The DMC controllers require a power supply to operate. The pedal uses a standard 9V power supply with a 2.1mm pin, center negative. The controller requires 24mA maximum, and may be powered by most power supplies including the Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 2+, Visual Sound 1SPOT, and others.
The DMC controller communicates with your other pedals using a MIDI cable. The type and brand of cable is not critical – we use HOSA cables at the factory for testing.
The USB port on the DMC controller is used for firmware updates with the Disaster Uploader application. It is not used during normal operation. When the USB connection is in use, the DMC controller is powered by the USB connection. The MIDI and power cables may safely be disconnected during firmware updates. For more info regarding firmware updates, please read the .PDF file included in the Disaster Uploader application.