Over the years this list has existed, the number of pedalboard-oriented power supplies (good and bad) has literally exploded. While redoing the entire ”power list” section – implementing a new system for the tables – I decided to do a little spring cleaning on this page too. So what has changed?
The list now focuses on currently available (not only on the used market) multi-output power supplies. Pedal-specific power supplies (such as the one that comes with the Whammy, for instance) and single wall-wart/adapter types are not listed.
Also, I have started applying a slightly subjective filter, where I may not be listing all the Aliexpress/Amazon/cheapo supplies out there. All at my own discretion, of course 😉 This does not mean that all the supplies that are in the list are ”approved” or recommended by me. In fact, some might even be here because they are popular/cheap but not quite as advertised (for instance one that is often believed to have isolated outputs, but actually doesn’t). So if a readily available supply isn’t listed, it’s either because I missed it or because I decided to skip it.
| Unit | Type | Isolated outputs | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Accel FX Power Source 8 | Transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes (not tested) | Adj 9-18vDC, 50mA Adj 5-9vDC, 100mA 4 x 9/12vDC, 100mA 2 x 9vDC, 350mA | Courtesy mains outlet. |
Alctron DCT-100 Power Station Junior | Transformer with mains voltage selector | In groups (not tested) | 8x9vDC 12vDC 12vAC | 1500mA total capacity – possibly 500mA for each section. (T-Rex Fuel Tank Classic) |
Alctron DCT-200 | Transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes (not tested) | 8x9vDC (of which 2 look like high current and 2 adjustable) 12vDC 12vAC | 2000mA total capacity. |
Andlova b7 | Onboard battery pack | No | 6 x 9vDC, 100mA 1 x 9vDC, 300mA | USB output. Very low (16,5mm/0,65″) profile. (Yuer PR-02) |
Artec SPB-8 Power Brick | External switching adapter | No | 8 x 9vDC, 100mA each; two adjustable 0-12vDC. | Top-loaded connections, so it will not allow pedals placed on top of it. Each output is individually regulated, but not isolated. |
Artec SPB-12 Power Brick | External switching adapter | No | 10 x 9vDC, 100mA each 2 x selectable 9/12vDC, 300mA each | Top-loaded connections, so it will not allow pedals placed on top of it. Each output is individually regulated, but not isolated. |
BBE Supa-Charger | Toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes | Six outputs switchable 9/12vDC, 100mA and two switchable 9/16vDC, 200mA. | Similar to the Pedal Power 2+, but without the ”sag” function. May no longer be available new, but it’s one of the good ones! |
Belcat PST-10 Power Station | External DC adapter | No | 8 x 9vDC + two adjustable 6-12vDC | Powered from a 15vDC adapter (1000mA). No info on mA capacity for the outputs. Also sold in some markets under the Crossfire brand. |
Carl Martin DC Factory | Switching | Yes, in groups | 4 groups of 2x9vDC, 500mA 1 group of 2x12vDC, 500mA | |
Carl Martin Pro Power | Transformer (toroidal?) with mains voltage selector | Yes | 8 isolated outputs, switchable 9/12vDC. Outputs 1-6: 150/110mA Outputs 7-8: 350/220mA | |
Cioks DC8 | Toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector | 8 outputs total, in 6 isolated sections. | Outputs 1-2: 9vDC, 100mA each Outputs 3-4: 9/12vDC, 100mA each Outputs 5-6: 9 and 12vDC, 300mA total Outputs 7-8: 9 and 12v DC, 300mA total | Discontinued, but definitely worth buying used. |
Cioks DC10 | Toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector | 10 outputs total, in 8 isolated sections. | Outputs 1-4: 9vDC, 100mA Outputs 5-6: 9/12vDC, 200mA Outputs 7-8: 9 and 12vDC, 400mA total Outputs 9-10: 9 and 12/15v DC, 400mA total | Capable of running both normal 9vDC pedals and power-hogs like Eventide, TC Nova series, Tonebones etc. |
Cioks Ciokolate | Toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector | 16 outputs total, in 12 isolated sections. | Output 1: 4-15vDC, 100mA Outputs 2-4: 9vDC, 100mA Output 5: 18/24vDC, 100mA Outputs 6-7: 9/12vDC, 200mA | Outputs 8-9: 9/12vDC, 400mA Outputs 10-11: 9/12 or 15vDC, 400mA *Outputs 12-13: 9/12 or 15vDC, 600mA *Output 14: 9/12vAC, 800mA Outputs 15-16: 9/12 or 16vAC, 800mA *Use only one of these sections |
Cioks DC5 Link | Toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes | 9/12V DC, 300mA 9/12V DC, 300mA 9/18vDC, 100mA 9/12vDC, 100mA 9/12vDC, 100mA | Discontinued, but definitely worth buying used. |
