Hi Folks,
here is an embarrassingly simple-sounding question: can I connect two power outputs of a 9V power supply to get enough current for a more power-hungry digital pedal?
I am considering getting a pedal board with an integrated power supply, probably this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT34HZRG
The problem is that these board's power supply come with a bunch of 200mA outputs, and I need 300mA for my main pedal - Flamma FS06 amp modeler. So I was thinking of getting a splitter cable like this one (https://www.amazon.com/Mozeat-Lens-Splitter-Electric-Adapter/dp/B0CZ8JNS12) and just use two 200mA sockets for the Flamma.
Is there any reason it won't work? Thanks!
here is an embarrassingly simple-sounding question: can I connect two power outputs of a 9V power supply to get enough current for a more power-hungry digital pedal?
I am considering getting a pedal board with an integrated power supply, probably this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT34HZRG
The problem is that these board's power supply come with a bunch of 200mA outputs, and I need 300mA for my main pedal - Flamma FS06 amp modeler. So I was thinking of getting a splitter cable like this one (https://www.amazon.com/Mozeat-Lens-Splitter-Electric-Adapter/dp/B0CZ8JNS12) and just use two 200mA sockets for the Flamma.
Is there any reason it won't work? Thanks!
Don't think you'll get a better answer than "maybe" unless you get more information from the manufacturer. I've searched and can't find any more info online than a spec the built in PS is "individually short-circuit protected" which could mean many things. Judging by the small form factor of the PS and the full product line, my guess is the PS is mostly electronic, and at 200mA either clamps or folds over rather than blows a fuse or trips a breaker.
So, your Flamma could work just fine with a single cable, maybe it doesn't actually draw more than 200mA. Maybe you can DIY a cable with a couple of resistors to make sure the load is evenly split to 2 PS ports. I can't see any guarantees unless you request more info from the manufacturer and get it.
So, your Flamma could work just fine with a single cable, maybe it doesn't actually draw more than 200mA. Maybe you can DIY a cable with a couple of resistors to make sure the load is evenly split to 2 PS ports. I can't see any guarantees unless you request more info from the manufacturer and get it.
Test continuity between the different 9V outputs - if they are all shorted together you'll be fine as its a single big 9V supply with multiple connectors. If they are not shorted to each other you probably have separately limited outlets. Those connectors can probably handle more than 200mA BTW.
The worst case situation would be if all the 9V outputs are common and the total limit is 200mA - then you are stuck.
The worst case situation would be if all the 9V outputs are common and the total limit is 200mA - then you are stuck.
Crocobar! Long time no see. How are the songs coming. How's the big speaker?
Their "CP-206" isolated pedal board power supply has two 300 and two 500 mA outputs, among other 100 mA outs. That uses a similar voltage DC wall wart input of 18V. I wonder what they're doing; DC in and multiple little transformers inside?
And, I wonder if it's the same idea in the board you're considering?
Their "CP-206" isolated pedal board power supply has two 300 and two 500 mA outputs, among other 100 mA outs. That uses a similar voltage DC wall wart input of 18V. I wonder what they're doing; DC in and multiple little transformers inside?
And, I wonder if it's the same idea in the board you're considering?
The big speaker works well, as I hoped! A couple of pedals, the mixer and the speaker work together well!
I play every day and I think I am getting a little better. I recorded a couple of songs but dragging my feet needing to "master" them - is that the term? Basically, I have like a dozen tracks from Ardour for each song: a few versions of rhythm, lead, bass, and vocals, and I need to put them together. 🙂 I promised to link them here, still planning to once I get them in some shape.
I'll see if I can learn the answers to some of your power supply questions now that I got that pedalboard (still have not connectd it - it was a Christmas gift to me. 🙂
The most likely answer is maybe. I wonder if these 9 V outputs are all individually current protected at 200 mA, or that perhaps the total current from these outputs shouldn't go over the number of 9 V outputs x 200 mA. In case of the latter, no issue. In case of the first, you should install resistors at each output for proper current sharing.