mA Meter Demonstration Video | 1 SPOT | Truetone

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The 1 SPOT mA Meter (that’s “milliamp meter” for all you non-engineers), is a simple device for measuring the power consumption of your guitar pedals.
You’re probably used to seeing power supply outputs with ratings like “100mA”, which is the maximum that output can provide for a pedal. And you might have wondered whether it was enough to power your particular pedal(s). The mA Meter answers that question for you by showing exactly how much current your DC powered pedal really needs.
No more scouring the Web for information about your pedals that might not even be accurate. Just plug your pedal into the mA Meter and see for yourself how much power it needs!
And as an added bonus, we’ve even thrown in a cable tester as part of the mA Meter… perfect for those last second cable checks at the gig.
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@miamigroove 7 лет назад

For folks that still don't quite grasp this concept, just remember once you check your pedal(s) you'll need an adapter or power supply that is capable of putting out at least the same amount or MORE current than what the actual mA reading is. Overpowering = OK, wont hurt anything (better!). Underpowering = bad. (Remember we're talking CURRENT, not VOLTAGE here!) To stick with Bob's buffet analogy, its always better to have some uneaten leftovers on the table than to have someone going hungry for Christmas dinner!

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

Thank you for chiming in to help clear that up.

@GregSB1 4 года назад

This was a very valuable and useful 7 minutes.

@CamiloVelandia 6 лет назад

Probably the fastest buy Ive ever made without even making it halfway through this video. Excited to have it.

@TruetoneFX 6 лет назад

Thank you so much Camilo!

@m3lburn 5 лет назад

What a great and inexpensive tool. I'm so glad you're into this stuff!!

@shawnvitt 2 года назад

Bob Weil does it again. The “dinner table” metaphor toward the end was a brilliant example of superb communication - of storytelling, at its heart. Bravo! The mA Meter is pretty cool, too. I especially dig the multifunctionality, and especially the cable tester.

@TruetoneFX 2 года назад

Well said!

@AlongExists 5 лет назад

Thanks u solved my line 6 dl4 power problem:)

@nashlongkumer 7 лет назад

Just the sort of gear a pedal nerd needs!!! Thanks truetone

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

You are so welcome!

@DeafBunnysBand 4 года назад

Great vid! Answered like 50 questions! Thanks for taking the time to post! OneSpot mA Meter just ordered! ROKKON! \m/

@LucasR-xl4sl 4 года назад

Really helpful video and great product, thanks!

@Matthew-b2i Год назад

Great demo. Just got mine. Solves the mA mystery for me... unlisted current draw, variable current draw. Cheers.

@M66GUS 3 года назад

This is one of the best videos on RU-vid, thank you so much

@TruetoneFX 3 года назад

Wow, thank you!

@XxStonedImmaculatexX 3 года назад

OMG especially for the daisy chain. Just ordered mine. 1 Spot, you are a genius!!!

@TruetoneFX 3 года назад

THANKS!!!

@panndaacookies213 2 года назад

I'm shook to my core. !! I bought one of these magical devices at my local music store Milanos music and omggg I see the light now !! Thank you 💗 even pedals I make only take 7-10 ma :o (fuzz clone)

@TruetoneFX 2 года назад

Enjoy!

@raybca 6 лет назад

really helpful device! Im getting one!

@TruetoneFX 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@monovision566 7 лет назад

Nicely done, guys! :D

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

Thank you, we think it is a neat problem solver.

@ShawnTubbs 7 лет назад

Great video Bob!!

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

Thank you Shawn!

@telemenowok 7 лет назад

Very cool!

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

Thank you Brent

@latergarside-244 3 года назад

great video

@TruetoneFX 3 года назад

Thanks!

@marccampo8564 Год назад

Very useful! Thanks!

@TruetoneFX Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@delivrance3961 7 лет назад

kudos! great job

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@ianchandler9993 7 лет назад

I'm going to have to get one of these. For the DL4, would you need to use an adapter cable to run it from a 9V DC spot?

