User Manual

User's Guide Babyface Pro FS © RME

6. Hardware Installation

To simplify installation it is recommended to first install the drivers before the unit is connected

to the computer. But it will also work the other way round.

In case the level meters of the Babyface Pro show CC during power-on: the unit is in Class

Compliance mode and will not work under Windows. Remove the USB cable, hold SELECT

and DIM button down, plug-in the USB cable or the power supply. This procedure changes be-

tween CC and normal mode. When the LED Level meters change to PC the normal mode is

active.

When using a power supply (stand-alone mode), holding down SELECT and DIM for more than

two seconds repeatedly changes between PC and CC. Note that changing the operating mode

is not supported during normal USB operation, so any USB connection has to be removed.

Chapter 28.3 explains how to find the ideal USB port.

7. Driver and Firmware

7.1 Driver Installation

RME is constantly updating their drivers, and modern computers mostly do not have a CD drive

anymore. Therefore please download the drivers from the RME website at http://rme.to/usbe

Unzip the downloaded file and start the driver installation with rmeinstaller.exe.

Start rmeinstaller.exe and follow the instructions of the installer. After installation connect com-

puter and Babyface Pro. Windows detects the new hardware as Babyface Pro and installs the

drivers automatically.

After a reboot, the icons of TotalMix FX and Settings dialog appear in

the notification area. Windows might hide them behind the triangle,

click on it to access them and to configure their appearance.

Driver Updates do not require to remove the existing drivers. Simply install the new driver over

the existing one.

Possible reasons why a Babyface Pro is not found automatically:

x The Babyface Pro is in Class Compliant mode. See above.

x The USB port is not active in the system (check the Device Manager)

x The USB cable is not, or not correctly inserted into the socket

x The Babyface Pro does not receive any or not enough power. Remove current-consuming

hard drives from nearby ports. Avoid USB extension cables and USB hubs. Use an external

power supply, any standard one delivering 9 - 14 V DC with at least 1 A will work. The con-

nector needs to have – outside, + inside.