Cioks DC10 Link | Toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes | 2 x 9vDC, 100mA 2 x 9/12V DC, 100mA 2 x 9/12V DC, 200mA 9/12vDC, 400mA 2 x 9vDC, 400mA 9-24vDC, 800-300mA | Accessory mains outlet can be used to link to other supplies. Built in mA meter. |
Cioks SOL | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes | 5 outputs, each selectable: 9vDC, 660mA 12vDC, 500mA 15vDC, 400mA 18vDC, 330mA | |
Cioks DC7 | Switching (90-265vAC) | Yes | 7 outputs, each selectable: 9vDC, 660mA 12vDC, 500mA 15vDC, 400mA 18vDC, 330mA | 5v USB output and 24vDC link output to power a Cioks 4 or 8. |
Cioks 4 Expander  | n/a (powered from DC7 or Cioks 8) | Yes | 4 outputs, each selectable: 9vDC, 660mA 12vDC, 500mA 15vDC, 400mA 18vDC, 330mA | Add-on to the DC 7 or Cioks 8. Can also be powered by any supply 9-24 volts, AC or DC or the 5v USB-C input. |
Cioks 8 Expander | n/a (powered from DC7) | Yes | 4 fixed 9vDC, 660mA 4 selectable: 9vDC, 660mA 12vDC, 500mA 15vDC, 400mA 18vDC, 330mA | Add-on to the DC 7. Can also be powered by any supply 9-24 volts, AC or DC. 24vDC link to power a Cioks 4. |
Cioks Crux | n/a (powered from DC7) | Yes | 9vDC, 2700mA or 12vDC, 2000 mA | Add-on to the DC7, to provide power to high-current units such as the Neural DSP Cortex or Line6 HX series. |
Cioks Hi5 MOD | Powered from separate AC MOD unit | Yes | 5 selectable: 9vDC, 660mA 12vDC, 500mA 15vDC, 400mA 18vDC, 330mA | Module for Templeboard pedalboards. AC MOD power supply included in the full kit (from Templeboards). Unit can also be powered from another Hi5 using the Link function. |
Decibel 11 Hot Stone Deluxe | Toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes (8 sections) | Outputs 1-2: 9 and 12vDC, 400mA Outputs 3-4: 9 and 12vDC, 400mA Outputs 5-6: 9vDC, 100mA Outputs 7-8: 9/12vDC, 200mA Outputs 9-10: Variable 5-9vDC, 100mA | New version – the old version (in the lighter grey box) is the same but with fixed input voltage. |
Decibel 11 Hot Stone SMD | Toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes (6 sections) | Outputs 1-2: 9 and 12vDC, 400mA Outputs 3-4: 9 and 12vDC, 400mA Outputs 5-8: 9vDC, 100mA each | The first two isolated groups (outputs 1-2 and 3-4) have a 9vDC and 12vDC output, which share 400mA max. The remaining four are separately isolated 100mA outputs for regular pedals. |
Digitech Hardwire V10 Power Block | Toroidal transformer | Yes | 4 x 9vDC, 150mA 2 x 9/12vDC, 200mA (can be merged to 400mA) 2 x 9/12vDC, 150mA (can be merged to 300mA) 2 x 9vDC/5-12vDC, 150mA | |
Effectrode AT-2A Atomic | Switching (110-240vAC) | Yes | 4 x 12vDC, 1250mA center positive. Output 1 can be configured for 9vDC, 600mA center positive or negative. | Specifically designed for Effectrode tube pedals, but will of course work with other pedals that need high current 12vDC. |
Ego Sonoro Zero Noise | Onboard battery pack | No (?) | 8 x 9vDC, 150 mA 2 x 9vDC, 150 mA (center positive) 2 x 12vDC, 150 mA (center positive) | 5A capacity battery. 100-240vAC input for charging. |
Ego Sonoro Zero Noise Road | Onboard battery pack | No (?) | 4 x 9vDC, 150 mA 1 x 9vDC, 150 mA (center positive) 1 x 12vDC, 150 mA (center positive) | 1.3A capacity battery. Separate charger supplied with unit. |
Electro-Harmonix MOP-D10 | Toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes | 10 outputs, all 9vDC: 4 x 100 mA 2 x 250 mA 2 x 300 mA 2 x 400 mA | Power on/off switch. Hardware for pedalboard mounting included. |
Electro-Harmonix S8 | External adapter (12vDC) | No | 7 x 9vDC, 250mA 1 x 18vDC, 150mA | |
Ernie Ball Volt | External adapter (18vDC) | Yes | 4 x 9vDC, 300mA 1 x 18vDC THRU (straight from 18vDC adapter) | THRU output can power a second Volt unit, or any other 18vDC pedal. |
Eventide PowerMax | Switching (90-265vAC) | Yes | 3 x 9vDC, 660mA 4 outputs selectable: 9vDC, 660mA 12vDC, 500mA 15vDC, 400mA 18vDC, 330mA | 5v USB output and 24vDC link output to power a PowerMini. A Cioks DC7 with fewer selectable outputs. |
Eventide PowerMini | External 18vDC adapter or powered from PowerMax | Yes | 2 x 9vDC, 660mA 2 outputs selectable: 9vDC, 660mA 12vDC, 500mA 15vDC, 400mA 18vDC, 330mA | Available as a standalone unit (ships with an external 18vDC adapter), or as an add-on to the PowerMax (ships with connection cable). A Cioks 4 with fewer selectable outputs. |
Fender Engine Room LVL5 | Switching | Yes | 5 x 9vDC, 500mA | 100-240vAC mains input |
Fender Engine Room LVL8 | Switching | Yes | 6 x 9vDC, 500mA 2 x selectable 9/12/18vDC, 500/375/250mA | 100-240vAC mains input |
