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Babyface
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Babyface

The Babyface is a bus-powered USB 2.0 audio interface with two mic/line inputs, a Hi-Z instrument input, four analog outputs, optical ADAT/SPDIF and MIDI. It was made for mobile recording and desktop studios, and is now listed as discontinued.

  • 10 input / 12 output channels over USB 2.0
  • 2 digitally controlled mic preamps with 48 V phantom
  • Hi-Z instrument input mode
  • Optical ADAT (SMUX) or SPDIF, plus MIDI I/O
  • Sample rates up to 192 kHz with SteadyClock
  • USB bus-powered; TotalMix FX with EQ, reverb, echo
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Description

The Babyface is a compact USB 2.0 audio interface offering 10 input and 12 output channels. It has two XLR mic/line inputs with digitally controlled preamps, individually switchable 48 V phantom power and a Hi-Z mode for instruments. Outputs are two balanced XLR main outs plus a separately controlled stereo headphone output. Converters run at sample rates up to 192 kHz, and the unit uses SteadyClock for jitter suppression.

On the digital side there is one optical port pair that works as either 8-channel ADAT (with SMUX support up to 192 kHz) or SPDIF, plus a MIDI I/O. Adding an ADAT converter expands the channel count. Gain, level, reference level, dim and input selection can be handled from the device using a volume encoder and two buttons, with LED meters for feedback. TotalMix FX provides a DSP-based mixer with a 3-band parametric EQ, low cut, reverb and echo.

All analog and MIDI connections go through a 15-pin breakout cable on the rear. The unit is powered over USB, with a 2-to-1 USB power cable supplied for systems that need it. Drivers cover Windows and macOS (Core Audio), and the interface is compatible with USB 3.0 controllers. It came in blue and silver.

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Specifications

Brand
RME
Model
Babyface
Category
Studio › Audio interfaces

Inputs

Analog inputs
2 x XLR (2 x Mic/Line), balanced
Mic preamps
2, digitally controlled gain
Gain range
60 dB, 51 dB adjustable in 3 dB steps
Phantom power
48 V, switchable per channel
Instrument input
Hi-Z mode on inputs
Digital input
1 x ADAT optical or SPDIF optical
Input level at 0 dBFS
+12 dBu

Outputs

Main outputs
2 x XLR, balanced
Headphone outputs
2 x 6.3 mm stereo jack, unbalanced (on cable and interface)
Digital output
1 x ADAT optical or SPDIF optical
Line output level at 0 dBFS
+15 dBu
Max headphone level at 0 dBFS
+8 dBu

Connectivity

USB
USB 2.0, compatible with USB 3.0 controllers
MIDI
1 x MIDI I/O via adapter cable (2 x 5-pin DIN)
Channel count
10 inputs / 12 outputs

Audio

Internal sample rates
32, 44.1, 48, 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
External sample rates
28 kHz - 200 kHz
Dynamic range AD
108 dB RMS unweighted, 111 dB(A)
Dynamic range DA
112 dB RMS unweighted, 115 dB(A)
THD+N AD
< -98 dB (< 0.0012 %)
THD+N DA
< -100 dB (< 0.001 %)
Crosstalk AD / DA
> 110 dB
Frequency response AD, 192 kHz
-1 dB: 30 Hz - 90 kHz
Frequency response DA, 192 kHz
-1 dB: 5 Hz - 80 kHz

Power

Power
USB bus power, no external power supply

Software

Mixer software
TotalMix FX
Driver support
Windows 7 / Vista / XP SP2 (32 & 64 bit), Mac OS X 10.5 or later (Core Audio)

In the box

Included
Extension cable, USB power cable, balanced XLR breakout cable, bag

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