CIOKS DC7 Pedal Power Supply, Limited Edition Red (Gear Hero HQ Exclusive)

Compact and versatile.

RCA to Barrel connector proprietary wires. The barrel connector is smaller than others and doesn’t work on all pedal connections. All of the barrel connectors are right angle. Can’t connect to my Bass wah pedal. I wish I had gone with the Strymon instead. Power isolation is good. Nice form factor and easy dip switch voltage configuration.

Does everything you need

This is my first CIOKS...and its better tgen I expected...no noise or hum, even when close to all the pedals in a bunch...gonna buy the expansion models when I need them...moving forward this is the brand/model for powering my pedals!!! Highly Recommended!!!

Dont Skimp on your pedalboard power brick!!! This replaces a battery-backup Power Brick with limited Amperage considerations - good for what it was, but not all pedalboard pedals were accommodated as required. The CIOKS DC7 7 Isolated DC Outlets Power Supply is amazing. It powers the TC Helicon Mic Mechanic and Harmony Singer 2 and the vocals are cleaner - crisper. The ToneDEC and JamMan Looper and other pedals have similar praise for increased performance. I am completely satisfied with the CIOKS DC7.

If you own a Quad Cortex and are looking for an alternate power supply, this is the one! Please bear in mind you will need 3 8800 parallel adapters to power it, but Cioks will release a small device called Crux that will be connected to the 24v output and feed direct power to the Quad Cortex. The power supply fits underneath a Pedaltrian Metro 20 or 24 with some velcro and becomes super convenient. I find it a little pricey, but wouldnt power my Quad Cortex with any unit.

What does it do well……just about everything! Plenty of power (amperage) on each of the 7 ports. 4 voltage choices on each of the 7 ports. However you already know all this if you have researched this power supply. My opinion for what it’s worth, if you need what it offers get it. If the price is a factor my next recommendation is the MXR ISO Mini, the 5 port one. MXR offers a 10 port version also. I liked the mini because it actually offered more power per port. Back to the Cioks DC7. I think it’s the best out there. I like the RCA connectors at the ports on the DC7. Much better holding and more stable with a solid electrical connection. It came with all the connectors I needed including a + center cable for my Radial loopbone pedal. As far as reliability…we shall see.

I’m late to the power supply party. For ten years I ran a daisy chain from a one spot. Yeah, I’m cheap! But after watching multiple reviews of the Cioks power supply systems, I pulled the trigger and bought the DC7. Best decision I have made in years. Instead of splurging on an expensive pedal, buy a powerful power supply!

compact

There’s a lot of hype around this power supply, and I’m just here to support that hype. It’s so small and lightweight and versatile, I think it’s the best thing going right now.