Line 6 Powercab 112 Plus, Powercab 212 Plus, Powercab 112 User Manual
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POWERCAB FAMILY
POWERCAB 112
POWERCAB 112 PLUS
POWERCAB 212 PLUS
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PILOT’S GUIDE
Contents
Specifications � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
Overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
Background � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �4
Speakers � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �4
Amplier � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �4
Features � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
Powercab 112 Plus & 212 Plus - Top Panel Controls � � � � � � � � � � �6
Powercab 112 Plus & 212 Plus - Rear Panel Controls � � � � � � � � � � 7
Powercab 112 - Rear Panel Controls � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8
Speaker Models vs Cabinet Modeling � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9
Full Range, Flat Response and Cabinet Modeling/Impulse
Response Methods � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �9
Amp-in-the-Room Speaker Modeling Method � � � � � � � � � � � � �10
Impulse Responses � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16
Powercab Edit Software � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16
USB Audio � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16
ASIO Driver (Windows only) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �16
USB Audio Modes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17
Global Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 17
Input 2 Monitor Mode � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �19
Input 2/Aux USB Mode � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �19
Setup Examples � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20
L6 LINK � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23
Powercab Remote using HELIX via L6 LINK � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �23
L6 LINK Setup Examples � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �23
AES/EBU � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 24
Powercab Speaker Models � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10
MIDI � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �24
User Presets � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 12
Preset Parameters � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �12
Please Note:
Line 6, the Line 6 logo, Powercab, Helix, POD, and POD Farm are trademarks or registered trademarks of Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc� in the U�S� and/or other jurisdictions�
Apple, Mac, OS X, macOS, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc� registered in the U�S� and other countries� iOS is a trademark of Cisco, registered in
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MIDI Program Changes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �24
MIDI CC � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �24
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POWERCAB SPECIFICATIONS
Features
Wattage
Speaker Size
Speaker Type
Compression Driver
Frequency Response
Porting
Calculated Maximum Output
XLR Direct Outs
Combination Input Jacks
L6 LINK™ / AES/EBU
USB Audio Interface
User Presets
Display
Speaker Models
User Impulse Response Support
MIDI I/O
Kick Stands
Weight
Dimensions
Powercab 112
Powercab 112 Plus
Powercab 212 Plus
250W RMS 250W RMS 500W RMS Total, Stereo Amplier
(1x) 12" Mono (1x) 12" Mono (2x) 12" Stereo/Dual Mono
Ceramic Coaxial Custom by
Eminence
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Ceramic Coaxial Custom by
Eminence
Neodymium Coaxial Custom by
Eminence
(1x) Celestion® CDX 1-1010 (1x) Celestion CDX 1-1010 (2x) Celestion CDX 1-1010
70Hz – 20kHz 70Hz – 20kHz 70Hz – 20kHz
Front Front Rear
125dB (C) SPL @ 1m 125dB (C) SPL @ 1m 131dB (C) SPL @ 1m
1 (Mono) 1 (Mono) 2 (Stereo)
1 2 2
No Input and Output Input and Output
No Yes Yes
No Yes (128) Yes (128)
No 2" LCD 2" LCD
6 6 (+6 more with rmware v2.0) 12
No Yes (48kHz, 24-bit, Mono,
2048-sample)
Yes (48kHz, 24-bit, 2048-sample
Mono, 1024-sample Stereo)
No Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
33 lb, 4 oz (15�08 kg) 35 lb, 8 oz (16�10 kg) 47 lb, 10 oz (21�59 kg)
22�3 x 18�2 x 12 (in)
567 x 462 x 305 (mm)
22�3 x 18�2 x 12 (in)
567 x 462 x 305 (mm)
28 x 21�1 x 12 (in)
711 x 537 x 305 (mm)
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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
specically for users of guitar amp modelers that desire a compact,
lightweight amplication 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 amplier and utilize their modeler primarily for eects, 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 amplier "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 ampliers 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
conguration. 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 specied a
custom driver, with components built by Eminence and Celestion to our
exact specications.
