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1 SPOT PRO - XP5
XP5
Adds 5 Isolated Outputs To Your CS11
The Ultimate Compact Isolated Power Supply
Links To Additional Truetone Expansion Boxes
9Vdc 500mA Per Output
Includes DC Cables For Your Pedals
The 1 SPOT Pro Story
“A lot of people over the years had told us that we should make a power brick. Even some of my own staff urged me to do it, but I didn’t want to for two reasons. First, I knew the 1 SPOT could power just about every pedal out there, so I didn’t see the need. Second, I didn’t want to make just another knock-off of someone else’s power brick. If we were going to make one, we were going to do it our way and have features that nobody else could offer. As pedal designs changed and it became more common for digital pedals to require isolation and for others to need something other than 9Vdc, I finally saw a reason for us to design a power brick.”
“It took 3 years and lots of experimentation, but we were finally able to design a 1 SPOT Pro, using our own proprietary technology to give musicians all the features they need for today’s pedalboards. The original 1 SPOT still works great for most musicians, but for those who need more power and versatility, the 1 SPOT Pro fills the need perfectly.” - Bob Weil (Founder & President - Truetone)
1 SPOT Technology
Inside look at the 1 SPOT Technology… what does that mean and why should I care? Technically, it’s switching power supply technology, which is very different than what anyone has ever put inside a power brick. Normally, you would find just a big transformer and a handful of small electronic components inside a power brick… old tech that hasn’t changed in decades and has a lot of limitations. We took the same triple filtered switching power supply technology found in our famous 1 SPOT and scaled it up to make the 1 SPOT Pro models. With much more space to work with, we were able to completely eliminate noise, provide total electrical isolation between outputs, create multiple voltages, and still give you the ability to use it anywhere in the world.
A major benefit of using a switching power supply is that it can handle far more current (power being pulled out of it) than any transformer-based power supply. Although we had to put power rating labels on each output to satisfy certification agencies (yes, we actually certified these, unlike many companies), the outputs can generally handle far more than the label shows. For example, you can connect a 300mA pedal to a 200mA output, without causing any problems. With a transformer-based power supply, you can’t get away with that. The important thing is to not exceed the total of all the labels. With a CS7 (for example), the output labels add up to 1900mA total. That means the total current draw of all your pedals should be less than 1900mA.
Can the 1 SPOT Pro power my pedal?
That question can best be answered by looking at the following questions and notes…
Which output and settings do I use for my pedals?
It is important for you to know the power requirements for your pedal. For every pedal that you are going to power via the 1 SPOT Pro XP5, you need to know the following:
What is the voltage required by the pedal?
Does the pedal require AC or DC voltage? The XP5 only provides DC voltage.
What is the polarity of the pedal? (Center pin positive or negative.)
These questions can usually be answered by:
1. Inspecting the pedal itself near the power jack.
2. Referring to the owner’s manual.
3. Checking online, or contacting the manufacturer
4. If your pedal can be powered by a 9Vdc battery, it can be powered by one of the 9Vdc outputs.
Notes on using certain pedals with the 1 SPOT Pro XP5:
• The vast majority of pedals use 9Vdc. Check your pedals to make sure they require 9Vdc, as that is the voltage on all outputs of the XP5.
• Eventide Factor pedals and H9/H90 may be powered with the addition of the CL6 converter (sold separately) for proper DC jack tip size and polarity.
• Line 6 M9 will also require the CL6 converter plug (sold separately).
• Line 6 M5 may be powered without a converter plug.
• Line 6 HX series and POD Go require a C2.5 converter (sold separately). Please note, although these pedals can be powered by a single output, we recommend using 2 outputs combined using a Truetone MC2 cable (sold separately) to split the current load.
• If additional analog 9Vdc pedals need to be powered, a Truetone Multi-Plug cable (sold separately) may be connected to any of the 9Vdc outputs depending on mA draw. If additional pedals need isolation, you may purchase another Truetone XP5 or XP8 expansion box which connects to the second input of the XP5. The XP5 has 5 isolated and filtered outputs, while the XP8 has 8.
• Pedals that do not have a power jack, yet are powered normally by a 9Vdc battery, may be connected using a CBAT converter (sold separately).
• Digitech Whammy: Version 5 or Whammy DT may be powered without a converter plug. Versions 1-4 cannot be powered by an XP5.
• Radial Tonebone 15Vdc pedals can only be powered by using a Truetone Voltage Doubler cable (model TVD – sold separately), and using a Reverse Polarity Converter (model CYR – sold separately).
Cables
The 1 SPOT Pro XP5 includes an assortment of DC cables. The cables are of various lengths, color-coded for easy cable management and with right angle plugs on the pedal end.
DC Power cables (all are center pin negative polarity):
(3) DC18 (5.5x2.1mm barrel plugs; 18” (457mm) – White
(2) DC12 (5.5x2.1mm barrel plugs; 12” (305mm) – Yellow
(1) DCLINK - Two right angle 5.5x2.1mm barrel plugs, 20" (508mm) - Black
Dimensions
88 x 88 x 30mm (3.46 x 3.46 x 1.18”); 336 grams (0.74 lbs.) - weight and dimensions of XP5 only, not including cables or packaging