RME Babyface Pro FS

Improved mic and line inputs -RME Babyface Pro FS

By specifically designing an XLR socket to fit the robust Babyface, RME successfully managed to save space for the interface’s circuitry. This includes two, digitally controlled, preamps both featuring individually switchable, 48V phantom power. These circuits feature a 76dB gain, ensuring accurate sound replication regardless of input gain on low level microphones. Adjustable in 1dB increments, these inputs include a relay-driven pad which provides overload protection.

The incredibly efficient design created by RME allows the Babyface to perform comfortably without an external power supply. Perfectly stable on USB 3 bus power, most USB 2 ports will also be able to power the Babyface Pro FS without degrading technical performance. This makes the interface extremely convenient for recording on location or on the road, even when using condenser microphones.

The Babyface interface supports 12 analog inputs and 12 outputs when connected to an external ADAT converter. This makes it perfect for various studio and live, multi-track applications. The optical TOSLINK I/O can be used either as an ADAT port with SMUX support or SPIDIF for sessions up to 192kHz. This ensures pristine audio can be recorded via the Babyface Pro FS interface. Two jack inputs can be utilised to plug line or high impedance instruments directly into the Babyface Pro. This makes recording on the go easy without external hardware needed. MIDI I/O via an included breakout cable completes the Babyface Pro FS.

Pro level performance with SteadyClock FS

The clock frequency is a crucial component in digital audio, creating a correlation between the audio bits and the time reference. One key feature to the Babyface Pro FS interface is the SteadyClock FS. This utilises the same circuity as RME’s ADI-2 Pro, providing the lowest jitter and higher jitter immunity. This contributes to you hearing your mix as accurately as possible in all clock modes. Across all RME products, digital format conversion is achieved without any degradation. Combined with SteadyClock FS, this results in recordings with more depth and clarity thanks to no audio loss in the recording process.

Mixing and routing – RME Babyface Pro FS

Routing is easily configurable throughout the Babyface Pro. The included real-time mixer, TotalMix FX, allows for fully independent routing and mixing to various physical outputs simultaneously. This means sending independent stereo sub mixes of both input and playback channels to all physical outputs.

RME’s TotalMix FX – RME Babyface Pro FS

A version of RME’s TotalMix FX, available for Windows, Mac and iOS systems, is included with the Babyface Pro FS. This allows the user to apply 3 band EQ, reverb and delays to all inputs and outputs. Designed to utilise the full capabilities of the Babyface interface, TotalMix FX is a great tool for users regularly recording in different locations.

RME’s TotalMix Remote- RME Babyface Pro FS

RME’s latest software, TotalMix Remote, further enhances the functionality of the Babyface Pro. This allows for remote control of the Babyface from multiple devices. This becomes greatly beneficial when using the Babyface in live environments, allowing you to walk around the space and adjust the sound. This is similarly beneficial when you are monitoring in an external control room to the studio space.

Features – RME Babyface Pro FS

• +19 / +4 dBu switch on the bottom adds a direct way to reduce the output level
• Full SteadyClock FS circuit as in the ADI-2 Pro FS
• 3.5 mm TRS phones output power rises to 90 mW.
• 6 samples less latency on the AD side by new ADC
• K-slot for theft protection.
• Includes free software from RME

Specifications

AD, Microphone/Line 1-2

• Input: XLR, electronically balanced
• Frequency response:
  • @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 18 Hz – 20.8 kHz
  • @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 7 Hz – 45.8 kHz
  • @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 5 Hz – 88 kHz
• Maximum input level XLR
  • Gain 0 dB: +8 dBu, PAD +19 dBu
  • Gain 65 dB: -57 dBu, PAD -46 dBu

AD, LINE/INSTRUMENT IN 3-4

• Input: 6.3 mm TS jack, unbalanced
• Frequency response
  • @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz – 20.8 kHz
  • @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB:
  • @ 192 kHz, -1 dB:
• Maximum input level
  • @+4 dBu, Gain 0 dB: +13 dBu
  • @-10 dBV, Gain 9 dB: -5 dBu

DA, Line Out 1-2

• Frequency response
  • @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz – 20.8 kHz
  • @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz – 45 kHz
  • @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 0 Hz – 89 kHz
• Output: XLR balanced
• Output impedance: 300 Ohm balanced, 150 Ohm unbalanced
• Output level @ 0 dBFS: Balanced +19 / +4 dBu, unbalanced +13 / +7 dBu
• DC @ 0 dBFS: 6.35mm 4.8 V, 3.5mm 2.4 V, XLR bal. 9.6 V

DA, PHONES 3/4

• AS DA Line Out, but:
• Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, unbalanced
• Output impedance: 10 Ohm
• Output level at 0 dBFS, 1 kOhm load: +13 dBu
• Max power @ 0.1 THD: 60 mW
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 114.8 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA
• Noise level: -101.8 dBu
• Output: 3.5 mm TRS jack, unbalanced
• Output impedance: 0.1 Ohm
• Output level at 0 dBFS, 1 kOhm load: +7 dBu
• Max power @ 0.1 THD: 90 mW
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 114 dB RMS unweighted, 117 dBA
• Noise level: -107 dBu

MIDI

• 1 x MIDI I/O via breakout cable with 2 x 5-pin DIN jacks
• Hi-speed mode: Jitter and response time typically below 1 ms

DIGITAL

• Clocks: Internal, ADAT In, SPDIF In
• Jitter suppression of external clocks: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)
• Supported sample rates: 28 kHz up to 200 kHz

Digital input

 

• ADAT Optical
  • 1 x TOSLINK
  • Standard: 8 channels 24 bit, up to 48 kHz
  • Double Speed (S/MUX): 4 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
  • Quad Speed (S/MUX4): 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
  • Lock Range: 31.5 kHz – 50 kHz
  • Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)
• SPDIF optical
  • 1 x optical, according to IEC 60958
  • Accepts: Consumer and Professional format
  • Lock Range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz
  • Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)

 

Digital outputs

 

• ADAT optical
  • 1 x TOSLINK
  • Standard: 8 channels 24 bit, up to 48 kHz
  • Double Speed (S/MUX): 4 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
  • Quad Speed (S/MUX4): 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
• SPDIF optical sample rate: 28 kHz up to 200 kHz

 

General

• Power supply: USB bus power or external power supply
• Idle power consumption: 2.8 Watts
• Typical power consumption: 3.7 Watts
• Max. power consumption: 5.4 Watts
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 108 x 35 x 181 mm (4.25″ x 1.4″ x 7.1″)
• Weight: 680 g ( 1.5 lbs)
• Relative humidity:
• Product code: BABYFACE-PRO-FS