MXR iso-brick power supply unboxing / demo

Here is brief video wherein I unbox and set up the MXR iso-brick pedal power supply. I then record some sound from a guitar amplifier with two different pedal power supplies, and then a third test using the whole rig plugged in to a power conditioner.
I also explain other methods of decreasing noise on your guitar recordings.
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MXR Iso-Brick pedal power supply:
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PANAMAX power conditioner products:
www.panamax.com...
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[@rocinblues]

This is an excellent device. I used two of these over the past 4 years, no issues at all.

[@aaronthacker2981]

The point of isolated power supplies is NOT to decrease the noise of a single pedal but to decrease noise when SEVERAL pedals are plugged in. The comparison needs to be between a daisy chain and an isolated power supply.

[@therockstudio]

Where did you read this?

[@aaronthacker2981]

@@therockstudio The point of an isolated power supply is to prevent ground loops from forming between pedals. They also prevent the clock noise from digital and time-based effects from presenting itself in other effects that involve significant makeup gain (i.e., overdrives). This is why they are more expensive and quieter than non-isolated power supplies (like the cheaper MXR brick). Mason has a few good videos on the benefits of isolated power supplies on the Vertex Effects channel.

[@zachp7684]

Yup!!!

[@spasiba24]

@@therockstudiohe is right dude, u have to make comaprison in daisychain and isolated

[@iSOULS]

@@therockstudio yup reduces noise on a chain

[@TheGorillafoot]

Thank you. You're video cleared up some questions I had. Mostly about what cables it had included.

[@therockstudio]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@tanyet]

Godlyke is already pretty quiet. Nice review

[@S19NALC14AIN]

That power conditioner makes a huge difference! I use VooDoo Lab Pedal Power 2+ units right now, and they're pretty quiet-- wonder how much more so with a conditioning unit like that? Great video. Subscribed!

[@therockstudio]

S19NAL C14AIN thank you! The voodoo labs products are really good, though they are input voltage specific (not worldwide ready). So when touring abroad you must have a voltage converter. That's my only gripe. Thanks for your comments and support!

[@S19NALC14AIN]

therockstudio that's something I never thought of until I saw this one come with multiple options, honestly. Valid concern!

[@metalmike912]

Neat stuff! Keep it up!

[@MegaTechpc]

"Now $30"! Lol

[@therockstudio]

You can't argue with that sort of value! (the thrift store was in a wealthy area)

[@MetalHeadHippie]

Thanks. I did a review on this also. What did you think of the wall wart? Big and clunky. Nice to see you have the same LED config that I do. White left Red Right. Thought I have a messed up Power supply. Thanks Man.

[@therockstudio]

Hey Thanks! Yeah, clunky wall-wart, but it is light and can be tucked underneath a pedalboard, and zip-tied to an extension cord or whatever. Thanks for watching and commenting. I'll check your video.

[@astromuzik48]

Hi, thanks for your review. Can i get 10 outputs for 9v pedals? 'Cause all my pedals need 9v power.

[@therockstudio]

Hi! You only have up to eight 9v outputs with this. However, you can add a daisy-chain cable to one of the higher amperage outputs, even though this would defeat the 'iso' purpose of the device. Thanks for watching!

[@astromuzik48]

@@therockstudio Thank you for the answer. Maybe I'll remove the distortion pedals and use the amp's distortion.

[@therockstudio]

@@astromuzik48 lots of players will have more than one power supply, so you also have that option. But try a daisy-chain cable first!

[@BryanClark-gk6ie]

​@@astromuzik48
Item #
True tone v-189
18v to 9v convertor.

[@Photognick521]

I just use a MXR smartgate to cut the buzz from singles coils and any other pickup noise.

[@therockstudio]

This isn't about pickup hum. This is about line noise. Meaning noise that works its way into your signal after your guitar, through the pedals.

[@deaddiego]

What does ISO mean?

[@therockstudio]

Isolated, meaning the outputs are discrete, not all fed off of one single power bus.

[@JoeKabak]

made in which country??

[@therockstudio]

China

[@pAtTs024]

is this better than 1 spot cs7?

[@CMHobbies]

No

[@CHARrrrrrrrr]

The 'plug u dont know' is australia lol

[@rockstudiomusic11]

Haha! Thanks!

[@EXATTIC]

This or the M239?

[@therockstudio]

Depends on the number of pedals for which you require power? $50 price difference, so the price per output is $14.99 for the iso-brick, and $19.99 for the M239. Cheers!

[@EXATTIC]

I have 4 pedals at the moment, might add more soon. The MXR M239 is $140 & the M238 is $211 dollars here in India.

[@Chris-sd8mk]

You are comparing it wrongly, that’s not the point of iso😊

[@therockstudio]

Thanks, I already got several comments about this. Maybe I'll make another video