Anyone ever moved all their gear from the UK to a USA based power supply. I am moving to live and work in Tobago (I've been told it's a US type power supply) and want to take all my equipment with me. I wish it was as simple as changing plugs, but it's not is it? I probably need to check all the voltages of my equipment but as all my stuff is boxed up at my parents at the moment that's a bit tricky. I'm just posting on the offchance that someone has done this before, and can give me some hints.
Cheers
Matt
Moving Country (and equipment)
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kensuguro
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I've tried bringing gear from Japan to Finland... not sure if it's anything like what you're talking about, but it sure was a drag. Fortunately, my friend in Finland had a power converter.. with only 2 outlets.. I only needed 1 so it worked out OK. But I'd guess it's a little different in your case.
The thing is, there are converter boxes for just about everything... the problem is whether they're stable enough for hi-end audio recording. Which brings into mind the power plugs used for studios, that have internal stabilizers to reduce noise. Since these circuits are pretty much similar to voltage amplification circuits, it would seem logical that they'd have models that convert voltage+stabilize it.
Also, keep in mind that some AC adapters (so called wall warts, in some areas I think) can take anywhere from 110volts to 220, and convert it. So, the only thing you have to worry about is noise, which can be fixed by the studio plugs. But, I wouldn't take any risks if I were you. It'd ruin my life. (and probably anyone within close proximity
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Good luck tho! I hope someone else here has some experience with this.
The thing is, there are converter boxes for just about everything... the problem is whether they're stable enough for hi-end audio recording. Which brings into mind the power plugs used for studios, that have internal stabilizers to reduce noise. Since these circuits are pretty much similar to voltage amplification circuits, it would seem logical that they'd have models that convert voltage+stabilize it.
Also, keep in mind that some AC adapters (so called wall warts, in some areas I think) can take anywhere from 110volts to 220, and convert it. So, the only thing you have to worry about is noise, which can be fixed by the studio plugs. But, I wouldn't take any risks if I were you. It'd ruin my life. (and probably anyone within close proximity
)Good luck tho! I hope someone else here has some experience with this.
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Hi! Last year i moved from France (220volts, 50hz) to Canada (110volts, 60hz). And for computer, this is no problem, has most power supply are 'switching' power supply, mean that they automaticaly switch from 220 to 110. It is written on them if they do. Some pc monitor also do the same thing (all my 3 monitor were), but forget about TV, hi-fi system, radio tuner, and appliance. Even if you find a converter, for TV for example, in europe, they use PAL & SECAM, here they still use old NTSC. Won't work at all. Radio tuner? They don't have the same frequency, won't work either.
Hi
Thanks for the replies
PC was the main worry actually so I'm glad that should be OK.
I know my supernova will be OK after contacting Novation. I'm hoping this applies to other outboard gear, not so sure about my amp/mixing desk/ADAT converter etc.
If PC is Ok though at least I can do some music, cheers!
Thanks for the replies
PC was the main worry actually so I'm glad that should be OK.
I know my supernova will be OK after contacting Novation. I'm hoping this applies to other outboard gear, not so sure about my amp/mixing desk/ADAT converter etc.
If PC is Ok though at least I can do some music, cheers!
