Engl POWER TAP PRO 12

A Power Supply Designed for Modern Pedalboards

Often relegated to the background, the power supply is nevertheless one of the key factors in a pedalboard's sound quality. The ENGL Power Tap 12 was designed to provide a stable, quiet and reliable power base for guitarists using multiple pedals, whether in rehearsal, on stage or in the studio.

Thanks to its fully isolated outputs, it prevents the problems frequently encountered with daisy-chain power supplies: hum, interference, noise and ground loops. Each pedal therefore benefits from an independent power supply, preserving the clarity of the signal and the character of each effect.

For Guitarists Using Analog and Digital Effects

The Power Tap 12 is aimed at musicians looking to build a tidy and expandable pedalboard, from demanding hobbyists to professional stage musicians. Its ten high-current 9V outputs allow you to connect a wide variety of pedals: overdrives, distortions, fuzzes, compressors, chorus, phasers, wah-wahs, delays and reverbs.

Its 12V output, capable of delivering up to 2A, is particularly useful for multi-effects units, digital processors and power-hungry pedals. The 18V output can be used to power compatible pedals that require a higher voltage, including certain overdrives and preamps designed for greater headroom.

12 Isolated Outputs and Versatile Power Distribution

The ENGL Power Tap 12 combines twelve dedicated outputs in a compact, lightweight enclosure. The ten 9V / 500 mA outputs provide enough current to power modern digital pedals without having to reserve the most powerful outputs for specific effects.

Each output features protection against short circuits and overloads. An individual LED provides a quick visual indication of the status of each power supply and makes it easier to identify a potential problem on the pedalboard. This design offers genuine everyday convenience, particularly during quick setups before a concert.

With its compact dimensions, the power supply fits easily on compact pedalboards as well as more ambitious setups. Its slim design also makes it easy to install beneath many pedalboards, while retaining convenient access to the power cables.

The Sound

A power supply does not intentionally alter the character of your pedals; its role is, on the contrary, to allow them to perform without unwanted noise. The Power Tap 12 promotes cleaner, more stable reproduction, which is particularly valuable with high-gain effects, sensitive fuzzes, digital delays and long reverbs.

The isolation between outputs helps preserve cleaner gaps between notes and limit the hum that can occur when several pedals share the same power supply. The result is a quieter, more reliable pedalboard, better prepared for the demands of studio playing and live performance.

Technical specifications

Category

Multiple power supply

Number of outputs

12

Total number of outputs	12	Status indication	individual LED for each output
9V outputs	10 x 9V / 500 mA	Format	compact housing suitable for pedalboards
12V output	1 x 12V / 2A	Design	ultra-quiet
18V output	1 x 18V / 100 mA	Dimensions	25 x 190 x 60 mm
Isolation	fully isolated outputs	Weight	300 g
Protection	against short circuits and overloads