Two Notes Torpedo Captor Reactive Loadbox DI and Attenuator - 8-ohm

Load Box, Direct Box, Attenuator, and Speaker Simulator - 8 ohm

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Two Notes Torpedo Captor Reactive Loadbox DI and Attenuator - 8-ohm

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Q: What does the Two Notes Torpedo Captor Reactive Loadbox do?

The Torpedo Captor is a versatile reactive loadbox, DI, and attenuator for tube amplifiers. It allows you to safely connect your amp without a speaker cabinet, enabling silent recording or sending your amp's tone directly to a PA system or audio interface. It also provides a -20dB attenuation option, perfect for pushing your tube amp into its sweet spot at more manageable volumes for practice or smaller gigs.

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Q: What type of amplifiers are compatible with the Torpedo Captor 8-ohm?

The Torpedo Captor 8-ohm is designed for tube amplifiers with an 8-ohm speaker output and a maximum power output of 100 watts RMS. It's crucial to match your amplifier's impedance (8 ohms) to the Captor to prevent damage to your amp. This ensures you can safely capture your amp's full tone, whether recording or using the attenuation feature.

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Q: How do I connect the Torpedo Captor to my amplifier and other gear?

Connect your amplifier's speaker output directly to the Captor's "Speaker In" jack. From the Captor, you can use the "DI Out" (XLR) for mixers/interfaces, the "Line Out" (1/4") for effects or re-amping, or the "Thru" output to connect to a speaker cabinet with -20dB attenuation. Sweetwater Sales Engineers can provide personalized gear advice for your specific setup.

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Q: Does the Torpedo Captor require external power to operate?

The Torpedo Captor requires power to activate its DI and line outputs. You can power it using 48V phantom power from your mixer or audio interface via the XLR DI output. Alternatively, you can use an optional 9-24V DC power supply (sold separately) for standalone operation or if phantom power isn't available.

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Attenuate Your Amp, Record Direct with Speaker Simulation, and More

Play your tube amplifier at neighbor-friendly volume levels, or play without a speaker cabinet at all, with the Two Notes Torpedo Captor reactive load box, direct box, attenuator, and speaker simulator. Based on the acclaimed Torpedo Reload, the Torpedo Captor is your solution for attenuating your amp's volume as well as sending your tone direct to a PA or recording system. Suitable for amps up to 100 watts, the Torpedo Captor's -20dB attenuator allows for cranked-amp tones at lower volume levels. And built-in speaker simulation allows you to record the full sonic intensity of your amplifier direct to your DAW, without miking up a speaker cabinet.

Get cranked-amp tones at reasonable volume levels

Whether you want to keep stage volume down or desire quieter recording sessions without sacrificing your amp's tone, the Two Notes Torpedo Captor is an outstanding solution. Put it between your tube amplifier head and your speaker cabinet, and you'll be able to crank your amp while attenuating its output by -20dB.

A smart tool for a variety of stage setups and gig situations

You can use the Torpedo Captor without any attenuation as well — at that point it becomes a simple solution for splitting your guitar tone, driving a speaker cab at full volume onstage while also allowing you to inject speaker-simulated tone direct to a PA or recording device. The two preset analog speaker sims in the Torpedo Captor are specifically voiced for guitar and bass. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to learn more about how you can tailor your Torpedo Captor to suit your needs.

Two Notes Torpedo Captor Features:

Reactive load box, direct box, attenuator, and speaker simulation for electric guitar amps (8 ohm)
100W reactive load box allows you to play your guitar amp without a speaker cabinet
-20dB attenuator allows you to achieve cranked-amp tone at lower volume levels
Speaker simulation is perfect for sending your amp's tone direct to a PA or recording device
Speaker Thru allows you to connect direct and to a speaker cabinet simultaneously

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Tech Specs

Type: Reactive Load
Power Handling: 100W RMS max
Impedance: 8 ohms
Attenuation: -20dB
Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (powered signal in)
Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (thru full, -20dB), 1 x 1/4" (line level), 1 x XLR (DI out)
Power Source: 48V phantom power / 9-24V DC power supply (sold separately)
Manufacturer Part Number: Torpedo Captor (8)

