RME Babyface Pro FS - Secondhand

Full Description

Refined signal processing with SteadyClock FS

SteadyClock FS technology in the Babyface Pro FS ensures accurate clocking, resulting in the lowest possible jitter and highest immunity to timing issues. This guarantees clean, detailed audio reproduction with improved depth and clarity. The enhanced clocking system helps maintain a stable sound image, which is crucial for capturing professional-quality recordings and mixes. With SteadyClock FS, you can trust the interface to deliver precise audio conversion without any interference from clock fluctuations.

Digital or analog signals are processed with superior accuracy, offering consistent results in all clock modes. This level of precision makes SteadyClock FS a key feature for anyone focused on high-quality audio performance.

Optimised inputs and outputs for pristine audio

The Babyface Pro FS offers exceptional audio performance with its improved mic and line inputs. Featuring a 76 dB gain range and switchable 48V phantom power, the two XLR inputs are ideal for a range of microphones, from dynamic to condenser. With an upgraded signal-to-noise ratio of 113.7 dB on mic inputs and 116.3 dB on line inputs, recordings are clearer, capturing more detail with less noise. The line inputs also benefit from reduced total harmonic distortion, making them highly effective for direct instrument recordings.

The interface also includes two separate headphone outputs, capable of driving both low and high impedance headphones, ensuring consistent sound quality across a variety of headphone types. The upgraded output circuitry provides improved power and lower distortion, making headphone monitoring precise and reliable.

Flexible mixing and routing with TotalMix FX

TotalMix FX is the Babyface Pro FS’s built-in digital mixer, offering a comprehensive range of routing and mixing options. Users can manage inputs, outputs, and playback channels independently, allowing for custom configurations for recording, live performance, or monitoring setups. TotalMix FX supports multiple independent submixes, giving users the flexibility to route audio to different outputs as needed.

The interface also includes a 3-band parametric EQ on all channels, along with reverb and echo effects. These built-in effects simplify sound processing without needing external plugins or software. TotalMix FX is available on both Windows and Mac, with an iOS version that allows for remote control of your mix via tablet, offering hands-on control from any location in your setup.

Compact and portable, yet expandable

The Babyface Pro FS packs a wide range of features into a highly portable design. Its USB bus-powered functionality makes it perfect for mobile recording without the need for external power. Despite its compact size, it offers extensive connectivity, with four analog I/O channels, ADAT support, and MIDI I/O via an included breakout cable.

The ADAT I/O enables expansion up to 12 analog inputs and outputs, making the Babyface Pro FS suitable for larger recording sessions or live setups. This expandability, combined with its portability, makes the interface an excellent choice for users who need versatility in different recording environments.

Features

• Newly designed analog and digital circuits for enhanced performance
• Energy-efficient technology delivering high fidelity without compromises in level, noise, or distortion
• +19 / +4 dBu switch for optimal output level control and reduced distortion
• SteadyClock FS technology for low jitter and high clock stability
• Increased headphone output power from 70 mW to 90 mW with improved THD
• Lower output impedance for the 3.5 mm TRS from 2 Ohms to 0.1 Ohms
• Improved signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for mic and line inputs
• 6-sample latency reduction for faster analog-to-digital conversion
• Kensington slot for theft protection
• Supports 4 x analog I/O, 2 x XLR Mic/Line inputs, and 2 x headphone outputs
• ADAT and MIDI I/O with RME USB 2.0 compatibility
• Class-compliant mode for versatile use with multiple devices
• DC-coupled outputs for flexible signal routing
• Uses ADI-2 Series headphone power op-amps for pristine sound quality
• USB bus-powered with stable performance, even on USB 2.0
• Optical TOSLINK I/O for ADAT or SPDIF up to 192 kHz
• 12 analog inputs and outputs with external ADAT converter support
• SteadyClock FS ensures the highest clocking performance for clear, deep sound
• TotalMix FX software for powerful real-time mixing and routing
• Reverb and Echo effects with 3-band parametric EQ on all channels
• TotalMix Remote allows remote control via iOS, PC, or Mac
• DigiCheck software for high-resolution audio analysis and metering
• RME USB drivers provide low latency and industry-leading stability on Mac and PC
• Crafted from a single block of aluminum for superior durability and precision

