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Revision as of 15:26, 29 March 2017

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 support

  • 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 between XLR and Ethernet/Ethercon. These adapters are "active" (source). They can be bought directly from Fractal Audio's shop.

XA-1 diagram.png

XA-2 diagram.png

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How to set up FASLINK on the devices

  • 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.

Fractal Audio

"The FASLINK port is protected against shorts." source

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