Is the Furman SS6B a POWER CONDITIONER??
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Neil Smith the DANDY DJ answers once and for all if the Furman SS6B is a power conditioner!
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Just skip to 2:56 for the No
I'll bet you go to movies and yell out the endings.
You deserve more than just a thumbs up.
@@DandyDoesIt I bet you like wasting peoples time just yapping nonsense
This guy needs a focus conditioner
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EMI/RFI filtering (stated on the box) is a basic form of power conditioning mainly utilizing Ferrite cores. These cores also reduce or eliminate small spikes that should not be there depending upon the mix of ferrite in the cores. The fact that they don't actually say power conditioner must have to be due to some government regulation. I currently have a very similar type unit that I run an amateur radio station from along with my desktop computer and internet connection equipment. I feel it does a great job. I also have well over 30 years of electronics in my background, I'm not just guessing at what is inside the case.
Thanks for the detailed explanation! I still use this thing all the time. It's very convenient.
You do have to at least give credit to Furman for being transparent about the fact that it's not a power conditioner though, I mean I'm sure other brands will just let marketing handle that and we all know how that goes.
I guess, technically it's the vendors fault for putting it into the same category as other actual power conditioners, not Furman's.
Nice! Thanks for clearing that up!
Thanks dude for the info, stay safe
Absolutely incredible
A line conditioner maintains a certain voltage, even if it the input voltage is higher. A surge protector (which is what this is) protects from voltage spikes, unfortunately many of them (not sure about this one, but most likely) are junk after they take a spike, which is better than nothing.
Very helpful video... thanks
what i should get for my home office im thinking about a power regulator to protect my computer and my studio monitors something that keeps on level the voltage. but i think a condicioner would be good for my monitors . something that can have both features ?
Hmm, I'm not the best person to answer this one, but I would certainly encourage putting some protection in place. This product would NOT be it however.
this video really helped!
Lol love your drama! 🤣
Thanks for the detailed explanation!!
I do what I can!
As R.Savola mentioned, a stiffer inductor can improve EMI/RFI noise suppression significantly. There are no video reviews out there that I've seen, where they take a noisy condition and then show if this improves the noise or not. If it can "filter" noise, then I see it as passive line conditioning. I've been playing in a very electrically noisy studio, and I am hoping it will help.
I highly doubt this is going to help your situation. It has very little conditioning at all.
But can it offer ground isolation between two things plugged into the same ss-6b? That's what I care about.
Not a dang clue.
I wish I had seen your video before I bought one. I assumed the same and was also less than thrilled when it did not in fact condition stray frequencies. The buzz remains.
I think a lot of people make that same mistake. Fuhrman doesn't really seem to be making sure people have Clarity on it though. And that's too bad.
In my experience, I was at a gig once and I used a regular power strip to connect a powered speaker with a wireless transmitter across a room. I had a slight buzzing noise coming from the speaker even when there was no signal running to it, So this videographer told me try this Furman power strip and I was sold, the noise seized.
Thank you!
I most certainly appreciate this review. Thanks bud.
Most welcome!
Stop screaming and clean up
WHAT!!?
Lol
Exactly. It's a glorified surge protector. The don't market it as a power conditioner but, they also don't refute retailers that market it as such.
You are exactly right. They are allowing the confusion.
Thanks for clarifying.
I called one of those online retailers to get an advice for a power conditioners. They recommend the SS 6B Pro model.
Do you know if the pro model is a true power conditioners.
Thanks
Not a clue. If you get it and find out, please make a video where you yell the question for several minutes before revealing the answer.
@@DandyDoesIt will do
You literally answered my question.
Now here’s my follow up question, “is the level of EMI and RFI filtration that it does offer enough to clean up my guitar rig? Even with single coils.”
I'm afraid I do not have the answer to that one!
You must get a noise suppressor, use it in front and the loop fx of your amp, if any weird sound can pass that wall, get a furman Rackmount
Have a Furman power conditioner and now I have 2 QSC and 1Crown amp. Do I plug only my amps into the conditioner and rest of DJ equipment straight to a surge protector? Because a power conditioner only has about 8 or 9 outlets so now I don't have enough outlets for the rest of my equipment. I don't want to buy a secondary power conditioner do i?
I really can't claim to be an expert on this, but I would plug the most critical audio elements into the conditioner (computers, mixer, mics, speakers if you can).
@@DandyDoesIt thanks for the reply.
Personally I like your screaming especially when it points out something That really needs clearing up. I have a button many of these and still got noise from my amplifiers and different musical equipment thinking that this was a conditioner but it is not I am so glad you have cleared this up for me Any case I really liked your video it was very informative
THANK YOU!!!
