Zed 10 output to a loop pedal

[JamesB]

I got the Zed 10 to allow for multiple instruments to go into my RC300 loop station. I used for to 1/4” cables out the main outputs to go into the input of my looper and I’m not getting any signal. Any idea what might be wrong?

[KeithJ A&H]

@JamesB

The ZED-10 has XLR outputs, but also 1/4″ TRS insert points on the main output.
Insert points are not designed to be used as outputs and would require a non-standard cable to be made to get an output from them without breaking the signal path.
If you only need a mono signal, you could use the Aux or FX output to the RC300 – an added benefit to this would be being able to bring the output from the RC300 back into the mixer and control level of live vs looped audio.
You could also use the record out to the looper, which would mean you could quickly switch any channels in/out of the looper with the record switches.

Otherwise, if you just want to use the ZED-10 as a summing mixer for the input, make sure to use XLR to 1/4″ TRS (Jack) cables.

Hope this helps,
Keith.

[JamesB]

Do I want balanced or unbalanced cables or does it matter for using the stereo outputs Thank you.

[KeithJ A&H]

@JamesB

It depends what you’re connecting from and to.
The main XLR outputs of the ZED are balanced, but can be connected via XLR to TS or TRS cables to unbalanced or balanced inputs.
The Aux output is mono balanced TRS.
The record out is on RCA connectors, which are unbalanced.
The headphone output is on a standard TRS stereo (unbalanced) connector.

Thanks,
Keith.

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