Setup: Power Amp & Guitar Speakers - Fractal Audio AX8 Owner's Manual

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SETUP: POWER AMP & GUITAR SPEAKERS
A full-range system is the most flexible and versatile, but it is not for everyone. Another great way to use the
AX8 is through a power amp connected to traditional guitar speakers.
IMPORTANT: For this setup, please disable CAB MODELING under GLOBAL SETTINGS.
• Open the GLOBAL menu (press SETUP followed by Footswitch 1) and find the SETTINGS page.
• NAV to
CABINET MODELING
• Depending on your amp, you may also wish to set
decide.
• Press twice to return to the Footswitch Page.
EXIT
NOTE: Instead of disabling cab modeling, you could also bypass or remove the CAB block in every preset.
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Begin with all level knobs turned down.
Connect your guitar to IN1 [INSTRUMENT].
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Connect your power amp to your
speakers. Connect OUT 1 [MAIN]
to the input of your power amp.
• Use the XLR Outs if your amp has
balanced Inputs. You can find high
quality XLR and other cables at
http://btpa.com/fractal-audio
• Use the 1/4" Outs when connecting
to unbalanced Inputs.
• For a mono rig, use the LEFT output only.
• Use Humbuster™ cables
1/4" outs to reduce the hum from
ground loops.
• Adjust levels by turning up the Out1
Level knob and your amp.
WHAT KIND OF POWER AMP?
A sonically neutral or "flat" power amp designed for a PA or made specially for full-range
guitar is generally considered the best choice. These amps (almost always solid-state) allow the power amp
simulation in the AX8 to vary the tone and dynamics appropriately as you select from different virtual amp
types. The second category contains tube amps specifically made for guitar. This type can also be used, but
you'll be "stuck" with one "flavor" of power amp all the time— one tonal color, one feel, though this can be
great if its what's you like. There are no wrong answers in any case. Use your ears!
and then use VALUE to select "OFF".
(p. 5) with
POWER AMP MODELING
SPKR
OUT
SPKR
IN
There are two categories to consider.
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to "OFF". Let your ears
POWER
AMP
GUITAR
SPEAKER
CABINET