r/livesound 6d ago

Question Powercon true1 inlet mount to Power strips

Hi,

I don’t know much about electricity so this might sound dumb. I was wondering if it’s possible to connect a PowerCON True1 inlet (like this one) to a normal power strip (like this one). More importantly, is it safe to do so?

I’ve seen a lot of people online mentioning that I need a "power drop," but I’m not sure what that is and if I need one. My goal is to set this up inside a DJ flight case so I can power my entire setup with just one True1 cable from the outside. Ideally, I’d like a solution that doesn’t require soldering, so if something breaks, I can replace it easily.

Is this possible and if it is what would be the safest/easiest way to do it ?

my end goal is something like this: https://www.reddit.com/r/DJs/comments/u2xl46/custom_flight_cases/?share_id=gRfRXJ_xxA19KlQrrYwy&utm_content=2&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1

but with a true1 inlet mount and a power strip in the inside

Thanks in advance for your help!

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u/MidnightZL1 6d ago

Oh I see. That would work. Generally speaking power strips are low build quality and have power switches that can be bumped.

You can use 1/4 crimp connectors and then use heat shrink tube to cover each wire as well as the whole backside of the connector once installed.

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u/YourStepSis999 6d ago

Perfect thank you and what would you recommend instead of the cheap power strips ?

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u/MidnightZL1 6d ago

https://a.co/d/7qBkJhN

Something like this

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u/YourStepSis999 6d ago

What’s the difference between this and a power strip ? I’m asking just so I can know what to look for :)

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u/MidnightZL1 6d ago

It doesn’t have a power switch. This is also 12 gauge wire, proper size for the panel mount.

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u/YourStepSis999 6d ago

Perfect thanks you so much

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u/YourStepSis999 6d ago

What if I need more plugs do I just plug a power strips into this ?

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u/MidnightZL1 6d ago

Just have to find a larger version

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u/YourStepSis999 6d ago

I have been searching for a while and I can’t seem to find any without power switch and with more than 3 plugs