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Re: G50- Can I use the Dunlop DC Brick to power?

support@line6.com — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 04:59:04 GMT

250ma is the INPUT draw, that's the power it draws from the wall. What is relevant is the power it can supply OUT to a device. That is stated as 0.5A (in other words 500 ma)

Re: G50- Can I use the Dunlop DC Brick to power?

support@line6.com — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:33:46 GMT

Then why does the factory power supply state 250ma? Is is incorrect? If it it gives twice as much then should't it state 500ma. I just want to be clear. Am I not understanding what it is stating? Please clarify

Re: G50- Can I use the Dunlop DC Brick to power?

support@line6.com — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:17:38 GMT

You would be living right on the edge. The factory supply gives you double that for a margin of safety.

Re: G50- Can I use the Dunlop DC Brick to power?

support@line6.com — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:44:16 GMT

Just a note. I looked at the factory power adaptor for the G50 and it states that 250ma in the specs. Does this mean that it is the same as the 250ma on the Voodoo lab?

Re: G50- Can I use the Dunlop DC Brick to power?

support@line6.com — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:49:02 GMT

I will do that

Thanks

Re: G50- Can I use the Dunlop DC Brick to power?

support@line6.com — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:08:43 GMT

Officially you are not getting full reliability using only out 5 or 6. You need to get a "current doubler" cable from them to actually do it right. You may be lucky and get a bit more than their rated power if you happen to be plugging into AC line voltage that is a bit on the high side, but it might start dropping out unexpectedly if you plug into a wall source that's a bit in the low side. You are living right on the edge witrh zero safety margin.

You need to get a "current doubler" cable from them to actually do it right. ($8)

This is spelled out in the FAQ in our "documents" section

Re: G50- Can I use the Dunlop DC Brick to power?

support@line6.com — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:52:55 GMT

I just had this problem. I have the Voodoo Labs Power Plus 2. Outputs 5 and 6 will power the relay. 1-4 will not produce any sound.

Re: G50- Can I use the Dunlop DC Brick to power?

support@line6.com — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:07:02 GMT

It is very important that if a user chooses to use a power supply other than the factory provided one that it can provide the appropriate power. Even though it make seem to work fine a power supply that can not provide enough current will cause your Relay to act unpredictably and you will likely suffer from drop outs (maybe not may ... but who wants them?)

A third party supply must be able to provide a minimum of 350ma @9vdc exclusively for the Relay. It will probably turn on with lower but will have problems staying synced. Higher current is fine (the factory supply provides 500ma @9vdc).

Here's the part that many users miss. When you plug multiple pedals into a supply you share the total current available (like the DC brick) so there will not be enough current for the Relay.

Isolated output power supplies are prefered because when then are not isolated you are creating a ground loop which will likely add noise/hum/buzz. That happens whether or not you are using a Relay.

Re: G50- Can I use the Dunlop DC Brick to power?

support@line6.com — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:38:39 GMT

Thanks! Just trying to avoid having another plug to worry about (besides my DC Brick) coming off my pedal board. It's definatley not worth having issues however.

Re: G50- Can I use the Dunlop DC Brick to power?

support@line6.com — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 05:48:21 GMT

Probably not if you are drawing much current for other devices at the same time.