Author Topic: One Spot/Powerall Daisy Chain Power Supplies (or Boss TU2)? (Read 5618 times)

willo · « **on:** November 05, 2006, 06:37:07 PM »

Long time no see!

So, I'm getting my pedal board sorted and looking at power supplies. I'm probably going to get a Pedal Power 2 from Voodoo Labs, but that can only power 6 9V pedals - I need a few more.

So I'm probably also going to get one of those daisy chain power-all things, or I believe I can also power more pedals from the output of a Boss TU2?

I was wondering if anyone here has any experience of these power supply options - particularly in live gig conditions? I'm chiefly concerned about feedback, particularly under stage lighting.

Cheers!

Gary · « **Reply #1 on:** November 07, 2006, 05:27:31 PM »

I've been using a Dunlop Brick for the last two years and it's given me no problems live or in the studio. Cost about £125. It can power five 9v pedals plus three 18v pedals. I think I can power additional ones from my TU2 but I've never tried it as I only have three (including the TU2) on my board.

willo · « **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2006, 07:07:17 PM »

Only 3 pedals? What is wrong with you?

Ha, I'm only joking. I actually have quite a few pedals and I love the kind of sounds you can get from a variety of pedals. Having said that, without power sources I frequently find myself playing only with fuzz, and that's fine too.

I'm actually thinking of buying the Diago Powerstation. They look pretty good.

froglord · « **Reply #3 on:** November 07, 2006, 09:14:13 PM »

I've got the Diago. It's a small, solid, simple piece of kit, not too expensive and noise free. It comes with a 5-way daisy chain, but you can buy more of them to power up to 30 pedals. You can also buy adapters to power some more unusual pedals.

Drawbacks? It only supplies 9v, and it has problems with Line 6 Tonecore pedals (although this is more a design fault with Line 6 than a problem with the Diago Powerstation).

The company is a pleasure to deal with - really good customer support.

Hope this helps.

Joe Dorcia · « **Reply #4 on:** November 07, 2006, 10:06:43 PM »

I have the Voodoo lab Pedal power 2, it powers 8 pedals, not 6. Also, you can power 18V pedals (if the amp rating is right) with a special Two into one power leadm, also you can power the line 6 modellers and use the SAG outputs to drop the power output for analog pedals creating a constantly low power battery effect.

willo · « **Reply #5 on:** November 07, 2006, 10:18:50 PM »

Hi Joe, yeah I know the PP2 can power 8 pedals, but only 6 of those are 9V outputs - and I will have more than 6 9V sources, that's why I'm considering other options. Is it possible to use the 2 higher outputs to power 9V units? That's one thing I've always been confused about with the PP2. It surely does look a great unit, though.

Froglord, thanks so much for that info. Sounds like a great piece of kit. Diago seem to have really expanded over the last 12 months, and everyone still says they are a great company to deal with. The limitations on 9V isn't so much a problem, my Moog has it's own power supply. How many pedals do you run off it, and have you used it in a live or studio situation?

froglord · « **Reply #6 on:** November 07, 2006, 10:47:23 PM »

I've only used about four pedals with it simultaneously.

Also, I'm afraid I can't comment on live or recording use, but I did swap between batteries and Diago to see if I could notice any difference in sound (especially background noise). I couldn't.

willo · « **Reply #7 on:** November 07, 2006, 10:50:12 PM »

Cheers, I've heard the same from a friend who used about 8 pedals, and used it live. I think I might pull the trigger on this one. Many thanks for the help! :D

Joe Dorcia · « **Reply #8 on:** November 07, 2006, 10:52:01 PM »

Hey Willo

I use 8 9v pedals with my PP2, just make sure all the trip switches are set to off on the bottom. I hope thats right or else Im doin something nastey to my pedals

willo · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2006, 12:41:43 PM »

Ha, I don't really understand power myself. I guess if you're pedals aren't smoking then you're not doing too bad...

jordan · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2006, 12:48:13 PM »

I currently use a Power Bank to power just my TU2, then i daisy chain that into everything else. I'm about to get a Diago though, as it takes up much less real estate on the pedalboard.

Brow · « **Reply #11 on:** November 08, 2006, 03:57:28 PM »

Quote from: froglord

I've got the Diago. It's a small, solid, simple piece of kit, not too expensive and noise free. It comes with a 5-way daisy chain, but you can buy more of them to power up to 30 pedals. You can also buy adapters to power some more unusual pedals.

Drawbacks? It only supplies 9v, and it has problems with Line 6 Tonecore pedals (although this is more a design fault with Line 6 than a problem with the Diago Powerstation).

The company is a pleasure to deal with - really good customer support.

Hope this helps.

A BIG +1 on this!

I've had a Diago powering my pedalboard for a few months now and have played about 20 or so gigs with it and never had a problem.