Thanks! You saved me $$$$ and I don't need another surge protector.
Glad to be of assistance
Thanks. I bought one today
I hope it serves you well and that you did not buy it for the purpose of any power conditioning
Thanks for the review. I don't believe hasn't updated this update with a couple of USB ports. It's a little dated as surge protector. Have you looked at the Art Pro Audio PDS8u, not sure if it's actually "Power Conditioner" either?
I have not looked at that. This review is more than a few years old. It's still serving my purpose is just fine and I have a proper power conditioner attached to my DJ table so this one just acts as a nice Dropbox with an 18-foot cable
I had a good laugh. But thank you for this!
You're welcome
SO... should I use this or a surge protector from Walmart instead?
No this is still a pretty good Power Drop Box. I don't regret getting this thing at all. It has come in very useful for me over the years since I made this video. The last time I used it was last weekend and I always carry it because it is just so handy to have.
Great video
Does it help to isolate the ground loop buzz??
Probably minimally. I would look at this as little more than a well built, glorified power strip.
Awesome awesome awesome video!
Been looking for a compact Power conditioner and I was going To go with that same strip. But like you I didn’t see power conditioner on the website or in the description.
Thank you for the confirmation. I’m going to go with the Black Lion PG-P compact power conditioner.
Thank you for the video!!!
You are very welcome!
@@DandyDoesIt they do have the Furman PST-2+6. It says power conditioner on the product itself and in the description. I may try Black Lions strip power conditioner this time around. iDK
@@uriel-heavensguardian8949 did you ever get the black lion? How do you like it? I'm torn between a furhman and black lion myself.
@@Street-Shred82 no I went with the Furman rack mount
@@uriel-heavensguardian8949 How do you like it?
No no no only Type 1 can clean transient current etc. installed before your main.. Type 4 which is what that Furman is is good to use last in the link
I been going to the same questionning yesterday.
I hope my video was helpful
Are you recommending them for a dj setup?
It's been a few years since I posted this video but I still use this as a drop box all the time for my DJ events. It's a great drop box it's just not a power conditioner
I think this explanation is excellent, and no you are quite sane, Neil! Thumbs up easily. Thank you very much for presenting this Furman surge protector on your web site; looks like a tank, and I like that build quality, but here I am also concerned about functionality. I want it to work well. I have heard about the very good reputation, and effectiveness of the Furman brand name; and I am seriously considering about choosing this one for my hi fi audio system. I am doing research for a very good surge protector, power conditioner (in italics), and I am having a bit of a problem searching for one that is moderately priced. The really good, efficient power conditioners (besides having surge protection) are well over $200, 300 dollars, Canadian! I am in Canada. My hi fi components are from the late 1980s, 1990s, and 2012, 2019.
Furthermore, I do not have a rack for my hi fi, it is in a traditional wooden stereo cabinet (1990s). Therefore, I have to make a choice between a Pyle surge protector, and/or power conditioner, that has feet to be put on the floor, table nearby, or a very flat, solid surface, or to consider a Furman product. To me it is a serious consideration because I don't feel like paying more than 100 and a half dollars, from Amazon Canadian, for a surge protector, in italics true, actual power conditioner. Therefore, Neil, what product for surge protection, and actual power conditioning would you suggest for a hi fi audio system? Thank you for your consideration, and any valuable advice. I really like the video, you are truthful, and very objective. Yes, and power to the DJ.
Furman has power conditioners in the $60 - $70 range. I have one attached to my dj for. Has served me well.
@@DandyDoesIt Thank you for your very quick reply, Dandy, I'll consider that choice.
Thanks
You're welcome. That's what I'm here for!
I am awaiting delivery of mine. It was sold to me as a power conditioner.
It is definitely NOT a power conditioner. It's a good drop box for power but that's pretty much it.
God you saved me I would’ve done the same thing thank you
Actually, it does say "Power Conditioner" right on the box at 4:47.. There, I answered your question..
I looked at the video a couple of times just now and not seeing that.
DANDY DJ and PHOTO BOOTH 0:54 it says '6 outlet power strip' then below that.....all the while you're saying 'does it say power conditioner anywhere on this box??', it's written there on the back 3 times - not about the ssb6 (that's a power strip as written) BUT just to be pedantic, it does say 'power conditioner' A LOT.
Either way though it's good to hear it loud and clear (if a bit long), thanks
I have this and all I know is I can finally play my guitars with single coil pickups anywhere without the annoying 60 cycle buzz from the lights. If the electric in a bar is really sketchy I have to turn on my noise gate but anywhere that the power is properly ran it's a quiet guitar signal.
mojorisen74 I'll be using mine for the first time this weekend. I play a lot of places with sketchy power. I would actually love to go all battery powered at some point and am actually putting that plan in place now. How nice would that be?