Amplifier
The Powercab family utilizes specially designed, Class D ampliers.
These ampliers are designed specically to provide the optimum
wattage for the speakers to achieve the maximum throughput and
eciency. 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�
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Features
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Powercab 112
• 12" coaxial drivers, custom speakers
by Eminence®, designed by Line 6
• High frequency compression driver by
Celestion® CDX 1-1010
• Full-Range, Flat-Response (FRFR)
Mode
• 6 "real feel" guitar Speaker Modes
• 250W RMS
• 125dB (C) SPL @ 1m
• Combination Line Input (balanced,
1/4" TRS and XLR)
• XLR Line Output
• High Pass Filter switch
• Ground Lift switch
Powercab 112 Plus (also includes)
• Additional combination Line Input
• L6 LINK / AES In/Out
• Daisy chain two units for stereo
conguration
• MIDI In/Out
• 128 User Presets
• Bright, auto-dimming display
• USB Audio Interface functionality
(stereo, low latency)
• Support for up to 128 User Impulse
Responses
• 6 additional Speaker Models with
rmware version 2.0
Powercab 212 Plus (also includes)
• 500W RMS total, stereo amplier
• 131dB (C) SPL @ 1m
• Two 12" neodymium coaxial custom
speakers by Eminence, designed by
Line 6
• 2 high frequency compression drivers
by Celestion CDX 1-1010
• Blend two Speaker Models or two User
IRs simultaneously
• Ships with rmware version 2.0 for a
total of 12 Speaker Models
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Powercab 112 Plus & 212 Plus - Top Panel Controls
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STEREO ACTIVE GUITAR SPEAKER SYSTEM
1. VOLUME Knob - Controls the output level of the power amp to
the speaker system� Center position is 6dB down from maximum
output�
2. Signal LEDs - Indicate the overall level of the sound as it is processed
through the system� Green indicates the presence of an input signal,
yellow indicates that it is approaching the upper limit, and red
indicates clipping� If you encounter clipping, try turning down the
level of the source device (e�g�, your amp modeling device)� When
the signal LED(s) turn yellow, the Powercab speaker system will have
the most realistic non-linear natural breakup characteristics�
NOTE: Powercab 112 Plus has one signal LED, while Powercab 212
Plus has two signal LEDs�
3. HOME Button - If you ever get lost, press this button to return to the
main Home screen, or press and hold it for 2 seconds to enter the
Global Settings� See "Global Settings" on page 17�
4. Backlit Display - This backlit display shows the current preset on
its Home screen� It can also display the Preset Editing and Global
Settings screens� The display backlight will dim automatically after a
short period of inactivity�
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5. SAVE Button - Once you've modied the settings of a given preset,
press Save to conrm the changes, re-name, or copy it to a new
preset location�
6. SELECT Knob - This is the main control for changing presets or their
parameter values� From the Home screen, turn this knob to cycle
through the presets� Press to select and turn to edit the value of the
currently highlighted parameter�
7. LED Ring - This ring indicates the "Color" parameter assigned to the
current preset for easy identication.
Powercab 212 Plus allows you to select up to two LED colors,
representing Speaker 1 and Speaker 2�
TIP: Assign dierent colors for user presets to see them from afar�
The LED ring will dim automatically after a short period of inactivity�
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Powercab 112 Plus & 212 Plus - Rear Panel Controls
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OUTPUTS INPUTS 12
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LEFT/MONORIGHT/AUXLEFT/MONORIGHT
1312 15
PUSHPUSH
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Powercab 212 Plus rear panel (112 Plus features dier slightly, as noted below)
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8. POWER Switch - Turns the Powercab on or o.
