MPC500 Power Supply (Plug size?)

Wats good fellas. Im finally gonna invest in a power supply adapter, after using batteries for months and months. I've stumbled across this on an auction site:




12V 500mA POWER SUPPLY SWITCHING ADAPTER, MULTI PU
BRAND NEW 12V 500mA POWER SWITCHING ADAPTER
LIGHT WEIGHT, POWERFUL
AUSTRALIAN & NZ STANDARD
SUITABLE FOR SECURITY CAMERAS, RADIOS, GAME CONSOLES, BATTERY CHARGERS, AND MUCH MORE...


Main Features & Specifications:
* Light weight power switch, only 77g
* Univerasl Regulated
* Overload protection
* Short circuit proof
* Input: 100V-240V, 0.15A, 50-60Hz
* Output: 12V DC, 500mA, 6.0VA
* Plug: 2.1mm
* Output centre port positive - reversible
* Cable length: 1.8M
* C-Tick approval

Package Includes:
* 12V 500mA power switching adapter

Since the original should be 600mA and not 500mA I emailed Akai and they said this should be fine. So the only thing Im worried about is the plug type which says in the specs is 2.1mm. Im pretty sure this is the same size as the one required for the mpc500 but can anyone confirm this before I click Buy?

Thanks for your help

Just get the correct power supply from VST and call it a day.

The universals run kinda hot on the 500 especially when you leave the batteries in it.

been there done that, power supply blew cos of the different voltage. i live in nz (240v compared to 60V). otherwise i would have even made a post or had any problems i woulda just got one from vst and the problem would be fixed. but i dont live in the states, and its extra shipping that i cant afford. plus there are not a whole lot of alternatives i can choose from, and this one is the closest i can get. all i need is confirmation that the plug size is the same.

If i was in your shoes I would probably go with re-chargeables, but in my case the 500 was a for sofa use.

i DO use rechargables. thats what i been using all this time. its quite annoying though, cos they last only a couple hours max and dont give any sign of when the battery is low on the menu. when the battery is low, there will be just a quick LOW BATTERY warning that comes up, and then the machine shuts down without giving me time to save. I have two sets, so the batteries are constantly charging. it would be great just to have an adapter so i wouldnt have to worry about losing my work if the batteries run out

Any universal ac adapter will do I guess. Six AA batteries equal to 9v, so just look at the ac input of the 500 to check the positioning of the positive and negative setting(looks like + - with a circle surrounding one of them) and set the adapter the same way it reads on the 500.

im sorry i must not be making myself clear.
either that or people just dont read anymore...

ALL I NEED TO KNOW IS....


What is the size of plug on the original MPC500 adapter? Is it 2.1mm?
YES or NO.

Then click and buy, and tell us what happens.

I bought my 500 second hand. It came with a third party adapter, the plug doesn't fit exactly but it works just fine. I've also had to buy 3rd party adapters for other machines, and I get the impression that the power/voltage of the adapter usually dictates the size of the plug banning proprietary applications.
Just get the right volts/amps and it should fit IMO. Also purchase from somebody with a good exchange policy.

BTW: your making all your beats on batteries?! Thats only an option, not the rule.
Plug it in bruh.

its my only option. i have no adapter

I'm not sure what the deal is down there in Oz.
But how about carrying into your local electronics outlet like a "radio shack" and have a see fit. After you get it straight, excuse yourself politely and the ebay might undercut the local joint.
Or it might be worth buying local for the exchange policy.
One way or another, you need a plug my bro.

Rule #1. Never call a Kiwi an Aussie



haha. there is not greater way to offend a new zealander, than to call him australian. im sure the aussies feel the same way

sinamatik i know it's an extra step and an extra element, but have you considered getting a stock mpc adapter (from vst as mentioned) then doing the conversion with an extra (international) adaptor?

not ideal i realize but maybe less of a roulette regarding the variables involved

good luck!
p

yeah i considered that. do u mean getting some sort of step-down transformer to change the voltage from the u.s. of 60v to new zealands 240v? that costs me an extra $60 ($30 US)... which is twice the cost of the adapter itself...plus an extra $30 for postage. In the end, i end up paying about $100 for an adapter... not worth it when im sure i can find one in nz for $20

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