I am always very happy to help with any enquiry; however, please be sure to check out my ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ (FAQs) section first as your question may have been answered already. You can find the power requirements for all my pedals over in the ‘Support’ section along with dimensions of the pedals.
Does your question relate to any of the following?
Any power supply with a centre negative 2.1mm barrel connector and which meets the pedal’s specific power requirements will be suitable; however, if the supply doesn’t have sufficient internal filtering then unwanted noise may occur. I recommend using a regulated power supply designed for use with effect pedals, for low-noise and reliability considerations. It should be noted that certain switch-mode supplies can cause issues due to noise they create, bleeding onto the audio signal.
Here is a list of power supplies which I can recommend:
- Voodoo Labs Pedal Power PP2 / ISO5
- Cioks DC5
- Truetone CS6
- Strymon Ojai
- Electro-Harmonix 9.6DC-200
If you are at all unsure as to whether a power supply is suitable for your pedal, please just send me a message.
STANDARD PEDALS
- BROADCAST – Min. 20mA @ 9-24VDC
- DUAL BROADCAST – Min. 20mA @ 9-24VDC
- SIDECAR – Min. 50mA @ 9-24VDC
LIMITED RUNS
- BROADCAST BC-24V-USA (green or rust finish / black knobs / one foot switch) – Min. 50mA @ 9VDC
- BROADCAST BC-24V-LTD (dark green finish / red, black, grey knobs / one foot switch) – Min. 50mA @ 9VDC
- BROADCAST BC-24V-JP (yellow finish / silver knobs / one foot switch) – Min. 50mA @ 9VDC
- BROADCAST BC-24V-JP (green sparkle finish / white knobs / one foot switch) – Min. 50mA @ 9VDC
- GREEN SPARKLE DUAL BROADCAST (JOE’S PEDALS) – Min. 20mA @ 9-24VDC
- GREEN SPARKLE SIDECAR (JOE’S PEDALS) – Min. 50mA @ 9-24VDC
- BROADCAST BC-24V-PG (vermilion finish / white, black, grey knobs / one foot switch) – Min. 50mA @ 9VDC
- BROADCAST PG-24V-FS (mint turquoise finish / red, black, grey, white knobs / two foot switches) – Min. 50mA @ 9VDC
- BROADCAST PG-24V-FS (magenta finish / blue, white knobs / two foot switches) – Min. 50mA @ 9VDC
- BROADCAST PG-24V-FS (rossa corsa red finish / black, silver knobs / two foot switches) – Min. 50mA @ 9VDC
- BROADCAST x REGENT SOUNDS (sand finish / black knobs / one foot switch) – Min. 50mA @ 9VDC
- DUAL BROADCAST x REGENT SOUNDS (sand finish / black knobs / two foot switches) – Min. 20mA @ 9-24VDC
- BROADCAST BC-24V-MOJO (white or black finish / black or white knobs / one foot switch) – Min. 50mA @ 9VDC
- BROADCAST MOJO-24V-OEP (white finish / white knobs / one foot switch) – Min. 50mA @ 9VDC
- BROADCAST DUAL MOJO (white finish / white knobs / two foot switches) – Min. 20mA @ 9-24VDC
Certain Broadcasts and Sidecars can be run at voltages between 9VDC and 24VDC, with higher voltages giving the pedal more headroom (especially in the low frequencies). ONLY THE FOLLOWING PEDALS MAY BE RUN AT VOLTAGES UP 24VDC:
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- BROADCAST (blue finish / red, grey, black knobs / one foot switch)
- DUAL BROADCAST (dark red knobs / two foot switches)
- SIDECAR (black finish / silver knobs / one foot switch)
- GREEN SPARKLE DUAL BROADCAST (JOE’S PEDALS) (green sparkle finish / white knobs / two foot switches)
- GREEN SPARKLE SIDECAR (JOE’S PEDALS) (green sparkle finish / white knobs / one foot switch)
- DUAL BROADCAST x REGENT SOUNDS (sand finish / black knobs / two foot switches)
- BROADCAST DUAL MOJO (white finish / white knobs / two foot switches)
ALL OTHER BROADCASTS MUST ONLY be run at a MAXIMUM OF 9.6VDC; these pedals contain an internal voltage booster that converts the 9VDC coming in from the power supply and boosts it up to 24VDC.
HOW TO RUN YOUR PEDAL AT 24VDC
Use two 12VDC isolated outputs from your pedal power supply in conjunction with a voltage doubler cable to get the required 24VDC. Alternatively, you can use a single 12VDC output in conjunction with a voltage doubler device, such as the GigRig Doubler or Truetone TT-TVD. You should always consult the manual of your power supply or check with the manufacturer to see if this is possible.
The Sidecar and all versions of the Broadcast are 120mm x 100mm x 65mm (including knobs, feet and jacks).
Because the Broadcast has a large amount of signal gain within the pedal itself (and to a lesser extent the Sidecar), it can seem as if the pedal is creating the hum or hiss, as it only becomes noticeable once the effect is engaged; however, it may be that the pedal is simply boosting an existing noise issue occurring elsewhere in your signal chain. This noise may be the hiss created by a pedal placed before the Broadcast/Sidecar or hum from your guitar and/or another pedal. If noise is an issue, I would recommend checking the pedal in isolation; i.e. just a guitar plugged into the pedal, then into an amplifier with no other pedals connected to your pedal power supply. If the noise is still present, swap – one by one – the guitar, cables and power supply to try isolating the source of the noise. If the noise disappears after trying the pedal in isolation, add on other pedals one at a time.
Low frequency hum can be created due to the placement of the pedal in relation to your power supply, particularly if the pedal is placed on top or directly above a linear power supply.
High frequency, whining noise is usually produced by a switch-mode power supply.
If noise still proves to be an issue, please send a message. I am always happy to help.
All pedals feature true by-pass switching, utilising a high quality Alpha foot switch rated for over 30,000 cycles.
INTERNAL TRIMMERS
Unlike some vintage style Germanium pedals, the Broadcast can be placed anywhere in your signal chain without issue; however, it should be noted that the Broadcast has a large amount of gain and will amplify noise (hiss or hum) potentially created by pedals placed before it.
Unfortunately, I no longer offer custom shop services or undertake modification work.
I have no plans to reintroduce any of my discontinued models.
If you can’t find the answer to your enquiry in the above information or on the ‘Support’ section, please send me a message using the form below. I will endeavour to reply as soon as possible but please allow up to 5 working days for me to get back to you.
