Fractal Audio Systems / FM9 MARK II Turbo

The FM9 MARK II Turbo is the latest floor unit equipped with a four-core DSP and has the sound quality of the flagship Axe-Fx III MARK II model, which is used by professionals who are particular about sound.

With one Mono Input, two Stereo Inputs, three Stereo Outputs and a USB Input comparable to the Axe-Fx III MARK II, and a 14 x 6 layout grid, the Preset design and audio routing can be tailored to the player's needs. Nine on-board footswitches not only allow instant recall of the 512 presets and 8 scenes contained within each preset, but also provide user-friendly controls such as direct ON/OFF of effect blocks and tuner ON/OFF, making this the most powerful floor unit available. The FM9 is the most powerful floor unit available.

The FM9 ‘MARK II’ Tubro was introduced in March 2024. The LCD display on the footswitch is larger and easier to read, with individual letters twice as tall and in a thicker, more legible font.

SPEC.
INSTRUMENT INPUT
Terminal: 1/4’ phone jack
Impedance: 1 MΩ
Maximum input level: +16 dBu
ANALOG INPUT 2/3
Terminals: 1/4’ phone jack (TRS) x 2
Impedance: 1 MΩ
Maximum input level: +20 dBu
A/D conversion
Bit depth: 24 bits
Sample rate: 48 kHz
Dynamic range: 114 dB
Frequency response: 20Hz ? 20 kHz, -0.01 to +0.01 dB
Crosstalk: 110 dB (typ) Channel separation
ANALOG OUTPUT 1
Terminals: XLR male x 2 (GND/LIFT switch)
Output level: -10 dBV / + 4 dBu (parameter setting)
1/4’ phone jack x 2 (Humbuster? function compatible)
Impedance: 600 Ω
Maximum output level: +20 dBu
ANALOG OUTPUT 2
Terminals: XLR male x 2 (GND/LIFT switch)
Output level: -10 dBV / + 4 dBu (parameter setting)
1/4’ phone jack x 2 (Humbuster? function compatible)
Impedance: 600 Ω
Maximum output level: +20 dBu
ANALOG OUTPUT 3
Terminals: 1/4″ phone jack x 2 (Humbuster? function compatible)
Impedance: 600 Ω
Maximum output level: +20 dBu
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
Terminal: 1/4″ stereo phone jack
Impedance: 35 Ω
D/A conversion
Dynamic range: 114 dB
Frequency response : 20Hz ? 20kHz, +0 / -1 dB
DIGITAL OUTPUT
Terminals: S/PDIF: RCA coaxial type
Audio file format: PCM
Sample rate: fixed at 48 kHz
USB AUDIO
Standard: USB 2.0
Number of channels: 8 in, 8 out
USB audio clock: fixed at 48 kHz
MIDI connection
IN terminal: 5-pin DIN x 1
OUT/THRU terminal: 5-pin DIN x 1
Pedal connection
Input jacks: 1/4’ phone jack (TRS) x 3
Pedal : Center wiper 10 ? 100 kΩ (max.)
Switch: Normally open/normally closed, latch/unlatch.
FASLINK II connection
Connections: XLR female x 1
Do not connect to terminals other than the FASLINK II terminals on the FC series controller.
Miscellaneous
Dimensions and weight: 513 mm (W) x 89 mm (H) x 237 mm (D) / 5.44 kg
Input voltage: 90 - 264 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz
Power consumption: 40 W max.
Back-up battery: CR2032