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Description
Power up your pedalboard with the Donner DP-1 Power Supply, the reliable choice for guitarists seeking clean, consistent power for their effects pedals. This versatile device provides a total of 10 isolated outputs, ensuring your pedals function optimally without unwanted noise or interference. Designed with the modern musician in mind, the DP-1 is compact yet powerful, making it a convenient addition to any setup. Whether you're practicing at home or performing on stage, this power supply delivers the consistent energy needed to keep your sound flawless.
The Donner DP-1 is equipped with short-circuit protection, making it a safe and dependable choice for safeguarding your effects pedals. Each output offers a variety of voltage options, accommodating different pedal requirements with ease. With its durable construction and reliable performance, the Donner DP-1 is an essential accessory for any guitarist looking to maintain the integrity of their sound.
Key Features:
- 10 isolated outputs for noise-free operation
- Short-circuit protection for each output
- Compatible with 9V, 12V, and 18V pedals
- Compact design for easy integration into any pedalboard
- Durable construction for long-lasting performance
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PROS
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Considered very affordable for its capabilities
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Offers multiple voltage outputs: 9V, 12V, and 18V
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Includes mini jack adapter for positive center pedals
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Compact size, fits under standard pedalboards
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Silent operation, no background noise
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Features small blue LEDs for visibility
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Reliable over long-term use
CONS
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Not truly isolated jacks as advertised, potentially causing noise issues
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Blue LEDs considered more gimmicky than functional
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May introduce ground loop noise with certain pedals
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Donner DP-1 Power Supply.
Features and functionality
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Despite being marketed as isolated, the Donner DP-1 is not actually isolated, which can lead to noise interference, particularly in live settings.
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The Donner DP-1 offers 12V and 18V outputs, which can be a selling point over basic one-spot setups.
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The actual power cable for the DP-1 is notably short, measuring under 3 feet, which may limit placement options during setup.
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Users have observed that the 18V output may not provide a true 18V, potentially leading to undervolting issues that can damage pedals.
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The DP-1 is considered a significant upgrade over daisy chains for reducing noise, particularly in home or studio settings.
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User experience
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Some owners have upgraded from the Donner DP-1 to more reliable options like the Voodoo Labs PSU due to noise issues.
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Some report visible sparking when plugging the DP-1 into an outlet, indicating potential safety concerns with the unit.
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Owners often use the DP-1 to test new pedals without integrating them into a pedalboard, especially when running fewer than 3-4 pedals.
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Some report no issues with noise during tours, indicating variability in performance based on pedal types and configurations.
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Software and compatibility
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Digital pedals, particularly high-draw units, may experience noise issues like sibilant whine, affecting performance with pedals like the Pitch Fork and MXR Blue Poly Octave.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 11 Reviews and 38 Ratings
It's cheap, but that's it.
Non-isolated and it sure sounds like it. So much noise all over the place when connecting pedals to this. Not a huge deal if it's low gain stuff but heaven forbid you put a boost pedal or a fuzz powered by this in your chain. I learned my lesson on cheating out on power supplies here.
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A cheap and dead silent power supply
I am really amazed by this little power supply which is not only practical but also complete and silent. In terms of characteristics, there are 8 sockets delivering 9 volts, as well as one 12 volts and one 18 volts. There is also a mini jack adapter and one for positive center pedals. There are small blue LEDs even if it's a bit of a gimmick because in reality they should have only indicated which sockets are on. It fits very easily under a standard pedalboard, it's exactly the size you need. I'm playing in an old apartment so there might be electrical problems. However, I have no background noise issue. So I'm very satisfied with it. I put one on each of my pedalboards and for €30, I don't see what could be better.
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Quiet! Great for Price.
Always make sure you use the proper amount of milliamps for your pedals. Check the specs and see what your pedals needs. It’s okay to give a pedal a bit more milliamps than it requires, but don’t give it less then it needs as this can stave it. Not sending proper power can decrease your pedals life expectancy and cause unnecessary noise. Make sure to ALWAYS match the voltage and Polarity. Most pedal are center negative, but always check!
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For the money ... it's kinda amazing!
Look it's not a high end isolated power supply, but ... it has an awesome variety of voltages and mA current outputs and it served me well for years with no noise issues untill I was ready to spring foe the CS12. I'm not the least bit disappointed with it!
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Works fine, no problems
Got this super cheap off Amazon. Had it for a few months, still haven't had any problems with it. I'm new to pedals & knew I needed a power supply instead of batteries, but everyone said get an expensive isolated power supply or you'll get noise issues. Those were too expensive for me, so I gave this one a shot. Never had any hissing or noise issues of any kind, it works perfectly so I saved a lot of money. I'd recommend it.
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Solid choice if you want an affordable power supply, but I doubt if it's really isolated
Great choice if you want a no-frills power supply, with some pretty blue lights. However, I'm not so sure if the isolation on this thing is very good, or if it's even there at all. When I plug in my Zoom G3 with other pedals in the chain on the same power supply, I hear a noticeable ticking sound from the built-in metronome, and whining, which I think must be from a ground loop. The issue solves itself when I plug the G3 into a separate power supply, but that leads me to think that this thing is not isolated as advertised. (However, with all my other pedals, I've never had any issues.)
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Not real isolated jacks
I run mine modded to take a plug input from a standard power cable (same ones used for my head) mounted on the side of my pedalboard. I have also modded one of the 9v outs to connect to a single LED I wired to light up my board just enough so that I can see it in the dark. It is a PSU for the money, and that is why I gave it 2 stars. However, it is advertised as isolated jacks and i have seen images of these opened up and they are indeed NOT isolated.
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