Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

[95standardplus]

Had a chance to peek at the board inside my FR-12 that’s dated April 2024 (Got it direct from Fender) and it does have their fix for the hiss.

 

[andyt]

@Beexter - just wondering what the difference is between taking an XLR out from the FR-10 to feed the FOH as opposed to just using say OUT1 or OUT2 from the FM9?

 

[Justmc]

@Beexter - just wondering what the difference is between taking an XLR out from the FR-10 to feed the FOH as opposed to just using say OUT1 or OUT2 from the FM9?

Not sure about the FM9 but with the AxeFx3 I like the idea of controlling the level of the feed to FOH. Using OUT2 accomplishes that .

 

[Beexter]

@Beexter - just wondering what the difference is between taking an XLR out from the FR-10 to feed the FOH as opposed to just using say OUT1 or OUT2 from the FM9?

I'm not sure there is a difference to be honest - for me it was convenience as the FR10 was at the back of the stage (small UK pub gig) and meant I could run the XLR cable behind the drummer and across to the board on the other side of the stage, meaning less cables across the stage.
Also, most of my "room" volume was coming from the FR10 with just a little blended into FOH so if needed, I could adjust the output of the FR10 without affecting the FOH/ monitor mix.

 

[200man]

I'm not sure there is a difference to be honest - for me it was convenience as the FR10 was at the back of the stage (small UK pub gig) and meant I could run the XLR cable behind the drummer and across to the board on the other side of the stage, meaning less cables across the stage.
Also, most of my "room" volume was coming from the FR10 with just a little blended into FOH so if needed, I could adjust the output of the FR10 without affecting the FOH/ monitor mix.

Maybe @WKSmith can respond as he’s stuck his head in the board but your comments seem to jibe with Fender’s in that the output on the FR series is just a pass through.

 

[WKSmith]

I haven't done much testing of the xlr out. I can put together a schematic if it helps. It is a parallel pass through if I remember correctly.

 

[Deadpool_25]

Maybe @WKSmith can respond as he’s stuck his head in the board but your comments seem to jibe with Fender’s in that the output on the FR series is just a pass through.

I used the output at home, sending the feed to my interface. It seemed like a straight pass through to me

 

[WKSmith]

Welcome to the matrix

 

[Chewie5150]

dang. that is a clean setup! I love my temple audio board. been thinking about adding some of the mods they have for it to add routing for my GTR cable

 

[WKSmith]

dang. that is a clean setup! I love my temple audio board. been thinking about adding some of the mods they have for it to add routing for my GTR cable

This is my first board that isn't flat and simple. I'm adding a midi 4x thru box and a USB hub next week. It is turning out pretty cool.

 

[usphotographer]

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Welcome to the matrix

Now that just the fricken purdiest thing I've ever seen!!! LOL

 

[WKSmith]

Now that just the fricken purdiest thing I've ever seen!!! LOL

We are nerds. All of us

 

[usphotographer]

We are nerds. All of us

Indeed!

 

[usphotographer]

It's like an adult erector set for guitarists!

 

[amigauser]

Understand you are on hiatus @WKSmith hope you are enjoying your time away mate.

Just wondering how I get on the wait list for the V2 please?. Sorry if I have missed this somewhere.

Cheers

 

[usphotographer]

Understand you are on hiatus @WKSmith hope you are enjoying your time away mate.

Just wondering how I get on the wait list for the V2 please?. Sorry if I have missed this somewhere.

Cheers

Go to page 1 of this thread and you'll find instructions as to how to get on the waitlist.

 

[amigauser]

Go to page 1 of this thread and you'll find instructions as to how to get on the waitlist.

Will do cheers.

 

[amigauser]

Quick question guys. I want to take my FR-10 apart to check the PCB to see if it has the "Fender" mod. I have taken the top two screws out, the 8 directly at the back, but can't seem to get the chassis out. Well its not coming out easily. Have I missed anything?. Do I just pry it up and out with a flathead screwdriver (carefully of course)?.