Hi!
In my project I'm using a DC-DC stepd-down converter similar to this:
LINK.
Your are able to input 4-35V and you are able to adjust the output between 1.23-30V. My LCD V/A display needs 12V so I adjusted the trim potentiometer according to that. It works great. And yes, I connected it after the bridge rectifier; after the capacitors to be more precise.
Please provide more info about your project: description, photos, etc.
