Two Notes Torpedo Captor 8 Ohms
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Two Notes
Torpedo Captor 8 Ohms
Product Info
Article Number:
415490
Brand:
Two Notes
Model:
Torpedo Captor 8 Ohms
Category:
Guitar Amp Attenuators
Price:
$217.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Torpedo Captor is a smart piece of kit for guitarists and bassists looking for a compact, all-in-one solution for recording or playing quietly onstage. It's particularly useful for players who want to dial in specific amp tones without the volume of a full stack, and the GENOME integration offers a ton of tonal options – a great value for the price.
Product Description
- Two Notes Torpedo Captor 8 Ohms
- Loadbox / Attenuator / Speakersim / DI Box
- All-in-one solution
- For making perfect recordings of guitar and bass sounds
- on stage and in the studio
- Reactive load resistance
- -20 dB power reducer
- Analogue speaker simulation
- DI Box
- 8 Ohm model
- Maximum amplifier power: 100 W RMS
- Fan-cooled
- Solid metal housing
- Compact size
- Perfect for pedalboards
- Front panel: Control for output level
- switch for ground lift
- instrument and phase
- sockets for line output
- balanced DI output & power adapter (9 - 24 V DC/5 mA - power supply not included)
- Rear side: Sockets for Speaker Thru
- Speaker Attenuator and Amplifier Input
- Includes GENOME with 5 DynIR captures
- 40 microphones
- 12 pedals
- 12 TSM amps
- 17 STUDIO FX
- 40 AI amp captures and an expert-selected RIG library
- Dimensions: 175 x 126 x 62 mm
- Weight. 1 kg
PROS
- • Solid metal housing provides excellent durability for gigging musicians.
- • GENOME software integration unlocks a vast library of amp and cab simulations.
- • Reactive load accurately simulates speaker response, crucial for realistic tones.
- • Compact design makes it ideal for pedalboard integration and smaller spaces.
CONS
- • Requires an external power supply, adding to overall cost and complexity.
- • 100W RMS power rating limits its suitability for very high-wattage amplifiers.
- • Speaker simulation, while good, won't perfectly replicate a real speaker's nuances.
Product Video
Key Features
Power Rating
100W RMS
Impedance
8 Ohms
Controls
Output level, ground lift switch, phase switch
Reactive/Resistive
Reactive
Speaker Output
Speaker Thru, Speaker Attenuator
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the reactive load is designed to handle the dynamic power fluctuations of tube amplifiers, preventing damage and maintaining consistent performance.
The Captor comes with a license for GENOME, allowing you to load amp and cabinet simulations directly, it's relatively straightforward to navigate, although a learning curve exists for deeper customization.
While primarily designed for tube amps, it *can* be used with solid-state amps, but the reactive load's benefits are most noticeable with the dynamic response of a tube amp.
