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* '''FASLINK''': 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''': 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''': 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''': 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. | ||
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FASLINK has replaced previous connection methods (MIDI and Ethernet/Ethercon). | FASLINK has replaced previous connection methods (MIDI and Ethernet/Ethercon). | ||
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* '''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''': 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. | * '''FASLINK II''': the Axe-Fx III and the FC -6 and FC-12 controllers support FASLINK II. | ||
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': to be added. | * '''Axe-Fx III''': to be added. | ||
* '''Axe-Fx II''': turn on FASLINK in the I/O menu. | * '''Axe-Fx II''': turn on FASLINK in the I/O menu. | ||
Revision as of 12:41, 28 February 2018
The information on this page supplements the official manuals.
Contents
What is FASLINK
- FASLINK: 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: 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 has replaced previous connection methods (MIDI and Ethernet/Ethercon).
Which Fractal Audio products support 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.
Set up FASLINK
- Axe-Fx III: to be added.
- 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.
More information about FASLINK
"The FASLINK port is protected against shorts." source
