The RME Babyface Pro FS 24-Channel 192 kHz USB 2.0 Bus-Powered Audio Interface is designed for a wide variety of studio and live recording applications. Users of the original Babyface Pro will recognize the look of this portable interface, with its dedicated XLR sockets and parallel phone jacks (1/4" , 3.5mm, and TRS connections).
Familiar users will be delighted at the new improvements offered in the Babyface Pro FS. RME has implemented a +19/+4 dBu switch on the bottom to reduce the output level, allowing you to optimize the signal-to-noise ratio of the preamps on a case by case basis. The clocking, already high-quality, has been improved to provide ultralow jitter and jitter immunity. The 3.5mm headphone output power has risen from 70 to 90mW, and both headphone outputs sport improved THD up to 10 dB. Latency now has a typical delay of 5 samples AD and 7 samples DA, one-fifth of previous generations. These are just some of the improvements.
The interface ships with the company s TotalMix FX, a software mixer available for Windows, Mac OS X, and iOS. When using the device with an iPad, an external power adapter must be used, as the iPad alone is unable to power the interface. The mixer software allows you to use the interface in a wide variety of situations, from the simple mixing of signals to more complicated routing configurations.
The unit s FPGA-based DSP mixer adds a flexible 3-band parametric equalizer on all inputs and outputs. Delay and reverb are also on hand. Achieving sample rates and resolutions of up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, the interface offers a professional recording solution in a compact form factor.
New Features over Previous Babyface Pro
- +19/+4 dBu switch on the bottom adds a direct way to reduce the output level, improving SNR for sensitive active monitors, as well as avoiding distortion/overloads, and keeping TotalMix FX faders near 0 dB instead of high attenuations
- Full SteadyClock FS circuit for ultralow jitter and high jitter immunity
- 3.5 mm TRS phones output power rises from 70 mW to 90 mW
- THD of both phones outputs improved by up to 10 dB
- Uses same output opamps as ADI-2 Pro
- Output impedance of 3.5 mm TRS lowered from 2 to 0.1 ohm
- Mic inputs SNR improved from 112.2 to 113.7 dB
- TRS line inputs SNR improved from 114 to 116 dB RMS (120 dBA)
- THD line inputs improved by 8 dB
- Latency improved by six samples on the AD side by new ADC (5 samples AD, 7 samples DA)
- No increase in power consumption, despite new features
- K-slot for theft protection
RME BABYFACE PRO FS Specs
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Display | None |
| Channels of I/O | Analog: 4 Input / 4 Output Digital: 12 Input / 12 Output |
| Built-In DSP | None |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
| Number of Microphone Preamps | 2 Preamps |
| Built-In Microphone | None |
| Expansion Slots | None |
Signal Processing
| Gain/Trim Range | Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs: -11 dB to +65 dB |
Connectivity
| Analog Audio I/O | 2 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic/Line Input 2 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Line/Hi-Z Input 2 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Monitor Output 1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output |
| Digital Audio I/O | 1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT / S/PDIF Input 1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT / S/PDIF Output |
| Host Connection / USB | 1 x USB-B |
| Host Connection Protocol | USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| USB (Non-Host) | None |
| Sync I/O | None |
| Network I/O | None |
| MIDI I/O | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | None |
Performance
| Frequency Response | Mic, Line Inputs: 18 Hz to 20.8 kHz -0.1 dB (at 44.1 kHz) 7 Hz to 45.8 kHz -0.5 dB (at 96 kHz) 5 Hz to 88 kHz (at 192 kHz) Line, Hi-Z Inputs: 5 Hz to 20.8 kHz -0.1 dB (at 44.1 kHz) 3 Hz to 45.8 kHz -0.5 dB (at 96 kHz) 2 Hz to 92 kHz -1 dB (at 192 kHz) Line Outputs: 0 Hz to 20.8 kHz -0.5 dB (at 44.1 kHz) 0 Hz to 45 kHz -0.5 dB (at 96 kHz) 0 Hz to 89 kHz -1 dB (at 192 kHz) |
| Maximum Input Level | Mic Inputs: +8 dBu (Min Gain) +19 dBu (with Pad) -57 dBu (Max Gain) -46 dBu (with Pad) Line/Hi-Z Inputs: +13 dBu (+4 dBu) -5 dBu (-10 dBV) |
| Headphone Output Power | 60 mW into 10 Ohms (Max) 90 mW into 1000 Kilohms (Max) |
| Impedance | Mic/Line Inputs: 2 to 5.2 Kilohms (Balanced) 1 to 2.6 Kilohms (Unbalanced) Line/Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohm Line Outputs: 300 Ohms (Balanced) 150 Ohms (Unbalanced) Headphone Outputs: 10 Ohms (Unbalanced) 0.1 Ohm (Unbalanced) |
| Dynamic Range | D/A Converters: 115 dB RMS 118 dBA |
| SNR | Mic/Line Inputs: 113.7 dB RMS 117 dBA Line/Hi-Z Inputs: 116 dB RMS 120 dBA Line Outputs: 114.8 dB RMS 118 dBA |
| THD | Line Outputs: -106 dB / 0.0005% Line/Mic Inputs: -112 dB / 0.00024% -115 dB / 0.00016% (+30 dB Gain) |
| THD+N | Mic/Line Inputs: < -108 dB / < 0.00035% < -100 dB / < 0.001% Line Outputs: < -102 dB / 0.0008% |
| Channel Separation | Mic/Line Inputs: > 110 dB Line Outputs: > 110 dB |
Digital Audio
| Sample Rates | Up to 200 kHz |
| Bit Depths | Up to 24-Bit |
| Sync Sources | ADAT |
Audio Storage & Playback
| Memory Card Slot | None |
Compatibility
| OS Compatibility | macOS Windows iOS *As of November, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Included Software | None |
| Included Plug-Ins | Special Processing: Ozone Ten Elements Brainworx BX Masterdesk Dynamics: Brainworx Opto Compressor Guitar & Bass: Scuffham Amps SGEAR Tuning: Auto-Tune Unlimited Virtual Instruments: True Sound Studio RME Drum Sample Pack |
| Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins | macOS Class-Compliant (No Driver Needed) ASIO |
| Mobile App Compatible | No *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Power
| Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included), USB Bus Power |
| Power Consumption | 2.8 W (Idle) 3.7 W (Typical) 5.4 W (Maximum) |
Physical
| Anti-Theft Features | Kensington Security Slot |
| Operating Humidity | 75% (Recommended) |
| Operating Temperature | 41 to 122°F / 5 to 50°C |
| Dimensions | 7.13 x 4.25 x 1.38" / 18.11 x 10.79 x 3.51 cm |
| Weight | 1.5 lb / 680.0 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 3.73 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.6 x 6.3 x 3.3" |
In the Box
- RME Babyface Pro FS 24-Channel USB-B Audio/MIDI Interface
- MIDI Breakout Cable
- USB Type-B to USB Type-A Cable
- USB Type-B to USB Type-C Cable
- Carrying Box
- 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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