Detail 01
100W RMS admissible power
The internal reactive loadbox is rated for amps within this power limit.
Product detailSKU #1500000278739
Two Notes AUDIO ENGINEERINGTorpedo Captor Loadbox/Attenuator/DI Black 4 Ohm
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Put the Torpedo Captor between a compatible amp head and speaker cabinet to send a balanced DI signal while retaining a direct or attenuated speaker connection. Its reactive loadbox also lets the amp run without a cabinet for silent monitoring through the embedded guitar or bass speaker simulation. For recording, connect the amp to an interface or mic preamp and use Wall of Sound for speaker and miking simulation. The compact black unit is sized like a large DI box for pedalboard or amp-top placement.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording a compatible tube amp directly into an audio interface or mic preamp.
- Stage rigs needing a speaker-simulated DI feed while keeping a cabinet connected.
- Silent amp use without a speaker cabinet, monitored through speaker simulation.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Amp heads requiring an 8-ohm or 16-ohm load; this SKU is the 4-ohm version.
- Rigs needing adjustable attenuation levels beyond the unit’s fixed -20 dB speaker output.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
DI output: balanced XLR, 600-ohm impedance
Provides a direct output with speaker simulation selectable on or off.
Detail 03
Speaker ATT output: unbalanced 1/4-inch TS, -20 dB
Lets a connected cabinet run at the unit’s fixed attenuated level.
Detail 04
Speaker THRU output: unbalanced 1/4-inch TS
Passes directly to the speaker input and disconnects the loadbox when used.
Detail 05
6.89 x 4.9 x 2.44 inches; 2.2 lb
A compact format intended for a pedalboard or the top of an amp.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Match the 4-ohm version to your amp.
- 02Keep amp power within the 100W RMS admissible-power rating.
- 03Access the 16 included Wall of Sound virtual cabinets by registering the product and installing the plugin.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use the Captor without a speaker cabinet?
Yes. Its internal 100W reactive loadbox allows the amp to operate without a cabinet for silent playing or recording.
02Does it offer attenuation for a connected cabinet?
Yes. The Speaker ATT output provides fixed -20 dB attenuation; the Speaker THRU output runs at full volume.
03Can the DI signal use speaker simulation?
Yes. The balanced XLR DI output can be used with or without speaker simulation.
04Does it need a separate power supply for DI use?
It can be powered by 48V phantom power.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Speaker Att
- 1/4 inch Jack unbalanced (TS) – Attenuation: -20dB.
- Speaker Thru
- 1/4 inch Jack unbalanced (TS) – Directly connected to Speaker Input. Disconnects the loadbox when used.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
5 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- 4, 8 or 16 Ohms
- Admissible Power
- 100W RMS
- Line Output
- 1/4 inch Jack balanced (TRS) – Impedance: approx 1 kOhms – Without speaker simulation
- Speaker Input
- 1/4 inch Jack unbalanced (TS, Tip/Sleeve)
- DI Output
- XLR balanced – Impedance: 600 Ohms – With or without speaker simulation
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 2.2
- Dimensions
- 6.89 inch x 4.9 inch x 2.44 inch (175 x 126 x 62 mm)
2 detailsOther
- Current
- 5mA
- Cooled By Fan Thermal Security
- the amp and musician work in security.
