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Title: running Moogerfooger Ring modulator at an higher voltage
Post by: ilcaccillo on October 06, 2010, 12:12:40 AM
Hi,

In the manual for the Moogerfooger Ring Modulator it says that the power requirements for this pedal are +9 to +15 volts DC.

I'm running this pedal at 9Vdc at the moment, do you think the sound could improve if I run this pedal at 15V?
Will it have advantages like increased headroom and superior op-amp performance?

I'm trying to figure this out, to see if I should built a power supply for it or not.

Thanks


Title: Re: running Moogerfooger Ring modulator at an higher voltage
Post by: Mark Hammer on October 06, 2010, 09:28:13 AM
Well, for the prices they charge, I would imagine they would respond to your e-mail query.

Generally, though, when power requirements are stated that way, it implies some form of onboard regulation.  In other words, you will not have any impact on headroom by using a higher supply voltage, because the circuit itself is going to take your 9, 10, 11....15v and turn it into something smaller and stable.

Just a guess, though.  Check with Moogerfooger.  Bob's gone, but the company is still there.
Title: Re: running Moogerfooger Ring modulator at an higher voltage
Post by: ilcaccillo on October 06, 2010, 10:50:11 PM
Hi Mark,
thanks a lot for your reply.

I also though about the possibility of an onboard regulation, I couldn't find a schematic to check that, so I will address the question to Moog.

I could guess that probably the guys there don't have will not be able to answer....
LOLOLOL

thanks