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Powering A Zoom CDR Off A PP2+
Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 11:10 am
by 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?
Re: Powering A Zoom CDR Off A PP2+
Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 11:43 am
by 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).
Re: Powering A Zoom CDR Off A PP2+
Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 11:49 am
by 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.
Re: Powering A Zoom CDR Off A PP2+
Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 11:53 am
by 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.
Re: Powering A Zoom CDR Off A PP2+
Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 11:58 am
by Barnhard
Yeah, that's what I figured. I'm assuming a current doubler cable would be the thing I need. Can anyone confirm this?
Re: Powering A Zoom CDR Off A PP2+
Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 2:49 pm
by albertjq
confirmed
you don't need a voltage doubler
get a current doubler
double power outputs 5 and 6 on the pp2+
Re: Powering A Zoom CDR Off A PP2+
Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 4:24 pm
by Jwar
albertjq wrote:confirmed
you don't need a voltage doubler
get a current doubler
double power outputs 5 and 6 on the pp2+
this
Re: Powering A Zoom CDR Off A PP2+
Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 5:12 pm
by alexsga
CDR's mA draw is more like ~125 in mono, ~145 in stereo
Re: Powering A Zoom CDR Off A PP2+
Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 6:41 am
by tuj
yeah the cdr actually does pretty good on AA batteries too. It doesn't appear to draw more than 200ma.
Re: Powering A Zoom CDR Off A PP2+
Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 9:55 am
by 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.