powering 9VAC pedals

[jskadiang]

Hi, got a bit of a problem here. So I recently got a Ground Control Pro MIDI footcontroller, and it did not come with a power adaptor. The label next to the socket reads 9VAC. So I went down to Guitar77 to pick up a 1spot, and asked the guy whether a reverse polarity converter will power a 9VAC pedal. And he said yes. So I brought it home and turns out the converter does not fit into the socket.

This has happened once before with my Eventide Modfactor, but did not think very much of that because the Eventide came with its own wall wart. Is the reverse polarity converter not what I'm supposed to be getting? Any suggestions as to how I'm supposed to power my footcontroller? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Ratboy]

ac = no polarity ( at least in your case )

so all you need to do is either cut of the existing plug and wire one
that can fit into the socket on your footpedal.
( or look for an adapter to adapt the size )

 

[jskadiang]

yeah the thing is it's proving impossible for me to find an adapter/plug that can fit. btw, will using a power supply a higher current that the original power supply damage the unit? for example, my GCP's original power supply's current was at 500mA, but I was wondering if I could buy a digitech whammy's power supply, which gives off 1300mA of current?

 

[PatheinRaindropMoe]

the mA rating on the gcp is the amount that it will draw from the apdator to power up

Using any adaptor that has higer mA rating is ok. The gear will only draw what it need to power up.

If the adaptor is with lower rating and the gear requires more, then the adaptor wont be able to take it much without getting burnt out.

simlim tower got sell those plug in different sizes. Just shop round the 3rd floor, shud be able to find. If not, find those generic multi apdator with ac/dc switching ability where it come with about 5 different sizes plug thats interchangeble.

Match the voltage rating, ensure that the gear mA rating doesnt exceed the adaptor supply mA rating, shud be safe.

 

[jskadiang]

alright thanks. it looks like it'll take a CL6 converter from visual sound.

 

[Gr3y]

hey! 9vAC or 9vDC??

 

[jskadiang]

9VAC man. 9VDC wouldn't be a problem at all.

 

[fishzard]

Lol,

Ac/DC rocks!

sorry for the randomness =)

 

[Gr3y]

1spot supplies 9vac already? I cant find any info on that from their website. Any kind soul can post the specs of it?

 

[jskadiang]

hmm it doesn't actually. however I am able to power my Ground Control Pro that requires 9VAC with my standard 1spot + CL6 converter without the 1spot exploding or anything like that.

 

[gsonique]

Basically a 9vAC with low mA requirement can be powered with a High mA DC.
Most AC gear have a convertor and a regulator built in for ac/dc convertion.

 

[jskadiang]

oh, that's good to know. so I guess I can operate my stuff without any fear of exploding adapters? great!

 

[Gr3y]

argh... actually the reason y i am so concern is because i wanna swap my digitech whammy's fragile 2 pin adapter!! damn why did they make that thing AC in the first place.. argh.. goose help help...

 

[gsonique]

ha ha ...i have tried powering the Whammy with DC of certain value ...it only lit up with effect.
I guess the whammy needs either higher mA or the digital Chip is protected not to accept overload/underload ??!!

why AC ??
Easier to convert to multiple DC and to do other tricks!

 

[justyj]

Picking up on this issue,

I just purchased the ART Tube Levelar, power supply included. The readings are as such;

Input : 120V, 60Hz, 11W

Output : AC9V, 800MA

Class 2 Transformer

What do I need to safely run it? Hope I don't fry it!!! Thanks!

 

[Ratboy]

Picking up on this issue,

I just purchased the ART Tube Levelar, power supply included. The readings are as such;

Input : 120V, 60Hz, 11W

Output : AC9V, 800MA

Class 2 Transformer

What do I need to safely run it? Hope I don't fry it!!! Thanks!

you need a stepdown transformer 240volts => 120volts
if you intend to buy more effects/stuff from USA

alternative, an adapter with the following specs will work
input = 240v
output = 9vac, 800ma

 

[gsonique]

just an update

see this

 

[justyj]

you need a stepdown transformer 240volts => 120volts
if you intend to buy more effects/stuff from USA

alternative, an adapter with the following specs will work
input = 240v
output = 9vac, 800ma

Very very helpful info! The link took me to exactly what I had in mind too! Many many thanks.

 

[hyde]

lols....bring back and ask?

 

[Ized]

which is why i don use a whammy....boss ps5 covers all my needs!