Turning gear on and off - is there a safe way to do it via the mains? Some of my dbx hardware has no switch.

[1niltothe]

I have various active monitors, interfaces, DACS and pre-amps.

The easiest thing is to have a power supply unit with a big red on/off button and fire it all up at the same time.

I don't think this would be good for the gear, could cause power surges or blow ups.

Wondering if there IS a 'one switch' solution, or whether the dbx units need to be unplugged at the back.

 

[JustJones]

Just for illustration there's the Panamax M4320-PRO. It has sequential startup/shut down so everything doesn't power on/off simultaneously. Is something like this what you mean by power supply unit?

Panamax

 

[Nicoff]

I had a similar Panamax product in the past and it worked great for delaying power-on for my system.
I now use the triggers in my components to turn them on/off. When using triggers, you are creating an automated delayed sequence.

 

[somebodyelse]

It sounds like you're looking for a power sequencer - they turn things on in order with a delay between them, and turn off in reverse order.

 

[sergeauckland]

It sounds like you're looking for a power sequencer - they turn things on in order with a delay between them, and turn off in reverse order.

That's exactly what I use to switch on my main system in the right order, and off again in the right order. 8 mains sockets, switched on and off at 1 second intervals using one switch. Bought it on-line for around £50 if I remember correctly.

S

 

[markstein]

Interesting topic. I live in Germany and only found power sequencers by company GUDE, however, they cost > 300 EUR with 6 power sockets:

GUDE Sequencer & Conditioner Typ F

GUDE Power Sequencer & Conditioner Typ F - 19" Stromverteiler mit kontrollierter Schaltsequenz, Anschlüsse: 6x Schutzkontakt Typ F (CEE 7/3), 1x Klinkenanschluss, für externen Taster, Überspannungsschutz Typ 3 (gemäß EN61643-1), Netzfilter,...

www.thomann.de

Quite a lot of money!

Are there lower cost solutions anybody can recommend? Safety and reliability certainly come first.

 

[Speedskater]

I use a little wireless remote control to turn low powered units On/Off.
Not suitable for a big power amp.

 

[markstein]

It's not only large power amps which may be problematic but switching power supplies with a high inrush current. Using cheap low cost switches or relais I am afraid their contacts could burn down or stick.

 

[Bruce Morgen]

Back in the day, many (if not most) decent receivers, integrated amps, and preamps had multiple switched accessory outlets. AFAIK, nobody had any issues controlling the AC to multiple pieces of gear using that feature. A typical modern power strip does the same thing, but usually with a built-in circuit breaker and often surge protection too. Enough said...

 

[Bruce Morgen]

Back in the day, many (if not most) decent receivers, integrated amps, and preamps had multiple switched accessory outlets. AFAIK, nobody had any issues controlling the AC to multiple pieces of gear using that feature. A typical modern power strip does the same thing, but usually with a built-in circuit breaker and often surge protection too. Enough said...

 

[levimax]

There are not "cheap" but are very well made and a pleasure to use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KGI7BY4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title