I've cut my Firebox Power supply

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I've cut my Firebox Power supply
Posted on: 10.10.2010 by DJ MENSAH
A friend damaged the cable that goes to the sound interface and thus I had to open the PSU and fix it.
This is beautifull power supply, neat, simple and elegan enterior. Low-voltage part is separated from the hi-voltage part by the only thing that actually separates them, the transformer.
Aaand, it is a real bitch to open if you don't have the right tools. I had to drill 12mm holes in the bottom to cut out plastic that holds the screws.

For some time I dreamt about compact PSU to be neatly tucked inside my backpack and, also, a PSU that is getting along well with other power cables/PSUs on the extension cord.

The bottom part (to go in to the wall socket) is cut off, you can see PSU laying flat on the desk.
Wall-power is comming into the IEC C8 (sadly enough C14 could not fit) and thus the power cord is disconnectable and replaceable.
Transformer has been rotated 180 degrees and new (ass)hole has been made for the power output (to Firebox).
DJ MENSAH
10.06.2012		Hi, I moded it again. Had enough of pulling the euro-plug each time Im done mixing so I've thrown in a power switch:

2012-06-10 22.01.39.jpg2012-06-10 22.01.55.jpg
Treasa Maffucci
10.10.2010
Originally Posted by ToS
A friend damaged the cable that goes to the sound interface and thus I had to open the PSU and fix it.
This is beautifull power supply, neat, simple and elegan enterior. Low-voltage part is separated from the hi-voltage part by the only thing that actually separates them, the transformer.
Aaand, it is a real bitch to open if you don't have the right tools. I had to drill 12mm holes in the bottom to cut out plastic that holds the screws.

For some time I dreamt about compact PSU to be neatly tucked inside my backpack and, also, a PSU that is getting along well with other power cables/PSUs on the extension cord.

The bottom part (to go in to the wall socket) is cut off, you can see PSU laying flat on the desk.
Wall-power is comming into the IEC C8 (sadly enough C14 could not fit) and thus the power cord is disconnectable and replaceable.
Transformer has been rotated 180 degrees and new (ass)hole has been made for the power output (to Firebox).
this is an awesome mod considering the firebox power supply is possibly the biggest pain in the ass wall wart of all time. luckily mine will run off bus power with no problems. nice work
DJ MENSAH
10.10.2010		A friend damaged the cable that goes to the sound interface and thus I had to open the PSU and fix it.
This is beautifull power supply, neat, simple and elegan enterior. Low-voltage part is separated from the hi-voltage part by the only thing that actually separates them, the transformer.
Aaand, it is a real bitch to open if you don't have the right tools. I had to drill 12mm holes in the bottom to cut out plastic that holds the screws.

For some time I dreamt about compact PSU to be neatly tucked inside my backpack and, also, a PSU that is getting along well with other power cables/PSUs on the extension cord.

The bottom part (to go in to the wall socket) is cut off, you can see PSU laying flat on the desk.
Wall-power is comming into the IEC C8 (sadly enough C14 could not fit) and thus the power cord is disconnectable and replaceable.
Transformer has been rotated 180 degrees and new (ass)hole has been made for the power output (to Firebox).
DJ MENSAH
10.06.2012		Hi, I moded it again. Had enough of pulling the euro-plug each time Im done mixing so I've thrown in a power switch:

2012-06-10 22.01.39.jpg2012-06-10 22.01.55.jpg
DJ MENSAH
26.10.2010		Better-quality pics.
DJ MENSAH
12.10.2010		C13 connector update.
I'm much, much happier with this.
DJ MENSAH
12.10.2010		HP Laptop with 4pin output
robin loo
11.10.2010		i've never used my firebox with its powesupply and never had issues.. what's the point of using one?
DJ MENSAH
10.10.2010		Just found one C13 connector that I can fit, needs a bit more modding but then it will be compatible with EVERYTHING!

I'll have to wait until the callus from scalpel-work heals. Tiz been a hard modding day.
DJ MENSAH
10.10.2010		Well, IMHO, switching PSU is not comparable to full-blown transformer.
I guess they've done some good noise filtering in FireStudioMobile sinc it is oriented recording-wise.
I couldn't live with only four analog outputs. (I like to route all 10 outs from Firebox into the mixer)
nayit ruiz jaramillo
10.10.2010		Excellent work.
I was gutted when my Firebox adapter finally died.
Ive used 2 or 3 cheaper replacements in the time the original lasted.

It was a huge hunk of stuff though.

I got the Presonus FireStudioM now and the power supply is tiny in comparison..
Treasa Maffucci
10.10.2010
Originally Posted by ToS
A friend damaged the cable that goes to the sound interface and thus I had to open the PSU and fix it.
This is beautifull power supply, neat, simple and elegan enterior. Low-voltage part is separated from the hi-voltage part by the only thing that actually separates them, the transformer.
Aaand, it is a real bitch to open if you don't have the right tools. I had to drill 12mm holes in the bottom to cut out plastic that holds the screws.

For some time I dreamt about compact PSU to be neatly tucked inside my backpack and, also, a PSU that is getting along well with other power cables/PSUs on the extension cord.

The bottom part (to go in to the wall socket) is cut off, you can see PSU laying flat on the desk.
Wall-power is comming into the IEC C8 (sadly enough C14 could not fit) and thus the power cord is disconnectable and replaceable.
Transformer has been rotated 180 degrees and new (ass)hole has been made for the power output (to Firebox).
this is an awesome mod considering the firebox power supply is possibly the biggest pain in the ass wall wart of all time. luckily mine will run off bus power with no problems. nice work

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