USB Power Pack & PD Lead for DN2 & DT2 - what I've bought doesn't work

Mixem · August 27, 2025, 9:01pm

Hi guys!

Ive just bought these two from amazon and found that it powers the DN2 to show the Elektron logo but then stalls.

can someone help with what I need to buy please?

Thanks, Jack

Octagonist · August 27, 2025, 9:37pm

I use these:

https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Charger-Baseus-20000mAh-Charging/dp/B08THCNNCS?crid=30CNNE2PR3HA9&keywords=baseus+65w+pd+20000mah&qid=1663924299&refresh=1&sprefix=baseus+65w+pd+20000mah,aps,183&sr=8-3&linkCode=sl1&tag=songbird04a-20&linkId=82b3c2f4899ca13bfd6fd88ad98cb3d0&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Mixem · August 27, 2025, 9:38pm

ok thanks. Ive just bought another one that has an output of 65W via USB C. I’ll let you know if it works tomorrow

Octagonist · August 27, 2025, 9:48pm

Good luck.

The wattage is important, but even more important is that you can get 12V over PD (USB Power Delivery). 12v isn’t actually in the PD spec. Some brands don’t provide support for it (Anker, Apple). The Baseus ones and many others do.

uglymule · August 27, 2025, 9:48pm

I second both the Baseus power bank and Birdcord(s). When the Baseus arrived (I got 3 of them) they were all nearly discharged and I thought that would be a problem, but I charged them (took forever) and they lasted for 2 days (4 or 5 hours each day) of playing. Still had better than 25% power left.

I’m using 12V birdcords for my OG Digitakt & Digitone and a 9V for my RC-505. No problems so far. I got these about 2 weeks ago and plan on using them again this weekend.

kokosnuss · August 28, 2025, 6:40am

Also Baseus, 65w 26800 mAh (perfect for planes) , with MyVolts cable. It has readouts if needed. Works like a charm.