RME Babyface Pro FS
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Up to and including 30.04.2026 when you purchase this product you will receive the iZotope Plugin Ozone Elements worth EUR 49,- for free on top.
24 Channel USB Audio Interface
- 24 bit / 192 kHz
- 12 Inputs and outputs in total
- All inputs digitally controlled
- 4 Analogue inputs for microphone (XLR, SNR 113.7 dB), line level and instrument (6.3 mm jack, line SNR 116.3 dB)
- Microphone inputs with up to 65 dB gain, pad, overload protection, and 48 V phantom power
- 4 Analogue outputs: 2x XLR and 2x outputs for high- and low-impedance headphones (90 mW output power)
- Optical input and output -- either ADAT (SMUX is supported) or SPDIF
- MIDI input and output via breakout cable
- USB 2.0 (3.0 compatible)
- RME TotalMix FX software includes EQ, reverb, and delay
- Class compliant
- SteadyClock FS for lowest amount of jitter and highest jitter immunity
- Optimised driver for PC and Mac
- Stand-alone operation possible
- USB powered
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 108 x 35 x 181 mm
- Weight: 680 g
- Includes USB-C cable
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Available since December 2019
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Item number 476426
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Recording / Playback Channels 12x12
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Number of Mic Inputs 2
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Number of Line Inputs 4
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Instrument Inputs 2
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Number of Line Outs 4
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Headphone Outs 2
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Phantom power Yes
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Number of S/PDIF Connectors 1
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Number of ADAT Connectors 1
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Numer of AES/EBU Connectors 0
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Number of MADI Connectors 0
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Ethernet 0
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Other Connectors No
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MIDI interface Yes
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Word Clock No
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Max. Sampling Rate in kHz 192 kHz
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Max. Resolution Rate in Bits 24 bit
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USB Bus-Powered Yes
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Incl. power supply No
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USB Version 2.0
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Width in mm 108 mm
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Depth in mm 181 mm
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Height in mm 35 mm
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Connection Format USB port Type B
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Included in delivery USB cable, breakoutcable, software
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Zero latency monitoring Yes
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Meet the new Babyface - same as the old Babyface?
True, the upgrade of its USB interface has done little to distinguish the new RME Babyface Pro FS from its predecessor, at least from a purely superficial perspective. Beauty is only skin deep, however, and in fact the new Babyface has undergone a major series of internal improvements: There is the new SteadyClock FS (which is also used in the ADI-2 Pro FS), the new AD/DA converter with improved latency, the improved signal noise characteristics of both mic and line inputs, and the more powerful headphone amp - to name but a few of the fundamental upgrades. One thing that hasn't changed is the number of playback and recording channels, with digital and analogue together reaching a total of 12. As a bus-powered interface, the RME Babyface Pro FS is powered by the USB-C cable that is included as standard, so it can do without a separate power cable.
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Huge improvements
Thanks to its new AD converter, input latency has been further reduced to a simply astonishing five samples: In practice, this means that the RME Babyface Pro FS needs approximately 0.1 milliseconds to convert the analogue input signal into digital information when using a sampling rate of 44.1kHz. The SteadyClock FS - as used in the ADI-2 Pro FS - ensures an outstandingly low rate of digital transmission errors ("jitter immunity"). The new version's headphone amp now provides the 3.5mm TMS socket with 90mW of output power, as opposed to the earlier model's 70mW. At the same time, the distortion rates have been improved for the two headphone outputs, and the signal/noise ratio of both the mic and line inputs have also been upgraded, to 113.7db for the mic and 116.3dB for the line-in.
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A pro on tour
Equipped with the latest generation of AD/DA converters, advanced clocking technology, a clear and comprehensible user interface, and improved signal paths, the new RMS Babyface Pro FS RME has absolutely everything needed to satisfy even the most discerning users. The combination of powerful components, a stable driver, a host of functions, and - most importantly - fantastic sound makes the Babyface simply an incredibly compact and versatile audio interface; not only does it bring enough power for studio recording, but it's also great on the road as a bus-powered interface.
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About RME
RME is a brand of Audio AG based in Haimhausen near Munich, Germany. It enjoys a worldwide reputation and is especially known for offering support for all users of any platform thanks to cross-platform connectivity between Windows and Mac OS via various interface formats. An extensive repertoire of audio interfaces, converters and microphone preamps, all based on innovative and extremely powerful core technologies, offer optimum performance to all RME users. This explains why RME's devices are used in a wide range of applications all over the world. From recording studios and theatres to broadcasting companies and scientific institutions, many users rely on the quality of RME products.
A portable all-rounder
The RMS Babyface Pro FS is bursting with all kinds of technical features, making it capable of a huge range of functions: It has four analogue inputs (which in combination with the digital connections provide a total of 12 input channels), a MIDI connection (which provides both input and output via an external multi-cable, enabling users to connect their favourite sound sources directly), powerful microphone preamps with up to 65dB of gain, and AD/DA converters with incredible latency times. What is more, bus operation means that busy musicians and audio professionals can enjoy all these benefits on the move.
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