Rear Panel Features; Figure 1-4: Mfc-101 Back Panel Diagram; Figure 1-5: Trs Cable, Aka "Balanced" Or "Stereo" Cable End - Fractal Audio MFC-101 Owner's Manual

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1.2.3 Rear Panel Features

 POWER 9VAC: Plug the supplied AC adapter into this jack. If you are using an Axe-Fx or other device
to supply phantom power to the MFC-101 over a 7-pin MIDI cable, you must instead connect the supplied
AC adapter to the Phantom Power jack of that device.
 MIDI OUT: This 7-pin jack is a regular MIDI OUT and can be connected to any MIDI device via a 5-pin
cable. The Axe-Fx, however, will utilize this port for 2-way communications so the MFC-101 can receive
names and IA switch states from saved presets. Some devices like the Axe-Fx can also supply phantom
power to the MFC-101 via a 7-pin cable connected here. See Getting Connected on p. 7.
 The MIDI IN port is used for firmware updates, for remote controlling the MFC-101, or for Axe-Fx 2-way
communications if single cable 2-way MIDI cannot be used in a particular setup.
 IMPORTANT! When connecting a device to remote control the MFC-101, remember that the Axe-Fx also transmits data to
the unit via the bi-directional MIDI out port. Plan and test carefully as unpredictable behavior may occur in a rig where more
than one device can transmit MIDI to the MFC-101.
 EXPANSION: A to-be-announced expansion module adds footswitches to the MFC-101.
 EXPRESSION PEDAL JACKS 1–4: These jacks allow you to connect up to 4 optional expression
pedals using ¼ TRS cables for real-time control of connected device(s). Pedals must be calibrated and
configured to work properly. See EXPRESSION PEDALS on p. 25 for details.
Regular Guitar ("TS") Cables will NOT work for connecting expression pedals!
 EXTERNAL SWITCH JACKS 1+2, 3+4: Each of these TRS jacks allows you to connect one or
two external switches. Tip-to-Sleeve operates the first switch on each jack, while ring-to-sleeve operates
the second. It is also possible to use a single switch with a TS cable if you disable the MIDI functions of the
2nd switch. Both toggle and momentary switch hardware is supported. See EXTERNAL SWITCHES on p. 27
for details.
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Figure 1-4: MFC-101 Back Panel Diagram

Figure 1-5: TRS Cable, AKA "Balanced" or "Stereo" Cable End

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