stupid voltage question....

I was about to buy a theremin the other day but got confused by the voltage options of either 110v or 220v.... I had always thought that the US used 120v... so I was afraid that the voltage difference would wear on the instrument... I live in Japan briefly and have some voltage converter boxes, but it seems like the electronics that I used in the US that I had bought in Japan still eventually burned out despite using the converter-box.

So I guess my question is what to do about the powersupply? and is the US 110v or 120v?
Thanks

Did you mis-type?

The US is 120V. I guess most of the rest of the world uses the higher 220-240V. Which theremin were you thinking of?

http://www.moogmusic.com/detail.php?main_product_id=14

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I was looking at this one... so you have to click on the "select one" box and the only options are a 110v and a 220v.... might be a typo on their part, but then on this other site (zsounds.com I think) it was the same way--only a 110v and a 220v....
It's really confusing me.

I emailed moogmusic the other day and just got a response... but still seems bizzare to me..

what they said:

110v is domestic (within the USA) and 220v is for international.

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seems strange that 110v is for the US.

Yes, the voltage in the US ranges from 110V to 120V. I've seen it listed both ways. It probably has something to do with an early decision by Edison. 110V is a little safer than 220V but 220V carries over the lines better (less power loss).

The voltage difference refers to two different power "bricks". One is 110V, one is 220V. If you want, you can just order an extra one with the other voltage and you'll be covered in both situations.

They both plug into the Etherwave the same way.

If by "brick" you mean an adapter, that's not correct. Unlike the standard Etherwave, the Etherwave Pro has an internal power supply, so you must order one (E-Pro) for the supply voltage at the location you plan to use it.

110 will work in the U.S.

Sometimes the standard U.S. voltage is listed as 110 and sometimes 120.

I think the actual voltage coming through the lines can vary between the two but most electronic devices can cope with the variance.

I hope this helps.

His link was to the Etherwave Standard.

Moog offers the bricks as an accessory. He can get what he needs directly from them.

*SIGH* This is my second "oops" in as many days. I'm too young to be losing it this bad already. I apologize for my confusion. Apparently, I have E-Pro on the brain.

don't worry... I have the pro on my mind too... but just not the cash to have it in hand!