Fender Engine Room LVL12 | Switching | Yes | 10 x 9vDC, 500mA 2 x selectable 9/12/18vDC, 500/375/250mA | 100-240vAC mains input. Courtesy mains AC output (1.6A max). |
Foxgear Powerhouse 6000 | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes, in sections | Group 1-4: 4 x 9vDC, 1A total per group Group 5-6: 2 x 12vDC, 1A total per group | Power on/off switch |
Free the Tone PT-3D | External 12vDC adapter | Yes (3 sections) | 6 x 9vDC, 100mA (common ground) 2 x 9vDC, 500 mA (isolated) | |
Friedman Power Grid 10 | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes | 10 x 9vDC, 350mA | |
Gator G-BUS-8 | External switching adapter | No | 1700mA max total 8x9vDC (250mA max/port) 3x18vDC (350mA max/port) | |
Gator POWER-5 | Transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes | 5 x 9vDC, 120mA | |
Gator POWER-8 | Transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes | 2 x 4~9vDC, 120mA 3 x 9/12vDC, 120mA 1 x 9/18vDC, 250mA 1 x 9/12vDC, 250mA 1 x 12vAC, 500mA | |
Gator POWER-12 | Transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes | 2 x 18vDC, 120mA 3 x 9/12vDC, 120mA 2 x 4~9vDC, 120mA 2 x 9vDC, 300mA 2 x 9vDC, 500mA | USB-C output for a gooseneck pedalboard light. Courtesy AC outlet. |
G-Lab PB-1 | Switching | Yes | 8 x 9vDC, 350mA max 1000mA max from each section (1-4 and 5-8) | 100-240vAC mains input. Outputs 4 and 8 can be switched to reverse polarity. |
Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-1Pro | External adapter (12vDC, 2A) | Yes | 8 x 9vDC, 500mA | 2000mA stated max capacity |
Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-2Pro | External adapter (12vDC, 2A) | Yes | 2 x 9/12/18vDC, 500mA 6 x 9vDC, 300 mA | 18W (2000mA @ 9vDC) stated max capacity (Vitoos ISO8, and very close to the Vitoos DD8-SV2) |
Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-5Pro | External adapter (12vDC, 2A) | Yes | 3 x 9vDC, 300mA 2 x 9/12/18vDC, 500mA | 18W (2000mA @ 9vDC) stated max capacity (similar to Vitoos DD5-SV2) |
Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-12Pro | External adapter (12vDC, 3A) | Yes | 9 x 9vDC, 300mA 3 x 9/12/18vDC, 500mA | 27W (3000mA @ 9vDC) stated max capacity (Vitoos DD12-SV3) |
Harley Benton PowerPlant Modular series | Switching 100-240vAC mains input | Yes | ISO-1 AC: 5 x 9vDC, 500mA ISO-2 AC: 3 x 9/12vDC, 300mA 2 x 9/18vDC, 300mA ISO-3 AC SAG: 2 x 4-9vDC, 500mA 2 x 6-18vDC, 500mA | These supplies can be linked together with IEC connectors, to form a larger supply with a single mains AC cable. The ISO-3 AC SAG also has a 12vDC/1A LINK output to power the ISO-1Pro, ISO-2Pro or ISO-5Pro (at limited capacity). |
Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-10AC Pro | Switching 100-240vAC mains input | Yes | 4 x 9vDC, 250mA 2x 9vDC, 500mA 4 x 9/12/18vDC, 450/330/240mA | Stated max output capacity: 55.4W (6A @ 9vDC) (Vitoos AD10S-SV4) |
Harley Benton Power Plant JR | Transformer | Yes | 5 x 9vDC/120mA | |
Harley Benton PowerPlant Tuner | External adapter (9vDC, 1A) | Yes, in two sections (not verified) | 6 x 9vDC, 100mA 2 x 9vDC, 500mA | Combined pedalboard tuner and power supply. (Joyo JF-18R) |
Harley Benton Spaceship Power 40, 50C, 50 M | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes (not verified) | 2 x 9vDC, 250mA 3 x 9vDC, 500mA 2 x 9/12/18vDC, 500mA | Powered pedalboard. Non-isolated 9vDC/3A, 24vDC/2A (”link”) and USB outputs. |
| Harley Benton Spaceship Power 60, 60XL | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes (not verified) | 4 x 9vDC, 250mA 3 x 9vDC, 500mA 4 x 9/12/18vDC, 500mA | Powered pedalboard. Non-isolated 9vDC/3A, 24vDC/2A (”link”) and USB outputs. |
| Harley Benton Spaceship Power 80 | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes (not verified) | 4 x 9vDC, 100mA 4 x 9vDC, 250mA 3 x 9vDC, 500mA 4 x 9/12/18vDC, 500mA | Powered pedalboard. Non-isolated 9vDC/3A, 24vDC/2A (”link”) and USB outputs. |
Harley Benton StompControl 4-ISO | External adapter (12vDC, 2A) | Yes | 3 x 9vDC, 100mA 9vDC, 300mA 9vDC, 500mA | Programmable 4 loop pedal controller with built-in power supply function. |
JHT Power Supply Mini | External adapter | No (possibly the last output) | 2 x 6-12vDC, 480mA 5 x 9vDC, 480mA (800mA max from this group) 1 x 9vDC, 480mA (can be switched to center positive, 20mA max) | 1500mA max current draw across the unit. LCD display shows output voltage/current draw for each output. The output that can be switched to center positive, 20mA max is not confirmed to be isolated in that mode. |
