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''The information on this page supplements the official manuals.'' | ''The information on this page supplements the official manuals.'' | ||
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[[image:XLRs.png|link=]] | [[image:XLRs.png|link=]] | ||
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=What's FASLINK?= | =What's FASLINK?= | ||
| − | FASLINK | + | * '''FASLINK''': 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''': 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. | |
| − | FASLINK II | ||
=Hardware support for FASLINK= | =Hardware support for FASLINK= | ||
| − | The Axe-Fx II XL/XL+ and MFC-101 Mark III models have built-in FASLINK support. | + | * '''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" ([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]. |
| − | + | * '''FASLINK II''': the Axe-Fx III and the FC -6 and FC-12 controllers support FASLINK II. | |
| − | 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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[[file:XA-1 diagram.png]] | [[file:XA-1 diagram.png]] | ||
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[[file:XA-2 diagram.png]] | [[file:XA-2 diagram.png]] | ||
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| − | = | + | =Setting up FASLINK= |
* '''Axe-Fx III''': (...) | * '''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. | ||
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=FASLINK protection= | =FASLINK protection= | ||
| − | "The FASLINK port is protected against shorts." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/xl-lockup-when-faulty-faslink-xlr-is-connected.105500/#post-1262170 source] | + | <blockquote>"The FASLINK port is protected against shorts." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/xl-lockup-when-faulty-faslink-xlr-is-connected.105500/#post-1262170 source]</blockquote> |
[[category:Axe-Fx]] | [[category:Axe-Fx]] | ||
[[category:MIDI]] | [[category:MIDI]] | ||
[[category:Connecting]] | [[category:Connecting]] | ||
Revision as of 20:16, 8 February 2018
The information on this page supplements the official manuals.
What's FASLINK?
- FASLINK: 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: 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.
Hardware support for FASLINK
- 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.
- FASLINK II: the Axe-Fx III and the FC -6 and FC-12 controllers support FASLINK II.
Setting 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