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

You need the CL6 converter because the dc jack is a different size and polarity on the DL4

@scottybee33 7 лет назад

I want one !!! I agree, great products, I prob have 3 of each of the power supply's and daisy-chains, etc...

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

They are shipping now!

@ciokspowersuppliesforeffec7533 7 лет назад

Well done! We have this product on a to do list since 2015. But you were the first to actually get it done. When will it be available..? What is the price..?

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

@Cioks thank you so much! It is shipping now, and is $29.95 street price in the USA.

@petemorrisrocks4922 5 месяцев назад

Hi @truetone great product. I'm using a Cioks DC7 as my power supply is there a way to connect the mA Meter to it as the Cioks uses RCA connectors? Cheers 😀

@TruetoneFX 5 месяцев назад

yes. go rca from the Cioks to the MAm, then you need a regular cable from the Mam to your pedal.

@kevingregoire2764 7 лет назад

Great creation. Good job. PS. Where can someone get one of those record players in the back ??

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

Thank you! We found the record player at an antique shop, and made the "Truetone" insert for it.

@x7stringinJSCx 7 лет назад

How does this compare to the new Friedman power supply? it puts out 350mA on each slot. I'm debating getting this bc it's been around longer and has 12 spots instead of just 10. Also i've heard lots of good things about the range of the Truetone 1 spots.

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

We have been in the power supply business for almost 20 years. Our standard 1 SPOT, and the newer Pro's, are proven for being quiet and powerful. They are sold, and supported all over the world.

@GreatYTShark 4 года назад

Can you measure reverse polarity pedals on this ie the Line 6 DL4, MM4 etc?

@TruetoneFX 3 года назад

absolutely

@hervinramirez4310 5 лет назад

Which cable to use with a tube screamer ts9 and what's the MA combination?

@TruetoneFX 5 лет назад

On the right side, you plug in a 9v DC, center pin negative, power supply. On the left, you use the provided DC cable to plug into your TS9. Then you will get a reading of what the TS9 draws. Zac

@oksmith5171 5 лет назад

Does the power draw change when running a signal through the pedals? Especially digital pedals.

@TruetoneFX 5 лет назад

If you are talking about a digital looping device, there could be a bit of fluctuation, but nothing super drastic. Zac

@jdjk7 Год назад

How does reading other voltages work with this device? Manual says it accepts 9V-24V. I have pedals for which the current draw at 9V is published by the manufacturer, but many of them accept up to 24V, and I'd like to get the numbers on current draw for those higher voltages as well. Can the mA meter do that?

@TruetoneFX Год назад

The MA meter can absolutely take 24v. You just need to plug a 24v power supply into it, and then connect your device that can handle 24v.

@arthuresdraspiresdesouzaol8222 6 лет назад

ok truetone ! I see the point about the pedal takes only what it needs, but i would like to know about the dl4 when it's on ! the consumption of the dl4 is diferent when its on ? or not ?

@TruetoneFX 5 лет назад

I just plugged a DL4 into the mA Meter. 156 mA at rest, and 171 mA when on. Zac

@arthuresdraspiresdesouzaol8222 5 лет назад

Truetone thanks a lot !!! A relief rsrs, because my pedal power suply has 1500 mA. I use more five pedals on the chain.

@youvsyou945 4 года назад

I have a product suggestion(an accessory to already existing product line). I would like an IEC power cable for your pro power supplies that had a pass through regular ac jack out on the back that would simulate having the courtesy output like on the PP2+. All of the newer power supplies leave the courtesy output out but I power my old 70's AC cord MXR Flanger off of it. Would be handy, I miss that courtesy output.

