Is it possible to control the Mark V 35 with the FX8 relays and how to do it?
Is there a wiring diagram to do the right connection?
Or the only way is with the RJM Amp Gizmo or the RJM Switch Gizmo
RJM offers a 2x1/4 interfase cable
Is this cable enough by itself?
Any help on this will be very very appreciated
Thanks
Hello,
I am not sure about the Mark V:35 but I think it would be compatible if it has external switching jacks since the Mark V head (100/90 watts) and the Mark V:25 are compatible and controllable with the FX8 as reported by a number of users.
Also,
Here is a reply I got from Trent who is working in Mesa Boogie when I asked him about the logic used for their external switching jacks.
"Trent Blake (MESA/Boogie)
Oct 24, 10:35 PDT
Hi Ahmad,
Thank you fro your interest in the Mark V!
While the footswitch jack of a Mark V uses differential voltage for switching functions, the external switching jacks use short to sleeve, tip to ground latching style switching.
Hope this is of help,
Trent
MESA/Boogie - Product Specialist
My Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9am - 6pm CST
"
I also got the reply below from Mat who is working in Fractal Audio support when I shared the above email with him.
"The FX8 has two short-to-tip relays. Mesa tells you below that on the amp "the external switching jacks use short to sleeve, tip to ground latching style switching" -- so it could be used with those jacks.
"
Based on the previous I think that the FX8 is compatible with the all the Mesa Boogie's Mark Five amps (providing it has an external switching jacks) since they use the same logic with all their amps.
Regards,
Ahmad Alsaggaf