RME Babyface Pro FS 24-Channel USB-B Audio/MIDI Interface Review
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The RME Babyface Pro FS solidifies its position as a benchmark for professional, compact audio interfaces. While its price tag places it firmly in the premium category, the investment is immediately apparent in its performance. The unit delivers pristine audio fidelity, thanks to its exceptionally clean preamps and top-tier converters. This makes it a stellar choice not just for critical recording tasks but also for high-resolution audio playback, serving as the transparent heart of a serious production or listening setup.
Beyond its core audio quality, the Babyface Pro FS is a masterclass in engineering. It packs an impressive amount of I-O into a robust, travel-ready chassis without compromising on usability. RME's famously stable drivers and comprehensive routing software provide a rock-solid foundation that professionals demand, ensuring low-latency performance and complex signal management with ease. While competitors exist, few can match this complete package of portability, sound quality, and unwavering reliability for the price.
- Exceptional audio quality for both recording and playback
- High-quality preamps with ample clean gain
- Class-leading digital-to-analog conversion
- Compact, professional-grade build ideal for mobile use
- Rock-solid driver stability and powerful routing software
- Premium price point is a significant barrier for many
- Uses a legacy USB-B connector instead of the more modern USB-C
- I/O requires using a breakout cable for MIDI and some audio
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About this product
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. It features dedicated XLR sockets and parallel phone jacks. This portable interface offers improved clocking, headphone output power, and reduced latency compared to previous generations.
Specs
- Weight
- 1.5 lb / 680.0 g
- Display
- No
- MIDI I/O
- No
- Sync I/O
- No
- Wireless
- No
- Bit Depths
- Up to 24-Bit
- Dimensions
- 7.13 x 4.25 x 1.38" / 18.11 x 10.79 x 3.51 cm
- Network I/O
- No
- Built-In DSP
- No
- Sample Rates
- Up to 200 kHz
- Sync Sources
- ADAT
- USB (Non-Host)
- No
- Expansion Slots
- No
- Gain/Trim Range
- -11 dB to +65 dB
- Host Connection
- 1x USB-B
- Analog Audio I/O
- 2x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line Input 2x 1/4" TS Line/Hi-Z Input 2x XLR 3-Pin Monitor Output 1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
- OS Compatibility
- macOS / Windows
- Digital Audio I/O
- TOSLINK Optical ADAT / S/PDIF Input TOSLINK Optical ADAT / S/PDIF Output
- Power Requirements
- AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included), USB Bus Power
- SNR (Line Outputs)
- 114.8 dB RMS 118 dBA
- THD (Line Outputs)
- -106 dB / 0.0005%
- Built-In Microphone
- No
- THD+N (Line Outputs)
- < -102 dB / 0.0008%
- Maximum Sampling Rate
- 192 kHz / 24-Bit
- SNR (Mic/Line Inputs)
- 113.7 dB RMS 117 dBA
- THD (Line/Mic Inputs)
- -112 dB / 0.00024% -115 dB / 0.00016% (+30 dB Gain)
- Headphone Output Power
- 60 mW into 10 Ohms (Max) 90 mW into 1000 Kilohms (Max)
- Media/Memory Card Slot
- No
- SNR (Line/Hi-Z Inputs)
- 116 dB RMS 120 dBA
- THD+N (Mic/Line Inputs)
- < -108 dB / < 0.00035% < -100 dB / < 0.001%
- Channels Of I/O (Analog)
- 4 Input / 4 Output
- Host Connection Protocol
- USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
- Impedance (Line Outputs)
- 300 Ohms (Balanced) 150 Ohms (Unbalanced)
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 2.8 W
- Channels Of I/O (Digital)
- 12 Input / 12 Output
- Impedance (Mic/Line Inputs)
- 2 to 5.2 Kilohms (Balanced) 1 to 2.6 Kilohms (Unbalanced)
- Number Of Microphone Inputs
- 2
- Power Consumption (Maximum)
- 5.4 W
- Power Consumption (Typical)
- 3.7 W
- Impedance (Line/Hi-Z Inputs)
- 1 Megohm
- Impedance (Headphone Outputs)
- 10 Ohms (Unbalanced) 0.1 Ohm (Unbalanced)
- Dynamic Range (D/A Converters)
- 115 dB RMS 118 dBA
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