Two notes Audio Engineering Torpedo Captor X SE User manual
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Torpedo Captor X SE User's Manual
Compact reactive load box, tube amp attenuator, miked cab simulator, IR
loader and stereo expander
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and hardware products, are subject to updates. You can download the most recent versions of the
products on the Two notes Audio Engineering website.
This manual describes Captor X SE and provides instructions for its operation. It is highly
recommended that you read this document before using the product. The contents of this manual
have been thoroughly verified and it is believed to accurately describe the product at the time of
shipment from the factory or downloaded from our website.
Two notes Audio Engineering is a registered trademark of:
OROSYS SAS
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OROSYS SAS reserves the right to change technical specifications, modify and/or cease production
without prior notice. OROSYS SAS cannot be held responsible for any damage, accidental or
otherwise, that results from an inappropriate use of the Torpedo Captor X SE Please refer to the
safety instructions included in this manual. The reproduction of any part of this document is strictly
forbidden without the written authorization of OROSYS SAS.
All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Product names and
trademarks found in this document were used during the development of Captor X SE product but are
in no way associated or affiliated with OROSYS SAS.
Foreword
1. Safety instructions
Before using the product, it is necessary to carefully read and to bear in mind the following
information. Keep this document in a safe place as it is important for the protection of both
user and product. Should you suspect any malfunction of the device, always seek the assistance of
a qualified technician.
1.1 Reader warning
The triangle with an exclamation mark highlights important messages concerning
the correct use of the device.
1.2 Power adapter
Please verify that the voltage required by the mains power adapter matches the voltage in your
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country. If not - or if unsure - do not connect the unit to the wall outlet. This could result in damage to
the mains power adapter, the unit and injuries to the user. This product must not be used when there
is lightning. In case of severe weather with a risk of lightning, unplug the power adapter to reduce the
risk of electric shock and fire.
The mains power adapter provided with Captor X SE complies with the standards of the country where
you purchased the product. If replacement is needed, please use a standard compliant mains power
adapter.
1.3 Safety use conditions
Captor X SE must never be used near a heat source, near a flame, in the rain, in damp areas, near
any kinds of liquids. When transporting the unit, care needs to be taken to avoid any shocks that
could cause damage that would require the assistance of a qualified technician.
1.4 Cleaning
Always use a dry and soft cloth with no alcohol or solvents for cleaning. Please keep the unit clean
and free from dust.
1.5 Maintenance
All maintenance operations must be done by service centers approved by OROSYS SAS. Never try to
repair the unit by yourself.
2. Contents of the package
The shipped package contains:
1 x Captor X SE unit in a protecting sleeve
1 x Mains power adapter with interchangeable plug
1 x USB cable
1 x Mini jack to 5 pin MIDI (DIN type A) cable adapter.
1 x Quickstart guide
1 x Welcome card
3. Declaration of conformity
Manufacturer: OROSYS SAS
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Category of product: digital audio signal processor
Product: Captor X SE
Test Manager: Guillaume Pille
The Two notes Captor X SE is certified to be compliant to the CE and FCC standards:
EN 55103-1 : 1996 and EN 55103-2 : 1996.
EN 60065 05/2002 + A1 05/2006.
EMC directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
FCC Part 15 : 2008.
ICES-003 : 2004.
AS/NZS 3548 class B for Australia and New Zealand.
IEC : 2008 - CISPR 22 class B.
4. Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private
Household in the European Union
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must
not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your
responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a
designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the
time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more
information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
5. Warranty
OROSYS SAS warrants that this TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING product shall be free of defects in
parts and workmanship when used under normal operating conditions for a period of two (2) years
from the date of purchase. This warranty shall apply to the original purchaser when purchased from
an Authorized TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING dealer.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE
COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT YOUR
SALES RECEIPT.
Defective products that qualify for coverage under this warranty will be repaired or replaced, (at
OROSYS SAS's sole discretion) with a like or comparable product, without charge. In the case that
warranty service is required, Please contact your authorized TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING dealer
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in order to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) to return the complete product to the
Authorized TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING Service Center closest to you, with proof of purchase,
during the applicable warranty period.
Transportation costs to the service center ARE NOT INCLUDED in this limited warranty. OROSYS SAS
will cover the cost of standard ground return transportation for repairs performed under this warranty.
This limited warranty becomes void if the serial number on the product is defaced or removed, or the
product has been damaged by alteration, misuse including connection to faulty or unsuitable ancillary
equipment, accident including lightning, water, fire, or neglect; or if repair has been attempted by
persons not authorized by OROSYS SAS. Any implied warranties, including without limitation, any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, imposed under state or
provincial law are limited to the duration of this limited warranty. Some states or provinces do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not be
applicable.
OROSYS SAS ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY
FAILURE OF THIS PRODUCT NOR ANY LOSS OF INCOME, SATISFACTION, OR DAMAGES
ARISING FROM THE LOSS OF USE OF SAME DUE TO DEFECTS OR AVAILABILITY OF SAME
DURING SERVICE.