@TruetoneFX 4 года назад

like this? www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/1SpotACYUS--truetone-acy-us-courtesy-plug-iec-cable

@youvsyou945 4 года назад

@@TruetoneFX Thank you very very much for the reply, and I appreciate you guys forward thinking giving folks the option that some would miss from the PP2+ by changing over....I saw that one but for me it's a little hard to manage keep clean hanging off the back of a sliding rack pedal shelf . I was thinking like the plug housing it self would have holes in the back for an additional ac plug type thing.....Like be a right angle plug but the housing part that goes into the iec jack of the OneSpot Pro has a receptical for an ac plug on the back of it...kinda like a pass thru

@mrbas5150 Год назад

Can this be used to test line 6 hx stomp xl ?

@TruetoneFX Год назад

Yes.

@DelReiRock 4 года назад

Wow!! That’s a awesome product! I need one of this! One question.... I have the 1Spot power supply 1700mA. But I think there is something wrong.... it’s powering 6 pedais: TC Electronic Brainwaves, EHX Oceans 11, EHX Canyon, JHS Morning Glory, Friedman Dirty Shirley and Mooer PitchBox (that is almost off all the time). And my EHX Oceans 11 keeps going off and on.... off and on. EHX support said it’s the power supply, not enough mA. When I use their original power supply (200mA) in the Oceans 11 it works fine. Anyway, how can I check how many mA my power supply really delivers? I’m thinking it does not have 1700 mA..... :/

@TruetoneFX 4 года назад

That should work. Please contact us directly to figure this one out. 931-487-9001 or support@truetone.com

@DelReiRock 4 года назад

Truetone Thanks. Message sent.

@JOAQUINARMIJO 3 года назад

Can I use this meter to test my yamaha Magicstomp if it’s 12VAC?

@TruetoneFX Год назад

No. It can only be used with DC, not AC

@andresacosta8598 Год назад

when you said you could also power a dl4 with a dc 500ma output did you mean by using a cl6 converter?

@TruetoneFX Год назад

YES

@axedoc2010 Год назад

My Radial power adapter puts out 15V DC Centre Positive. Can I use the mA meter with that? And do I still need a CYR cable from the meter to the pedal?

@TruetoneFX Год назад

If using the Radial power supply you'll have to reverse the polarity (CYR) going into the mA Meter and reverse it again on the output of the meter to connect to the pedal.

@viveknair2387 Год назад

@@TruetoneFX Thank you very much!

@TheParanoidAndroid79 7 лет назад

Any suggestions for checking the current draw of AC pedals?

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

we can tell you. Email support@truetone.com for instructions on how to do it. You will need a standard multi-meter and some basic parts.

@TheParanoidAndroid79 7 лет назад

I think I'll take you up on that offer. Thanks.

@oldtimer99 2 года назад

When testing patch cables I get sometimes some interim reading like 102 or 103 to stay after on zero. Any reason? Thank you.

@TruetoneFX 2 года назад

Does the unit measure mA on pedals? Let's get you in touch with our service department support(at)truetone.com or 931-487-9001

@oldtimer99 2 года назад

@@TruetoneFX it does with no issue. Some patch cables experience this interim reading. Thanks

@troycvar80 7 лет назад

Curiously, in the one spot pro demo, Bob lists the current draw of the line 6 m9 as 350 mAs... so is the mA meter correct?

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

350 mA was based on what we thought was accurate information gathered online. Using the our new mA Meter, that we developed over a year after the Pro video was originally made, we found that the Line 6 M9 actually pulls around 550 mA. However, it can easily be powered by the 9v AC output on the CS12, or one of the higher 9v DC mA outputs on either the CS12 or CS7.”

@troycvar80 7 лет назад

Thanks for the response. I guess you can't believe everything you learn on the internet!

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

No you cannot. I am sorry we had some incorrect info in the video. We have now annotated that in the Pro video to correct that.

@dab745 4 года назад

Buying it!!

@fizz225 7 лет назад

What about when the pedals are in use???

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

When the effect is on, is when the measurement is made. The pedal does not draw more based on one's playing.

@KipCount 3 года назад

Can this measure a center positive pedal?

