Installing a module
Congratulations on your purchase of a Pod! It’s easy to install a
standard Eurorack module in a Pod:
(1)
Unplug all any barrel cables power brick cables from the Pod.
(2)
Attach your module’s power ribbon cable to a 16-pin power
header on the Pod.
The Pod power header is keyed so that the cable cannot be
inserted upside-down. The red stripe should be down, and
should connect to the -12V on the module.
(3)
Connect the other end of the ribbon cable to your Eurorack
module (unless it's already be attached, of course!)
(4)
Place the module into the Pod so that all screw holes on the module’s faceplate line up with the
screw holes on the Pod.
(5)
Use M3 screws (included with Pod) to secure the module’s faceplate to the Pod.
(6)
Repeat steps 2-5 to install more modules. If you need to install more modules than there are power
headers, you can use a Multi Power Cable.
(7)
Power on the Pod by plugging a power brick into either
one of the jacks on the back of the Pod.
Or, if you already have another Pod that’s receiving
power, you can daisy-chain the new Pod using a barrel
cable.
(8)
Optional: you may attach the included adhesive rubber
feet to the bottom of your Pod. To use Pods on a
pedalboard, you may attach Velcro or hook-and-loop
fastener instead (not included)
Power
The Pod20, Pod26, and Pod32 have an integrated power supply with two standard Eurorack power
headers; the Pod 34X, Pod40X, Pod48X, and Pod60 feature four power headers, and the Pod64X has
size. All
Pods work with all modules that use 10 and/or 16-pin power cables.
Power Bricks
To supply power to a single Pod, plug a Power Brick (sold
separately) to either one of the jacks on the back of the
Pod. Wherever Pods are sold, you can purchase a Power
Brick that’s compatible with the Pods. You also can use
the Power Brick sold for use with the Row Power system
(90W Brick). Or you can use your own power brick as long
as it meets these specifications:
•
Voltage
: 15VDC to 20VDC (15VDC for best
efficiency)
•
Style
: 2.1mm positive tip barrel plug (5.5mm outer
diameter)
•
Wattage or amperage
: Most modern power bricks
will be able to power 6 or more daisy-chained
Pods, but anything under 15W (about 1A) will
probably not be sufficient for powering more than
one or two Pods.
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Warning: If a screw seems to be unusually
tight or pointing at an angle other than
vertical, back it out and try again. The
threads on the Pod’s screw holes can be
permanently damaged by forcing a screw
that’s the wrong size or installed at an
angle.
Multi Power Cables
If you need to install more modules than the
number of power headers in your Pod, you
can use a Multi Power Cable, available
wherever Pods are sold. One end plugs into
the power header on the Pod, and the other
connectors plug directly to modules. Each
Multi Power Cable can power three modules
from one power header. Multi Power Cables
come in two varieties: 10-pin, and 16-pin.
Choose the one that matches the type of
power cable on your modules.