Specifications

• Analog
• AD, Microphone/Line 1-2
• Input: XLR, Electronically Balanced
• Input Impedance Balanced: 2 kOhm, 5.2 kOhm with PAD
• Input Impedance Unbalanced: 1 kOhm, 2.6 kOhm with PAD
• Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 113.7 dB RMS Unweighted, 117 dBA
• Frequency Response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 18 Hz – 20.8 kHz
• Frequency Response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 7 Hz – 45.8 kHz
• Frequency Response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 5 Hz – 88 kHz
• With PAD Active: -0.1 dB 8 Hz, -0.5 dB < 4 Hz, -1 dB < 3 Hz
• THD: < -112 dB, < 0.00024%
• THD+N: < -108 dB, < 0.00035%
• THD @ 30 dB Gain: < -115 dB, < 0.00016%
• THD+N @ 30 dB Gain: < -100 dB, < 0.001%
• Channel Separation: > 110 dB
• Gain Range: -11 dB Up To +65 dB
• Maximum Input Level XLR, Gain 0 dB: +8 dBu, PAD +19 dBu
• Maximum Input Level XLR, Gain 65 dB: -57 dBu, PAD -46 dBu
• AD, Line/Instrument In 3-4
• Input: 6.3 mm TS Jack, Unbalanced
• Input Impedance: 1 MOhm
• Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 116 dB RMS Unweighted, 120 dBA
• Frequency Response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz – 20.8 kHz
• Frequency Response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: < 3 Hz – 45.8 kHz
• Frequency Response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: < 2 Hz – 92 kHz
• Maximum Input Level @ +4 dBu, Gain 0 dB: +13 dBu
• Maximum Input Level @ -10 dBV, Gain 9 dB: -5 dBu
• DA, Line Out 1-2
• Dynamic Range (DR): 115 dB RMS Unweighted, 118 dBA
• Frequency Response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz – 20.8 kHz
• Frequency Response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz – 45 kHz
• Frequency Response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 0 Hz – 89 kHz
• THD: -106 dB, 0.0005%
• THD+N: -102 dB, 0.0008%
• Channel Separation: > 110 dB
• Output: XLR Balanced
• Output Impedance: 300 Ohm Balanced, 150 Ohm Unbalanced
• Output Level @ 0 dBFS: Balanced +19 / +4 dBu, Unbalanced +13 / -2 dBu
• DC @ 0 dBFS: 6.35mm 4.8 V, 3.5mm 2.4 V, XLR Balanced 9.6 V
• DA, Phones 3/4
• Output: 6.3 mm TRS Jack, Unbalanced
• Output Impedance: 10 Ohm
• Output Level @ 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 @ 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
• Galvanically Isolated By Optocoupled Input
• Hi-Speed Mode: Jitter and Response Time Typically Below 1 ms
• Separate 128 Byte FIFOs for Input and Output
• Digital
• Clocks: Internal, ADAT In, SPDIF In
• Jitter Suppression of External Clocks: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)
• Effective Clock Jitter Influence on AD and DA Conversion: Near Zero
• PLL Ensures Zero Dropout, Even at More Than 100 ns Jitter
• Digital Bitclock PLL: For Trouble-Free Varispeed ADAT Operation
• Supported Sample Rates: 28 kHz Up To 200 kHz
• Digital Inputs
• 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
• Bitclock PLL Ensures Perfect Synchronisation Even in Varispeed Operation
• 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: 1 x Optical, According to IEC 60958
• Format Consumer (SPDIF) According to IEC 60958
• 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
• Current at 5 V Bus Power Operation: 700 mA (3.7 Watts)
• Current at 12 V External Power: 313 mA (3.7 Watts)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 108 x 35 x 181 mm (4.25" x 1.4" x 7.1")
• Weight: 680 g (1.5 lbs)
• Temperature Range: +5°C Up To +50°C (41°F Up To 122°F)
• Relative Humidity: < 75%, Non-Condensing
• Product Code: BBF-PRO-FS