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Axe-Fx II into Self-Powered Full-Range Speakers
3.4.1
COMPONENTS:
Guitar
Axe-Fx II
Self-Powered Full Range
Speaker(s)
Headphones (opt.)
Global Settings:
Default
I/O Settings:
Default
Notes:
With its built-in amp and speaker simulations, the Axe-Fx II can be played directly into P.A. or other self-
amplified, full-range, flat-response (FRFR) speakers. Externally amplified (passive) FRFR speakers are equally well-
suited. This might just as easily be a Front-of-House system with floor or in-ear monitors. In this configuration, the
Axe-Fx II creates all aspects of the end-to-end guitar chain for the ultimate in tonal flexibility—stompboxes, amps,
cabs, post effects, and more. Optional headphones provide an alternate way to listen when cabs are not present or
are switched off. Balanced (XLR) or unbalanced (1/4”) jacks and cables can be used to connect the Axe-Fx II, with the
former providing the advantage that less noise will be picked up over longer cable runs. If only one speaker is used,
set
OUT 1 MODE
in the I/O menu (p.
) to one of the mono options.
Axe-Fx II into Studio Monitors
3.4.2
COMPONENTS:
Guitar
Axe-Fx II
Mixer (opt.)
Studio Monitors
Headphones (opt.)
Global Settings:
Default
I/O Settings:
Default
Notes:
This is essentially identical to the diagram shown above for Self-Powered FRFR speakers. The point to take
away here is that any system intended for full-range monitoring or sound reinforcement—from small computer
speakers to the P.A. at a huge arena—represents a suitable counterpart to the capabilities of the Axe-Fx II.