Hi
I have a Russian Big Muff which i have adapted to use a boss style adapter (using the battery clip).
I would like to power this from my pedalboard but it's centre positive, so i was wondering if one of these would do the trick:
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However, i read this from another site:
"In short, a positive ground (PNP) design can't share its power with negative ground designs - that will short out the power supply. This is because the pedals share a common signal ground - through the patch cable - which in both pedals is connected to the chassis. The chassis is also connected to the power's ground. In a "regular" pedal the adapter/battery negative goes to this common ground, but in a PNP pedal the adapter positive is connected to the same ground. If you combine them, the result is of course a short-circuit in the power supply. The solution is to run the PNP pedal(s) from a separate supply, or to use batteries with them"
I don't really understand anything too technical like this (i am by admission quite simple!), so would the Diago adapter solve my problem?
Thanks in advance for any replies!
Steve
EDIT: I also saw a few threads on other forums saying that you can just reverse the wires on the DC jack to make it centre negative. Is this safe at all?
Ta