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Ashoke kumar Das
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which kind of Adaptor can be used for several single unit compact padels like Boss, Bahringer etc?
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Depends on how many pedals you power. The OneSpot does very nicely for 4-6 pedals that don’t draw much power.

The key is consistent voltage to pedals without introducing noise, staying (well) under the power supply rated maximum
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If we knew exactly what pedals you're using we could give a more exact answer.

You may already have an adapter laying around that will work.
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The One-Spot comes with a siamese cord that lets you connect five pedals I think. It has enough power to supply my Roland Mobile Cube to full power. Good deal.
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Ashoke kumar Das
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well,I want to use the RV3,DD3,BahringerDD600,T C Electronics skysurfer etc. So which model adaptor would be appropriate to use padels together? Thanks. Ashoke
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Post by Barry Coker »

The adapter will need to be compatible in 3 areas:

Voltage: normally 9 VDC.

Amperage: The total combined Amp draw of "ALL" the pedals CAN NOT exceed the total Amp output of the Power Adapter.

And Polarity: The "+" and "-" in matching orientation to the pedal.

Good luck
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For the pedals that you have listed you would be fine with a One Spot. Those pedals have a combined current draw of only a 200-300mA, maximum. One Spot is rated for over 1500 mA.
Just be sure to read the labels of any new boxes that you may add to be sure of proper polarity and voltage specs.
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Post by Ken Metcalf »

I use this Joyo JF-18R for my guitar because it has Isolated outputs.
For a while I was having hum buzz issues with my one spot 9v adaptor.
I have had good luck with these Joyo pedals

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Ashoke kumar Das
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Post by Ashoke kumar Das »

well Ken, can I use this device for several padels together? Thanks.
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