9. AC In - Connect the included IEC power cable here�
10. *LOW CUT Switch - + Powercab 112 Plus only� Toggles the
80Hz Low Cut Filter on/o, useful for removing unwanted low end
vibration (does not apply to the XLR or L6 LINK - AES/EBU
Outputs' signals)�
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On Powercab 212 Plus, access the Low Cut feature within
the Global Settings�
11. GROUND GND/LIFT Switch - Controls whether the ground circuit
is lifted for the XLR Output jacks� Can be useful for identifying ground
loops, which can cause unwanted hum�
12. & 13. XLR Output Jacks - Connect to a mixer's input� The output
level is switchable between Line Level (+13dBu) or Mic Level
(~0�0dBu) - see "Global Settings" on page 17�
Powercab 112 Plus includes only a single XLR Output jack�
NOTE: XLR Outputs are not aected by 48V phantom power.
PUSH
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14. & 15. Combo Input Jacks - Connect the line level output(s) of your
amp modeler to these balanced 1/4" TRS/XLR inputs (e�g�, Line 6
Helix® or POD® devices, etc�)� A Helix device should be set to Line
Level� A POD® HD device should be set to +4dB� "Amp-in-a-box"
type preamp pedals may require additional boosting to achieve the
appropriate line level for these inputs (maximum +13dBu)�
16. USB-B Jack - Connect to a Mac or PC to use the Powercab Edit
software to load IRs, customize, backup & restore all presets, or
to use the Line 6 Updater software� Both are available free from
line6�com/software/�
17. & 18. MIDI IN, OUT/THRU Jacks - Connect to your MIDI gear
for sending and receiving MIDI program change and continuous
controller messages� Connect a second Powercab Plus to send
patch changes to both units�
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19. L6 LINK, AES/EBU OUT - Connect one Powercab Plus to another
Powercab Plus to automatically congure them as a stereo pair. See
page 23 for details�
Powercab 112 - Rear Panel Controls
20. L6 LINK, AES/EBU IN - L6 LINK provides easy digital audio
connectivity and remote control capability between Helix and
Powercab Plus devices� Alternatively, digitally connect your amp
modeler that supports AES using an AES/EBU (110Ω XLR) cable.
See page 23 for details�
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1. POWER Switch - Turns the Powercab 112 on or o.
2. AC In - Connect the included IEC power cable here�
3. VOLUME Knob - Controls the output of the power amp to the
speaker system� 12 o'clock is -6dB from maximum�
4. Signal LED - Bright green indicates the presence of an input signal,
yellow indicates that it is approaching the limit of the unit's output
capabilities, and red indicates digital clipping� If you encounter
clipping, try turning down the level of the source device (e�g�,
your amp modeling device)� When the signal LED turns yellow, the
speaker in Powercab will have the most realistic non-linear breakup
characteristics�
5. MODE Button and LED Ring - Push the button to cycle through
dierent Speaker Modes. The button's LED color indicates the
Speaker Mode in use� See "Preset Parameters" on page 12�
NOTE: HF OFF is equivalent to the Natural speaker model�
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6. LOW CUT Switch - Toggles the 80Hz Low Cut Filter on/o, useful
for removing unwanted low end vibration (does not apply to the XLR
Out)�
7. GROUND GND/LIFT Switch - Controls whether the ground circuit
is lifted for the XLR Output jack� Can be useful for identifying ground
loops, which can cause unwanted hum�
8. XLR Output Jack - Connect to an analog mixer's input� The output
is mic level, with a maximum of 0�0dBu�
NOTE: This XLR Output is not aected by 48V phantom power.
9. Combo Input Jack - Connect the line level output of your amp
modeler to this balanced 1/4" TRS/XLR input (e�g�, Line 6 Helix
or POD device, etc�)� Helix should be set to Line Level� POD HD
should be set to +4dB� "Amp-in-a-box" type preamp pedals may
require additional boosting to achieve the appropriate line level for
these inputs (maximum +13dBu)�
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