Powering A Zoom CDR Off A PP2+

[Barnhard]

So I've been debating buying a Zoom CDR-70, but I'm confused as to how I'm supposed to power it with my PP2+. I've looked online and the only thing I found was Voodoo Labs suggesting a voltage doubler, but that wouldn't supply the right amount of current to the pedal just an increased voltage. Does anyone here power a CDR or other Mutlistomp off their PP2+, and how do you do it?

[Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.]

i power the CDR w/ a 1 spot. why wouldn't it work w/ a PP2+? (not familiar w/ that PSU, sorry if this is obvious).

[Barnhard]

There's a current draw issue. It needs DC9V 500mA Centre Negative. I'm mostly just confused by Voodoo Labs' response to the same question on their forums.

[Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.]

oh gotcha...yea thats weird. voltage doubling doesn't sound like what u want at all. in fact it sounds like u might fry the pedal if u do this.

[Barnhard]

Yeah, that's what I figured. I'm assuming a current doubler cable would be the thing I need. Can anyone confirm this?

[albertjq]

confirmed

you don't need a voltage doubler

get a current doubler
double power outputs 5 and 6 on the pp2+

[Jwar]

confirmed

you don't need a voltage doubler

get a current doubler
double power outputs 5 and 6 on the pp2+

this

[alexsga]

CDR's mA draw is more like ~125 in mono, ~145 in stereo

[tuj]

yeah the cdr actually does pretty good on AA batteries too. It doesn't appear to draw more than 200ma.

[Barnhard]

Thanks guys! I pulled the trigger and ordered one along with the current doubler just to be safe. I've read a few posts and it seems like it would be fine without the doubler but I'm not taking any chances on this one.