In case you have to send your TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING product to any other location, it is of
vital importance to retain the original packing materials. It is very difficult to avoid damage if shipping
the product without these materials. OROSYS SAS is not responsible for damages to the product due
to improper packaging and reserves the right to charge a reboxing fee for any unit returned for
service without the original packing materials. THE FOREGOING CONSTITUTES THE ONLY WARRANTY
MADE BY OROSYS SAS WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS AND IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
Recommendation For The Proper Use of a
Load Box With a Tube Amplifier
1. What is a load box?
In the normal use of a tube amplifier, it is highly recommended that you always connect its power
output to a speaker cabinet prior to powering it up. The speaker cabinet (4, 8 or 16 Ohms) must
always be connected to the corresponding speaker output of your amplifier. Not doing so can lead to
partial or complete destruction of the output stage of the tube amplifier.
Most tube amplifier manufacturers protect their products with fuses or other protection systems,
however some amplifiers are still insufficiently protected. It is impossible to predict the behavior of all
the amplifiers on the market in case of use without a load (a speaker cabinet or a load box).
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The electronic term that describes the speaker cabinet with respect to the amplifier is the “load”: we
say the cabinet “loads” the amplifier. The term “load box” is used to describe any product that
provides a load to the amplifier. The main parameter of the load box is its impedance, expressed in
Ohms. An 8-Ohm load box must be plugged to the 8-Ohm speaker output of the amplifier.
The power sent to the load is turned into heat, so please follow the cooling recommendation of the
load box — otherwise overheating may cause damage, both to the load box and to the amplifier.
The Captor X SE is a load box. This term indicates that the Captor X SE can electrically replace the
speaker cabinet while dissipating (transforming into heat) the power coming out of the amplifier.
The Captor X SE is a reactive load. A reactive load simulates the complex impedance of a real
speaker.
Always connect the speaker output of your tube
amplifier to an appropriate load (speaker cabinet
or load box). The Captor X SE is such a load. The
Captor X SE does not need to be powered up to
act as a load box. The maximum admissible
power of the Captor X SE is 100W RMS, your
amplifier shouldn't be set to play at a higher
output power value. See this article if your
amplifier is more powerful than 100W.
2. Which output volume for my amplifier?
The correct use of your amplifier with a load box requires some precaution. Due to the relative silence
while playing with a load box compared to a traditional amp and cab setup, it is much easier to
accidentally run your amplifier beyond the reasonable limits set by the manufacturer. This can lead to
faster tube wear and, in some cases, more serious and permanent issues.
When first testing the amplifier at high volume, monitor the color of the
tubes and the general state of the amplifier. Red-glowing tubes or any
appearance of smoke are signs of a problem that may result in partial or
complete destruction of the amplifier.
Keep in mind that the “sweet spot” - the optimal running point of the amplifier and the one that will
give you the tone you’re looking for - is rarely obtained at maximum volume – here is a great video
showing this. In addition, the volume control of the amplifier is usually logarithmic, which means the
volume increases quickly within the first half of the potentiometer rotation, reaches its maximum at
12 o’clock, and doesn’t change much beyond this point. Therefore, you can reach the maximum
volume of your amplifier even if the volume potentiometer is not set at maximum.
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By reaching the maximum output power of your amplifier, you will hear a lot of distortion, which may
not sound as pleasing as you may hope. In fact, most amplifiers sound pretty bad at maximum
volume. Always keep in mind that your amplifier may not have been conceived to be used at
maximum volume for a long period of time. Running an amplifier at high volume will cause premature
wear of the tubes and possible malfunctions or damages at the output stage.
The fact that the volume control of your amplifier is not set at maximum
doesn’t mean your amplifier is not running at maximum volume. A good
habit is to keep the usual volume setup you would use in rehearsal or on
stage, rather than just following what the volume potentiometer indicates.
3. Is the use of a load box totally silent?
We usually talk about “silent recording” when a load box is involved. If we compare the load box
solution to a traditional cabinet miking solution, it is obviously several orders of magnitude quieter,
but you will still experience some minor sounds and noises that have to be taken into account:
Your guitar or bass strings can be heard. This is obvious, but it can be disturbing, depending on
your environment.
You may hear some noise coming out of your Captor X SE when playing - like there is a tiny
speaker inside the box. This is perfectly normal and there is no reason to worry. The sound is
produced when power goes through the coil of the reactive load embedded in the Captor X SE.
The vibration is related to what power comes out of the amplifier connected to the Torpedo and
to the signal’s frequency content (notes played are heard). Your amplifier may also produce
similar noise at the output transformer’s level. Such noise is usually not heard, simply because
it is normally overcome by the sound coming from the loudspeaker. You are actually hearing
the amp actually working for the first time and it can be alarming!
The Captor X SE includes an embedded fan as there is quite a lot of power dissipated into heat
inside the box. We always use a “silent fan”, but as it is running extremely fast, it is never
entirely silent. This said, in normal use (hearing your guitar through monitors, or headphones),
you can barely hear that fan.
