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RME has given a face to digital audio. Starting with the Multiface as first serious/professional mobile I/O solution ever we raised the bar further and further, up to the extremely popular and successful Fireface series. So now that the racks are filled we will start to rock your desktop! The Babyface is smooth on the outside for looks and feel, but has the balls inside: latest 192 kHz AD- and DA-converters, two reference class microphone preamps, SteadyClock - analog circuit design, features and function are truly RME - we wouldn't give our newborn anything second class! That includes the new TotalMix FX, a TotalMix on steroids, with tons of new features, improvements and 3-band parametric EQs, plus added echo and reverb: anything you need right out of the box and with near zero latency! The Babyface uses RME's Hammerfall USB audio core from the Fireface UC - another milestone in low latency audio interfaces, and will give you outstanding performance and top sound in an ultra-portable, nicely designed and attractively shaped enclosure. The Babyface is available in two color variants: blue and silver.

 

Overview:

Bus Powered, High End USB Audio Interface:

10 Input / 12 Output channelsBabyface Silver

2 x analog I/O with mic pres, line and mic level, balanced or unbalanced

1 channel alternatively usable as Hi-Z input

1 x ADAT I/O or 1 x SPDIF I/O optical

1 x Phones Out (separate DA conversion)

1 x MIDI I/O with 32 channels

Bus-powered operation possible

TotalMix FX (High-End DSP mixer with effects)

 

 

Equipped with the latest 192 kHz AD- and DA-converters and two reference class microphone preamps the bus-powered Babyface delivers top sound in a nicely designed and attractively shaped enclosure.

Uncompromised mastering quality . When it comes to sound quality and price to performance ratio RME plays in its own league. The Babyface is no exception. As with any other RME product it combines excellent analog circuit design with AD/DA converter chips of the latest generation. On top RME’s famous SteadyClock ensures an AD- and DA conversion of the highest reference quality.

Both digitally controlled preamps provide individually switchable 48V phantom power.

A gain of up to 65 dB, adjustable in steps of 1 dB over a range of 55 dB, exceptional EIN performance even at low amplification settings, and extremely low THD+N values let these preamps surpass those of other devices that cost several times the price of the Babyface.

All level settings are of course 100% reproducible and can also be comfortably adjusted by software.

Multi-format . The incredible feature set includes an optical TOSLINK I/O, usable as ADAT

port with SMUX support or SPDIF for sessions with up to 192 kHz. In combination with an ADAT converter, like the RME ADI-8 DS/QS or OctaMic II, the Babyface provides in incredible amount of 10 analog input and 12 output channels.

The additional headphone output, driven from an extra DA converter, offers full 192 kHz sound experience and is available not only directly at the unit but also on the breakout cable. The level is easy to adjust and control with a simple click of the Select button and the main volume knob.

Directly plug in your guitar or other instruments by switching one input to Hi-Z input mode. Recording any instrument becomes a breeze and does not require any other hardware.

MIDI I/O. The integrated MIDI I/O completes the list of features and turns the Babyface into a creative audio system of universal usability. Do what you want – where ever you want!

Perfect Control. With one main control knob and two single buttons the elegant Babyface acts as perfectly designed direct desktop control for all typical studio tasks: volume control, reference volume store and recall, volume dim, input selection/ switching, input gain control – quick and easy access to all functions has been a major point during design and development. The LED bars serve as both level meter and gain meters, visually supporting the precise control of all inputs, outputs and headphone levels directly at the interface.

USB. Made by RME. The Babyface provides RME’s unmatched USB technology for revolutionary ultra-low latencies on Mac and PC. Under both Operating Systems the available latencies are simply sensational and provide an exceptional performance.

Full mobility. The ultra-portable Babyface allows a bus-powered operation via two USB connectors (USB power)

Download the new Babyface Proline PDF Brochure (540k)

 Steve unpacks a Baby .... face - check it out on You Tube

Baby Bag

 

TotalMix FX

The next generation of TotalMix delivers hardware mixing/routing with lots of new features and a highly improved usability. The unbeaten DSP mixer now not only matches features of high-end digital consoles but even adds effects like a 3-band parametric equalizer, reverb and echo to the mix.

The DSP-based hardware calculates RMS and Peak levels for all channels without causing any significant CPU load.

Total Mix

Features

▪ Sample rates up to 192 kHz on all I/Os (inc 2 ADAT channels via SMUX4)

▪ Two digitally controlled microphone preamps in high-end quality

▪ Two balanced universal inputs for line and instrument signals

▪ SteadyClock for maximum jitter suppression and clock refresh

▪ Direct operation with rotary encoder and keys

▪TotalMix FX: Newly developed internal DSP high-end mixer

▪ Full mobility by Bus Power support

▪ DIGICheck, RME’s unique meter and analysis tool

▪ Peak and RMS hardware-calculated for all channels

 

Drivers

▪ Windows Vista / 7 / XP SP2 (32&64 Bit)

▪ Apple Mac OS X 10.5+

Rear Connectors .

The Babyface provides two optical I/Os and a 15-pin D-sub connector. Both TOSLINK connectors for ADAT or SPDIF optical are on the back of the Babyface. The breakout cable - connected directly or via a special extension cable - offers the following connections: - 4 x XLR balanced (Analog I/O) - 1 x 1/4" TRS for Phones (= Analog Out 3+4) - 2 x DIN (MIDI I/O) A breakout cable with unbalanced outputs is available as option  
Break-Out Cable

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