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* The MFC-101 is designed in USA and made in China. The Axe-Fx II is made in U.S. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-reviews/44106-interesting-review-4.html#post580694 Source] | * The MFC-101 is designed in USA and made in China. The Axe-Fx II is made in U.S. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-reviews/44106-interesting-review-4.html#post580694 Source] | ||
* Some manufacturing information can be found by reading [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/search.php?do=finduser&userid=19366&contenttype=vBForum_Post&showposts=1 Liam's posts.] | * Some manufacturing information can be found by reading [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/search.php?do=finduser&userid=19366&contenttype=vBForum_Post&showposts=1 Liam's posts.] | ||
| + | * Cliff: "The Axe-Fx II is a no-compromise product and that is reflected in the price. Most, if not all, manufacturers use, for example, TL074 op-amps for the analog I/O. Those are inexpensive, quad, FET input op-amps with okay performance. They cost about a ten cents each. We use high-end Analog Devices products that cost about a dollar for a dual. These are reference-grade amps. We use film capacitors where possible in critical signal path locations. Again, much more expensive but reference-grade performance. The A/D and D/A converters are reference-grade. Even the circuit board has gold-plated pads as compared to tin." | ||
| + | [http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showpost.php?p=13290968&postcount=13 Source] | ||
==Rack== | ==Rack== | ||
* The Axe-Fx II is a 19” 2U device. It can be mounted in a rack or rackbag. If necessary combined with things like a racked power amp, a power conditioner etc. Rear rack rails are not required or supported. It's about two inches deeper than the Standard and Ultra (see [[Specifications of the Axe-Fx II | Specifications)]]. | * The Axe-Fx II is a 19” 2U device. It can be mounted in a rack or rackbag. If necessary combined with things like a racked power amp, a power conditioner etc. Rear rack rails are not required or supported. It's about two inches deeper than the Standard and Ultra (see [[Specifications of the Axe-Fx II | Specifications)]]. | ||
* If you need a custom rack panel to bring the outputs to the front, see [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/45832-custom-rack-panel-recommendation.html this thread]. | * If you need a custom rack panel to bring the outputs to the front, see [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/45832-custom-rack-panel-recommendation.html this thread]. | ||
| − | + | * The rack ears at the front are removable if you need the space. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-34.html#post491607 Source] | |
| − | + | * You can put the rack or bag on a stand such as [http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/ProLine-PLAS-Adjustable-Amp-Stand?sku=581185 this one] or [http://www.thomann.de/gb/millenium_as2001.htm this one.] | |
| − | The rack ears at the front are removable if you need the space. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-34.html#post491607 Source] | ||
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| − | You can put the rack or bag on a stand such as [http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/ProLine-PLAS-Adjustable-Amp-Stand?sku=581185 this one] or [http://www.thomann.de/gb/millenium_as2001.htm this one.] | ||
==Weight and dimensions of boxed Axe-Fx II== | ==Weight and dimensions of boxed Axe-Fx II== | ||
| − | Cliff: "17 lbs. 22 x 18 x 8 inches." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/39401-weight-dimensions-boxed-axe-fx2.html#post535691 Source] | + | * Cliff: "17 lbs. 22 x 18 x 8 inches." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/39401-weight-dimensions-boxed-axe-fx2.html#post535691 Source] |
==Serial number== | ==Serial number== | ||
| − | Units with CC numbers were assembled by Cliff himself. The 5 numbers are an internal work order number. The XX indicate the batch number and the #X indicates what unit from that lot was produced. This shows who built and inspected each unit prior to going to Fractal for final inspection and burn-in. L or LF indicate the units that were built lead-free (CC#s are also lead free), and the motherboard will have an e1/e1 sticker as well. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38094-general-question-about-s-ns.html#post521634 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38006-serials-beginning-cc-final-build-test-cliff-personally.html#post519969 Source2] | + | * Units with CC numbers were assembled by Cliff himself. The 5 numbers are an internal work order number. The XX indicate the batch number and the #X indicates what unit from that lot was produced. This shows who built and inspected each unit prior to going to Fractal for final inspection and burn-in. L or LF indicate the units that were built lead-free (CC#s are also lead free), and the motherboard will have an e1/e1 sticker as well. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38094-general-question-about-s-ns.html#post521634 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38006-serials-beginning-cc-final-build-test-cliff-personally.html#post519969 Source2] |
[[category:About the Axe-Fx II]] | [[category:About the Axe-Fx II]] | ||
Revision as of 08:56, 22 June 2012
Manufacturing
- The Axe-Fx II is made in USA. All units are identical for all global regions and supports 100-240V. Source
- The MFC-101 is designed in USA and made in China. The Axe-Fx II is made in U.S. Source
- Some manufacturing information can be found by reading Liam's posts.
- Cliff: "The Axe-Fx II is a no-compromise product and that is reflected in the price. Most, if not all, manufacturers use, for example, TL074 op-amps for the analog I/O. Those are inexpensive, quad, FET input op-amps with okay performance. They cost about a ten cents each. We use high-end Analog Devices products that cost about a dollar for a dual. These are reference-grade amps. We use film capacitors where possible in critical signal path locations. Again, much more expensive but reference-grade performance. The A/D and D/A converters are reference-grade. Even the circuit board has gold-plated pads as compared to tin."
Source
Rack
- The Axe-Fx II is a 19” 2U device. It can be mounted in a rack or rackbag. If necessary combined with things like a racked power amp, a power conditioner etc. Rear rack rails are not required or supported. It's about two inches deeper than the Standard and Ultra (see Specifications).
- If you need a custom rack panel to bring the outputs to the front, see this thread.
- The rack ears at the front are removable if you need the space. Source
- You can put the rack or bag on a stand such as this one or this one.
Weight and dimensions of boxed Axe-Fx II
- Cliff: "17 lbs. 22 x 18 x 8 inches." Source
Serial number
- Units with CC numbers were assembled by Cliff himself. The 5 numbers are an internal work order number. The XX indicate the batch number and the #X indicates what unit from that lot was produced. This shows who built and inspected each unit prior to going to Fractal for final inspection and burn-in. L or LF indicate the units that were built lead-free (CC#s are also lead free), and the motherboard will have an e1/e1 sticker as well. Source1 Source2