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So, I have used these last couple years in my home studio with a roaring Plexi type amp. Very practical for home use, no volume problems.
If set correctly, and utilize the balanced output with 48volt phantom power, you are all set for direct recording into speaker impulse responses.
The tone is way beyond other attenuators from years past. The balance of tone is spot on. Hi end and bass are represented nicely.
If you have trouble getting a good sound, something is wrong. Two Notes dialed it in perfectly.
The fan noise is not an issue, as I monitor through monitors and track with a bit of volume.
I do not connect speakers up. Great for not disturbing others, and neighbors below if you are in an apartment.
Using it live is great too. Though it is set at -20db cut in volume, you will find it works great with a drummer and allows you to mic your rig. In other words, it is not too loud, yet not designed to be variable. Which is ok by me.
Other more expensive units out there if you want more flexibility. For the money, you cant beat this
After using it and getting accustomed to the results, my hi gain amps are gathering dust. Goes back to the old Marshall full up NMV goodness. Which the Captor, I get all the harmonics and dynamics of using a cranked Plexi. Have discovered, my Soldanos sound inferior to this type; output tube distortion.
I repeat, if you have unhappiness due to supposed limiting, sound quality something is wrong in your setup.
Very affordable for the man on a budget. It does all you need especially for my needs for home recording.

This is a fantastic workhorse for capturing the power tube saturation of all my tube amps. The wall of sound plugin lets too much high-end through regardless of cab model chosen. I instead use the direct sound through other cab IR's in Logic.

Came without a power of supply. Those're cheap though.

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This unit is very light weight and inexpensive. It does what it supposed to but there are a few drawbacks that kept me from making this my go -to unit. Drawback number one, the attenuated signal does not reflect accurate amp tone. There is a reason for this. When the load box is bearing the entire load it is providing a reactive impedance curve very similar to that which a speaker would have and it sounds great, very accurate. This curve is important for achieving the feel and tonal dynamics familiar two guitar players who play through amps and cabs. However when you are using the attenuated signal to drive a speaker cab at a lower volume, your amplifier is receiving two different impedance curves, one from the load box and the other from the speaker cabinet, as a result the tone drastically becomes more crispy and thin in my experience. It doesn't necessarily sound bad but it definitely does not sound accurate.

Drawback number two, there is an analog limiter built into this unit it would seem, when I record through this unit my waveforms are clipped like a brick wall limiter, this also happens when using my 30W setting on the amp so it is not a matter of sending too much level to the captor. The Suhr reactive load, which does not have an attenuator FWIW (unrelated to limiting), does not experience this brick wall limiting, it passes the full waveform unlimited. Now, yes as a matter of course there will be limiting applied to this guitar signal anyways in mixing but I like being able to choose how much limiting is applied and doing so after any equalization/effect adjustments needed. The resulting sound can at times sound fatter and louder than competing products but it can also sound muddier and flatter. I personally like the sound of the suhr best.

Drawback number three, that blasted fan! This unit has a rather loud fan that comes on with almost every single note when I am playing my 100 W amplifier at 60% on the Master volume. This caused me to have to isolate the unit 15 feet from where I track and I can still hear it since you can't cover it to allow ventilation. Once again the SUHR reactive load did not have this issue, it does have a fan but I almost never heard it come on. If only the SUHR had an attenuated output for when I want to play through the cab at a reasonable level while having my master up a bit. Any ways,
This is definitely a decent unit and I like how lightweight it is, small and portable, and it does not require any power unless you are using the simulated output. It is also Fully analog unlike the captor X which converts your analog signal even if you're not using the internal impulse responses.
I was looking forward to trying the Mesa powerhouse what does have not been in stock. At some point I will compare the SUHR to the Mesa.

I got a fender blues deluxe and wanted that cranked sound but didnt wanna blow my walls apart lol. Got this attenuator and it lowered the volume amazingly, now i can play with the tubes hot and saturated without risking the tone.