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LuminaryJCP
Bronze Member
USA
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 Posted - 03/20/2009 : 13:47:51
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Hey all, I just managed to get some great deals on a PH-1r ($65.00) and a MIJ CE-2 ($80.00) but I have a question. Is it possible to use these (and other ACA adapter pedals) with the BCB-60 or another "mainstream" pedal board power supply? What about running these off a TU-2 in a daisy chain? Thanks for the help! Now I just have to try and track down an FZ-2 for a decent price, but it looks like they are going for almost twice what I paid for the PH-1r! |
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rhcp_1005
Silver Member
United Kingdom
307 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2009 : 14:44:08
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I think you can only if theres another pedal that uses the PSA adaptors in the chain like any of the newer pedals. |
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controlfreak
Silver Member
Ireland
337 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2009 : 15:23:21
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| yup, all you need is to power one ACA type pedal with the power supply and daisy chain off that to the PH-1r or CE-2. I have both the PH-1r and CE-2 on my board at the mo and i'm daisy-chaining off the PSM-5 and it works a treat! |
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LuminaryJCP
Bronze Member
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2009 : 15:38:59
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| ControlFreak, did you mean to say all you need is to have one PSA type pedal powered in the chain (TU-2, NS-2) and Daisy Chain off of that? As in, I do not need to own an ACA type adapter? Thanks! |
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PaulH
Gold Member
535 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2009 : 15:46:07
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A PSA adapter is fine with ACA inputs.
I use a PSA adapter with my HF2.
I have used the HF2 with a daisy chain powered from a NS2 with no issues.
I have also used the HF2 on a BCB60 with no issues.
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2009 : 15:55:12
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quote:
Originally posted by LuminaryJCP
Hey all, I just managed to get some great deals on a PH-1r ($65.00) and a MIJ CE-2 ($80.00) but I have a question. Is it possible to use these (and other ACA adapter pedals) with the BCB-60 or another "mainstream" pedal board power supply? What about running these off a TU-2 in a daisy chain? Thanks for the help! Now I just have to try and track down an FZ-2 for a decent price, but it looks like they are going for almost twice what I paid for the PH-1r!
Hi LuminaryJCP
Please read this link for a good explanation:
http://www.bossarea.com/other/aca.asp
Regards Dr. Bob |
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LuminaryJCP
Bronze Member
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2009 : 17:06:41
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| Thanks, everyone! |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2009 : 01:01:41
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| you can use it but it has a few problems mostly the led does not work is most of the problems that i hear |
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verivorax
Platinum Member
Canada
1185 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2009 : 02:52:33
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| Basically, if your ACA pedals share the power from a PSA with at least ONE PSA pedal, your ACA pedals will work. Otherwise, the 9v regulated isn't enough to power the ACA fx. |
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zentropa
Gold Member
USA
837 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2009 : 08:39:31
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something random you might want to try...
i actually prefer the sound of my modulation effects when they are underpowered. CE-2's and PH-1's (and BF-2's) are a lot more transparent when they are powered with a PSA adapter than an ACA. overdrives and analog delays on the other hand NEED full power from my experiences to avoid sounding weak, but for modulation it can open up the mix a bit. it's worth experimenting with imo if you haven't. |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2009 : 16:03:54
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| I've read that undervoltage lessens headroom. |
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zentropa
Gold Member
USA
837 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2009 : 17:08:35
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there's definitely a headroom loss with the DM-2/DM-3.
SD-1's/OD-1's end up losing a ton of gain/bite... it basically makes them sound castrated.
with CE-2's/PH-1's/BF-2's, etc. i've found it rolls off some treble, but in a good way. warms it up nicely but still has a full low end.
i've used the last few with some fairly hot pickups (500T's, Super D's, Evolutions, etc.) and haven't had a headroom issue, but i generally run my TU-2 first in the chain in order to act as an impedance buffer. |
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PH-1r and CE-2 with BCB-60?
