Fractal Audio Systems / FM9 MARK II Turbo for BASS

The latest floor unit, ""FM9 MARK II Turbo for BASS,"" is equipped with a 4-core DSP and has the sound quality of the flagship model Axe-Fx III MARK II, a favorite of professionals who are particular about sound.

Axe-Fx III Equipped with 1x Mono Input, 2x Stereo Input, 3x Stereo Output and USB Input, comparable to the MARK II, and a 14x6 layout grid, it supports Preset design and audio routing to meet the needs of players. In addition, the 9 onboard foot switches not only allow you to instantly recall 512 Presets and 8 Scenes included in each Preset, but also make it the most user-friendly and most powerful floor unit in terms of controls such as direct ON/OFF of effect blocks and ON/OFF of tuner.

FM9 “MARK II” Tubro will be released in March 2024. The footswitch's larger, more visible LCD display now features double the height of individual letters and a bolder, easier-to-read font.

■FM9 Turbo for BASS
This is a special edition that comes pre-installed with ""Bass TonePack,"" a preset library for bassists created by AustinBuddy, a company that knows the full potential of Fractal Audio Systems.

■SPEC
INSTRUMENT INPUT
・Terminal: 1/4″ phone jack
・Impedance: 1 MΩ
・Maximum input level: +16 dBu
ANALOG INPUT 2/3
・Terminal: 1/4″ phone jack (TRS) x 2
・Impedance: 1 MΩ
・Maximum input level: +20 dBu
・A/D conversion
・Bit depth: 24 bits
・Sample rate: 48kHz
・Dynamic range: 114 dB
・Frequency characteristics: 20Hz ? 20kHz, -0.01 to +0.01 dB
・Crosstalk: 110dB (typ) channel separation
ANALOG OUTPUT 1
・Terminal: XLR male x 2 (GND/LIFT switch)
・Output level: -10 dBV / + 4 dBu (parameter settings)
1/4″ phone jack x 2 (Humbuster? function compatible)
・Impedance: 600 Ω
・Maximum output level: +20 dBu
ANALOG OUTPUT 2
・Terminal: XLR male x 2 (GND/LIFT switch)
・Output level: -10 dBV / + 4 dBu (parameter settings)
1/4″ phone jack x 2 (Humbuster? function compatible)
・Impedance: 600 Ω
・Maximum output level: +20 dBu
ANALOG OUTPUT 3
Terminal: 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
・Terminal: S/PDIF: RCA coaxial type
・Audio file format: PCM
・Sample rate: 48 kHz fixed
USB AUDIO
・Standard: USB 2.0
・Number of channels: 8 in, 8 out
・USB audio clock: 48 kHz fixed
MIDI connection
・IN terminal: 5-pin DIN × 1
・OUT/THRU terminal: 5-pin DIN × 1
pedal connection
・Input terminal: 1/4″ phone jack (TRS) x 3
・Pedal: Center wiper 10 - 100 kΩ (maximum)
・Switch: Normally open/normally closed, latch/unlatch compatible
FASLINK II connection
・Terminal: XLR female x 1
*Do not connect to anything other than the FASLINK II terminal of the FC series controller.
others
・Dimensions/Weight: 513mm (width) x 89mm (height) x 237mm (depth) / 5.44kg
・Input voltage: 90 - 264 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz
・Power consumption: 40W or less
・Backup battery: CR2032