About Captor X SE
1. Introducing Captor X SE
Sporting a limited-run vintage-inspired colorway, alongside an all-new Anniversary Edition DynIR™
cabinet collection*, Captor X SE represents the culmination of Two notes’ 15-years stint pioneering
modern loadbox technology. “Feature-packed” doesn't cut it. It’s a compact reactive load box. It’s a
tube amp attenuator. It’s a mic-ed cab simulator. It’s a static IR loader. It’s a stereo expander. It’s
packed with a raft of studio-grade Post FX to tweak your tone to perfection. Expertly engineered to
deliver stand-out sonics for home, live and studio use, Captor X SE is the undisputed ‘player’s choice’,
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empowering you with every tool to define - and redefine - your sonic signature.
The Torpedo technology was created as an answer to the high pressure musicians have to deal with:
lack of time, limited gear availability, loud amplifiers that can't be played at desired volume, as well
as bulky and heavy cabinets to carry. In addition, many musicians are more comfortable with their
analog amplifier and effect pedals, and don't want to perform using digital modeling systems, which
may compromise their playing style and sound.
For these players, Captor X SE offers a “virtual” alternative to traditional miking, using a technology
derived from the convolution reverberation, to achieve a degree of realism never experienced
previously with simulators. The Captor X SE is the perfect line output everybody should have after
their amp section to send the sound directly to a PA or a recorder.
Captor X SE comes with a large library of 32 cabinets and 8 perfectly matched microphones per
cabinet. You can also upgrade and add many other cabinets through the Two notes Store - our online
virtual cabinet store. The virtual miking is achieved by choosing one cabinet and two microphones,
and fine-tuning the position of each microphone in front (or behind) of the cabinet. The Captor X SE
allows the user to assume the role of the sound engineer in a professional studio.
The Torpedo Technology: To bring you realism and playing comfort, Two notes has developed a
unique technology based on an adaptation of convolution techniques. Starting with the measurement
of an actual cabinet + microphone setup, the Captor X SE can accurately reproduce the system as it
was measured, as well as the microphone's position in space. In order to take full advantage of these
digital algorithms, the highest quality audio design assures a perfect analog-to-digital conversion and
a huge dynamic range to retain the ultimate playing experience.
This product has been thoroughly tested in professional studios and stage environments and is the
alternative many musicians seek to achieve a professional sound capture of their amplified
instruments. Captor X SE will give you the elusive sound of the greatest recording studios and
producers, anytime, anywhere.
2. Only A Speaker Simulator?
The Captor X SE is a standalone unit you can bring with you in any situation, whenever silent playing
is needed or if you wish to control the level coming out of your cabinet.
The role of the Captor X SE is to replace the following elements of the traditional guitar or bass setup:
the speaker cabinet
the microphone
the microphone preamplifier and certain individual outboard effects
Using our DSP-powered technology, the tools provided within Captor X SE will provide a signal that is
akin to traditional guitar/bass miking in a professional studio environment.
The cabinet miking is achieved in 3 steps with Captor X SE:
Choose a speaker cabinet and a microphone1.
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Position the microphone inside the virtual environment2.
Shape the signal with a DSP-powered Post FX Suite (EQ, ENHANCER, TWIN TRACKER, REVERB)3.
At each step, Two notes Audio Engineering implements its vast experience to offer the most advanced
simulations available and ensure absolute realistic quality both for the musician (in terms of playing
feel and reaction) and for the listener (in terms of sound quality). You can load up to 32 Two notes
cabinets into Captor X SE. Download the free Torpedo Remote software (Mac OS X and Windows PC)
from the Two notes Audio Engineering website, to add or remove cabinets from Captor X SE. There
are currently more than 700 Two notes cabinets available in the Two notes Store that you can try in
real time and purchase with Torpedo Remote (providing you have a working Internet connection).
3. The Front Panel
1 - Monitor the input and output levels with the grill LED (red = clipping signal)
2 - Control the level of the headphone and XLR DI outputs
3 - Adjust your global tone depending on tube amp choice and playing environment
4 - Add room space to widen the stereo effect on the headphone and XLR DI outputs
5 - Ensure the vent is kept clear (as this allows air to travel through for cooling)
6 - Connect your headphones here
7 - Set the input level to avoid clipping of the signal
8 - Instantly switch between your favorite presets
4. The Back Panel
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A - Power the unit with the supplied adapter (only use correctly rated power supply)
B - Send STEREO, DUAL MONO or DRY/WET signals through the XLR DI outputs
C - Eliminate unwanted hum caused by ground loops
D - Ensure the fan is kept clear
E - Connect the supplied ⅛” jack to MIDI cable adapter for MIDI control
F - Control Captor X SE from a computer (Windows or macOS) via Torpedo Remote (USB cable
included)
G - Connect a speaker cabinet here with a ¼” jack SPEAKER cable
H - Choose your cabinet volume level:
Low position is “Home” level
Halfway position is “Club” level
Full position is “Stadium” level
I - Connect your amplifier's output here with a ¼” jack speaker cable (100W RMS max admissible
power)
5. Connecting the Captor X SE
Here are the most common use cases when it comes to setting up your Captor X SE and the rest of
your equipment.
5.1 Using the attenuator with your cabinet
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