RME Babyface Pro FS is a professional 24-channel, 192 kHz USB audio interface designed for studio recording, mobile production, live performance and critical monitoring. Machined from a solid block of aluminium, it combines two digitally controlled microphone preamps, two high-impedance instrument inputs, balanced XLR outputs, dual headphone outputs, optical ADAT/SPDIF connectivity and MIDI I/O in a compact bus-powered unit. RME SteadyClock FS, TotalMix FX and proprietary low-latency USB drivers provide precise conversion, flexible routing and dependable performance for Windows, macOS and class-compliant devices.

Key features

• 24-channel professional USB 2.0 audio interface
• Recording and playback at up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
• 12 input and 12 output channels at standard sample rates
• Two balanced XLR microphone/line inputs
• Digitally controlled microphone preamps with 76 dB gain range
• Individually switchable +48 V phantom power
• Relay-controlled input pads
• Two 1 MΩ line/instrument inputs
• Two balanced XLR main outputs
• Separate 6.35 mm and 3.5 mm headphone outputs
• Low-noise headphone amplification for headphones and in-ear monitors
• Optical ADAT I/O with S/MUX support
• Optical SPDIF input and output
• MIDI input and output through the included breakout cable
• SteadyClock FS clock technology
• TotalMix FX digital mixer with flexible routing and effects
• Class Compliant mode
• USB bus powered with optional external power support
• USB-A and USB-C connection cables included
• Compact aluminium enclosure with Kensington security slot

Overview

Included Content

• RME Babyface Pro FS
• 1 m USB-A to USB-B cable with right-angle USB-B connector
• 1 m USB-C to USB-B cable with right-angle USB-B connector
• MIDI breakout cable with MIDI In and MIDI Out connectors
• Dedicated carrying box
• User documentation

Creative Tools

• Record two microphones through the digitally controlled XLR preamps, with individually switchable phantom power supporting professional condenser microphones.
• Connect guitars, basses, synthesizers and other line or high-impedance sources directly to the two 1 MΩ instrument inputs without requiring a separate DI box.
• Expand the system with an external ADAT preamp or converter to record up to 12 analogue sources simultaneously at standard sample rates.
• Build independent monitor mixes for performers, control-room speakers and headphones using TotalMix FX and its flexible input, playback and output routing.
• Apply monitoring EQ, low-cut filtering, reverb and echo through TotalMix FX without printing those effects into the original recording.
• Use the separate 6.35 mm and low-impedance 3.5 mm headphone circuits with studio headphones or sensitive in-ear monitors.
• Synchronise external optical equipment using SteadyClock FS, which reduces jitter influence and maintains stable conversion from incoming ADAT or SPDIF clock signals.
• Connect MIDI keyboards, synthesizers, controllers and drum machines through the included MIDI breakout cable.
• Power the complete interface from a compatible USB connection for portable recording with microphones and instruments, without carrying an external power supply.
• Operate the Babyface Pro FS as a standalone AD/DA converter or microphone preamp when powered by a suitable optional external power supply.
• Use the balanced XLR outputs for studio monitors or route the DC-coupled outputs to compatible modular synthesizer equipment for control-voltage applications.
• Connect to supported class-compliant devices for portable recording, playback and performance workflows outside a conventional computer studio.

Ideal For

• Professional and home studios
• Mobile recording
• Music producers
• Recording musicians
• Vocal and instrument recording
• Electronic music and modular synthesizer setups
• Live performance and playback
• Podcasting and broadcasting
• Critical headphone and studio-monitor listening
• Users requiring expandable ADAT connectivity
• Anyone seeking a compact, bus-powered interface with professional routing and low-latency performance