User Manual

User's Guide Babyface Pro FS © RME

DIM

Works on the hardware output defined as Main Output in TotalMix FX. Therefore the DIM LEDs

will not be lit when stepping through the other two outputs. The applied attenuation is the one

defined in TotalMix FX. DIM can also be used as hotkey for many other actions, among the

switching to Speaker B or Talkback. Use the Options/Key Commands dialog in TotalMix FX to

assign one of them to DIM.

Recall

Pushing DIM for two seconds sets the Main output volume to the value formerly saved for Re-

call. The Recall value can also be set directly at the unit by holding SET down for two seconds.

Monitoring – MIX

Additionally to the extensive routing and mixing options in TotalMix FX, which provide perfect

monitoring solutions, the monitoring level of all three input sources to all three output destina-

tions can be controlled directly at the unit. No need to grab the mouse and bring TM FX into the

foreground! Operation is easy and logical:

¾ Use OUT to select the output for the monitoring, i.e. where the signal will be routed to

¾ Use IN to select the input with the signal that should be monitored

¾ Push MIX. The input level LEDs start to flash

¾ Use SELECT to choose between left, right or both channels

¾ Turn the encoder to set the actual monitoring level

While the setup is simplified (no panorama available) it is still very efficient and will address

most needs. Note that direct control covers only channels 1/2 from ADAT.

TotalMix FX in Submix view (default) will highlight the currently selected submix and move the

corresponding input fader in sync with the Babyface Pro, so that the ongoing process can be

controlled and followed easily at the screen. This helps in setup and understanding of the moni-

toring function.

Switch digital output format (SPDIF <> ADAT)

Use OUT to select the optical output (Opt.). Push SET. The level meter will signal ADAT mode

with 8 LEDs, SPDIF mode with 2 LEDs turned on. Use SELECT to switch between them. This

setting is also available in the driver’s Settings dialog.

In stand-alone mode with the input Opt currently active the left level meters will show the status

of the incoming optical signal in the same way, on the left level meters.

Hotkeys A (SET) and B (MIX)

In online mode SET and MIX have only one function each (setting the Recall volume and start-

ing the direct monitoring control). Both functions are also available in TotalMix FX at the com-

puter, but both buttons can be reconfigured (like DIM) to perform many other functions, like

Talkback, global mute, Mono, External Input, changing Snapshots and Channel Layouts and

more. Just select the function that suits your personal workflow best.

LED Brightness

Default brightness is 25%. The LEDs can be changed to 50% and 100% brightness, where

100% obviously will cause a higher power consumption. This might be useful in daylight condi-

tions. The difference between 25% and 100% is 0.5 Watts or 100 mA higher load at 5V bus

power with all LEDs lit. To step through the three brightness states hold down SELECT and

push IN several times.