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Powered Boards Vs. Power Supplies, What's Good?
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 5:27 pm
by TurboPablo
I'm just about ready to set up a board. I don't run a lot of pedals so I won't anything big. What is a better option, a powered board with a built in supply? Or a power supply on it's own?
Or rather, what is less noisy?
I've been eyeballing the Furmann, SKB and Boss stuff.
Re: Powered Boards Vs. Power Supplies, What's Good?
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 5:40 pm
by Devin
I've been gigging one of these powered boards from Furman for years - I've even powered my halfstack off the bish on crowded stages and shit. No issues; rock solid. Got it used for $100
Re: Powered Boards Vs. Power Supplies, What's Good?
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 5:45 pm
by TurboPablo
Yeah, I've been seeing them on Ebay for pretty cheap. God to know.
Re: Powered Boards Vs. Power Supplies, What's Good?
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:29 pm
by Dickarms
i prefer a power supply setup. PP2+ from voodoo labs is hard to beat (truly, i checked) but i also use a lot of boxes.
i think some of the powered boards are isolated. really depends on the pedals chosen and which type are on which tap, etc.
Re: Powered Boards Vs. Power Supplies, What's Good?
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:56 am
by Elessar [Sly]
I use the Fame (DCT200?) which is pretty much a clone of the PP2+.
Re: Powered Boards Vs. Power Supplies, What's Good?
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:50 am
by Cirrus
I'm happy with my PP2+. Its one of those things where you buy it and just don't worry about power any more. And with creative use of daisy chains and adapters, you'd be surprised how flexible it can be.
Re: Powered Boards Vs. Power Supplies, What's Good?
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:09 am
by 100 watt
I only run a couple pedals off of power adapters. Everything else gets 9volt batterys. I just use a cheap power strip.
Re: Powered Boards Vs. Power Supplies, What's Good?
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:22 am
by phrophus
Devin wrote:I've been gigging one of these powered boards from Furman for years - I've even powered my halfstack off the bish on crowded stages and shit. No issues; rock solid. Got it used for $100
Does your Furman have 12 or 18 volt outputs?
Re: Powered Boards Vs. Power Supplies, What's Good?
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:24 am
by Devin
phrophus wrote:
Does your Furman have 12 or 18 volt outputs?
It has three wall-type outlets you can plug any kind of adapter in to (as you can see)
Re: Powered Boards Vs. Power Supplies, What's Good?
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:44 pm
by DoubleBarrel
Still using my Voodoo Lab PP1. Had it forever & it still works flawlessly and is quiet as a church mouse. Love it.
Re: Powered Boards Vs. Power Supplies, What's Good?
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:51 pm
by gb74
I have a Pedal Power ISO5, which is more than enough to power all my effects. It's extremely quiet too. A lot of pros swear by the VL products for good reason.
Re: Powered Boards Vs. Power Supplies, What's Good?
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 10:38 am
by 100 watt
Anyone tried those Joyo power supplys?
Re: Powered Boards Vs. Power Supplies, What's Good?
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:52 am
by Johnny B Rocks
I've used the skb ps-45 for years and have been very pleased. The power supply in the furman pictured above looks extremely similar, but the skb has a hard shell case which is good protection for stuff in the band trailer.
Re: Powered Boards Vs. Power Supplies, What's Good?
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:11 pm
by J.R.
I'd go PP. Either the ISO5 or 2+. If you go another route you'll most likely end up going PP later on anyway