List of suggested Axe-Fx accessories
What this list is for
Here's a list of suggested accessories you might want to consider when you purchase an Axe-Fx.
Monitors (active, passive, FRFR)
- Atomic CLR Series at www.atomicamps.com
- Matrix Q12 and CFR series at http://matrixguitaramplification.com
- RCF at http://www.rcf.it/products/pro-speaker-systems/nx-series
Power Amps
- Atomic Reactor 50/50 at http://www.g66.eu/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=89&Itemid=304
- Carvin at http://www.carvinworld.com/proaudio/
- Fryette at http://www.sfdamp.com/poweramps.html
Racks and Rackbags
- SKB 2U Soft Rack [1]
- SKB 2U Roto Rack [2]
- SKB 2U Shallow Rack [3]
- SKB 2U Standard Rack [4]
- SKB 2U Studio Flyer [5]
- Gator GR-(2/4/6)S (shallow rack)
- Road Runner
- Audiopile Pro Audio - Nice folks - good deals on rack cases, rack accessories & cables. Road case for pair of QSC HPR122i
- Carvin - 4/5/6/8/12/16 shallow 10.5" inner depth
- Warwick Rackbag 24200
Rack Mount
- On-Stage Stands Adjustable Amp/Mixer Stand
- Ultimate Support JamStand
Power Conditioners
If you are planning to use a power conditioner to protect an Axe-Fx and other equipment, generally it will be the other equipment that sets the requirements for the power conditioner. The Axe-Fx has a universal switching power supply which can accept a wide range of input voltages; for this reason Cliff has stated that a voltage regulator is not needed for the Axe-Fx. Switching supplies incorporate high frequency filtering on the input, so any TVSS (Transient Voltage Surge Suppression) device should be adequate since noise filtering is also not required.
I contacted two leading suppliers, Furman and SurgeX, for recommendations: Frank Frombach at SurgeX recommends the SX1115RL model; Furman did not respond with a recommendation.
- Furman models PL-8C, PL-PLUS C are both popular with Axe-Fx users
- SurgeX SX1115RL
- APC SurgeArrest Essential Power Strips
- Furman PL Series II
- Carvin AC120S
- Monster Power Pro 2500
Cabling
- Rocktron 7 Pin Midi Cable
- Insert Y Cable for Expression Cable - Lava Cable
- 6" / 12" IEC Power Cables
- String Dog Instrument Cables
- Upgraded X2 Wireless Cable - Lava Cable
- George L Cables - Patch Cables
- Bluejeans Cable - XLR Balanced (custom length)
- Bayou Audio Cables- Custom cables. Small shop. Nice person.
Near Field Monitors
- Adam A7
- Mackie HR824
- KRK V8's
- Event TR 8
- Dynaudio BM5A
Mixer / Headphone Amp
- Mackie 402 / 802 VLZ3
- Behringer AMP800 MiniAMP 4-Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier
Headphones
- Sennheiser 600s
- Sennheiser 650s
- Sennheiser HD 25-I II
- AKG K240 MKII
- Sony MDR-7506
- Grado SR225S
- Ultrasone HFI-700
- Custom In Ear Molds - Future Sonics, Sensaphonics, Westone, Ultimate Ears
- Audio-Technica ATH-M50
Midi Interfaces
Controllers
A chart comparing the features of many currently available MIDI floor controllers can be found here MIDI Floor Controller Comparison Chart
- Fractal Audio Systems MFC-101 & Forum thread
- Rocktron Midimate
- Roland FC-300
- Behringer FCB1010 - programming help here: Voes
- Rocktron All Access
Expression Pedals
- Ernie Ball Jr
- Boss FV-500L Volume / Expression pedal
- Rocktron Hex Pedal (Will work but some users have not had satisfactory results)
- Moog EP-2 Expression Pedal
- Yamaha FC7 Volume Pedal
- M-Audio EX-P Expression Pedal
- Kurzweil CC-1 Continuous Control Pedal
- Mission Engineering
- Please note that the Behringer FCV100 Dual Mode Footcontroller is not an expression pedal and is not suitable for connecting to the pedal inputs of the Axe-Fx.
Wireless
- X2 XDR95 or X2 XDS-Plus
- Line 6 Relay
Fan Upgrades
- The ultimate in airflow to noise ratio, iXtrema Pro Quiet Fans are the only fans in the industry to be designed with silence and optimal airflow in mind: SilenX IXP-34-16 60mm Case Fan
- The IXP-34-16 is rated at 16dB with 18CFM airflow while the stock fan is rated at 15.54 CFM
- There are 12 and 8 dB models available, but they have lower airflow ratings.
- SilenX IXP-34-16 60mm Case Fan at newegg.com
