18 volts?

[tjk3052]

Can any of the Barber pedals work with a bigger power source, like 18v? If so, is there a big difference? I have an LTD SR now and a Small Fry on the way, but curious about other Barbers too.

[CalebT]

All the drive pedals can be run at 18V. The Tone Press, Launch Pad and Barb E.Q. are 9V only.

[tjk3052]

How much of a difference does it make?

[gonzo-x]

i love the difference in the sound of running my DDSS at 18v, versus 9v.

there's a certain clarity to it......
at 18v......

it's different.


i never use it at 9v anymore.

[metz420]

All the drive pedals can be run at 18V. The Tone Press, Launch Pad and Barb E.Q. are 9V only.

I thought the Burn Unit EQ could be run at 18v too? I've tried it, albeit for a brief moment, and it didn't seem to hurt it. Should I not be doing this?

[CalebT]

Well the Burn Unit EQ is a drive pedal, so the 18V functionality applies.

[hobbyist789]

Anybody powering their Barber OD pedals at an intermediate voltage (12~16V, for instance) and still noticing a difference in clarity/headroom? I don't have enough outputs on my PP2+ to add any double-volt (18V) cables, but I CAN flip switches #1-4 and get a regulated 12.3V. Any thoughts out there before I un-tangle my pedalboard to try this idea?

[cayle_6]

So it's safe to power the Dirty Bomb with an 18V source?

[David Barber]

So it's safe to power the Dirty Bomb with an 18V source?

Indeed, DC negative tip!

[hamerman]

I am running my Direct Drive with mod board using the ACA setting on my PP+, and like it better than 9V or 18V. 9V is good, as I want a DD to give you some crunch and compression, so dialing up the voltage decreases the compression. For me, 18V lost too much compression, but 12V opened the pedal up just enough.