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

After using two other power supplies, I tried the CIOKS DC7 because of the variety of voltages it offered and the compact size. Because of these features I was able to mount the DC7 underneath my pedalboard, saving valuable space, enabling me to mount and power my 2 channel mixer on the board. An added bonus is the power cord is a standard cord, not the usual flimsy wall wart type. I definitely recommend the CIOKS DC7 without reservation.

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.

I Did need to make or buy some of the cables I needed to run some of my gear (ie current doubler cable to run my PodGo via 2 power outputs) these arent included in the pack so check what you need.

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.

Ive been playing guitar for over 20 years. Ive gone through nearly every power supply known to man. Im pretty sold on Strymons Zuma and Ojai stuff, but I wanted to build a smaller 12x18 board (compared to my normal 18x32) board to reduce my footprint a bit. I also wanted to build something that I could take up to my newborns room to lull him to sleep. The Zuma was way too big to fit under the board, so I decided to give the DC7 a try. While Im not particularly fond of the RCA jacks for the power on the DC7 side, this power supply provides tons of power. You can power almost anything with it without having to worry about is this the 300mA output or the 100mA output? Compared to the Strymon stuff, its built like a tank too. Im not getting rid of my Zuma and Ojais on my big board, but the DC7 (also paired with a DC4 - it expands!) does the trick for small spaces with big power demands. Dont cheap out on a power supply - pick one of these bad boys up, stop worrying about power concerns, and get to playing.

RCA connector to each output on the power brick is a great design. Easy to understand and configure for each device. Fairly small size. Im very happy.

Does everything you need

This is hands down the best power supply on the market. And if you buy the Cioks grip you dont even have to drill holes in your pedalboard. Fits under the pedaltrain metro 24, 20 and 16 perfectly. If you need power options that are not included Cioks has different flex cables for any situation. Not all are included though.

I used the screw template and mounted it under my pedaltrain metro 24 and it does not touch the ground, which was my biggest concern before the purchase. I have 9 pedals linked to it and there’s no noise and no power issues

So I definitely feel that after I buy my next pedal Ill have to buy a new pack of cables. But the supply itself is awesome. Best of the best.