Setting levels on torpedo

[cpiquette]

Knowing that there is a means to set the ideal input signal going into the torpedo via the input knob, is there a recommended output level that should be used to optimize the sound coming out of the unit? I hooked the unit up to the remote software this morning and couldn't help but notice the lights on the output meter were very low. I truthfully never paid much attention to this before. Does this make a difference at all, or is it just a matter of setting the output for what's appropriate for whatever the output is going into, such as a mixer or recording interface?

 

[sysexguy]

ideally both the input and output levels are just touching the yellow and solid in the green on average. This will give you the best performance of the a/d and d/a's, drive gear downstream properly and match to a recorder or FRFR monitor. When using with an amp, once the input is set to match the amp, you should be fine although some Cab/mic combination may require a small volume tweak or EQ. When using the line input and the power amp models, it may be necessary to trim the output to allow for a considerable amount of drive from the power amp section settings.

If the sound is thin and not pleasant, there's a good chance the Torpedo output is clipping the input stage of the recording interface. Vice versa, if you cannot get enough level, make sure you are using a TRS balanced cable to a balanced line input

 

[GtarLover]

ideally both the input and output levels are just touching the yellow and solid in the green on average. This will give you the best performance of the a/d and d/a's, drive gear downstream properly and match to a recorder or FRFR monitor. When using with an amp, once the input is set to match the amp, you should be fine although some Cab/mic combination may require a small volume tweak or EQ. When using the line input and the power amp models, it may be necessary to trim the output to allow for a considerable amount of drive from the power amp section settings.

If the sound is thin and not pleasant, there's a good chance the Torpedo output is clipping the input stage of the recording interface. Vice versa, if you cannot get enough level, make sure you are using a TRS balanced cable to a balanced line input

Nice reply and great info, even though some is common sense, I hope, it is alsways good to have reminders when using new gear and trying to get the best tones.
Thanks

 

[guillaume_pille]

I can add a little something:

if you are using the power amp (CAB, Live, WoS III or Studio), the effect of the Volume setting will more important if you have a high input level (meaning, you will get more distortion).