while I'm playing in the street?