Isolator

Description
Warranty Information

TheGigRig Isolator is the crowning glory of our modular power supply solution.

Each of the Isolator's 4 outputs deliver a very clean, isolated 9v DC supply and it is engineered to provide the ultimate power for your 9v pedals.
Its compact, lightweight design also helps keep your pedalboard light, small and free from bulky/heavy power supplies.

Using a combination of the Generator, Distributors, Isolators and Adapters, the system can be configured to provide isolated power to nearly every pedal and every voltage out there.

Setting the Isolator(s) up on your pedal board is easy. Each Isolator comes with 4 cut-to-length solderless dc power cables. You simply cut the dc cables to the length you need, then plug the cables into the terminal block. The black side goes into the black tab and the white stripe side goes into the white tab. Press each tab down and the cables are connected, there's no need for solder!

Designed to work as part of The GigRig Modular Power Supply, you can power as many Isolators as you need using the Generator and Distributor.

Technical

POWER - 9v in/ 4 x 9v 135mA isolated out
WEIGHT - 0.095kg /0.2lbs
DIMENSIONS - 6.5cm x 3cm x 2cm / 2.56" x 1.18" x 0.79"

The GigRig warrants the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the original date of purchase. If the product fails within the warranty period, The GigRig will repair or, at our discretion, replace the product and cover the cost of return shipping to the original purchaser. This warranty covers defects in manufacturing discovered while using this product as recommended by The GigRig. This warranty does not cover loss or theft, nor does the coverage extend to damage caused by misuse, abuse, unauthorized modification, improper storage, lightning, or natural disasters. Damage caused by any of the above circumstances may result in a non-warranty repair fee. Legal: In the case of malfunction, the purchaser’s sole recourse shall be repair or replacement, as described in the preceding paragraphs. The GigRig will not be held liable to any party for damages that result from the failure of this product. Damages excluded include, but are not limited to, the following: lost profits, lost savings, damage to other equipment, and incidental or consequential damages arising from the use, or inability to use this product. In no event will The GigRig be liable for more than the amount of the purchase price, not to exceed the current retail price of the product. The GigRig disclaims any other warranties, express or implied. By using the product, the user accepts all terms herein.

GigRig Isolator

Posted by Philip J Ockelford on 21st Sep 2020

Let me start by saying I understand and appreciate the concept of this, and indeed, the whole modular system. I applaud the thinking behind it, and once working, it does the job as described. In that sense, it is all positive.

What, in my opinion, lets down this fine idea is the execution. For what I am assuming are reasons of cost, this item is made almost exclusively for plastic. Crucially, this is most applicable to the tabs with which you secure the wiring. These have to bear an inordinate amount of force because pressing them down forms the wire over the terminal, as well as breaking the sheath to expose the wire, and thus make electrical contact accordingly.

The tabs are simply not robust enough for this task. Indeed, just below the top where you press down, the plastic is reduced to just one side of the tab, and it is really thin. Couple this with the tiny surface area onto which you have to press, and it really is asking way too much of the material.

Again, I assume its construction is down to reasons of cost. A simple screw akin to a common electrical terminal block would be far better. Yes, you would have to strip the end of the wire, but I would far rather do that than the system used here.

Also, there is no specialised tool with which to press the tabs down. Indeed, the recommendation is to use the cutters you have just used to crop the wire. These are manifestly unsuitable for the job, as are most tools, which are typically metal.

The amount of force required to press the tab home is far greater than it should be. It also stresses the block in which the terminals sit, causing them to crack. A brand new Isolator at just under £65 delivered can pretty soon look mangled and secondhand.

In conclusion, the concept is excellent. I am not complaining without reason, and I am a regular viewer of That Pedal Show. I think that a great idea has been undermined by poor execution.

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5
Isolated Power... This is the Way!

Posted by Neill Tupman on 2nd Mar 2021

Wish I'd moved to isolated power ages ago now, silent and no issues at all. Only minor niggle is the number of outlets; more would mean I wouldn't have to get 3 (at £50 each), but it's a investment for a clean tone to die for. Thoroughly recommended.
4
Isolator

Posted by Garry Jones on 13th Feb 2021

I purchased two of these alongside the Power Base Pack 1.
Please read that review first.

