About This Item
Description
Running out of outlets on your power supply? The PCA-5 daisy-chains one DC output to up to 5 pedals, using a 24AWG oxygen-free copper inner core, so you can save outlets on your supply without a pile of separate cables.
Why guitarists choose the PCA-5
- Powers up to 5 pedals from a single DC output, useful when your power supply has fewer jacks than your board has pedals.
- 24AWG oxygen-free copper core and a 3.5 mm wire diameter.
- Over 25 cm (about 10 in) between plugs gives enough spacing to reach pedals mounted at different points on a board.
- Angled plugs keep a low profile next to tightly packed pedals.
PCA-5 vs PSW-1: not substitutes
The PCA-5 is a passive distribution cable — it carries power but doesn't generate it. Pair it with a proper power source such as the Valeton PSW-1 9V power adapter; the PCA-5 supplies no current of its own.
Compatibility
- Made for standard 9V center-negative guitar pedals.
- All chained pedals share one adapter output, so their combined current draw must stay within the adapter's rating — the Valeton PSW-1, for example, delivers up to 1A.
- A daisy chain is not isolated: every pedal on it shares the same ground. If a digital pedal adds noise when chained, give it its own isolated output.
| Model | Valeton PCA-5 |
|---|---|
| Type | Passive DC daisy-chain power cable (not a power supply) |
| Plugs | 5 angled DC plugs (1-to-5) |
| Conductor | 24AWG oxygen-free copper inner core |
| Wire diameter | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) |
| Spacing between plugs | Over 25 cm (9.8 in) |
| Weight | 54 g (1.9 oz) |
| For use with | 9V DC center-negative pedals |
FAQ
Does the PCA-5 supply power on its own? No, it's a passive daisy-chain cable — it distributes power from a separate DC adapter or power supply to up to 5 pedals.
What power supply should I pair it with? A 9V center-negative adapter with enough current for every chained pedal combined, such as the Valeton PSW-1 9V adapter (up to 1A).
How many pedals can it power? Up to 5, from a single DC output, as long as their total current draw fits the adapter's rating.
Are the plugs straight or angled? 5 angled DC plugs.
What's the spacing between plugs? Over 25 cm between plugs, enough to reach pedals mounted at different points on a board.
Can I chain center-positive or 18V pedals with it? No. Every plug carries the same voltage and polarity as the adapter, and the cable is made for standard 9V center-negative pedals.
Why does a digital pedal hum when it's on the chain? All pedals on a daisy chain share one ground. Moving a noisy digital pedal to its own isolated supply output usually solves it.