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3. Connecting the Torpedo C.A.B. M+
The Torpedo C.A.B. M+ finds its place either:
on your pedalboard among your usual stompboxes, direct to interface/PA on a silent stage;
between the amp and the speaker cabinet as an amp DI; or
after a load box, for silent playing/recording of your amplifier at its sweet spot.
To create a lightweight rig with a pedal board, place the Torpedo C.A.B. M+ on your pedal board
knowing that the best results are achieved by placing it before the time-based and modulation effects
(chorus, delay, reverb…), which then become brighter and clearer. This position also allows taking
advantage of the possible stereo of these effects. This is similar to the way things are done in the
studio, where modulations are often applied to guitar and bass tracks after recording.
The general rule of thumbs is that if you treat your Torpedo C.A.B. M+ as your ‘amplifier’, you can
place the effects in the chain as you would your amp. Some will go after (or in the loop) and some
before – there are no right or wrong ways to do this, only the way that sounds best to your ears!
To use the Torpedo C.A.B. M+ as an amp DI, place it after the power amp section of your amp by
connecting the speaker output of your amp to the Amp Input of the Torpedo C.A.B. M+, and
connecting your cabinet to the Speaker Output of the pedal. (DISCLAIMER: The Torpedo C.A.B. M+ is
not a load box). Using the Torpedo C.A.B. M+ this way ensures you to send your exact full guitar tone
to the PA or an audio interface to have the same quality studio-grade sound every single time you
play.
The Torpedo C.A.B. M+ can also be used after a load box connected to your amplifier in place of the
speaker cabinet (such as the
). Simply connect the line output of the load box to the
Line Input of the C.A.B. M+. This will provide a silent playing rig, where you can take full advantage of
your amplifier's tone, without having to deal with sound level issues.
Setting the IN LEVEL switch
The Torpedo C.A.B. M+ is equipped with an input gain switch (IN LEVEL, item N°6 in figure 2.2). It
allows you to dial the right amount of level coming into the pedal depending on the source
(instruments, pedals, amps), in order to maximize signal-to-noise ratio. The best setting is obtained
when the input level is as high as possible, while avoiding clipping. To do that, start by setting the IN
LEVEL switch to +12dB, play, and lower it if the input clips (clipping is indicated on the display).
Here as some guidelines depending on what's connected to the input of the Torpedo C.A.B. M+:
When using an instrument, the +12dB setting will probably work best. You may have to lower it
to 0dB if the instrument has a strong output though.
When using pedals or a line source (typically a sound interface), 0dB will probably work best.
When using an amplifier, you'll get a pretty strong signal, so -24dB is recommended. If the amp
is low power, like 10w or under, 0dB may work best.
In any case these are just guidelines. When in doubt, follow the proper procedure detailed just above.
