power supply using 9v car adapter

Posted by: Mr_Maniacal

power supply using 9v car adapter - 14/04/2021 02:16

is there a good plug that I could directly plug my empeg power supply into the 9v power supply of the car. Until I get my empeg totally installed by the way you are supposed to.
Posted by: JBjorgen

Re: power supply using 9v car adapter - 14/04/2021 03:04

From the FAQ:

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It must be a DC power supply. It must supply direct current as output, not alternating current.


The connector jack must have the center pin as positive (+) connection, and the outer sleeve as the negative connection.


The connector jack must have a 2.1mm center pin and a 5.5mm outside diameter. Make sure it's the correct size, or you might damage the car/home sensing switch by forcing the jack into the player.


The voltage can be in the range of about 12v-16v DC, the exact voltage doesn't matter much.


If you search, you can find many options on Amazon, like this or this. Be aware that the player does do some things differently in car mode versus house mode. I believe that in hijack you can force it to car mode. I would also use it with a power source that is ignition switched if possible or you might accidentally forget to unplug it and return to your vehicle to find a dead battery.

I used to carry one of these in my empeg bag at all times for when I used rental cars (along with an aux cable and a fm transmitter). Never had a problem.
Posted by: mlord

Re: power supply using 9v car adapter - 14/04/2021 03:59

What kind of car has only 9V instead of 12V?
Posted by: JBjorgen

Re: power supply using 9v car adapter - 15/04/2021 03:02

I assumed that he meant ~12-14 volts. Unless he meant 6V. There are some old 6V car electric systems.