RME Babyface Pro FS USB Audio Interface

RME Babyface Pro FS USB Audio Interface

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    RME Babyface Pro FS USB Audio Interface

    The RME Babyface Pro FS is your portable passport to crystal-clear, pro-level sound. Precision-machined from a single block of aluminum, this compact marvel delivers audio fidelity so sharp, even the most jaded sound engineers will nod in approval. From bedroom tracks to road-tripping mixes, the Babyface Pro FS turns any spot into a serious studio, all without weighing down your gear bag or your wallet.

    RME Babyface Pro FS The Babyface Pro FS: Your Studio’s Secret Weapon

    The Babyface Pro FS: Your Studio's Secret Weapon

    Think of it as having a world-class recording studio shrunk down to fit in your laptop bag. The Babyface Pro FS combines RME's legendary German engineering with cutting-edge innovations that push the boundaries of what's possible in portable audio. This is your ticket to capturing every nuance, every breath, every subtle detail that separates amateur recordings from professional masterpieces.

    • Lightning-Fast Performance with Ultra-Low Latency: Record with confidence knowing you're getting just 5 samples of analog-to-digital latency — literally as fast as physics allows. No more fighting timing issues or second-guessing your performances.
    • Supreme Headphone Power: Dual headphone outputs with separate driver stages pump out 90mW of crystal-clear power, perfectly matched whether you're using studio cans or earbuds. Your mix will sound exactly as intended.
    • Pristine Preamps That Capture Every Detail: Two digitally controlled mic preamps with 76dB of gain range and switchable phantom power mean your condenser mics will sing with clarity that rivals interfaces costing thousands more.

    Uncompromising Performance That Professionals Demand

    Recording on the road doesn't mean compromising on quality. The Babyface Pro FS operates flawlessly on USB bus power alone while delivering specifications that shame interfaces twice its size.

    • SteadyClock FS Technology: RME's legendary clock circuit ensures rock-solid timing and eliminates jitter completely. Your digital audio stays pristine from input to output, maintaining the sonic integrity that separates amateur from professional.
    • Expandable I/O: The optical TOSLINK port doubles as ADAT or SPDIF, letting you expand to 12 inputs and outputs with external converters. Start small, dream big.
    • Direct Instrument Recording: Plug your guitar straight into inputs 3 & 4 — no DI box needed. The high-impedance inputs capture every string vibration with startling clarity.
    RME Babyface Pro FS Uncompromising Performance That Professionals Demand
    RME Babyface Pro FS Built Like a Tank, Designed Like a Dream

    Built Like a Tank, Designed Like a Dream

    This isn't some plastic box that'll crack under pressure. The Babyface Pro FS is machined from solid aluminum with the kind of precision that makes Swiss watchmakers jealous.

    Bulletproof Construction: Carved from a single aluminum block, this interface laughs at road abuse while maintaining perfect electromagnetic shielding for dead-quiet operation.

    Intuitive Control Layout: Every knob, button, and LED is exactly where your fingers expect it to be. No hunting through menus when inspiration strikes.

    Theft Protection: Built-in K-slot security because your audio interface shouldn't walk away when you're not looking.

    TotalMix FX: The Brains of Your Operation

    Say goodbye to navigating endless menus. The Babyface Pro FS comes equipped with TotalMix FX, RME’s powerful FPGA-driven digital mixer. It turns your interface into a versatile mixing console at your fingertips. Route any input to any output, fine-tune your sound with precise EQ, add effects, and create multiple monitor mixes — all in real time with zero latency. It’s like having a built-in studio expert, ready to bring your sound to life with ease. This software is your ultimate control center.

    RME Babyface Pro FS TotalMix FX: The Brains of Your Operation

    RME Babyface Pro FS Features:

    • Machined aluminum housing with professional XLR/TRS combo inputs
    • SteadyClock FS jitter elimination technology for pristine digital audio
    • 76dB gain range preamps with switchable phantom power and pad
    • Dual headphone outputs with separate driver stages (90mW power)
    • ADAT/SPDIF optical I/O expandable to 12x12 channels
    • High-impedance instrument inputs for direct guitar/bass recording
    • TotalMix FX software with 3-band EQ, reverb, and echo effects
    • USB bus powered operation with no external power required
    • MIDI I/O via included breakout cable
    • Compatible with Windows, Mac, and iOS devices
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    RME Babyface Pro FS USB Audio Interface Specifications

    Item #:RME BABYFACEPROFS
    Manufacturer Part Number:Babyface Pro FS
    UPC:4260123363253
    Product 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:
        • As Microphone/Line 1-2, but:
        • 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 / +7 dBu
        • DC @ 0 dBFS: 6.35 mm 4.8 V, 3.5 mm 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
    • Power Supply: USB bus power or external power supply
    • Idle Power Consumption: 2.8W
    • Typical Power Consumption: 3.7W
    • Max. Power Consumption: 5.4W
    • Current at 5V Bus Power Operation: 700 mA (3.7W)
    • Current at 12V External Power: 313 mA (3.7W)
    • Dimensions (W x H x D): 108 x 35 x 181 mm / 4.25" x 1.4" x 7.1"
    • Weight: 680 g / 1.5 lbs

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    Jennifer 🇺🇸
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    Exceeded my expectations

    The RME Babyface Pro FS USB Audio Interface is compact, durable, and delivers professional sound quality. The preamps are excellent, and the TotalMix FX software gives you full control, though it takes time to learn. The performance and reliability make it worth the price.   I also love how this br...

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    01/28/25
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    Maurice 🇺🇸
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    An awesome interface

    I have owned many interfaces over the years and the babyface rme is by face the best sounding, quality built and portable I have ever owned. If you want a quality interface that works great with pc I highly recommend. I will be using for a long time to come

    Published date
    06/29/23
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    Neil Z. 🇺🇸
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    Amazing little unit

    Conversion is quality. Headphone amps are generous and provide a full, neutral voicing. The jitter free sound of the FS model makes everything sound less digital.

    Published date
    12/07/22
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    Adrian 🇺🇸
    Verified Buyer
    Incredible sound quality!

    As a PC user the RME Babyface has the most solid driver I’ve ever used! Sound quality is amazing! Software is easy to use! I highly recommend this interface! (Coming from UA Apollo Twin)

    Published date
    03/07/22
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    K O. 🇺🇸
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    It sounds great performance great

    The only hiccup is when u can't autotune/live lagg

    Published date
    06/28/21
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