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NAMM 2016: Strymon announces Zuma and Ojai power supplies

Strymon has announced their latest addition to the pedalboard world, the Zuma and Ojai.

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The Zuma and Ojai are Strymons new power supplies that provide individually isolated, ultra-low-noise outputs. They also have a stackable feature so you can keep on adding to you supply as your pedalboard grows.

Official info below:

Strymon Zuma and Ojai; never worry about power again…
Zuma is the highest horsepower, most technologically advanced effects pedal power supply of its kind. Zuma offers nine high-current, individually isolated, ultra-low-noise outputs, each with its own dedicated regulator and custom transformer. Designed to meet the needs of today’s players, each one of Zuma’s nine outputs provides a staggering 500mA of current. Zuma’s dual-stage topology, pre-regulated outputs, optically isolated feedback, and advanced multistage filtering result in a power supply that allows your pedals to achieve their highest possible dynamic range.

zuma_front-1024x573– Dual isolation. Zuma’s all analogue circuitry offers two stages of isolation, completely eliminating ground loop and AC line noise issues, allowing your pedals to sound like they were designed to sound.

– World tour ready. With automatic international power compatibility built-in, Zuma delivers an abundance of clean, rock-steady power to all your pedals on any stage anywhere in the world.

– Never run out of outputs. Have a growing rig? Or unique requirements that require distributed power? Add more outputs to your Zuma by connecting a Strymon Ojai (sold separately) with the 24V Out jack. Use Zuma by itself, or as part of a truly expandable, modular power distribution system that can grow with your pedalboard.

– Ins & Outs. 9 high-current, fully isolated outputs/ All 9 outputs offer 9V DC option/ 500mA per 9V DC output powers nearly any pedal/ 2 selectable outputs offer 9V, 12V, or 18V DC options/ 12V option provides 375mA, 18V provides 250mA/ 9 pedal cables included (5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel connectors, center negative, right angle to straight cables)/ Detachable IEC power cable included. 24V OUT jack allows connection to additional outputs via Strymon Ojai.

– Design Team. Our power design team has over 25 years of experience in power system design, from developing mission-critical power systems for the aerospace industry, to developing best-in-class power supplies for top-selling power amplifiers, studio monitors, guitar amplifiers, and more. We’re using this vast experience to provide clean, dependable power to all of your effects pedals.

– Hear your pedals, not your power. Many popular guitar pedals were originally designed to work with batteries. Since batteries are inherently very low noise and not susceptible to ground loops, pedals were often NOT designed to be resistant to noise from power supplies. Our ultra-low-noise design prevents power noise bleeding into the audio signal, allowing your pedals to deliver the highest possible dynamic range.

zuma_rear_detailslabels– World tour ready. Playing gigs all around the world? No need to purchase separate power supplies for your international tour. Zuma has automatic worldwide power compatibility built-in (when connected with the appropriate IEC cable). Whether you’re on 120V, 240V, 100V, or any variation in between, Zuma will deliver clean, reliable power to your pedals, even if the venue has dirty power.

– 12V and 18V Options built-in. Do you have pedals that require 12V or 18V? Zuma has you covered. Two channels have selectable 9, 12, or 18V output voltages. Some analog pedals designed for 9V operation may provide higher output and/or more clean headroom when run at higher voltages such as 12V or 18V. However, others will simply start smoking and melting, so please check with the manufacturer of your pedal before operating at a higher-than-standard voltage!

– Dual isolation. Zuma’s all analog circuitry offers two stages of isolation. Each of the nine output channels is individually isolated from the 24V DC, and the 24V DC is isolated from the AC input power, eliminating ground loop and AC line noise issues. Zuma also provides dual power regulation: Wide-bandwidth optically isolated feedback loops on each channel, as well as on the input, allow both the input and outputs to adjust for changes, ensuring solid output under changing load conditions.

– Energy efficient. Don’t let the blue chassis fool you: Zuma is green at heart. Significantly more efficient than linear power supplies, Zuma is able to deliver substantially more current while handling a much wider range of input voltages. Zuma’s high efficiency design delivers high-current power distribution in a compact unit, for a small carbon footprint and a small pedalboard footprint.

Strymon has solved the switching power supply problem. With our dual-stage topology, pre-regulated outputs, optically isolated feedback, and advanced multistage filtering, we have designed a switching power supply that is actually quieter than linear units. To make sure your pedalboard delivers the best sound quality possible when powered by Zuma, we did extensive listening tests with every pedal we could get our hands on, and we audio test each and every unit in our lab.

In fact, every Zuma power supply unit goes through the same rigorous Audio Precision testing that our pedals go through. With Zuma, your pedals will sound the way they were designed to sound.

  • Nine individual custom transformers (one per channel) deliver clean, consistent power
  • Worldwide power compatibility insures no-hassle international touring
  • Energy efficient, compact design Lightweight and rugged anodized midnight blue aluminum chassis
  • Fits under most pedalboards
  • PedalTrain mounting bracket available (sold separately)
  • Designed and built in the USA

Ojai: Huge horsepower, small size.

ojai_frontview-1024x406Power your pedals with Ojai—the highest horsepower, most technologically advanced effects pedal power supply of its size. Ojai delivers clean, rock-steady power to your effects pedals in a lightweight and expandable package, giving you flexibility and room to grow. You get five high-current, individually isolated, ultra-low-noise outputs—each with its own dedicated regulator and custom transformer. Each output provides a massive 500mA of current. Ojai’s dual-stage topology, pre-regulated outputs, optically isolated feedback, and advanced multistage filtering result in a power supply that allows your pedals to achieve their highest possible dynamic range.

  • Dual isolation.
  • Ojai’s all analog circuitry offers two stages of isolation, completely eliminating ground loop and AC line noise issues, allowing your pedals to sound like they were designed to sound.
  • World tour ready.
  • With automatic international power compatibility built-in, Ojai delivers clean, reliable power to all your pedals, on any stage anywhere you play in the world.
  • Never run out of outputs.
  • Have a growing rig? Ojai is part of an expandable system. Gain more outputs by connecting additional Ojai units to the 24V Thru jack. Or use Ojai to add five more outputs to our Zuma power supply (sold separately).

ojai_rear_detailslabelsIns and Outs
500mA per output powers nearly any pedal/5 pedal cables included (5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel connectors, center negative, right angle to straight cables)/ Power adapter and IEC power cable included/ 24V Thru jack allows connection to additional Strymon Ojai.

  • Five individual custom transformers (one per channel) deliver clean, consistent power
  • Worldwide power compatibility insures no-hassle international touring
  • Energy efficient, compact design Lightweight and rugged anodized midnight blue aluminum chassis Fits under most pedalboards
  • PedalTrain mounting bracket available (sold separately) Designed and built in the USA

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