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Topic: Zoom Ms50 ac adapter |
Dan Beller-McKenna
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Durham, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 12 Feb 2014 5:10 am |
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| For those of you using the Zoom Ms-50: it looks like the adapter for it is a 500mA. I suppose this means my Danelectro DS-1 adapters (220mA) won't work with this unit, yes? No one seems to sell the Zoom ms50 with the adapter. |
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Mike Wheeler
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Delaware, Ohio, USA
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Posted 12 Feb 2014 6:09 am
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Correct, Dan. 500ma, or higher, is needed. With a 220ma adapter, the unit will probably be starved for power.
By the way, since you've had it for a while, how are you liking it these days? I'm thinking about buying one.
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Dan Beller-McKenna
From:
Durham, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 12 Feb 2014 6:47 am
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Actually, Mike, I don't have one yet. I would like a flexible pedal that does both reverb and delay for quick on-and-off the stage situations; for a four-set gig I'm happy to use two separate pedals. Used to use an RV-3, but it isn't very flexible in separating the two, and I found that it thinned my tone out excessively.
I have a One Spot; I might give that a try if I buy the Zoom pedal.
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Jack Stanton
From:
Somewhere in the swamps of Jersey
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Posted 12 Feb 2014 9:05 am
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| I use the One Spot and it seems to work fine with the MS-70 |
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Ollin Landers
From:
Willow Springs, NC
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Posted 12 Feb 2014 9:47 am
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That's a big plus one for the "One Spot"
I'm using it to power my Zoom and my Boss FS-6 on my pedal board.
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Mike Wheeler
From:
Delaware, Ohio, USA
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Posted 12 Feb 2014 12:01 pm
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Thanks, Dan. Don't know why I thought you already had one.
I'm just real curious about it. There were a couple threads about them a while back and those posters seemed very excited about it, but then things went quiet. So I'm wondering if it was a flash in the pan, or if it's really a winner.
I'm backing away from rack stuff and simplifying my gear. That MS50G sounded like it might just be the ticket for a small, but powerful effect engine. I guess I'll just have to buy one to see for myself.
By the way, the One Spot will definitely work just fine...plenty of power.
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Joshua Gibson
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 13 Feb 2014 12:08 am
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+ 1 for the One Spot, works fine for Me.
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'83 Mullen custom D-10 8x5.
Mesa Lonestar classic 112 custom cab.
Session 400 Ltd, Nashville 1000,
Telonics, Zoom, BJS,
Goldtone BS, LITM, OS Dobros.
Fender, G&L, Gibson, Ibanez guitars. |
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Ollin Landers
From:
Willow Springs, NC
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Posted 13 Feb 2014 5:40 am
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I originally bought the Zoom MS50G because I was looking for a compressor and distortion pedals for my Tele. I figured I could buy the Zoom for less than I would pay for one pedal and get several compressor and distortion models for the same price. Not to mention all the other effects. The sound is good enough for my purposes and the flexibility and value are excellent.
I recently built a pedal board and put the Zoom in the chain. I use an ABY switch into a Cube 80XL for PSG and Tele. I figured I may as well start creating some patches for PSG just in case I decided to use it. For me anyway I find the Zoom is easy to program. I really like the ability to put several patches in and rotate through them with the foot switch.
I have owned two Profex II units and I find the Zoom infinitely easier to program.
You can check out the MS50G sharing post on the Forum I started.
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Zum SD-12 Black, Zum SD-12 Burly Elm Several B-Bender Tele's and a lot of other gear I can't play.
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Dick Sexton
From:
Greenville, Ohio
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Posted 13 Feb 2014 6:22 am AC Adapter...
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One Spot works good.
Ollin, thanks for starting the setting thread. I hope we get many as this unit starts seeing more use.
Mike, I used an RP150 for some time, but didn't care for having to have it programed pre use and on the floor, in a fast moving, bottle dodging situation. I liked the idea of having it at arms length to adjust on the fly. So I made a very simple mount that attaches to the leg under my tuner in seconds and is right there to be adjusted. Still have the 150 and several other, but this works fine for my needs and aging ears. |
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Mike Wheeler
From:
Delaware, Ohio, USA
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Posted 13 Feb 2014 6:53 am
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Hey there, Dick. 10-4 on the aging ears. 
Do you find the effects quality to be comparable to good rack effects...like say, the transtubefex, or other similar devices? I ask because I've had low opinions of some past Zoom products...fancy units, but cheap effects. And this one seems to be highly thought of. So my curiosity is peaked.
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Dick Sexton
From:
Greenville, Ohio
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Posted 13 Feb 2014 7:09 am As good as?
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Sorry Mike, can't make that comparison. Don't have a "Rack" background to compare it to. But, at this price point, for live work, small foot print and ease of programming, it does work for me. May not for all. Like you, I've been trying to go with a lighter load out. Anymore, if it doesn't fit in my seat, it's probably not something I really need.
To my ears... As good as RP150, Boss RV-3, Hardwire RV-7, although each of those have their points.
I put my setting up on the other thread, but that is a work in progress. |
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Howard Steinberg
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St. Petersburg, Florida , USA
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