RME Babyface Pro FS Audio Interface

The RME Babyface Pro FS is a high-quality audio interface designed for professional audio recording and production. It is an upgraded version of the original Babyface Pro, offering enhanced features and improved performance.

Key features:

• Audio Quality: The Babyface Pro FS provides pristine audio quality with high-resolution converters and ultra-low latency performance. It supports sample rates up to 192 kHz and a dynamic range of up to 120 dB.
• Preamps: It features two high-quality microphone preamps with individually switchable 48V phantom power. These preamps offer transparent and detailed sound capture for microphones and other audio sources.
• Connectivity: The interface offers a variety of connectivity options, including two XLR/TRS combo inputs, two TRS line outputs, MIDI I/O, and ADAT I/O for expansion. It also has a dedicated headphone output with independent volume control.
• Portability: The Babyface Pro FS is designed for portability, featuring a compact and rugged aluminum housing. It is bus-powered, making it suitable for use with laptops and mobile recording setups.
• TotalMix FX: RME includes their TotalMix FX software with the Babyface Pro FS, which offers flexible routing, mixing, and effects processing capabilities. TotalMix FX allows for precise control over your audio signal flow, making it a powerful tool for recording and mixing.
• USB-C Connectivity: The Babyface Pro FS utilizes USB-C connectivity for high-speed data transfer and compatibility with modern computers. It also supports USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connections with appropriate adapters.
• SteadyClock FS: RME's SteadyClock FS technology ensures stable and jitter-free clocking for accurate digital audio performance. This contributes to the interface's overall high-quality sound reproduction.

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 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
• Galvanically isolated by optocoupled input
• Hi-speed mode: Jitter and response time typically below 1 ms
• Separate 128 byte FIFOs for input and output 25.3

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 deg up to +50 deg Celsius (41 deg F up to 122 degF)
• Relative humidity: < 75%, non condensing