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'''FC controllers''' – Built-in FASLINK II support. | '''FC controllers''' – Built-in FASLINK II support. | ||
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| + | =Setting up FASLINK= | ||
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| + | '''Axe-Fx III''' – Connect the FASLINK cable between the Axe-Fx III and FC controller. | ||
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| + | '''Axe-Fx II''' – Turn on FASLINK in the I/O menu. | ||
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| + | '''MFC-101''' – Select the correct port in the MFC settings. WARNING: do NOT connect a power supply to the MFC-101 when using FASLINK! | ||
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| + | <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> | ||
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[http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/manuals/faslink/FASLINK-Adapters-Setup-Guide.pdf More information in the FASLINK Setup Guide] | [http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/manuals/faslink/FASLINK-Adapters-Setup-Guide.pdf More information in the FASLINK Setup Guide] | ||
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Revision as of 11:38, 5 February 2019
Contents
What is FASLINK
FASLINK is a proprietary Fractal Audio communications link between the Axe-Fx series processors and the MFC-101 resp. FC controller over an XLR cable. FASLINK has replaced previous connection methods: MIDI and Ethernet. XLR cables (microphone cables) are common, flexible and robust. Runs of hundreds of feet are possible. FASLINK provides two-way communication and phantom power.
There are two versions:
- FASLINK (original) – Connects the Axe-Fx II and MFC-101.
- FASLINK II – Connects the Axe-Fx III and FC foot controller(s), featuring a new protocol. Length limit is 100 feet (source).
Which Fractal Audio products support FASLINK
Axe-Fx III – Built-in FASLINK II support.
Axe-Fx II XL and XL+ – Built-in FASLINK support.
Axe-Fx II Mark I and II – FASLINK adapter needed to convert wiring from Ethernet/Ethercon to XLR.
MFC-101 Mark III – Built-in FASLINK support.
MFC-101 Mark I and II – FASLINK adapter needed to convert wiring from Ethernet/Ethercon to XLR.
FC controllers – Built-in FASLINK II support.
Setting up FASLINK
Axe-Fx III – Connect the FASLINK cable between the Axe-Fx III and FC controller.
Axe-Fx II – Turn on FASLINK in the I/O menu.
MFC-101 – Select the correct port in the MFC settings. WARNING: do NOT connect a power supply to the MFC-101 when using FASLINK!
"The FASLINK port is protected against shorts." source
Adapters for older hardware
The FASLINK XA-1 and XA-2 adapters convert the wiring on older Axe-Fx II and MFC-101 hardware (see above) from Ethernet/Ethercon to XLR. These adapters are "active" (source). They can be bought directly from Fractal Audio's online shop and G66.
The adapters do not support FASLINK II.