JHT Power Supply Nano | External adapter | No (possibly the last output) | 6 x 9vDC, 300mA 1 x 9/12vDC 1 x 9vDC, 300mA (can be switched to center positive, 20mA max) | 1000mA max current draw across the unit. The output that can be switched to center positive, 20mA max is not confirmed to be isolated in that mode. |
Joyo JF-18R Power Tune | External adapter (9vDC, 1A) | Yes, in two sections (not verified) | 6 x 9vDC, 100mA 2 x 9vDC, 500mA | Combined pedalboard tuner and power supply. (Harley Benton PowerPlant Tuner) |
Joyo JP-02 | External adapter | No | 7 x 9vDC, 100mA 1 x 9vDC, 500mA 1 x 12vDC, 100mA 1 x 12vDC, 100mA | Claimed to have isolated outputs, but doesn’t. The ”isolation” they mention is actually short circuit protection. Also sold under many other brand names (with similar claims). |
Joyo JP-04 | R-core (semi-toroidal) transformer | Yes (not verified) | 5 x 9vDC, 100mA 2 x 9vDC, 250mA 1 x 12/18vDC, 100mA | Courtesy mains outlet |
Joyo JP-05 | Onboard battery pack | No | 3 x 9vDC, 500mA 4 x 9vDC, 100mA 1 x 9/12/18vDC, 100mA | USB-A (1A) output |
Joyo ZGP / JP-06  | Powered from USB or 9vDC | ? | ZGP: 9vDC, 800mA max ZGPW: 9vDC, 400mA max | Branded as a ”power noise blocker”. The ZGPW version comes with a USB cable to turn a charger or USB output into an pedal power supply output (but it can also use 9vDC input). I don’t know in what other ways they differ (why the ”W” has less capacity), or if either or both are actually isolated. |
Kong Juice Box | Transformer (toroidal?) with mains voltage selector | Yes (not verified) | 6 x 9vDC, 100mA 2 x 9vDC, 400mA | |
Mission Engineering 529 | Powered via USB (type B at the input of the 529) | Yes | 4 x 9vDC, 150mA 1 x 9vDC, 500mA | Type A USB output can be used to link to a second 529. |
Mission Engineering 529I | Onboard battery pack | Yes | 2 x 9vDC, 500mA 6 x 9vDC, 200mA | USB-A output |
Mission Engineering 529M | Powered via USB-PD | ? | 1 output, selectable 6/9/12/15/18vDC 3000mA max current | Mission also sells a power bank (529P) to go along with the 529 or 529M |
Mission Engineering 529X | External adapter (12vDC) or USB-PD via a 529M | Yes | 8 x 9vDC, 500mA or 4 x 9vDC, 100mA and 1 x 1000mA (using two 500mA outputs in parallel) | |
Modtone Power Plant | Toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector. | Yes | Version 1: 5 x 9/12vDC, 150mA 2 x 4-9vDC, 150mA 1 x 9vAC, 1000mA Version 1.3: 5 x 9/12vDC, 100mA 2 x 4-9vDC, 200mA 1 x 9vAC, 1300mA | Courtesy mains outlet. Version 1 units induced a hum in the 9vAC-powered pedal, a problem that seems to have been fixed in the latest (version 1.3) model. |
Moen MISO-8 | Transformer (toroidal?) with mains voltage selector | Yes (not confirmed) | Output 1: variable 9-18vDC, 50mA Output 2: variable 5-9vDC, 100mA Outputs 3-6: 9/12vDC, 100mA Outputs 7-8: 9vDC, 350mA | Courtesy mains outlet |
Mooer Macro Power S8 | Transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes, in sections (not confirmed) | 1 selectable 9/12/15/18vDC, 200mA 3x9vDC, 200mA 4x9vDC, 400mA total | Outputs 1-4 are isolated, while outputs 5-8 (four 9vDC outputs) share a single source. |
Mooer Macro Power S12 | 2 toroidal transformers with mains voltage selector | Yes (not confirmed) | 6 x 9vDC, 200mA 3 x 9vDC, 300mA 1 x 9/12/15/18vDC, 300mA 2 x 9vDC, 500mA | |
Mooer Micro Power | External adapter (12vDC) | No | 8 x 9vDC, 300mA | While it says ”isolated outputs” on the box, it is actually not isolated. |
Moollon MPS-12 Power Supply | Toroidal (?) transformer | Yes | Outputs 1-9: 9/12vDC, 100/70mA Outputs 10-12: 9/12vDC, 250/200mA | |
Mosky C8 Power Station | Toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes (not confirmed) | 3 x 9/12vDC, 100mA 2 x 9/12vDC, 300mA 9/18vDC, 100mA 2 x 9/4-9vDC, 100mA | |
Mosky ISO-6 Power Station | Toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes (not confirmed) | 4 x 9/12vDC, 500mA 9vAC, 1300mA 12vAC, 500mA | |
Mosky ISO-10 | External adapter (12vDC, 2500mA) | Yes (not confirmed) | 7 x 9vDC, 300mA 9vDC, 500mA 2 x 9/12/18vDC, 500mA | USB-A 5v/1A output |
Mosky Nano | External adapter (15vDC, 1000mA) | No | 6 x 9vDC, 150mA 9vDC, 500mA 9/12vDC, 100mA | Total max current across all outputs: 1000mA |
MXR/CAE Power System | Toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes | 8 x 9vDC, 80mA 4 x 18vDC, 125mA 2 variable 6-15vDC, 200mA 2 x 9vAC, 800mA | Designed by Bob Bradshaw. Rackmountable – it’s wide, but not as big as it would seem. Courtesy mains outlet. |
