RME User Forum — Connect a turntable directly to the RME babyface pro

Re: Connect a turntable directly to the RME babyface pro

null@example.com (Laurence Payne) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 22:26:08 +0000

You need a phono preamp into the Line inputs on the Babyface. They're quite cheap.

Re: Connect a turntable directly to the RME babyface pro

null@example.com (mkok) — Mon, 12 May 2025 18:34:28 +0000

The problem is the output from the cartridge is really small so you need a preamp to bring it up. To do it right you really need a phono preamp which does that and applies the correct curve. I dare say you can do it and get a plugin with the RIAA curve

Re: Connect a turntable directly to the RME babyface pro

null@example.com (waedi) — Mon, 12 May 2025 17:32:55 +0000

vibra wrote:

Thanks waedi for your answer.
I will try but I understand that the quality could not be good.
If I use some EQ filters on my DAW (ProTools), wouldn't it be better ?

I'm not expert in vinyl digitalizing but I would say yes, use the right plugins in the DAW after the recording and render to finish.

Re: Connect a turntable directly to the RME babyface pro

null@example.com (vibra) — Mon, 12 May 2025 16:06:25 +0000

Thanks waedi for your answer.
I will try but I understand that the quality could not be good.
If I use some EQ filters on my DAW (ProTools), wouldn't it be better ?

Re: Connect a turntable directly to the RME babyface pro

null@example.com (waedi) — Sun, 11 May 2025 21:31:51 +0000

With the right cable or adapter you can connect to the XLR inputs and use some gain of the mic preamps.

But the result will not be what you want.
Vinyl preamps have more insida as only preamping. There is some filter and EQ going on too.
you may have to manipulate the recording with plugins.

I would use a Vinyl-Preamp.

Connect a turntable directly to the RME babyface pro

null@example.com (vibra) — Sun, 11 May 2025 19:51:13 +0000

Hi, I would like to use my RME Babyface Pro to record vinyl.
Is it possible to connect directly my turntable to one of the inputs (and which one), without having to use an intermediate preamp ?