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13.
for Output 1 (L+R) and output 2 (L+R, aka “FX SEND”) are set using these knobs. See
section
3.1
on p.
9
for information on setting levels. OUTPUT 1 also controls the headphone jack.
NOTE: It is normal to hear a slight clicking while adjusting output levels with these knobs.
14.
– Connect stereo headphones here to monitor OUTPUT 1 L+R.
15.
– Plug your instrument into this
Instrument Input Jack
, designed specifically for use with electric,
acoustic, and bass guitars. Plugging a line-level device into this input may cause clipping of the input
amplifier and is not recommended.
2.2
The Rear Panel
Figure 2-2
16.
Left/Mono and Right, Balanced (1/4” Tip-Ring-Sleeve) Jacks
– Connect line-level input sources
to these jacks, being sure to set the
INPUT 1 LEFT SELECT
to REAR in the I/O menu.
17.
–
Left/Mono and Right, Balanced (1/4” Tip-Ring-Sleeve) Jacks
(“
”) – Connect to the
output(s) of outboard equipment when using the
FX Loop
block. You can also use this as an auxiliary input
to any point in the signal chain of any preset using the
FX Loop
block.
18.
–
This section includes the
Left and Right Output 1 unbalanced (1/4”) Jacks
,
Balanced (XLR)
jacks
, and
XLR Ground Lift Switch
. The main processed output of the Axe-Fx II appears at these jacks. Use
the XLR jacks to connect to balanced inputs, employing the provided ground lift switch if necessary to
reduce unwanted 60-cycle hum. Use the 1/4” unbalanced outputs to connect to unbalanced inputs, such
as those on some guitar power amps or other devices.
19.
–
Left/Mono and Right, Unbalanced (1/4”) Jacks
(“
”) — The output from Connect to
the inputs(s) of outboard equipment when using the
FX Loop
block. You can also use this as an auxiliary
output to tap any point of the signal chain for any preset using the
FX Loop
block.
Humbuster
™ technology on all unbalanced (1/4”) outputs uses a simple TRS-to-TS cable to significantly
reduce ground hum. Find Humbuster cables at www.fractalaudio.com/cables
20.
– This includes both
S/PDIF
and
AES/EBU
format
Input and Output Jacks
. Only one or the
other pair of jacks can be active at any time depending on the setting of the
SPDIF/AES SELECT
parameter
in the I/O:AUDIO menu. These jacks transmit and receive at a fixed rate of 48k.
21.
– For connecting the Axe-Fx II to a PC or Mac, enabling a host of two-way audio and MIDI capabilities.
See section
2.3
on p.
6
. Note: Like the digital I/O, USB Audio operates
only
at 48k.
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