How to check the DC voltage on the output of your effects devices?

[ulysses]

Hey guys

can someone point me in the right direction to find out how to check the DC voltage on the output of my effects devices?

maybe a docco exists or a breif explation on where to put the multimeter pins would be appreciated

cheers
ulysses

[zyxwyvu]

Just set your multimeter to measure DC around a few volts, and put it between ground and the output signal. You can do this inside the enclosure, or you can just take a cable, plug it into the output jack, and measure the voltage across the tip and sleeve of the end of the cable.

[GibsonGM]

It's a good practice to get into...you'd be surprised what you can sometimes find if you've shorted your output cap, ha ha...   

[ulysses]

thanks guys

cheers
ulysses