TORPEDO Live Professional digital loadbox User’s manual V 1.
TORPEDO Live User’s Manual Manual Version V1.3 - 05/03/2012. The complete electronic version of this manual, as well as the Two Notes Audio Enginering software and hardware products, are subject to updates. You can download the most recent versions of the products on the following website http://www.two-notes.com. This manual describes the TORPEDO Live and provides instructions for its operation. It is highly recommended to read this document before using this product.
Contents 1 Foreword 1 4 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 Risk of electric shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 Reader warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 Mains power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.
6 SETUP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 7 MIDI setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 8 Continuous save, preset save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 9 Want more cabinets ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 9.1 .tsr files . . .
Part 1 Foreword 1 Safety instructions Before using the product, it is necessary to carefully read and to bear in mind the following informations. Keep this document in a safe place as it is important for the protection of the user and the product. If any malfunction of the machine is suspected, you should always seek the assistance of a qualified technician. 1.1 Risk of electric shock The warning panel located at the back of CAUTION the unit lists all the messages related to your safety.
Foreword with the machine complies with the standards of the country where you purchased the product. If replacement is needed, please use a standard compliant cable. 1.4 Ground connection For safety reasons, the machine needs to be plugged to a wall outlet providing a ground connection. If your electric installation does not provide a ground connection or if you are unsure, please ask a qualified electrician for help.
Foreword 3 Contents of the package The shipped package contains: 1. One TORPEDO Live unit in a protecting sleeve, 2. One mains power cable, 3. One USB cable, 4. One owner’s manual. The complete electronic version of this manual, as well as the TORPEDO Remote and TORPEDO Capture softwares are subject to updates. You can download the most recent versions of these products on the following website: http://www.two-notes.com.
Foreword 5 Warranty OROSYS SARL 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.
Part 2 Warning regarding the proper use of a loadbox with a tube amplifier 1 What is a loadbox ? In the normal use of a tube amplifier, it is recommended to 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.
Warning regarding the proper use of a loadbox with a tube amplifier 2 Which output volume for my amplifier ? The correct use of your amplifier with a loadbox requires some precautions. Because of the fact that you may be playing "silently," it is much easier to accidentally run your amplifier beyond the reasonable limits set by the manufacturer than when you are using an actual speaker cabinet. This can lead to faster tube wear and, in some cases, to more serious inconveniences.
Part 3 About the TORPEDO Live 1 Introducing the TORPEDO Live Two Notes Audio Engineering is proud to introduce the TORPEDO Live, the optimized for live playing version of the critically-acclaimed TORPEDO hardware series. This product has been developed through years of technical research, with great attention to the needs of guitarists, bassists and sound technicians confronted the challenges of miking instrument amplifiers, on stage or in studio.
About the TORPEDO Live 2 Front panel Figure 3.1: Front panel of the TORPEDO Live 3 1 Ventilation slit 4 SETUP button 7 EDIT/SAVE button 2 Input gain 5 PRESET/PARAMETER encoder 8 Phones output 3 Display 6 OUT LEVEL/VALUE encoder 9 Mains switch Rear panel Figure 3.
About the TORPEDO Live The miking is achieved in 3 steps with the TORPEDO Live: 1. choose a power amplifier (or switch it off if you are using a loadbox), a speaker cabinet and a microphone (Amplifier, speaker and microphone section), 2. place the microphone in the virtual studio (Miking window and parameters), 3. shape the signal (Low Cut, Eq, Exciter and Comp sections).
Part 4 Connecting the TORPEDO Live 1 Overview The TORPEDO Live offers a solution for silent and quality sound pick-up in many situations. The following illustrations show the most common situations theTORPEDO Live has been created for.
Connecting the TORPEDO Live 2 In the studio The studio setup shown here is an integration of the TORPEDO Live in a usual Digital Audio Workstation. Plug your 8 ohms out on your amplifier to the SPEAKER input of the TORPEDO Live. If you want to use a preamplifier, plug its line output to the LINE INPUT of the machine. Connect the S/PDIF OUT of the TORPEDO Live to the S/PDIF IN of your audio interface. The sampling frequency can be set to 48KHz or 96KHz.
