MXR iso-brick power supply unboxing / demo

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Here is brief video wherein I unbox and set up the MXR iso-brick pedal power supply. I then record some sound from a guitar amplifier with two different pedal power supplies, and then a third test using the whole rig plugged in to a power conditioner.
I also explain other methods of decreasing noise on your guitar recordings.
Thanks for watching, and please subscribe!
Links:
MXR Iso-Brick pedal power supply:
www.jimdunlop....
www.fullcompass...
PANAMAX power conditioner products:
www.panamax.com...
Variable Transformer (Variac) for dimming incandescent lights, Staco 291:
www.stacoenergy...
www.mouser.com...

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  • @aaronthacker2981
    @aaronthacker29813 жыл бұрын

    The point of isolated power supplies is NOT to decrease the noise of a single pedal but to decrease noise when SEVERAL pedals are plugged in. The comparison needs to be between a daisy chain and an isolated power supply.

  • @therockstudio

    @therockstudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where did you read this?

  • @aaronthacker2981

    @aaronthacker2981

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@therockstudio The point of an isolated power supply is to prevent ground loops from forming between pedals. They also prevent the clock noise from digital and time-based effects from presenting itself in other effects that involve significant makeup gain (i.e., overdrives). This is why they are more expensive and quieter than non-isolated power supplies (like the cheaper MXR brick). Mason has a few good videos on the benefits of isolated power supplies on the Vertex Effects channel.

  • @zachp7684

    @zachp7684

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup!!!

  • @spasiba24

    @spasiba24

    Жыл бұрын

    @@therockstudiohe is right dude, u have to make comaprison in daisychain and isolated

  • @iSOULS

    @iSOULS

    Жыл бұрын

    @@therockstudio yup reduces noise on a chain

  • @rocinblues
    @rocinblues2 жыл бұрын

    This is an excellent device. I used two of these over the past 4 years, no issues at all.

  • @TheGorillafoot
    @TheGorillafoot3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. You're video cleared up some questions I had. Mostly about what cables it had included.

  • @therockstudio

    @therockstudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @tanyet
    @tanyet6 жыл бұрын

    Godlyke is already pretty quiet. Nice review

  • @metalmike912
    @metalmike9126 жыл бұрын

    Neat stuff! Keep it up!

  • @S19NALC14AIN
    @S19NALC14AIN6 жыл бұрын

    That power conditioner makes a huge difference! I use VooDoo Lab Pedal Power 2+ units right now, and they're pretty quiet-- wonder how much more so with a conditioning unit like that? Great video. Subscribed!

  • @therockstudio

    @therockstudio

    6 жыл бұрын

    S19NAL C14AIN thank you! The voodoo labs products are really good, though they are input voltage specific (not worldwide ready). So when touring abroad you must have a voltage converter. That's my only gripe. Thanks for your comments and support!

  • @S19NALC14AIN

    @S19NALC14AIN

    6 жыл бұрын

    therockstudio that's something I never thought of until I saw this one come with multiple options, honestly. Valid concern!

  • @Photognick521
    @Photognick5214 жыл бұрын

    I just use a MXR smartgate to cut the buzz from singles coils and any other pickup noise.

  • @therockstudio

    @therockstudio

    4 жыл бұрын

    This isn't about pickup hum. This is about line noise. Meaning noise that works its way into your signal after your guitar, through the pedals.

  • @astromuzik48
    @astromuzik48 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, thanks for your review. Can i get 10 outputs for 9v pedals? 'Cause all my pedals need 9v power.

  • @therockstudio

    @therockstudio

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! You only have up to eight 9v outputs with this. However, you can add a daisy-chain cable to one of the higher amperage outputs, even though this would defeat the 'iso' purpose of the device. Thanks for watching!

  • @astromuzik48

    @astromuzik48

    Жыл бұрын

    @@therockstudio Thank you for the answer. Maybe I'll remove the distortion pedals and use the amp's distortion.

  • @therockstudio

    @therockstudio

    Жыл бұрын

    @@astromuzik48 lots of players will have more than one power supply, so you also have that option. But try a daisy-chain cable first!

  • @BryanClark-gk6ie

    @BryanClark-gk6ie

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@astromuzik48 Item # True tone v-189 18v to 9v convertor.

  • @deaddiego
    @deaddiego5 жыл бұрын

    What does ISO mean?

  • @therockstudio

    @therockstudio

    5 жыл бұрын

    Isolated, meaning the outputs are discrete, not all fed off of one single power bus.

  • @MegaTechpc
    @MegaTechpc6 жыл бұрын

    "Now $30"! Lol

  • @therockstudio

    @therockstudio

    6 жыл бұрын

    You can't argue with that sort of value! (the thrift store was in a wealthy area)

  • @MetalHeadHippie
    @MetalHeadHippie6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I did a review on this also. What did you think of the wall wart? Big and clunky. Nice to see you have the same LED config that I do. White left Red Right. Thought I have a messed up Power supply. Thanks Man.

  • @therockstudio

    @therockstudio

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hey Thanks! Yeah, clunky wall-wart, but it is light and can be tucked underneath a pedalboard, and zip-tied to an extension cord or whatever. Thanks for watching and commenting. I'll check your video.

  • @pAtTs024
    @pAtTs0245 жыл бұрын

    is this better than 1 spot cs7?

  • @CMHobbies

    @CMHobbies

    3 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @EXATTIC
    @EXATTIC5 жыл бұрын

    This or the M239?

  • @therockstudio

    @therockstudio

    5 жыл бұрын

    Depends on the number of pedals for which you require power? $50 price difference, so the price per output is $14.99 for the iso-brick, and $19.99 for the M239. Cheers!

  • @EXATTIC

    @EXATTIC

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have 4 pedals at the moment, might add more soon. The MXR M239 is $140 & the M238 is $211 dollars here in India.

  • @JoeKabak
    @JoeKabak5 жыл бұрын

    made in which country??

  • @therockstudio

    @therockstudio

    5 жыл бұрын

    China

  • @CHARrrrrrrrr
    @CHARrrrrrrrr4 жыл бұрын

    The 'plug u dont know' is australia lol

  • @rockstudiomusic11

    @rockstudiomusic11

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha! Thanks!

  • @Chris-sd8mk
    @Chris-sd8mk Жыл бұрын

    You are comparing it wrongly, that’s not the point of iso😊

  • @therockstudio

    @therockstudio

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I already got several comments about this. Maybe I'll make another video

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