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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].
 
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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Revision as of 10:32, 14 April 2017

The information on this page supplements the official manuals.

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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.

Hardware support for 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.


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Set up FASLINK

On the Axe-Fx II: turn on FASLINK in the I/O menu.

On the 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

More information

Introduction on the user forum