chrismuzz Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Alright folks/folkettes I've been slowly building up a collection for my pedalboard, and have decided that batteries are probably a little bit too much of a ballache. So in my attempts to make life easier I've been looking at a few of these power banks, but I'm not sure which one would be the best for me. All of my pedals are 9v so I don't need anything too special. What I do want is to make sure it's going to have enough outputs and enough power to run at least 7 pedals from, to add no noise/interference (or at least as little as possible) to my signal, to not have a fit if one of my pedals breaks down, and most importantly to be reliable! I dont ask for much do i? As always, any input would be greatly appreciated, cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 I'm guessing most of the effects junkies are too busy tweaking to reply right now Anyone got any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanOwens Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I use the Diago Powerstation [[url="http://www.diago.co.uk/pedal-power/powerstation/"]HERE[/url]] but many who aren't bothered by voltage just use the Dunlop DC Brick [[url="http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/dcb10-dc-brick-power-supply"]HERE[/url]]. Others use the Johnny Shred Freak such as this one [[url="http://www.johnnyshredfreak.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=12"]HERE[/url]]. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 + 1 for the Diago Powerstation. [quote name='DanOwens' post='1125533' date='Feb 12 2011, 11:15 PM']I use the Diago Powerstation [[url="http://www.diago.co.uk/pedal-power/powerstation/"]HERE[/url]] but many who aren't bothered by voltage just use the Dunlop DC Brick [[url="http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/dcb10-dc-brick-power-supply"]HERE[/url]]. Others use the Johnny Shred Freak such as this one [[url="http://www.johnnyshredfreak.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=12"]HERE[/url]]. Dan[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Thanks for the responses, I have a Diago board, but held back on the powerstation so far as i heard daisy chaining your power may cause reliability issues. Might stick it in the maybe pile but I'm leaning more towards the Dunlop DC Brick at the moment. I've seen some cheaper versions of it out there but I'm not confident that they'll be as reliable. Also, any love for the Gator G-Bus 8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Another positive vote for the Johnny Shred Freak, incredible value for money an works a treat with no unwanted his.hum etc so cant be bad ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 I've decided to go for the Johnny Shred Freak. Seems to get a lot of love and I figured at that price I can't go wrong! Thanks for the input guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' post='1125583' date='Feb 13 2011, 12:27 AM']+ 1 for the Diago Powerstation.[/quote] Another +1 for the Powerstation (small, silent & in my experience reliable) Edited February 13, 2011 by Wilco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Diago do make some lovely stuff. I think if I like the Johnny, but it turns out unreliable after a while I'll get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 +1 on the diago. no problems with 12 pedals so far (including the 18v mxr blowtorch and 12v mb comp) i will be buying the johnny shredfreak as back-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 i've got a the aforementioned johnny shredfreak and also a bog-standard maplins 'block'style psu. to be honest i've found the switching supply from johnny shredfreak a little more prone to mains noise on-stage, but there's not a lot of difference in my mind. the switching unit is a lot smaller, so if space is a premium, it's deffo an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) I'm using this one: [url="http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/stompbox-8-3000ma-power-supply-with-8-way-daisy-chain-696-p.asp"]http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/stompbo...chain-696-p.asp[/url] It's realy good. Edited February 14, 2011 by Ghost_Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodster Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 [quote name='Wilco' post='1126463' date='Feb 13 2011, 09:29 PM']Another +1 for the Powerstation (small, silent & in my experience reliable)[/quote] And another +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 i'm a fan of voodoo labs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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