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Description

Designed for the modern guitarist who demands reliable power and versatility, the Cioks Adam is a compact yet powerful solution for your pedalboard's power needs. As part of the highly regarded Cioks Professional range, this power supply is engineered to provide consistent and clean power to your effects pedals, ensuring optimal performance without unwanted noise interference.

With its dual-isolation capability, the Cioks Adam ensures that your pedals are powered without the risk of ground loops, which can introduce hum or buzz into your signal chain. This power supply offers four isolated DC outlets, each capable of providing 100mA at 9V, making it perfect for a range of standard pedals. Additionally, two of these outputs can be configured to 12V, catering to pedals that require a higher voltage.

The Cioks Adam is compact enough to fit under most pedalboards, maximizing space for your effects pedals while minimizing clutter. Its robust construction makes it a reliable companion for both studio sessions and live performances. The unit's versatility and reliability make it a favorite among musicians who need a no-nonsense power supply that gets the job done.

Key Features:

  • Four isolated DC outlets
  • Dual-isolation capability to prevent ground loops
  • Two outputs configurable to 12V
  • Compact design suitable for most pedalboards
  • Robust construction for durability in various settings

Product specs

Brand CIOKS
Model Adam Link 100/250mA 4-Outlet 9/12v Power Supply
Finish Black
Year 2010s
Categories Pedalboards and Power Supplies

FAQs

How many pedals can the Cioks Adam power simultaneously?

The Cioks Adam can power up to four pedals at once, thanks to its four isolated outlets.

What voltage options does the Cioks Adam provide?

The Cioks Adam offers voltage options of 9V and 12V, allowing flexibility for different pedal requirements.

Is the Cioks Adam suitable for digital pedals?

Yes, the Cioks Adam is suitable for powering digital pedals, providing two outlets with 250mA each, which is ideal for most digital pedal power needs.

Does the Cioks Adam have isolated outputs?

Yes, the Cioks Adam features isolated outputs, which help reduce noise and interference between pedals.

Can the Cioks Adam be used on international power grids?

The Cioks Adam is designed to work with both 110V and 230V power grids, making it suitable for international use.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Eliminates unwanted noise effectively

  • Improves pedal sound quality versus daisy-chaining

  • Can power more than four pedals with proper mA management

  • Durable construction, described as "built like a tank"

  • Compatible with various Pedaltrain models for seamless integration

  • Noticeably better sound and noise level when used

  • Ideal for both small practice boards and supplementing larger setups

  • Offers versatile 9/12 volt options

  • Compact design fits under smaller pedalboards

CONS

  • Lack of availability in certain countries, leading to frustration with accessory procurement

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Cioks Adam.

Features and functionality

  • The Cioks Adam power supply can be securely mounted on a Pedaltrain using its included template and screws, ensuring a tight fit without movement.

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  • Cioks Adam offers customizable voltage for each outlet, a feature that some users find crucial for powering varied pedal voltages on a single board.

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  • Each outlet on the Cioks Adam provides up to 660mA, making it possible to split a single outlet among multiple low-power pedals without noise issues.

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  • The color-coded cables of the Cioks Adam are highly appreciated for organizing and managing different voltage needs on pedalboards.

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User experience

  • Users report that the Cioks Adam runs quieter than individual adapters, producing minimal hum at high volumes through a guitar amp.

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  • Cioks Adam's low profile and lighter weight make it easier to fit onto pedalboards with limited clearance.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Daisy chaining is possible with Cioks Adam by using its outlets strategically, allowing additional pedals to be powered efficiently.

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  • Users find the Cioks Adam to be the best fitting power supply under small Pedaltrain models without requiring board modifications.

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Use cases and applications

  • The power supply setup is reliable enough for international travel, maintaining pedalboard integrity during transport.

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  • The Cioks Adam can power digital pedals daisy-chained together without noise, even under high power demand, which is not always possible with other power supplies.

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  • The Cioks Adam is preferred for smaller boards like the Pedaltrain Mini due to its compact size and reliable power output.

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Comparisons

  • Users switching from Voodoo Labs to Cioks Adam noticed a significant reduction in noise, particularly when powering multiple digital pedals.

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  • Some users note that Cioks Adam's switch-mode design mitigates interference better than Voodoo Labs' older toroidal transformer models.

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  • The Cioks DC5 is also noted to fit well under small Pedaltrain boards, while the T Rex Fuel Tank Jr. requires cutting into the board.

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Value and pricing

  • Owners report purchasing the Cioks Adam for as low as $75 used, compared to $110 new, highlighting its affordability among high-end power supplies.

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chadorocks

awesome little power

I bought this for my old Pedaltrain Nano because it was the only one I could find that would fit under it. I now use it on a larger board, but it's great.

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See how Gonzalo López uses Cioks Adam

Gonzalo López

Bassist

Los Bunkers

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Verified via Photo

Gonzalo López demonstrates all his pedals, including the Cioks Adam, in this video from the "Ven Aquí" 2023-2024 tour, as posted on Instagram by @losbunkersoficial.

See how Anil Öztas uses Cioks Adam

Anil Öztas

Singer, Guitarist

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Anil Öztas used the Cioks Adam from 2016 to 2018, as confirmed by his profile on BackstagePRO.

See how Chris O'Toole uses Cioks Adam

Chris O'Toole

Bassist

Unearth

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Verified via YouTube

At 11:11 of this video clip provided by Gear Gods and from their "RIGGED" series, Chris O'Toole, 2016 bassist of Unearth shows off his rig and points out his Cioks Adam Power Supply.

"From there, we go into a Shure Wireless GLX unit and that goes into this wireless receiver which is also a tuner, so it saves space on your pedal-board. Radial JDI for pure clean signal to the sound guy. He usually just uses this for sort of, bass. Then I've little pick holders here. ...and then that goes into a Darkglass Microtubes B7K Analog Preamp. This thing is essentially the new Sans Amp but it sounds nicer to me. It's a more modern distortion channel, and that is powered by a COIKS Adam Power Supply. That's basically just the smallest, lightest power supply. The cool thing about that one is there is a voltage selector and you can select between 115 and 230 volts for Europe and Australia which is real handy.

Then, we go down to the Amp rig. That goes straight into Mesa M6 Carbine which I use each night. I just got this as well, this Mesa Subway D-800 which is essentially a backup but I've been using it more and more each time and it's a bit more user friendly than this one because this one is just too damn powerful.

That's powered by a little Furman Power Conditioner. That works kind of nice with the lights in back, for dark venues. I use Mesa Road Ready cabs wherever I can. These things are totally over engineered but they're super well made and super reliable. I also put super heavy duty rubber casters on it because it's 210 lbs. as it is"

See how Pedro Pincheira D. uses Cioks Adam

Pedro Pincheira D.

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via Equipboard

Pedro uses CIOKS power supplies live and in the studio.

See how Mila Karlsson uses Cioks Adam

Mila Karlsson

Guitarist

SUKI

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Mila Karlsson has confirmed her use of the Cioks Adam, as stated on her profile on Backstage PRO.

Genre Usage

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Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Cioks Adam, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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