MXR DC Brick (M237) | External adapter (18vDC, 2A) | No | 8 x 9vDC, 1200mA total 2 x 18vDC, 800mA total | Twice as powerful compared to the earlier version (DCB-10 in Dunlop-branded black casing). The 9v and 18v outputs are rated at 150mA and 400mA average, respectively, but the total capacity from each section can be used from a single output, if you’d like. |
MXR ISO-Brick (M238) | External adapter (18vDC, 2A) | Yes | 2 x 9vDC, 100mA 2 x 9vDC, 300mA 2 x 9vDC, 450mA 2 x 18vDC, 250mA 2 x 6-15vDC, 250mA | |
MXR ISO-Brick Pro (M242) | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes | 4 x 9vDC, 300mA 2 x 9vDC, 500mA 2 x 9/12/18vDC, 500mA 9vDC, 1.5A | 18vDC, 2A ”link” output to run an ISO-Brick or Mini ISO-Brick |
MXR Mini ISO-Brick (M239) | External adapter (18vDC, 2A) | Yes | 4 x 9vDC, 300mA 9/18vDC, 800mA | |
N-Audio Powerbox MK2 | Transformer (voltage selector optional) | Yes, in sections |  | Each section has two outputs that share current capacity and voltage setting. So you could call it a 5 output supply with twin jacks for each output. |
N-Audio Powerbox Pro | Transformer (voltage selector optional) | Yes, in sections |  | Each section has two outputs that share current capacity and voltage setting. So you could call it a 7 output supply with twin jacks for each output. |
One Control DC Porter | USB powered (Micro B) | No | 10 x 9vDC, 1000mA total | Sold as standalone unit (just the box) or combined with USB charger and cables (”All-in-one pack”). |
One Control Distro MkII | External adapter (12vDC) | Yes | 4 x 9vDC, 500mA 4 x 9vDC, 80mA 1 x 9vDC, 250mA 1 x 9-18vDC, 250-125mA SAG output | |
One Control Distro Minimal | External adapter (18vDC, 1A) | No | 8 x 9.6vDC 800mA total 2 x 18vDC, 200mA total | Sold as standalone unit (just the box) or combined with the adapter and cables (”All-in-one pack”) |
Outlaw Effects Nomad-ISO S128/M128 | 12.800 mAh rechargeable battery pack | Yes, in sections (not verified) | 3 × 9V DC, 600mA total 4 × 9V DC, 2,000mA total 2 × 12V DC, 1,000mA total 1 × 18V/24V DC, 500mA | Combined rechargeable power supply/pedalboard. Available in two sizes, with the same power specs. |
Palmer PWT04 | External adapter (12vDC) | Yes (not verified) | 4 x 9vDC, 250mA | Can be powered from the PWT06 IEC or PWT12 IEC. |
Palmer PWT05 MkII | Transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes | 5 x 9vDC, 250mA | Comes with daisy chain, voltage and current doubler cables |
Palmer PWT06 IEC | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes | 6-18vDC, 250mA max 9vDC, 500mA 2 x 9/12vDC, 250mA max 2 x 9/18vDC, 250mA max | 9vDC/2000mA uninsulated output which can be used to power a PWT04. USB-A and C outputs. Power on/off switch. |
Palmer PWT08 | External adapter (12vDC, 2A) | Yes, in sections (not verified) | 6 x 9vDC, 150mA each 2 x 9/12/18vDC, 500mA | (Vitoos ISO8, DD8-SV2) |
Palmer PWT08 MkII | External adapter (18vDC, 2A) | Yes | 6 x 9vDC, 300mA 2 x 6-18vDC, 500mA | |
Palmer PWT12 MkII | External adapter (18vDC, 2A) | Yes (not verified) | 8 x 9vDC, 300mA 4 x 6-18vDC, 500mA | Same as the Vitoos DD12-AV4, but with slightly more believable mA figures. Still, Palmer says 2000mA max total output, so don’t expect to be able to max out each output. |
Palmer PWT12 IEC | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes | 2 x 6-18vDC, 250mA max 4 x 9vDC, 100mA 4 x 9vDC, 250mA 2 x 9vDC, 500mA | 9vDC/2000mA uninsulated output which can be used to power a PWT04. USB-A and C outputs. Power on/off switch. |
Palmer PWTPB40 | External adapter (12vDC, 2A) | Yes (not verified) | 6 x 9vDC, 300mA 2 x 9/12/18vDC, 500mA | Powerbar for the Palmer Pedalbay pedalboard. Will possibly also fit the Harley Benton Spaceship 40. |
PedalTank Pro Power 5 | Toroidal transformer | Yes (not verified) | 3 x 9vDC, 50mA 9/12vDC, 300/200mA 9/18vDC, 100mA | 220-240vAC mains power |
PedalTank Pro Power 8+ | Toroidal transformer | Yes (not verified) | 2 x 9vDC, 100mA 2 x 9vDC, 150mA 9/12vDC, 400mA 9 or 12vAC, 1000mA | 220-240vAC mains power |
Providence Provolt 9 | External adapter (12vDC) | No | 6 x 9vDC, 100mA | |
Rockboard Power Block | External adapter (18vDC, 2A) | No | 8 x 9vDC, 1200mA total 2 x 18vDC, 800mA total | Very similar to the MXR M237 DC Brick… |
Rockboard ISO Power Block V6 | External adapter (18vDC, 2A) | Yes | 5 x 9vDC, 500mA | 18vDC output for linking together additional units in series. |
Rockboard ISO Power Block V6+ | External adapter (18vDC, 2A) | Yes | 5 x selectable: 9/12/15/18vDC (500/375/300/250mA) | 5v 1A USB output |
