whammy power

[blue]

hi folks, looking a little advice from some of the sages here ;)

i have a digitech XP-100 whammy-wah.  i've always used it's own power supply but i am looking to power as many of my pedals as possible from a single supply. on the psu it says it's 9.7 v 750ma, but there is no mention of polarity. so, i plugged it into a polarity checker and both lights lit up! how can it be both centre negative AND positive!?

given the high current draw of the pedal it might be better to stick with it's own supply anyway, but what if something happens to it? would i replace it with C- or C+? or am i simply missing something?

anyone know?

[Brow]

hi folks, looking a little advice from some of the sages here ;)

i have a digitech XP-100 whammy-wah.  i've always used it's own power supply but i am looking to power as many of my pedals as possible from a single supply. on the psu it says it's 9.7 v 750ma, but there is no mention of polarity. so, i plugged it into a polarity checker and both lights lit up! how can it be both centre negative AND positive!?

given the high current draw of the pedal it might be better to stick with it's own supply anyway, but what if something happens to it? would i replace it with C- or C+? or am i simply missing something?

anyone know?

I'd use the Whammy's own supply as I believe they're AC power whereas most other pedals are DC.

Mine was atleast :) (older Whammy II)

[Roobubba]

AC power is most likely ;) Then yes the tip will be both positive and negative ;) Check the specs on your current power supply, it should say on there.

Roo

[Spitfire]

the new whammy needs AC and is supplied with a 1.3 amp supply, they are hungry $%&#ers... id say, either power it separately or get an alternative pedal such as the boss ps-5 or ehx hog.

[blue]

that's cleared up then, thanks guys. the supply that's with it is a bit unclear, just says 9 volts and 750ma, doesn't mention polarity. i never thought to look for AC.

i've lusted after an Electro Harmonix H.O.G. since they first appeared! but they're very expensive.  i've nearly gone for it a few times, but it's hard to justify that kind of expense on an effect which i might end up not even using that much.  i have a P.O.G. and i think it's very good, so i know the polyphonic thing works. ah, i'll probably end up getting one! :D

[Spitfire]

that's cleared up then, thanks guys. the supply that's with it is a bit unclear, just says 9 volts and 750ma, doesn't mention polarity. i never thought to look for AC.

i've lusted after an Electro Harmonix H.O.G. since they first appeared! but they're very expensive.  i've nearly gone for it a few times, but it's hard to justify that kind of expense on an effect which i might end up not even using that much.  i have a P.O.G. and i think it's very good, so i know the polyphonic thing works. ah, i'll probably end up getting one! :D

ive been lusting after a hog for a while too.. they are pretty unique, the portamento sounds awsome.  The tracking on it seems to be far far superior than the other pedal harmonizers and whammys etc.

[Vision pedalboards]

The Burkey Flatliner will power it no problem . . as well as pretty much anything else you wanna throw at it!

Mark