4ms Multi Power Cable

A ribbon cable that solves the Pod's power problem until you overload it.

Overview

A 4ms Pod case fills up fast. The 4ms Multi Power Cable is how you fit one more module without rewiring half the system. It doesn't make sound and it won't win any design awards. Built for 4ms Pod Eurorack enclosures, this ribbon cable extends power distribution beyond the default two-module limit, so owners can chain additional modules directly from the case's internal bus. There are two versions: one for 10-pin systems, another for 16-pin. Both come with the same warning. Your power supply isn't infinite, and this cable won't save you from overdraw.

4ms makes the Multi Power Cable, and it's an accessory more than a standalone product. It's a bus cable, more precisely a ribbon cable, built to keep power delivery clean across multiple modules in a confined case. It doesn't regulate, filter, or condition. It just distributes. In the tight Pod, where every millimeter and milliamp counts, that is enough to make expansion feasible. One owner at Thomann UK called it "indispensable pour étendre les possibilités de connexion 16P dans un case," which roughly translates to "essential for expanding 16P connection possibilities in a case." They also added a caution about making sure your power supply can handle the load.

Specifications

Manufacturer	4ms
Product type	Bus cable, ribbon cable for Eurorack power
Conductor type	16-conductor ribbon cable
Connectors	Four 16-pin connectors
Connector type	16-Pin
Number of module slots	4 slots for modules
Length	20 inches

Key Features

Two flavors, same mission

There are two versions of the 4ms Multi Power Cable: a 10-pin and a 16-pin model. The 10-pin variant uses a 10-conductor ribbon cable with three 10-pin connectors and one 16-pin connector, which suits mixed setups or bridging older modules into a Pod environment. The 16-pin version is more common and better documented. It uses a 16-conductor ribbon cable. Most retailers list it with four 16-pin connectors, but some, including Control Voltage and B&H Photo, describe it as having three 16-pin connectors and a 16-pin end connector. The manufacturer hasn't cleared up the discrepancy. This page treats the four-connector version from Sweetwater and Gear4music as the likely standard, though buyers should verify physical compatibility.

Simple construction, critical function

The design is simple: a flat ribbon of conductors terminated with IDC (insulation-displacement) connectors, the standard for Eurorack power distribution. It's easy to route in tight spaces, which the Pod case demands. The 20-inch length gives enough slack to daisy-chain modules across a larger Pod configuration without strain, and not so much that it creates clutter. There are no inline fuses, filtering components, or status LEDs. That keeps failure points low, but it also means there's no protection if something downstream goes wrong.

Power wisely—or pay the price

One review from Ctrl-Mod carries a blunt warning for the 10-pin model: "make sure the total power draw for all connected modules does not exceed Pod power." That's a hard limit. The 4ms Pod cases have finite power supplies, and the Multi Power Cable enables expansion without increasing capacity. Overloading can lead to voltage drops, unstable module behavior, or even damage. The Thomann UK review echoes this, stressing the need for a "power supply assez puissante" (powerful enough supply) when adding modules.

Historical Context

The 4ms Multi Power Cable 10-Pin has been available since at least June 2022, according to Thomann's listing history. No official launch date or production run has been confirmed for the 16-pin version. Its presence across multiple retailers suggests it has been in circulation alongside the 10-pin model as part of 4ms's ongoing support for the Pod ecosystem. The cables are a direct response to user demand for more flexible power distribution in a case system that prioritizes compactness over expandability. They are designed explicitly for 4ms Pod Eurorack cases, and they let owners add modules without external power solutions or case modifications.