User Manual

User's Guide Babyface Pro FS © RME

The right side of the Babyface Pro has two instrument/line inputs, two headphone outputs, and

a K-slot for theft protection locks/cables.

The analog inputs 3/4 are high impedance,

unbalanced multi-purpose inputs with TS jacks.

They include 9 dB fine digital gain control, and a

choice of +4 dBu or -10 dBV reference level,

controlled from the Tools menu of input channels 3

and 4 in TotalMix FX.

The output channels 3/4 feed two Phones outputs via two independent driver circuits, optimized

for high (TRS 1/4”, 6.35mm) and low impedance (TRS 1/8”, 3.5mm) headphones. Their unbal-

anced output signal is – in terms of quality – identical to the ones at the XLR line outputs, but

lower in level.

In case the phones output is to be used as line output an adapter TRS plug to RCA phono

plugs, or TRS plug to two TS plugs is required. More on cable codes and pinouts can be found

in chapter 29.2.

The back of the unit has the XLR inputs and outputs of channels 1/2 (setting the maximum out-

put level is described on page 7)..

The short circuit protected, low impedance XLR line outputs do not operate servo bal-

anced! When connecting unbalanced equipment, make sure pin 3 of the XLR output is not

connected. A connection to ground might cause a decreased THD (higher distortion) and

increased power consumption!

The Babyface Pro has two analog microphone inputs that can operate as line inputs with lev-

els up to +19 dBu, when set to 0 dB gain and PAD active. The electronic input stage uses a

servo balanced design which handles unbalanced and balanced signals correctly, automatically

adjusting the level reference.

When using unbalanced cables with the XLR inputs pin 3 of the XLR jack should be con-

nected to ground. Otherwise noise may occur, caused by the unconnected negative input of

the balanced input.

The left side of the Babyface

Pro has an optical input and

output, a power supply

connector, a USB socket and

a 6-pin MINI DIN connector for

the included MIDI breakout

cable.

Optical I/O (TOSLINK): The unit automatically detects SPDIF or ADAT input signals. The opti-

cal output can operate as ADAT or SPDIF output, depending on the current setting in the Set-

tings dialog.

USB 2.0: Standard USB socket for connection to the computer. Please make sure the Babyface

Pro can have the full voltage/current delivered from the computer by using hi-quality USB ca-

bles (like the one included), no USB extension cables and no USB hubs. When connected to

USB 3 only the USB 2 protocol will be used.

Socket for power connection. Unburdens the computer’s power supply, or ensures a stable

power supply, in case it proves to be insufficient when taken from the computer. This socket

supports locking type jacks as found on the optional RME DC power supply. After inserting the

connector carefully turn it by 90° so that it locks.