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RME Babyface PRO

Estimated price for orientation: 448 $

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Condition: New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Interface Type: USB Interface
Model: Babyface Pro Brand: RME
EAN: 4260123363062



Connectivity12x input channels
12x output channels
4x analog inputs (mic, line, instrument)
4x analog outputs (2x XLR, 2x phones)
1x ADAT I/O or 1x SPDIF I/O optical
1x MIDI I/O
1x USB 2.0 (USB 3 compatible)
Digital gain control on all inputs
Separate outputs for high and low impedance headphones
Microphone/Line InputAD, Microphone/Line Inputs 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 dB RMS unweighted, 116 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 - 92 kHz 
With PAD Active: -0.1 dB 8 Hz, -0.5 dB < 4 Hz, -1 dB < 3 Hz 
THD: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 % 
THD+N: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 % 
THD @ 30 dB Gain: < -107 dB, < 0.0004 % 
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
Line InputLine/Instrument IN 3-4 as Microphone/Line 1-2, but: 
Input: 6.3 mm TS jack, unbalanced
Input impedance: 470 kOhm
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 114 dB RMS unweighted, 117 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
Line Out1-2
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 dBu, unbalanced +13 dBu
DC @ 0dBFS: 6.35 mm 4.8 V, 3.5 mm 2.4 V, XLR bal. 9.6V
Headphone OutAs 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: 50 mW
Output: 3.5 mm TRS jack, unbalanced
Output Impedance: 2 Ohm
Output Level at 0 dBFS, 1 kOhm load: +7 dBu
Max Power @ 0.1% THD: 70 mW
MIDI1x MIDI I/O via breakout cable with 2 x 5-pin DIN jacks
Galvanically isolated by opto-coupled input 
Hi-speed Mode: Jitter and response time typically below 1 ms
Separate 128 byte FIFOs for input and output
DigitalClocks: Internal, ADAT In, SPDIF In
Low Jitter Design: < 1 ns in PLL mode, all inputs
Internal clock: 800 ps Jitter, Random Spread Spectrum
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
ADAT1x 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 synchronization even in varispeed operation 
Lock Range: 31.5 to 50 kHz
Jitter when synced to input signal: < 1 ns
Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)
SPDIF1x optical, according to IEC 60958
Accepts Consumer and Professional format
Lock Range: 27 to 200 kHz
Jitter when synced to input signal: < 1 ns 
Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)
ADAT1x 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
SPDIF1x optical, according to IEC 60958
Format Consumer (SPDIF) according to IEC 60958
Sample rate 28 kHz up to 200 kHz
Power SupplyUSB or external
Power ConsumptionTypical: 2.9 W
Max: 4.6 W
CurrentAt 5 V bus power operation: 600 mA (2.9 W)
At 12 V external power: 240 mA (2.9 W)
Temperature Range41 to 122°F (+5 to +50ºC)
Relative Humidity<75% non condensing
Dimensions4.25 x 1.40 x 7.10" (108 x 35 x 181 mm)
Weight1.5 lb (680 g)