How to choose a One Control power supply
One Control offers a variety of power supplies.
This page introduces the features of each One Control power supply model and explains which type of player each is best suited for.
CONTENTS
- Compact and fully isolated Distro MKII Isolated
- Mini size and easy to handle Distro Minimal
- Power supply via mobile battery is possible. DC Porter MKII
- Can be powered by a mobile battery in a simple manner. DC PORTER PLEXI
- Converts USB 5V power to DC 9V DC Porter nano
- Standard general-purpose power adapter EPA-2000
- 18V power adapter RPA-1000
One Control Distro MKII Isolated
Compact and fully isolated power supply
For players like this:I want to use analog compact effects pedals and digital effects pedals at the same time.
The Distro MKII Isolated is a compact, fully isolated power supply the size of a power pedal.
"Isolated" means that each terminal is independent, allowing you to use them as if they were separate power adapters.
Even when supplying power to both digital and analog effects pedals simultaneously, there is no interference from power supply noise originating from the digital clock.
It features four high-capacity 9V/500mA output terminals compatible with many digital effects pedals.
It also includes one 9V/250mA terminal and one variable voltage terminal (9V/250mA to 18V/125mA).
Furthermore, it features four 9V/80mA terminals, a distinctive feature of the Distro MKII Isolated.
Modern isolated power supplies often emphasize a high-capacity 500mA terminal. This is based on the idea that a higher current capacity is better for powering more equipment.
However, most analog effects pedals operate with just 80mA. Connecting these low-current analog effects pedals to a high-capacity power supply can cause power supply noise.
The Distro MKII Isolated features four 80mA power terminals to ensure that analog effects pedals can be used at their best.
The Distro MKII Isolated features four 80mA power terminals to ensure that analog effects pedals can be used at their best.
One Control Distro Minimal
A mini-sized, easy-to-use power supply
For players like this:I want to power a small pedalboard for analog effects pedals.
The Distro Minimal is a mini-sized power supply with 10 DC outputs. It has eight 9.6V DC output terminals and two 18V DC output terminals.
There are no limits on the current capacity of each power terminal, but the total output of power from the 9.6V terminals is 800mA, and from the 18V terminals is 200mA.
Unlike the Distro MkII, the terminals are not independent, so it is not suitable for using both digital and analog effects pedals simultaneously.
This power supply is designed for analog compact effects pedals and features a DC 9.6V output, similar to a new battery, as well as an 18V output.
This is ideal for situations where you don't use digital effects pedals, or where you use a separate power supply, or for powering a small pedalboard that primarily uses analog effects pedals.
One Control DC Porter MKII
Powered by a mobile battery!
For players like this:I want to power a small pedalboard, mainly consisting of analog effects pedals, from a mobile battery.
The DC Porter MKII is a power supply that can convert a 5V USB bus power supply into a 9V DC power supply.
There are 10 DC 9V terminals, and the total current can be up to a maximum of 1000mA.
The biggest advantage of using USB power is that you can use a mobile battery. Besides being convenient for portability, it also offers advantages in terms of noise reduction because it doesn't rely on power from a wall outlet.
While the outputs aren't independent, making it unsuitable for simultaneous use of digital and analog effects pedals, it's particularly effective for using analog effects pedals, which are especially sensitive to power supply noise, in a noise-free environment.
*Please use a power supply from the USB-A port. Power supply from the USB-C port (USB PD) is not supported.
One Control DC PORTER PLEXI
Power can be easily supplied from a mobile battery!
For players like this:I want a lightweight power supply that I can easily carry around, for home use or emergencies.
The DC PORTER PLEXI has essentially the same structure as the DC Porter MkII, but it has a simpler structure using plexi (resin plate).
Therefore, it is lightweight, easy to use as an emergency power supply in combination with a mobile battery, and also suitable for use at home.
For example, we recommend the DC Porter MkII as the main power supply for tours and live stages. The DC Porter PLEXI has a simpler structure, making it affordable and lightweight, but it is less durable than the DC Porter MkII.
In particular, applying force to the terminals while the USB cable is connected can cause damage, so please consider this only as a simple emergency power source.
One Control DC Porter nano
Converts USB 5V power to DC 9V
For players like this:I want to power one effects pedal using a power source such as a mobile battery.
The DC Porter nano converts a 5V USB bus power supply to a center-negative DC 9V power supply.
This is convenient for situations where you need to power effects pedals with a mobile battery or similar power source in an emergency.
Unlike the DC Porter MkII and DC PORTER PLEXI, this device does not have a mechanism to automatically power off mobile batteries, so it is not suitable for effects pedals with low current consumption, such as analog effects pedals. It is effective when powering effects pedals with high current consumption, such as digital effects pedals, with a mobile battery, or when supplying power to effects pedals from the USB bus power output of a PC or other device.
One Control EPA-2000
Standard general-purpose power adapter
For players like this:I'm looking for a high-capacity 9V adapter.
The EPA-2000 is a stabilized center-negative DC 9V adapter that can be used with a variety of effects pedals. With a large current capacity of 2A, it can power many compact effects pedals.。
By combining theOne Control Daisy Chain Five, you can also use it as a power supply that simply provides power to five effects pedals.。
One Control RPA-1000
18V power adapter
For players like this:I'm looking for an 18V adapter.
The RPA-1000 is an adapter that can supply a center-negative DC 18V. With a large current capacity of 1A, it is ideal for use with effects pedals that support 18V operation.。
Choosing the right power supply for your needs is crucial for protecting your equipment and ensuring a comfortable playing experience.
Please choose a power supply that suits your usage!