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Reddit mentions of D'Addario Accessories PW-CT-9V DC Power Adapter – Minimize Need to Change Batteries on Pedalboard and Other Devices Requiring 9V – 500mA Max Current – Tip-Negative, Sleeve-Positive Power Supply
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We found 9 Reddit mentions of D'Addario Accessories PW-CT-9V DC Power Adapter – Minimize Need to Change Batteries on Pedalboard and Other Devices Requiring 9V – 500mA Max Current – Tip-Negative, Sleeve-Positive Power Supply. Here are the top ones.
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- Battery-Free Performance – You Won’T Need To Worry About Dead Batteries In Your Pedalboard Ruining Your Performance When You Use An Ac-Dc 9-Volt Power Adapter. You Can Ensure A Consistent, Battery-Free Performance When You Directly Power It
- Versatile - The Adapter Converts Ac Wall Power To 9-Volt Dc For Powering Most Instrument Pedals And Other 9-Volt Battery Devices. The D'Addario Adapter Can Also Be Used To Power Tip-Negative Keyboards
- 500Ma Max Current - The Tip-Negative, Sleeve-Positive Power Supply Can Deliver 500Ma To Fuel Even Your Most Power-Hungry Devices
- Product Info - Input: 100-240Vac; Output: 9Vdc, 500Ma; Barrel Size: 2.1Mm; Polarity: Tip “-“; Cord Length: 72”; Available In Nema, F Plug And G Plug Types
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Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 1 Inches |
| Length | 1 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | January 2009 |
| Size | 1 Pack |
| Weight | 0.2 Pounds |
| Width | 1 Inches |
All you need is a 9 volt adaptor and a daisy chain. You can buy both on Amazon for under $15, I use the Planet Waves adapter and it works fine for me. For connecting your pedals together you can use whatever instrument cable you want. I use smaller (1.5 inch) ones because it keeps my pedals closer together and preserves the signal.
Also, I should note: I chose the quietest 4 power supplies that I had on hand. I also have a lab-grade power supply @ 12V, but the scoping also looked similar so I didn't feel like including it to save space on the final image. The Nintendo Wii adapter was chosen because I felt like it was one that people could relate to, and also it was made for a mass-market device by a high quality Japanese company. The Planet waves adapter, which you can pick up on Amazon for like $9, is actually quite good, and a great deal IMO. 200mV [+/- 50] Vpp is actually very quiet (tame..), compared to any other switching power supplies. If I upload a pic using a China-eBay-generic adapter, it will NOT look pretty. Expect like 500mV [+/- 250mV] Vpp....w/ a Fourier transform showing massive peaks at 60Hz and 120Hz.
TL;DR: "BZZzzzzzz......."
Oh okay, that's fine. If you have a link to the one you're thinking of, I can check it out and let you know what all you'd need.
Alternatively, if your budget is ~$60 total, here's a link to a ProCo Rat clone for much cheaper. It uses pretty much the same exact circuit, and sounds nearly identical.
For powering that clone (which uses the standard polarity), here is an inexpensive power supply. By searching "9v power supply" on Amazon I was also able to find inexpensive similar units that can power multiple pedals (if you decide to add on later).
Lastly, if you only have one cable to go from guitar to amp, you'll need a second one to go from guitar to pedal, then pedal to amp. If you're looking to buy something inexpensive, here's one that I used to own. It lasted me about five years before it gave out.
Those three together bring you to a total just under fifty bucks.
Well the thing is, 200mA is so low that it's rare to be a switcher unless they're trying to go for as compact a supply profile as possible. If you're in the US, you can probably get away with a wall wart IF you can get one with the correct polarity (I think it's center negative with all roland products).
So for example, a pure wall wart like this: https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Waves-9V-Power-Adapter/dp/B00191WVF6/ref=sr_1_8?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1498144064&sr=8-8&keywords=pedal+power+supply&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011
might do.
> Since it arrived, i've been trying to find a power supply that fits it, but I can't find one.
That's unusual. 9v jacks are fairly standardized…
Current draw is minimal, so you don't have to sweat that. 9VDC center-negative is the most common adapter there is, and there are a lot of options on Amazon. First one that pops up is a Planet Waves for 9 bucks. That should work just fine for you.
alright, last question, will this fit into it (the one i bought doesnt have the power supply) https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Waves-9V-Power-Adapter/dp/B00191WVF6
Most power adapters marketed for guitar pedals are regulated. I haven't seen a pedal that requires an unregulated adapter in years. the last unregulated pedal I bought was a big box EHX holy grail 14 years ago. Any power supply that says it is compatible with a boss PSA adapter will be regulated. also be careful. some of the PSU boxes have unregulated outputs to accommodate those older boss and EHX pedals. But here are some options that I know for certain are regulated and will work. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00191WVF6/ , http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002GZLZQ/ , http://www.amazon.com/BOSS-Audio-PSA-120S-Power-Adapter/dp/B0012BPMHW
Go to Goodwill. And find a power pack. One of the black boxes that plug into the wall. Check the lable for 9volt dc. Or you can buy new......... Check this out: D'Addario Accessories PW-CT-9V DC Power Adapter - Minimize Need ... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00191WVF6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_RdtjDb0KAYQ36
If the pedals new it should come with one, if not you can pick them up on online/in alot of of shops :)
Eg; https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Waves-9V-Power-Adapter/dp/B00191WVF6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1536660783&sr=8-4&keywords=pedal+9v