@fuckenps3 3 года назад

I'd like to know as-well Can we get a response for this please?

@TruetoneFX 3 года назад

Yes, just use a regular 1 SPOT to power the MAM, then use a CYR on the output to the pedal to get center pin positive.

@fuckenps3 3 года назад

@@TruetoneFX Thanks!

@XxStonedImmaculatexX 3 года назад

I’ve had my mA meter for less than 1 month and it started to act funny. When I switch voltages around i.e. 9V, 18 or 24V, the mA meter would read mAs when powered on but no pedals were attached. Now, the display wont work but power is going through since the pedal since it turns on. Has anyone else experienced the same thing? Is there a way to reset or calibrate it?

@TruetoneFX 3 года назад

We will take care of you. support@truetone.com or 931-487-9001

@XxStonedImmaculatexX 3 года назад

@@TruetoneFX the phone message says you guys are all working remotely and that email is the best way to communicate, no actual person will answer so I’ll send an email. Thanks.

@TruetoneFX 3 года назад

With the pandemic, we have to be careful. Did you get a reply on your email.

@XxStonedImmaculatexX 3 года назад

@@TruetoneFX yea I did and its all taken care of. Thank you for the prompt reply and information going forward!

@RashidSivaji 5 лет назад

Anyone tried this with a line 6 hx effects?

@TruetoneFX 5 лет назад

Just checked ours. It pulls in the 950 mA range and then at times goes over 1,000. The mA Meter can only measure up to 999, when it goes over that, it can only show 3 dashes.

@RashidSivaji 5 лет назад

Truetone wow thanks a bunch! Just got a CS6 and I love it!

@PhearNone7 4 года назад

What is the recommended amount of pedals that you should put on a daisy chain? For example I have a true cs7 but I have 8 pedals. 7 are 9v pedals and the other is a Eventide H9. I am only using 6 power inputs because the 7th is 18V 100m as you know. I have 3 pedals daisy chained right now and I get what sounds like a power hum when I really turn up, (which I often have to do as a violinist). Should I be splitting two of the cs7 inputs (basically 2 y adaptors with 4 pedals) instead of one input on three pedals to reduce power hum? Thank you for your feedback in advance.

@TruetoneFX 4 года назад

What pedals do you have?

@PhearNoneGearGadgets 4 года назад

In order from beginning to end. 1 Boss Super Shifter, 2. Boss Distortion ds1, 3. electro-harmonix pitch fork, 4. electro-Harmonix B9, 5. MxR Bass envelope filter, 6. Eventide H9, 7. Boss Reverb, 8 Boss Loop Station.

@TruetoneFX 4 года назад

What is on a daisy chain now?

@squirelova1815 Год назад

Aaaah...a "Full on Christmas Pedal Feast"...is there a more heartwarming image than that not involving little playful puppies or fat little babies' cheeks?

@antonysauter2516 Год назад

Can this check the actual power supply

@TruetoneFX Год назад

@antonysauter2516 Год назад

@@TruetoneFX thankyou for your reply. Something that could could read the actual available Ma from a powersupply without using a multimeter would be cool.

@chuckzc 7 лет назад

Excellent idea. It's small enough to add to your board to just add to the "nerd factor".

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

Then you will always know how much POWER you are pulling

@chuckzc 7 лет назад

I may have missed it, but, how much current can it source to the daisy chain? Maximum input voltage? i'd like to add one between my wall wart and distribution box. Thanks

@TruetoneFX 7 лет назад

The maximum input voltage is 24v DC. The maximum mA it can display is 999 mA

@chuckzc 7 лет назад

Excellent! Thanks so much

@willster7272 6 месяцев назад

Doesn’t the pedal have to be “under load” to get an accurate reading? just plugging it in like that without using the pedal and turning the knobs won’t give you an accurate reading, some digital pedals when you turn the knobs on them increase the milliamp draw… 🤔