I play single coils in my home and get a lot of 60 cycle hum while humbuckers are dead quiet. Will it work for me?
Rory's Stuff you got me. Hopefully mojorisin will have an answer for you.
Did you have a second bowl of Wheaties today? I was hoping you would offer an alternative. It's in my Amazon cart but I thought that I would do a bit more homework. Well, at least you kept me from buying this one. I've recently moved and i am taking this opportunity to set up an amatuer radio shack from scratch. I thought it might be a good idea to set up some low cost power conditioning. Back to the drawing board.
Yeah this is just a nice metal power box. Don't get me wrong, I use it all the time. Just not a conditioner.
What would you recommend then ?
Funky Drummer 76 I have a furman 6 outlet power conditioner mounted to the underside of my dj table and it serves me very well. I've been using this power strip for a few months now and it has also served me well. It's just not a proper power conditioner.
DANDY DJ and PHOTO BOOTH , I have a furman power conditioner 8lx in my rack. But I want to have a good surge protector for my powered speakers and other plugins going into venue outlets. Would you recommend this product for that or go with another brand?
Funky Drummer 76 I would not recommend this product for that particular purpose based on my talk with the Furman rep. This is just a nice, well-built power strip with some lightweight noise busting capabilities. I would look at some of their other, more proper power conditioners but I'm not aware of any that come in this type of form factor. I wish I had a better answer. I will admit I'm no electrical expert.
So will this protect my AV equipment?
It doesn't offer much protection at all. It's a glorified power strip. That's about it. Don't get me wrong, I use mine all the time. Just don't put too many expectations on this thing.
@@DandyDoesIt what about the pst-8?
@@velocci6666 I'm afraid I don't have any experience with that product.
yes, the Furman 66SB is not a power conditioner, here is a real power conditioner www.proaudiosolutions.com/Furman-PL-PLUS-C-Power-Conditioner-Voltmeter-p/pl-plusc.htm
i had no prob understanding what this was without killin myself researching it for surge .you pay for what you get ,25 $ more dollars and you could of gotten a conditioner
I have a conditioner. This is just a really good metal encased power box. Comes in handy.
Wow
Dandy ignore all the assholes in the comment section. Thanks for taking the time out of your day to make this, very helpful.
I actually find even the harsher feedback helpful.
The thing just died out of nowhere on me
..light comes on current.
Not sure how to help.
Good info. I almost bought a 2 pack with this unit. I may wait and think about it for a while.
I actually get a lot of use from this drop box and certainly don't regret owning it. Just know that it is not a power conditioner.
@@DandyDoesIt My main concern is for surge protection for my recording studio out board gear and recording console. Does it spec out like the Furman rack mount units in that regard w/surge protection.
@@uptownphotography I'm afraid I don't have that answer
@@DandyDoesIt I'll research it. Thanks....Have a good holiday weekend.
Even the furman stuff that they themselves market as conditioners, don't exactly condition anything. I'm pretty sure you have to regenerate power to condition it. At least provide isolation transformers on each line.
It's a stage box. If you know what a stage box is, you'll immediately recognize it as one. If you don't, you really don't need one.
I use it all the time. Decently built and perfect cable length.
the DJ might need earplugs BECAUSE HE IS ALWAYS YELLING
WHAT!!??
I bought one for my tube amps. It helped a bit with hum. Ended up trying my 4k tv and PS4 pro with it and the picture quality/graphics were noticably improved. Haven't played either without the power strip/surge protector. I think the emi rfi protection is legit. A power conditioner it obviously is not.
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Thank You. But the very first words were the question "Is this a power conditioner? Say NO! Then; THEN explain why not and, the difference etc...
Got it. So this is like wearing just one condom.
Their power conditioners dont condition power either
You’re crazy but I like your vid
Lol))))
it took 4:48 minutes to answer the question.
This thing is a piece of junk. Had 2 things plugged in, had a power surge and now the protector light is off and won’t come on, but when plugged in, the on and off switch works but things plugged into it don’t work. No reset button or anything. Sucks.
I get a lot of use of it as a handy drop box. I don't expect much more from it.
Did u really think u were going to get a power conditioner for that price? Urbad
It's more that it shows up in search results for power conditioners and Furman does just about nothing to defute that it is one in their product description m
Thank you much. I just saved $1200 from this junk for switching to GEICO on my new power strip insurance 🙏🏼
Talk to much with no information.
Annoying
Years old video. I've learned a lot since making this.