PSA Kemper Stage USB Power

[texhex]

I had a hunch but I didn't know for sure. Looks like the USB port on the Kemper Stage will send power to external devices. I plugged in my Morningstar MC-8 and it powered up perfectly and works without issue. Very cool!

 

[JiveTurkey]

Nice! Been kind of quiet for a bit in Kemper town as of late.

 

[metropolis_4]

That’s awesome! I’ve always wished Line 6 would’ve done that with the HX Stomp

 

[Deadpan]

Pretty sure I read Kemper doesn't recommend it though.

 

[texhex]

I just bought a USB tester. I’m going to check the Kemper and I’ll report back. No ground loop noise so far though which was a concern.

Specifications	Max. Voltage	Max. Current	Max. Power
USB 2.0	5V	500mA	2.5W
USB 3.0 / USB3.1	5V	900mA	4.5W
USB Battery Charging (BC) 1.2	5V	1.5A	7.5W
USB-C Current Mode (non-PD)	5V	3A	15W
USB-C / Power Delivery (PD)*	48V	5A	240W

* In 2021, USB-IF published the PD 3.1 specification, officially called Extended Power Range (EPR). At the same time, it updated the USB Type-C cable requirements to handle the higher voltage. If you want to charge or power devices such as a gaming laptop, e-bike or laser printer using PD 3.1, you must use a USB-C 2.1 cable.

 

[Mongillo19]

Nice! Been kind of quiet for a bit in Kemper town as of late.

It's a sign you need to buy a powered Kemper rack

 

[texhex]

I posted this over in the Morningstar forums too… awaiting an answer.

Power from the Kemper:

Power from PC USB: