Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo CAPTOR Reactive Loadbox DI And Attenuator, 8-ohm

Front view

• Balanced line output (dry signal)
• Ground lift switch
• Balanced active DI output
• Power adapter connector for DI out and speaker simulation (phantom or 9-24V)
• Output level potentiometer
• Polarity switch
• Active speaker simulation switch

Rear view

• Speaker Thru output
• -20dB attenuated speaker output
• Amplifier input
• Fan

Reactive loadbox

• Input impedance: 4, 8 or 16 Ohms
• Admissible power: 100W RMS
• Cooled by fan, thermal security: the amp and musician work in security.

Input / Output

• Speaker Input: 1/4″ Jack unbalanced (TS, Tip/Sleeve)
• Speaker Att: 1/4″ Jack unbalanced (TS) – Attenuation: -20dB.
• Speaker Thru: 1/4″ Jack unbalanced (TS) – Directly connected to Speaker Input. Disconnects the loadbox when used.
• Line Output: 1/4″ Jack balanced (TRS) – Impedance: approx 1 kOhms – Without speaker simulation
• DI Output: XLR balanced – Impedance: 600 Ohms – With or without speaker simulation

Speaker sim

• Guitar or Bass, analog, based on acclaimed Torpedo virtual cabinets

Power

• Power is required only for the XLR DI output and speaker simulation.
• Phantom power or DC jack, 2.1×5.5mm, negative center.
• Current : 5mA

Dimensions & weight

• 175 x 126 x 62 mm
• 1 kg

Manufacturer’s Description

 

The Torpedo Captor is the little brother of the award-winning Torpedo Reload. Captor is an easy to use reactive Loadbox perfect for unleashing your favorite tube amp in a variety of modern applications and venues. If you just require attenuation from your amp to your cab, Captor has you covered. And if you want an easy and modern way to record your tube amp, Captor is simply “load” and record

The concept

You love the sound of your amplifier pushed right to the magic sweet spot where the best tones are. Until now, the only available option was blasting your sound through a 4×12″ to properly excite a microphone. Enter Torpedo, the simplest and most realistic way to get your sound to your audience. Use the amp you love!

Everything that makes a real amp rule over all the other alternatives is retained.  You can even record silently late at night. Gone is the backache from the loadout, complaints from neighbours, venue staff or even bandmates and the frustration of not being able to sound at one’s best trying to reduce the volume.

Torpedo Captor was designed to cover the needs of direct recording or miking any kind of guitar or bass amp, in a live or studio situation.

Reactive loadbox

Playing silently or at low volumes is often a requirement, especially at home but more and more on stage or in the studio. To play your amp without a cabinet you need a Loadbox. Two notes is known for the most accurate and feature rich Loadboxes in the world, using the reactive technology, in other words mimicking perfectly the impedance of a speaker. Your amp will absolutely believe it’s connected to a real cabinet.

Analog speakersim

When using the Captor on stage to feed a PA, you will need to polish the sound coming from your amp. The analog speaker sim is derived from the acclaimed Le Preamp series. You will be able to get a detailed and focused sound for your monitor or the front of house while keeping a low volume on stage. Add a Torpedo C.A.B. with its large collection of IR Cab Sims for the ultimate direct solution.

Format, versions

The Captor is the size of a large DI box, so you can conveniently place it on your pedalboard or on top of your amp. The Captor comes in 4, 8 or 16 Ohm versions, make sure to get the one that matches with your amp.

Attenuator

If you wish to keep a cabinet on stage, the Captor features a direct speaker THRU or ATT output. It allows for full volume or a fixed – 20dB attenuation. Keep your amp in its sweet spot while at manageable volumes.