RME Babyface Pro 24 Channel USB 2.0 Audio Interface

Full Description

Headphone power

Completely separate driver stages dedicated to each headphone output ensure pristine quality audio for tracking and mixing. This is achieved whilst catering for both low and high impedance headphones with separate outputs.

The interface features the same output op-amps as RME’s ADI-2 Pro, a high-end AD/DA Converter. Thanks to this, pristine audio is achieved, with the 3.5mm TRS phones output power rising to 90mW. Another advantage to the op amp output design is an improvement in total harmonic distortion by 10dB from the previous Babyface model. Output impedance of the 3.5mm TRS was also lowered from 2 Ohms to 0.1 Ohms.

Improved mic and line inputs

By specifically designing an XLR socket to fit the robust Babyface, RME successfully managed to save space for the interface’s circuitry. This also allows the interface to fit easily into your audio setup. The circuitry 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 provide enough gain for low level microphones and line overload protection.

Efficient connectivity

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.

Mixing and routing

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

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’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

• Flexible FPGA based DSP mixer
• Two digitally controller preamps
• 3-Band parametric EQ on all inputs/outputs
• Digital gain control on all inputs
• Separate outputs for high/low impedance headphones
• Microphone, line and instrument inputs
• XLR master and headphone outputs
• Digital optical connectivity (in/out)
• MIDI in/out
• USB connectivity
• Low latency AD/DA converters
• RME SteadyClock technology
• Mac and PC class compliant
• Includes Totalmix FX software

Specifications

• Inputs: 2 x XLR (Microphone), 2 x 1/4" Jack (Instrument)
• Outputs: 2 x XLR (Master Out), 2 x Headphone (3.5mm/6.1mm)
• Additional Connections: USB, MIDI, Optical In/Out
• USB: 2.0 (USB 3.0 also Compatible)
• Preamps: 2
• Phantom Power: +48V
• Bit Rate: 192 kHz
• Power Requirements: USB Bus Powered or DV (Sold Separately)
• Computer Compatibility: Mac/PC Class Compliant
• Product code: BABYFACE-PRO