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=What's FASLINK?=
 
=What's FASLINK?=
 
FASLINK is a proprietary Fractal Audio communications link between the Axe-Fx II and MFC-101, featuring bi-directional MIDI and power over a standard XLR microphone cable. Cable runs of hundreds of feet are possible. XLR cables are more flexible and robust than Ethernet cables.
 
FASLINK is a proprietary Fractal Audio communications link between the Axe-Fx II and MFC-101, featuring bi-directional MIDI and power over a standard XLR microphone cable. Cable runs of hundreds of feet are possible. XLR cables are more flexible and robust than Ethernet cables.
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FASLINK II is a proprietary Fractal Audio communications link between the Axe-Fx III and the FC foot controllers, featuring communications and phantom power over a standard XLR microphone cable. Cable runs of hundreds of feet are possible.
  
 
=Hardware support for FASLINK=
 
=Hardware support for FASLINK=
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Older Axe-Fx II models (Mark I, Mark II) and MFC-101 models (Mark I, Mark II) require FASLINK adapters XA-1 and XA-2 to convert the wiring between XLR and Ethernet/Ethercon. These adapters are "active" ([http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/95125-xa-1-faslink-adapter.html#post1139249 source]). They can be bought directly from [http://shop.fractalaudio.com/ Fractal Audio's online shop].
 
Older Axe-Fx II models (Mark I, Mark II) and MFC-101 models (Mark I, Mark II) require FASLINK adapters XA-1 and XA-2 to convert the wiring between XLR and Ethernet/Ethercon. These adapters are "active" ([http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/95125-xa-1-faslink-adapter.html#post1139249 source]). They can be bought directly from [http://shop.fractalaudio.com/ Fractal Audio's online shop].
  
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The Axe-Fx III has FASLINK II support.
  
 
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=Set up FASLINK=
 
=Set up FASLINK=
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': (...)
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': turn on FASLINK in the I/O menu.
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': turn on FASLINK in the I/O menu.
 
* '''MFC-101''': select the correct port in the MFC settings. Do not connect a power supply to the MFC-101 when using FASLINK.
 
* '''MFC-101''': select the correct port in the MFC settings. Do not connect a power supply to the MFC-101 when using FASLINK.

Revision as of 22:06, 6 February 2018

The information on this page supplements the official manuals.

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What's FASLINK?

FASLINK is a proprietary Fractal Audio communications link between the Axe-Fx II and MFC-101, featuring bi-directional MIDI and power over a standard XLR microphone cable. Cable runs of hundreds of feet are possible. XLR cables are more flexible and robust than Ethernet cables.

FASLINK II is a proprietary Fractal Audio communications link between the Axe-Fx III and the FC foot controllers, featuring communications and phantom power over a standard XLR microphone cable. Cable runs of hundreds of feet are possible.

Hardware support for FASLINK

The Axe-Fx II XL/XL+ and MFC-101 Mark III models have built-in FASLINK support.

Older Axe-Fx II models (Mark I, Mark II) and MFC-101 models (Mark I, Mark II) require FASLINK adapters XA-1 and XA-2 to convert the wiring between XLR and Ethernet/Ethercon. These adapters are "active" (source). They can be bought directly from Fractal Audio's online shop.

The Axe-Fx III has FASLINK II support.

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XA-2 diagram.png

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Set up FASLINK

  • Axe-Fx III: (...)
  • Axe-Fx II: turn on FASLINK in the I/O menu.
  • MFC-101: select the correct port in the MFC settings. Do not connect a power supply to the MFC-101 when using FASLINK.

More information in the FASLINK Setup Guide.

FASLINK protection

"The FASLINK port is protected against shorts." source