User Manual

4
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the Line 6
®
Powercab
®
active guitar
speaker system� This Powercab Family Pilot's Guide contains details
of the Powercab system's features and functionality�
The Powercab is a rst-of-its-kind, powered speaker unit, designed
specically for users of guitar amp modelers that desire a compact,
lightweight amplication solution. This system provides either a at
response or the sound and feel of a traditional guitar cab� It is also
designed to be intuitive and easy to setup and operate - whether you're
on stage or in the studio�
Package includes: Powercab 112, Powercab 112 Plus, or Powercab
212 Plus, IEC power cable, Pilot's Guide, and amp-top Quick Start
Guide�
Background
Typically, users of modeling gear have two choices when it comes to
amplifying their signal while playing live or in the studio; plug into a
traditional amplier and utilize their modeler primarily for eects, or
use speaker cabinet emulation and play through full-range monitor
speakers� While this latter option may be simpler and provide a more
direct translation to a recording or the front-of-house PA, it can often
sound more like a recording, and lack the feel and response of standing
in front of, and playing through, a traditional amplier "in the room." The
Powercab family of products aim to bridge this gap by allowing the user
to choose which method they prefer depending on their needs�
Speakers
The Powercab family of products are active speaker cabinets with
internal power ampliers designed to faithfully reproduce a modeled
guitar signal chain� Each speaker is comprised of a 12" low frequency
driver, with a 1" high frequency compression driver mounted in a coaxial
conguration. This speaker system has been carefully engineered with a
very distinct concept in mind; to be very loud and consistent like a PA,
but also provide the faster, mid-focused transient response and natural
breakup of a guitar speaker� To achieve this goal, we've specied a
custom driver, with components built by Eminence and Celestion to our
exact specications.
Amplifier
The Powercab family utilizes specially designed, Class D ampliers.
These ampliers are designed specically to provide the optimum
wattage for the speakers to achieve the maximum throughput and
eciency. The passive cooling design means noisy cooling fans are not
required, and there is no need for bulky heat sinks on the outside of the
Powercab