Two Notes Torpedo Live User manual
TORPEDO Live
Professional digital loadbox
User’s manual
V 1.3- 05/03/2012
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. The contents of this manual have been thoroughly verified
and it is believed, unless stated otherwise, to accurately describe the product at the time of shipment from the
factory or download from our website.
Two Notes Audio Engineering is a registered trademark of:
OROSYS SAS
145 rue de la Marbrerie, BAL n°6
34740 Vendargues
France
Tel: +33 (0)484 250 910
Fax: +33 (0)467 595 703
Email: contact@two-notes.com
Support: support@two-notes.com
http://www.two-notes.com
This document is the exclusive property of OROSYS SAS. In the interest of product development, OROSYS SAS
reserves the right to change the technical specifications, modify and/or cease the production without prior
notice. OROSYS SAS can not be held responsible for any damage, accidental or otherwise, that results from
an inappropriate use of the TORPEDO Live. 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 trade-
marks found in this document were used during the development of the TORPEDO Live product but are in no
way associated or affiliated with OROSYS SAS.
Contents
1 Foreword 4
1 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Risk of electric shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Reader warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Mains power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Ground connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5 Safety use conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.6 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Contents of the package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union . . . . . . . . . . 6
5 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Warning regarding the proper use of a loadbox with a tube amplifier 8
1 What is a loadbox ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Which output volume for my amplifier ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 About the TORPEDO Live 10
1 Introducing the TORPEDO Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Only a speaker simulation ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.1 Tube Stage Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Section EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3 The Torpedo technology, convolution and Impulse Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.4 Third party impulse responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.5 Create your own IRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Connecting the TORPEDO Live 13
1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2 In the studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 On stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Configuring and using the TORPEDO Live 16
1 The TORPEDO Live interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2 Input gain control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3 Three modes: PERFORM, EDIT & SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 PERFORM mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5 EDIT mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1 Power Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.2 Miking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.3 EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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6 SETUP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7 MIDI setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8 Continuous save, preset save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
9 Want more cabinets ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
9.1 .tsr files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
9.2 .tur files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
9.3 Third party IRs in .WAV or .AIF format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
9.4 Uploading new Two Notes cabinets or third party IRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6 MIDI 23
1 PROGRAM CHANGE (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2 CONTROL CHANGE (CC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7 Specifications 25
1 Power Amplifier list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2 Microphones list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3 Cabinets list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8 Technical support 30
1 Two Notes Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2 By e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Part 1
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR.
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
the unit lists all the messages related to your
safety. All the internal parts of the unit must
only be manipulated by qualified techni-
cian.
The triangle symbol with a lightning means that some parts of the product, even when the
power is turned off or unplugged, can retain voltages high enough to lead to serious elec-
tric shock. Any operation that requires opening the machine should be left to a qualified
technician.
1.2 Reader warning
The triangle symbol with an exclamation mark indicates important messages concerning
the correct operation of the machine.
1.3 Mains power
Please verify that the voltage required by the machine matches the voltage of your country. If not or if unsure,
don’t connect the machine to the wall outlet, this could result in damages to the machine 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 mains power supply to reduce the risk of electric shock and fire. The mains power cable provided
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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.
If your mains power cable doesn’t match your wall outlet, ask a qualified electrician for help.
Never remove the outer or inner ground connection of the unit to prevent risks of electric shock or fire.
1.5 Safety use conditions
The TORPEDO Live must never be used near a heat source, near a flame, in the rain, in damp areas, near any
kinds of liquids.
The unit is designed to be rackmounted into a 19" rack unit with 4 screws (not provided).
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.
Never cover or restrict the ventilation openings. Never unplug or deactivate the heat control monitoring
system, or you will be exposed to risk of electric shock and fire.
1.6 Cleaning
Always use a dry and soft cloth with no alcohol or solvents for cleaning. Please keep the unit clean and free
from dust.
1.7 Maintenance
All maintenance operations must be done by service centers approved by OROSYS SAS or by qualified techni-
cians. Never try to repair the machine by yourself.
2 Declaration of conformity
Manufacturer: OROSYS SAS
Category of product: digital audio signal processor
Product: TORPEDO Live
Test Manager: Guillaume Pille
The Two Notes TORPEDO Live 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.
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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.
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 respon-
sibility 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 in-
formation 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.
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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. 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 in order to obtain an 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
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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.
Most tube amplifier makers protect their products with fuses or other protection systems, but some amplifiers
still remain not or 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).
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 loadbox fits any product embedding a load. The main parameter of the
load box is its impedance, expressed in Ohms. An 8 Ohms load box has to be plugged to the 8 Ohms speaker out
of the amplifier. The power sent to the load is changed into heat, so please follow the cooling recommendation
of the load box, otherwise overheating may cause damage, both to the loadbox and the amp.
The TORPEDO Live is a loadbox. This term indicates that the TORPEDO Live is a load which can electrically
replace the speaker cabinet while dissipating (transforming into heat) the power coming out of the amplifier.
The embedded load in the TORPEDO Live is a reactive one: it embeds a specific circuit to simulate the
complex impedance of a real speaker. This kind of system is widely used in the industry to silently test amplifiers.
Always connect the speaker out of your tube ampilifier to a proper load
(speaker cabinet or load box). TORPEDO Live, once powered up, is such a
load. Please note that you always have to power up the TORPEDO Live before
your amplifier.
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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.
During the first tests at high volume on the amplifier, monitor the color of the
tubes and the general state of the amplifier. Red-glowing tubes or any appear-
ance of smoke are signs of a problem that could lead to partial or complete
destruction of the amplifier.
Keep in mind that the "sweet spot" — the perfect running point of the amplifier, the one that will give you the
tone you are looking for — is rarely obtained at maximum volume. In addition, the volume control of the amplifier
is usually logarithmic, which means that the volume goes up quickly on the first half of the potentiometer’s
rotation, reaches its maximum at 12 o’clock, and will not change much beyond that point. Therefore, you can
reach the maximum volume of your amplifier even if the volume potentiometer is not set at maximum.
By reaching the maximum output power of your amplifier, you will hear a lot of distortion, which may not
sound as good as you could hope. In fact, most amplifiers do sound rather poorly at maximum volume. Always
keep in mind that your amplifier may not have been conceived to be used at maximum volume for a long
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 does
not 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.
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