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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: everton_fc on September 14, 2005, 09:51:15 AM

Title: Gigging in America
Post by: everton_fc on September 14, 2005, 09:51:15 AM

Hi - was wondering if anyone could advise me if it is OK to use my effects pedals in America? I'm not too clued up on the voltage thing - I use a Visual Sound 1 Spot power supply, and if I was to use that and my pedals will they blow up out there?

Sorry for my ignorance on this matter, any advice or experience would be great,

Thanks

Title: Gigging in America
Post by: chrisola on September 14, 2005, 10:39:22 AM

they use a different power supply, and different plug style...

if its a switchable power supply you have then yes (providing you can find an adapter to convert the actual plug!), if it isnt, then no... you will have to get a step down\up transformer (expensive) or a US power supply for the pedal (or batteries)

Title: Gigging in America
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on September 14, 2005, 12:45:26 PM

I would recommend using batteries, unless you have a road crew that can sort out the voltage issues for you.

Title: Gigging in America
Post by: Bob Johnson on September 14, 2005, 06:04:54 PM

Single phase power in the US is 110v, that's half the UK single phase voltage, but they also use what's known as 2 wire 220v (2 phase) for big fridges, cookers and A/con. 220v is more prevalent in the US than it used to be but you can't rely on having it available from a wall socket if you're playing in bars etc. Buying a selectable output power supply in the US won't dent your beer voucher stash too much.