Rockboard ISO Power Block V10 | External adapter (18vDC, 2A) | Yes | 8 x 9vDC, 150mA 2 x 18vDC, 400mA | |
Rockboard ISO Power Block V16 | External adapter (18vDC, 2A) | Yes | 6 x 9vDC, 100mA 5 x 9vDC, 150mA 4 x selectable 9/12/15/18vDC (300/200/180/150mA) | 5v 1A USB output |
Rockboard ISO Power Block 6 IEC | Switching 100-240vAC | Yes | 2 x 9vDC, 250mA 2 x 9vDC, 500mA 2 x selectable 9/12/15/18vDC (500/3750/300/250mA) | 5v 2A USB-A output |
Rockboard ISO Power Block 9 IEC | Switching 100-240vAC | Yes | 3 x 9vDC, 250mA 3 x 9vDC, 500mA 3 x selectable 9/12/15/18vDC (500/3750/300/250mA) | 5v 2A USB-A output |
Rockboard ISO Power Block 12 IEC | Switching 100-240vAC | Yes | 4 x 9vDC, 250mA 4 x 9vDC, 500mA 4 x selectable 9/12/15/18vDC (500/3750/300/250mA) | 5v 2A USB-A output |
Strymon Ojai | External adapter (24vDC) or link | Yes | 5 x 9vDC, 500mA | 24vDC output allows you to link more Ojais together, for more outputs. |
Strymon Ojai R30 | External adapter (24vDC) or link | Yes | 3 x 9vDC, 500mA 2 x 9/12/18vDC (500/375/250mA) | 24vDC output allows you to link more Ojais together, for more outputs. |
Strymon Zuma | Switching 100-240vAC | Yes | 7 x 9vDC, 500mA 2 x 9/12/18vDC (500/375/250mA) | 24vDC output allows you to link to an Ojai or Ojai R30, for more outputs. |
Strymon Zuma R300 | Switching 100-240vAC | Yes | 4 x 9vDC, 500mA 1 x 9/12/18vDC (500/375/250mA) | 24vDC output allows you to link to an Ojai or Ojai R30, for more outputs. |
Swiff P100 Adjustable Power | External adapter (24vDC) | No | 6 x 9vDC, 100mA 2 x 9/12vDC, 300mA 1 x 9-24vDC, 300mA | All jacks on top of unit. Voltage display shows setting of adjustable output. |
The GigRig Generator + Modular Power Supply System | Switching | n/a | 9vDC, 5000mA | Power source and starting block for the GigRig modular system of Distributors, Isolators, Adaptors etc. |
T-Rex Fuel Tank Chameleon | Transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes | 1-3: 9/12vDC, 300mA 4: 9/18vDC, 300/150mA 5: 9/12vDC, 300mA* 6: 12vAC, ?mA* | * Do not use output 5 and 6 simulaneously |
T-Rex Fuel Tank Classic | Transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes, in sections | 9 x 9vDC, 500mA total 12vDC, 500mA 12vAC, 500mA | The 9vDC, 12vDC and 12vAC sections are isolated from each other. All 9vDC outputs are wired in parallel. |
T-Rex Fuel Tank Junior | Transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes | 5 x 9vDC, 120mA | Original version with attached mains cable did not have 115/230 voltage selector. |
Truetone CS6 | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes | 2 x 9vDC, 500mA 2 x 9/18vDC, 100mA 2 x 9/12vDC, 200mA | |
Truetone CS7 | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes | 18vDC, 100mA 4 x 9/12vDC, 200mA 2 x 9vDC, 500mA | |
Truetone CS12 | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes | 2 x 18vDC, 100mA 4 x 9/12vDC, 100mA 1 x 9/4-9vDC, 100mA 2 x 9vDC, 250 mA 2 x 9vDC, 500mA 1 x 9vAC, 800mA | The 9vAC output has a 5.5×2.5mm jack |
Vitoos AD5 Switcher | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes | 5 x 9vDC, 500mA | |
Vitoos AD5 Transformer  | Toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes | 5 x 9vDC, 250mA | |
Vitoos AD5S Link/Pro | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes | AD5S Link: 5 x 9vDC, 500mA AD5S Pro: 3 x 9/12vDC, 300mA 2 x 9/18vDC, 300mA | These supplies can be linked together with IEC connectors, to form a larger supply with a single mains AC cable. (Harley Benton Modular series) |
Vitoos AD10S-SV4 | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes | 4 x 9vDC, 250mA 2x 9vDC, 500mA 4 x 9/12/18vDC, 450/330/240mA | (Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-10AC Pro) |
Vitoos DD5-SV2 | External adapter (12vDC, 2A) | Yes | 3 x 9vDC, 500mA 2 x 9/12/18vDC, 500mA | 27W (3000mA @ 9vDC) stated max capacity (Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-5 Pro) |
Vitoos DD8-SV2 | External adapter (12vDC, 3A) | Yes | 2 x 9/12/18vDC, 500mA 6 x 9vDC, 500 mA | 27W (3000mA @ 9vDC) stated max capacity (similar to Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-2 Pro and Palmer PWT08, but with slightly more power available) |
Vitoos DD10 | External adapter (12vDC, 2A) | Yes | 8 x 9vDC, 500mA 2 x 18vDC, 500mA | 27W (3000mA @ 9vDC) stated max capacity |
Vitoos DD12-SV3 | External adapter (12vDC, 3A) | Yes | 9 x 9vDC, 500mA 3 x 9/12/18vDC, 500mA | 27W (3000mA @ 9vDC) stated max capacity (Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-12 Pro) |
