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Isolated Power Supply versus Non-Isolated

9/28/2016

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    Non-isolated power supplies for guitar pedals, are in essence, one single power source that a specific number of pedals can draw current from. These are usually, a single source with a daisy chain cable. This will work fine in many instances, and is usually an accepted low cost solution in non critical applications.

    However, the more pedals drawing from the non-isolated supply will increase the “capacitive load” on the supply. When this happens, depending on the pedals used, unwanted noise can be amplified in some pedals. Other factors such as the conditions of the venue that you are playing at, florescent lights, bad wiring etc., can ad havoc as well.  

   With an isolated power supply, each output is isolated from the others, it will lower the capacitance and quiet noisy pedals while shielding from interference of other sources. This is a lesson usually learned on the road when the guitar player is doing a live performance and has a bad experience with a non isolated PS, many of us have a story like this that ends with buying a new Isolated supply. While the isolated power supplies tend to be a more substantial investment, they offer more peace of mind and more reliable service. Some, like the ModTone power Plant, offer both DC and AC current for optimal versatility.


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5 Things you must have in your Gig Survival Kit!

9/23/2016

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It has been the experience of many seasoned musicians that “if it can go wrong” “it will”. So in the spirit of preparedness we offer 5 item classifications for your Gig Survival Kit. 

#1 Small tool kit that includes screw drivers, wire cutters, soldering gun and solder, flash light, duct Tape, Velcro and a string winder.

#2 Extra strings and straps! Someone in the band will need them!

#3 Extra Cables and power strips and extension cords! You may be able to repair the old ones but sometimes there isn’t time to do it!

#4 Batteries and fuses! Make sure you have enough to cover the whole band! Consider effects, clip on lights, tuners, wireless mic’s and any other item that may need them.

#5 First Aid Kit with Aspirin, bandages, antacid, Imodium, cough drops etc.

It is always better to plan ahead so on a personal note don’t  forget a Change of clothes, this one seems redundant but our drummer once got soaked to the skin 5 minutes before Show Time and had to play the gig in his Speedo swimming trunks which was his only dry garment. A credit card with some room on it is another sound idea. So hope for the best and prepare for the worst and may every gig be your best!

Reprinted with permission from EddyFinn.com


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