Apart from feeling a bit cheap, these are brilliant. If you haven't heard your pedals with clean, regulated, isolated power, then you really haven't heard them.

The cables they come with are plenty long enough to run pedals anywhere on a board, or to power pedals off the board too.

They aren't supplied with any tools, so you'll need a wire cutter, and you'll have to use that or some other blunt tool to press the clips down, and a different tool to lever the clips up, if you want to make changes.

Maybe a small tool wouldn't be asking too much. It couldn't make the kit that much more expensive that you'd notice a difference.
5
ISOLATOR

Posted by Phil Newham on 24th Nov 2020

Excellent, the quality and flexibility of the GigRig range is essential to me.
5
My pedals are now in lockdown.

Posted by James Snell on 15th Oct 2020

High quality isolated outputs for 4 pedals that mean ZERO noise from tricky vintage devices. Simple and offers peace of mind.
5
Isolator

Posted by S Black on 12th Oct 2020

Purchased w/ Power Base Pack 1 - Owned since April 2020. Sound quality and ability to adjust your board to exactly what you need is unmatched. My own opinion on the design is, is it feels like function over form - everything is very light, which is great, but the plastic does create doubts over durability. Some of the design graphics are in my opinion are not "cool". But that is all subjective, the actual performance of the power supply is fantastic, I now have a board that is always set up and its just a case of flicking a switch to start playing. I definitely think the modular approach is great because I've already expanded my board (bought a 2nd isolator) and the other supply I considered would be too small already. Getting quicker at rebuilding every time I change it too. Happy customer!
5
Isolator

Posted by Martin McVitty on 21st Sep 2020

This is very small and consequently it is easy to find room for it on your pedalboard. The fact that you are able to cut the power cables to suit is fantastic. There is no unwanted noise whatsoever (at least not that I could hear). Very satisfied.
3
GigRig Isolator

Posted by Philip J Ockelford on 21st Sep 2020

Let me start by saying I understand and appreciate the concept of this, and indeed, the whole modular system. I applaud the thinking behind it, and once working, it does the job as described. In that sense, it is all positive.

What, in my opinion, lets down this fine idea is the execution. For what I am assuming are reasons of cost, this item is made almost exclusively for plastic. Crucially, this is most applicable to the tabs with which you secure the wiring. These have to bear an inordinate amount of force because pressing them down forms the wire over the terminal, as well as breaking the sheath to expose the wire, and thus make electrical contact accordingly.

The tabs are simply not robust enough for this task. Indeed, just below the top where you press down, the plastic is reduced to just one side of the tab, and it is really thin. Couple this with the tiny surface area onto which you have to press, and it really is asking way too much of the material.

Again, I assume its construction is down to reasons of cost. A simple screw akin to a common electrical terminal block would be far better. Yes, you would have to strip the end of the wire, but I would far rather do that than the system used here.

Also, there is no specialised tool with which to press the tabs down. Indeed, the recommendation is to use the cutters you have just used to crop the wire. These are manifestly unsuitable for the job, as are most tools, which are typically metal.

The amount of force required to press the tab home is far greater than it should be. It also stresses the block in which the terminals sit, causing them to crack. A brand new Isolator at just under £65 delivered can pretty soon look mangled and secondhand.

In conclusion, the concept is excellent. I am not complaining without reason, and I am a regular viewer of That Pedal Show. I think that a great idea has been undermined by poor execution.
4
Silence is Golden

Posted by Stig Brautaset on 9th Sep 2020

The Isolator solderless cables connectors are hard to press down. I didn't get them to work at first, as I worried about damagaging something by using too much force. It turns out it requires a lot, and I wasn't able to do it without a metal tool to concentrate the force.

On the positive side, my pedal board is much tidier now, and *much* quieter. I only have three pedals, but using a daisy chain previously I would occasionally have a lot of noise. Since switching to the Generator+Isolator there's been none.