Connecting the TORPEDO Live 3 On stage The analog I/O of the TORPEDO Live offers great options on stage. For example, the analog output can be connected to the front mixing console. Or plug headphones to the appropriate output and enjoy playing your amp LOUD in a total silence, at home. On the following figure you will find a simple setup with an amplifier,the same can be done with a preamplifier in the LINE INPUT of the TORPEDO Live.
Part 5 Configuring and using the TORPEDO Live 1 The TORPEDO Live interface The TORPEDO Live parameters are organized in menus, accessible by different push-buttons and knobs you will see on the figure 3.1: • Two 2-function rotary encoders: PRESET/PARAMETER, OUTPUT LEVEL/VALUE • Two push-buttons: SETUP and EDIT/HOLD TO SAVE. • One potentiometer: input gain. When pushing a button or turning an encoder, you see a parameter moving on the two lines display (item 3 in figure 3.1).
Configuring and using the TORPEDO Live 4 PERFORM mode The PERFORM mode is the default mode you will see when first using the TORPEDO Live. You will have the following information on screen: • First line: preset name and number (between 01 and 00 corresponding to preset 100. • Second line: Cabinet name (or IR name) and output volume (OUT LEVEL between -95dB and +12dB). In this mode you can navigate in the presets and set the output volume of the machine.
Configuring and using the TORPEDO Live On a parameter page (change the page with the PARAMETER encoder), you will see on the first line the module name, the parameter index and the number of parameters of the module. On the second line you will find the parameter name and its value. Change the value using the VALUE encoder. The following tab contains the modules list, their parameters with the possible values. All details about the parameters are below.
Configuring and using the TORPEDO Live • Presence: This setting affects the tube stage frequency (loudness). • Depth: this setting affects the tube stage frequency (bandwidth). • Pentode/Triode: elect how the tube is used, either in triode or in pentode mode. Pentode mode has more headroom and volume than triode. 5.2 Miking In the "MIKING" menu, you take the place of the sound engineer. This is where you will find the "sweet spot", the perfect microphone position.
Configuring and using the TORPEDO Live 6 SETUP mode Bouton Fonction SETUP Return to PERFORM mode PRESET/PARAMETER Navigate the parameters OUT LEVEL/VALUE HOLD TO SAVE/EDIT (hold) HOLD TO SAVE/EDIT (toggle) Set a parameter value Save a preset between 01 and 00 (preset 100) Switch to EDIT mode Whether you are in EDIT or PERFORM mode, click on the SETUP button to enter the SETUP mode. The SETUP mode groups all the global parameters of the TORPEDO Live.
Configuring and using the TORPEDO Live 7 MIDI setup The MIDI parameter can be found on the SETUP mode. The TORPEDO Live handles both preset change commands (PROGRAM CHANGE or PC) and parameter change commands (CONTROL CHANGE or CC). This way, you can interact with all the parameters on the machine from any kind of standard MIDI controller, like a MIDI pedalboard or a keyboard. 1. Select if the machine is to receive to PROGRAM CHANGE and/or CONTROL CHANGE commands.
Configuring and using the TORPEDO Live 9.1 .tsr files The .tsr files are the official Two Notes cabinet and microphones format. Two Notes provides new cabinets for free from time to time. The Remote will request permission to download them and you just have to upload them into your TORPEDO Live. A .tsr file contains information of the cabinet response with 8 microphones placed at different places in our controlled studio room. If you ever have to move .
Part 6 MIDI Your TORPEDO Live can receive MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE (PC) and CONTROL CHANGE (C) commands sent by any kind of MIDI controller connected to the MIDI IN of the machine. It is important to setup the TORPEDO Live so it will be listening to the MIDI control commands. Please refer to part 5.6 of this manual. 1 PROGRAM CHANGE (PC) Each preset on the TORPEDO Live has a single program number.