Vitoos DD12-AV4 | External adapter (18vDC, 2A) | Yes | 8 x 9vDC, 500mA 4 x 6-18vDC, 500mA | 27W (3000mA @ 9vDC) stated max capacity (Palmer PWT12 MkII) |
Vitoos ISO8 | External adapter (12vDC, 2A) | Yes | 2 x 9/12/18vDC, 500mA 6 x 9vDC, 300 mA | (Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-2 Pro, Palmer PWT08) |
Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 3 | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes | 6 x 9vDC, 500mA 2 x 9/12vDC, 500/200mA | Two X-link outputs can be used to connect a Pedal Power X4 or X8, for more outputs. |
Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 3 Plus | Switching (100-240vAC) | Yes | 10 x 9vDC, 500mA 2 x 9/12vDC, 500/200mA | Two X-link outputs can be used to connect a Pedal Power X4 or X8, for more outputs. |
Voodoo Lab Pedal Power X4 | External adapter (12vDC) or X-link from Pedal Power 3/3+ | Yes | 4 x 9vDC, 500mA (also available as the X4-18V, with 2 x 9vDC and 2 x 18vDC) | Voodoo Lab mentions that the X4 can be powered from any 12vDC output with 400mA or more capacity. Obviously, that wont allow it to provide the full 500mA for each output. |
Voodoo Lab Pedal Power X8 | External adapter (12vDC) or X-link from Pedal Power 3/3+ | Yes | 8 x 9vDC, 500mA | Voodoo Lab mentions that the X8 can be powered from any 12vDC output with 400mA or more capacity. Obviously, that wont allow it to provide the full 500mA for each output. |
Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2+ | Toroidal transformer | Yes | 4 x 9/12vDC, 100/60mA 2 x 9vDC, 250mA or unregulated 2 x 9/4-9vDC, 100mA | Courtesy mains outlet |
Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 4×4 | Toroidal transformer | Yes | 2 x 9/12vDC, 400mA 2 x 9vDC, 400mA 4 x 9vDC, 100mA | |
Voodoo Lab Pedal Power ISO-5 | Toroidal transformer | Yes | 3 x 9vDC, 100mA 9/12vDC, 400mA (separate 9/12v outputs – use only one at a time) 18vDC, 100mA | |
Voodoo Lab Pedal Power Mondo | Toroidal transformer | Yes | 2 x 9/12vDC, 400mA (separate 9/12v outputs – use only one at a time) 2 x 9vDC, 400mA 4 x 9/12vDC, 100/60mA 2 x 9vDC, 250mA or unregulated/12vDC* 2 x 9/4-9vDC, 100mA | *With the two 9vDC, 250mA outputs (5-6) in the right side section, I don’t know if the alternate mode is 12vDC (as mentioned by Voodoo Lab) or unregulated (as with the PP2+). Courtesy mains outlet. |
Walrus Audio Aetos | Toroidal transformer | Yes | 6 x 9vDC, 100mA 2 x 9vDC, 250mA | Courtesy mains outlet (only on 120vAC version). |
Walrus Audio Phoenix | 2 x toroidal transformer | Yes | 8 x 9vDC, 100mA 4 x 9vDC, 300mA 2 x 9/12vDC, 100mA 9/18vDC, 100mA | Courtesy mains outlet (only on 120vAC version). |
Yankee HS-M5 | Toroidal transformer (with mains voltage selector?) | Yes | 2 x 9/12vDC, 400/280mA 6-24vDC, 700-300mA 9-18vDC, 1200-600mA 9vDC, 400mA | IEC mains input can be moved topside |
Yankee HS-M10 | Toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes | 9/12vAC, 1300mA or 9/12vDC, 1300/300mA 9/12vDC, 400mA 9-24vDC, 600-120mA 9-18vDC, 600-330mA 3 x 9vDC, 400mA 1 x adjustable 1-10vDC, 400mA | IEC mains input can be moved topside |
Yankee HS-M12 | Toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes | 9/12vAC, 1300mA or 9/12vDC, 1300/950mA 9/12vAC, 1300mA or 9/12vDC, 1300/300mA 2 x 9/12vDC, 500/330mA 3 x adjustable 9-24vDC, 800-180mA 1 x adjustable 1-24vDC, 1100-750mA | Highly adjustable supply, where output voltage of 4 sections can be seamlessly adjusted and the exact voltage is displayed on top. IEC mains input can be moved topside. |
Yankee HS-M24 | 2 x toroidal transformer with mains voltage selector | Yes | 7 x 9vDC, 400mA 2 x 9/12vDC, 600/350mA 9/12/14vAC, 1300mA 9/16vAC, 1300mA or 9/12vDC, 1300/950mA 9/12vAC, 1300mA or 9/12vDC, 1300/300mA 2 x 9/12vDC, 500/330mA 3 x adjustable 9-24vDC, 800-180mA 1 x adjustable 1-24vDC, 1100-750mA | Highly adjustable supply, where output voltage of 4 sections can be seamlessly adjusted and the exact voltage is displayed on top. This time – compared to the HS-M12 – with more AC options and more 9vDC outputs. IEC mains input can be moved topside. |
Yankee PS-M0 | Toroidal transformer | Yes | 2 x 9vDC, 900mA | IEC mains input can be moved topside |
Yankee PS-M1 | Toroidal transformer | Yes, in sections | Two isolated sections, each with 5 x 9vDC, 1200mA total | IEC mains input can be moved topside |
Yankee PS-M2 | Toroidal transformer | Yes, in sections | 5 x 9vDC, 1200mA total 5 x 9vDC, 1200ma total 2 x adjustable 1-10vDC, 600mA total 2 x 6-24vDC, 600mA total 9/12/14vAC, 2000mA | IEC mains input can be moved topside |
