Fractal FM3 - FRONT-OF-HOUSE + GUITAR SPEAKER BACKLINE

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4 SETTING UP
FRONT-OF-HOUSE + GUITAR SPEAKER BACKLINE
Global Settings: Default, check I/O Mono/Stereo settings
Presets: Custom
In this setup, custom presets simultaneously send two different signals at once to two different FM3 outputs. The rst
is a “direct” or “FRFR” signal for front-of-house, complete with speaker simulation. The second feeds a power amp —
without speaker simulation — into real guitar speakers for an authentic backline experience. As shown below, this is
achieved using the Output 2 block, which taps the signal prior to the cab block.
CONNECTIONS
 Connect your guitar to Input 1 (Instrument).
 Connect Output 1 to the front-of-house
PA. Inform the sound technician that the
FM3 outputs a direct, line-level signal.
 Connect Output 2 to the input of your power
amp. Again, we are assuming a neutral
power amp is in use (see p. 30).
 Humbuster™ cables are recommended for
output 2 to combat hum from ground loops.
 Connect your amp to a speaker cab
as directed by the manufacturer.
FM3
FRONT-OF-HOUSE
MIXER/PA
OUTPUT
1L
LINE
INPUT
OUTPUT
1R
Optional
for Stereo
OUTPUT
2R
Optional
for Stereo
IN 1
(INSTR)
OUTPUT
2L
SPKR
IN
SPKR
OUT
GUITAR
SPEAKER
CABINET
GUITAR
SPEAKER
CABINET
POWER
AMP
INPUT
IN1 WAH DRV AMP CHO DLY CABOUT1
OUT2
Output 1: Front of House - The signal with speaker sims is sent via Output 1 to a full-range PA system. This provides
all the benets of going direct, with versatile, consistent tone at very controllable volume levels. Set output levels
using the OUT 1 knob and leave them alone after soundcheck. Remember, when using a mixer, use line level inputs
and avoid channel settings that might undesirably color the sound.
Note: Notice that the Cab block is placed after the “post” FX. If a stereo signal is required at Output 1, the cab block
must also be set for stereo use. Learn more about the Cab block in the Blocks Guide.
Output 2: Backline - This signal is basically identical to the rst, but without speaker simulation because it goes
to a power amp and traditional guitar speaker. This provides a very familiar playing experience with great natural
sustain feedback, and stage level (“moving air”). You must use a neutral power amp (see p. 30) since power amp
modeling needs to be active for Out 1, and it cannot be both on and off at the same time.