Fractal FM3 - QUICK CONNECT GUIDE

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1 INTRODUCTION
QUICK CONNECT GUIDE
Perhaps the best and most flexible way to enjoy your FM3 is through a full-range system such as studio monitors,
a high-quality PA, or full-range cabinets designed specically for guitar. All of the factory presets are designed for
this type of setup.
The FM3 is incredibly flexible, however, and many other types of setups are supported, including those which
integrate with tube amps, USB recording, 3rd-party outboard equipment, and much more.
Find additional setup diagrams in Section 4.
The most basic setup instructions appear below:
FRFR = "Full Range, Flat Response"
FRFR stands for “Full-Range, Flat Response,” used to describe a system which aims to reproduce the entire
audio spectrum without compromise. In comparison, most traditional guitar speakers have limited range
-- they cannot reproduce extended lows and highs -- and are not at all “flat” -- meaning some frequencies
are markedly louder or quieter. Full-range flat response studio monitors, high-quality PA speakers, and FRFR
speakers designed specically for guitar should be able to reproduce anything you send to them. Of course,
even these may vary, depending on which brand and model you choose.
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Begin with all level knobs turned down.
Connect your guitar to FM3
Instrument input (Input 1).
The FM3 is also perfect for bass
and other instruments.
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Connect Output 1 to your mixer, studio
monitors, audio interface, PA system, full-
range speakers, power amp inputs, etc.
• For a mono rig, use Out 1 Left.
• For optional stereo, connect Out 1 Right.
• Use XLR-to-XLR cables or XLR-to-
TRS cables when connecting to
balanced inputs. Use XLR-to-1/4"
(TS) cables for unbalanced inputs.
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Slowly turn up the front panel OUT 1
knob and adjust the level on your monitors as desired.
Explore factory presets by turning the VALUE wheel.
Select Scenes within a preset by using NAV Up/Down.
IN 1
OUT 1
Use
Out 1 L
for
Mono
FRFR speakers, Studio Monitors
Audio Interface or Mixer
Add
Out 1 R
for
Stereo
The front Out 1 knob adjusts the
level of what you hear in this setup.