Using a M50 Bought in the States in Australia.

Jhambero · Post by **Jhambero** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:13 pm

Hey there,
I bought a M50 in the states which is being shipped over to me in Australia where I now live.

My question is what would I need to run this safely? I understand the voltages are completely differant and I could maybe fry it if I just plug it in with a normal adaptor?

What do I need to do to run it safely? Do I need a step-up or step-down convertor?
Would appreciate any help from anyone whose been in the same situation, thanks!
J

kikedeolivos · Post by **kikedeolivos** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:03 pm

The AC adapter is multi voltage. (100 - 240 V)

jerryv · Post by **jerryv** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:25 pm

kikedeolivos wrote:The AC adapter is multi voltage. (100 - 240 V)

And also 50/60 Hz ..

Jhambero · Post by **Jhambero** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:30 pm

ah, thankyou
so I dont need any kind of converter?

kikedeolivos · Post by **kikedeolivos** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 11:28 pm

Jhambero wrote:ah, thankyou
so I dont need any kind of converter?

Nope, just whatever plug adapter you use in your Country.

Jhambero · Post by **Jhambero** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:32 am

cool,
are you 100% sure

?
sorry just dont wanna fry this baby

Ajbbklyn · Post by **Ajbbklyn** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:23 pm

I'm a bit confused on this point.

Page ii of the Owner's Manual states:

"Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended."

That would preclude powering a North American unit from a 50Hz, 240V outlet, no?

X-Trade · Post by **X-Trade** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:26 pm

Ajbbklyn wrote:I'm a bit confused on this point.

Page ii of the Owner's Manual states:

"Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended."

That would preclude powering a North American unit from a 50Hz, 240V outlet, no?

No,
The rating on the power unit is what is 'intended'.

plugging it into a 2400 volt line for example (they do exist) would be bad, because it says 100-240V, and plugging it into a grid with a different Hz rate (not sure that they exist) would be bad.

If it says 100-240V 50-60Hz, that means it was intended to operate normally under those conditions.

If it said only '100-120V' or '230-250V', then obviously you would need an adaptor if your power grid connection is not the one stated on the mains adaptor.

In short, always read the adaptor. If your power connection is on the specification of the adaptor, then it was designed to work with your power connection.

jerryv · Post by **jerryv** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:27 pm

Jhambero wrote:cool,
are you 100% sure ?
sorry just dont wanna fry this baby

All I'm 100% sure of is that the label on the power supply clearly states ..

"100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 1.2A"

so it looks like it *should* work, but I've never actually tried it on anything but US supply .. 120VAC/60Hz

Jhambero · Post by **Jhambero** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 1:47 am

ok no worries,
I appreciate that, thanks for the info.
Maybe I should just buy a step-down converter.... just in case?

Jhambero · Post by **Jhambero** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 2:02 am

would you be able to tell me what this unit's output is in watts?
thanks

Jhambero · Post by **Jhambero** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 2:37 am

sorry got one more quick question for ya

was just talking to a friend of mine who does repairs on proffesional audio gear and he said this
"You need to check the power supplies AC input range. It may state it accepts 90 - 260 VAC which will mean it is an export unit. If it only says 110 VAC (or similar) don't plug it in."
Could you tell me what the AC input range on the power supply is please?
thankyou!

mocando · Post by **mocando** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 3:56 am

I think you will have to wait and check your own adapter, since it may differ from ours. Not likely, but just maybe. Is good to be sure.

jerryv · Post by **jerryv** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:10 am

Jhambero wrote:sorry got one more quick question for ya
was just talking to a friend of mine who does repairs on proffesional audio gear and he said this
"You need to check the power supplies AC input range. It may state it accepts 90 - 260 VAC which will mean it is an export unit. If it only says 110 VAC (or similar) don't plug it in."
Could you tell me what the AC input range on the power supply is please?
thankyou!

As already noted, the power supply says, for input ..

"100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 1.2A"

Whether this will work in Australia or not, I don't know ...

kikedeolivos · Post by **kikedeolivos** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 1:47 pm

Jhambero,

Users that have replied to your concerns bought the M50, at least in the US (120V) and Southamerica (220V), and the AC adapter is the SAME: what else do you need to know?

If you feel unsecure, just wait, check the adapter and go from there.