MIDI Parameter name CC] Range On/Off 0 0-1 0 = Off ; 1 = On Model 1 0-7 0 = Model ]0 ; 1 = Model ]1... Volume 2 0 - 30 0 = 0dB% ; 30 = 30dB Presence 3 0 - 127 0 = 0% ; 63 = 50% ; 127 = 100% Depth 4 0 - 127 0 = 0% ; 63 = 50% ; 127 = 100% Character 5 0-1 0 = Triode ; 1 = Pentode On/Off 6 0-1 0 = Off ; 1 = On Mode 7 0-4 0 = Cab/Mic ; 1= User 0 ; 2= User1; 3 = User 2 ; 4 = User 3 Cab 8 0 - (Cab Qty-1) User 0 File 9 0 - (File Qty-1) 0 = File ]0 ; 1 = File ]1...
Part 7 Specifications 1 2 Power Amplifier list Designation Characteristics SE 6L6 Configuration Single Ended - Class A with 6L6 SE EL34 Configuration Single Ended - Class A with EL34 SE EL84 Configuration Single Ended - Class A with EL84 SE KT88 Configuration Single Ended - Class A with KT88 PP 6L6 Configuration Push-Pull - Class AB with 6L6 PP EL34 Configuration Push-Pull - Class AB with EL34 PP EL84 Configuration Push-Pull - Class AB with EL84 PP KT88 Configuration Push-Pull - Class AB
Specifications 3 Cabinets list Designation Inspired by Default factory GUITAR cabinets 2Notes CSG Two Notes Custom 1x12" ElectroVoice® EVM12L Angl VintC Engl® 4x12" Celestion® V30 Blonde 63 Fender® Bassman ’63 Blonde Tolex Piggy Back 2x12" Brit 65C Marshall® 1965A 4x10" Celestion® G10L-35 close back Brit VintC Marshall® Slash Signature 4x12" Celestion® V30 close back Calif StdC Mesa/Boogie® Rectifier® Standard 4x12" Celestion® V30 close back Eddie Peavey® 5150 2x12" Sheffield 1200 Free Roc
Specifications Designation Inspired by Default factory BASS cabinets 2Notes CSB Two Notes Custom 1x15" Alu XL Hartke® XL 4x12" AZ Ben SWR® Big Ben 1x18" AZ Work SWR® WorkingMan 4x10" Calif Low Mesa/Boogie® 2x10" Fridge Ampeg® 8x10" Heaven Bot David Eden® 1x15" Heaven Top David Eden® 4x10" Marco Markbass® 2x10" Voice V125 Vox® V125 2x12" New BASS cabinets to download with the TORPEDO Remote New York Markbass® 4x6" Rea One AER® Cab One 2x10" Two Notes Audio Engineering TORPEDO Live
Specifications 4 Technical data Designation Characteristics Speaker Input Jack 6.35mm (1/4") unbalanced (TS, Tip/Sleeve) Maximum input voltage: 280 Volts AC (51 dBu) Security load: 220 Ohms / 10 Watts LINE Input Jack 6.
Specifications Designation Characteristics S/PDIF Sampling frequency: 48 KHz or 96 KHz Master only, no external synchronization Wet signal on left channel, dry signal on right channel ADC Gain controlled by analogue potentiometer, -inf to 0dB Minimal full-scale input level: -2.8 dBu (Line Input) Sampling frequency: 96 KHz Resolution: 24 bits Signal to noise ratio: 100 dB DAC Sampling frequency: 96 KHz Resolution: 24 bits Signal to noise ratio: 105 dB Frequency response (-1db) 5 - 19 KHz Latency 2.
Part 8 Technical support Should you encounter a problem with your TORPEDO Live or if you need help on some technical aspects, please note that Two Notes Audio Engineering has developed on-line services to give you fast and efficient technical support. 1 Two Notes Website On the http://www.two-notes.