Yankee PS-M12 | Toroidal transformer | Yes, in sections | 5 x 9vDC, 900mA total 6-24vDC and 9-18vDC, 600mA total 9/12vAC, 1200mA | IEC mains input can be moved topside |
Yuer PR-02 | Onboard battery pack | No | 6 x 9vDC, 100mA 1 x 9vDC, 300mA | USB output. Very low (16,5mm/0,65″) profile. (Andlova b7) |
Zuta STRÖM | External 9-24v AC or DC adapter | Yes | 5 x 9vDC, 500mA | Designed to fit the Zuta pedalboard system. Optimal input voltage is 24vDC or AC, 48w minimum. That calculates to 2A (in contrast to the ”1A min” printed on the unit itself). Will work with 9-24 (or 36) volts input. |
Zuta Bläckfisk | External 9-24v AC or DC adapter | Yes | 8 x 9vDC, 500mA 2 x 12vDC, 500mA 1 x 18vDC, 500mA | Designed to fit the Zuta pedalboard system. Optimal input voltage is 24vDC or AC, 48w minimum. Will work with 9-24 (or 36) volts input. |
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The golden rules of using power supplies:
Get a proper adapter. If it isn’t specifially made for audio applications (i.e. if it’s a generic ”will replace all adapters” type), it’s not made for audio applications, and shouldn’t be used. Yes, the same rules still apply – get the plug polarity, voltage and current (mA) capacity right, and it will work – but it probably isn’t well enough filtered. Your rig will show its dislike by humming loudly…
Get to know your pedals – before you plug in any adapter. Find out what kind of power they want (AC or DC), how much of that power they want (current draw in mA), and how it wants it delivered (plug/jack polarity). If the pedal says ”9vAC” or ”9v ~”, you can’t use the same adapter as to your Boss pedals. AC means ”alternating current”, which alters direction 50-60 times per second. DC means ”direct current”, which flows evenly from positive to negative. Also, if you plan on buying a switching type adapter, make sure it will not clash with your delay/reverb etc pedals (digital pedals and clock-based analog ones) – if you hear a faint whining sound, the switching adapter will not work for you, and the only recourse is to get a transformer based adapter.
Forget the terms ”negative tip” and ”positive tip” – those terms apply to the 1/8″ mini tele plug that to my knowledge now only is used on the ProCo RAT, the Ibanez reissue TS-808 and the old-style DOD pedals (all of which want a positive tip, btw). You might also find one or two Electro-Harmonix pedal in this group (beware, though – not all of the E-H pedals use 9 volts DC). All other ”normal” pedals use a 2.1mm barrel type plug, with the positive carried on the outside of the plug. The center pin in the adapter jack is therefore negative, and the term is ”center negative”. But plug polarity is one thing – ground polarity is another thing you need to know about. Again, most pedals (all ”normal” effects such as Boss, Ibanez etc) are the same – they have negative ground (battery ”-” goes to ground). But some effects – mainly ”boutique-type” germanium fuzz pedals – have positive ground instead. On those pedals, the adapter jack polarity is normally also reversed, but they don’t have to be – it doesn’t have anything to do with the fact that they are positive ground. The main thing to remember is that you can’t feed these pedals power from the same source (daisy chain or non-isolated psu) as you use for the others – that will short the entire power supply out, and make your pedals go quiet (at best – at worst, your gear will be damaged). For those pedals, you have to either use batteries, get a separate adapter (check the plug polarity), or get a psu with isolated outputs. Check the list above – there are only a handful of power supplies with isolated outputs.
You can never have too much power. You can kill your pedals with too much voltage, but not by the adapter having too much current. The pedals will only draw as much current as they need, regardless of the amount available from the adapter. But the bigger the adapter, the less strain you’re putting on it. A rig that draws 185 mA in total really needs a bigger adapter than 200mA – you don’t keep your car in first gear, at 5000 rpm, just because the redline is at 6000, do you? So, basically, unless there are other limitations – such as finances, for instance, or that you’re using the ”power thru” jack on a Boss TU-2/LS-2/NS-2/PSM-5 (which aren’t guaranteed for more than 200mA) – get quite a bit more than you technically need.