Fractal FM3 - BASIC RECORDING SETUP; THIRD-PARTY AUDIO INTERFACE

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4 SETTING UP
BASIC RECORDING SETUP
Global Settings: Default
Presets: Factory or Custom
FM3
IN 1
(INSTR)
STUDIO MONITORS
COMPUTER
OUTPUT
1L
OUTPUT
1R
USB
INPUT INPUT
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IN YER FACE
24-bit/192kHz
PEAK PEAK USB+48v
INPUT OUTPUT PHONES
IN 1
(INSTR)
STUDIO MONITORS COMPUTER
OUTPUT
1L
OUTPUT
1R
USB
INPUT INPUT
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FM3
The FM3 can serve as the heart of a recording rig.
Connect studio monitors directly to Output 1 L+R.
The setup shown here is identical to the FRFR/Direct
Setup (previous page) with the exception that it adds
a computer for playback and recording. This setup has
the advantage of allowing easy re-amping over USB.
Note that all computer audio and project settings must
be set to 48 kHz, which is the xed internal sampling
rate of the FM3.
The top panel OUT 1 level of the FM3 works as the
master, adjusting the overall levels of the FM3 and
computer playback simultaneously. For additional
control, adjust levels inside the computer or use the
USB 1/2 Level parameter of the FM3
found in SETUP: I/O: USB.
FM3-Edit and Fractal-Bot use the same USB connection.
As detailed above, the FM3 is a high-quality, standalone
USB audio interface, but it can also be used to add
world-class guitar processing and effects to an existing
studio setup with a third-party audio interface.
While this does not allow FM3 “native” re-amping over
USB, there are many reasons why you might prefer to
use an existing interface, such as the ability to run at
sample rates other than 48k, additional input or output
channels, mic preamps, etc.
 Connect your guitar to FM3 Input 1 (Instrument).
 Connect your studio monitors and computer
to your audio interface according to the
instructions of its manufacturer.
 Connect FM3 Output 1 L+R to a stereo line
level input pair on your audio interface.
 Connect the FM3 to the computer via USB
to enable FM3-Edit and Fractal-Bot.
THIRD-PARTY
AUDIO INTERFACE