problems with DL4

p1trick_82 · Post by **p1trick_82** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 11:33 am

anyone here had any problems with their DL4's ?

i just got some new batteries but the damn thing won't "turn on"

i'm going guitar > DL4 > amp...

guitar >input L output L > amp (I tried the R's too) but no LEDs turn on or any type of sound

should i get the power adaptor ?

GuitarGuy305 · Post by **GuitarGuy305** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 6:59 pm

I am a huge proponent of power adapters for pedals. Pedals like the DD-5/6 and the DL4 totally suck the juice from batteries, as do pedals like the Boss Loop Station. I use this:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=150373

This includes a little more than the one I have. The one I have is just the main adapter and the daisy chain to power 5 pedals, this one includes a chain to power 8 pedals plus a bunch of other adapters and such. It works a lot better than either batteries or different adapters for different pedals.

GuitarGuy305 · Post by **GuitarGuy305** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:03 pm

You might also check the wires connecting the 9V battery clip to the pedal. I've had the wires come unattached from the battery clips of a few pedals (another reason to buy an adapter). It's just a matter of soldering them again, but it could be the cause of your battery problems.

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:15 pm

Yeah, definitely just use the AC jack.

p1trick_82 · Post by **p1trick_82** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:27 pm

that combo looks perfect for me...i've seen those on ebay before but didn't know they already come with adaptors for line 6 pedals

i'll see if my local shop has one of those

thanks for the info

GuitarGuy305 · Post by **GuitarGuy305** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 8:25 pm

Yeah, Line 6, Boss, etc. would have you believe that such things will not work with their pedals, but that is because they want you to buy a Line 6, Boss, etc. adapter for your pedals. The only thing I've ever heard from an actual user about a generic adapter not working is with Digitech multi-effects. I don't use Digitech so I don't have any first hand experience at that, but I've heard enough problems with Digitech anyway so I wouldn't trace it right back to the power supply anyway.

I hope the adapter fixes your problem!