Hi miscend,

yes I know that any metal support or mic stand can be attached. Since that table stand looks sturd, simple, and why not, it can be cheap, if RME sells it as an accessori for the Babyface Pro, my interest in it is even greater.

BTW do you have any news on the place of manufacturing of the Pro?

Hi Matthias,

and what about the manufacturing? Will it always  be "Made in Germany"?

Thanks

The new babyface Pro no longer has color on its housing, wheel or buttons.

I was wondering when this would finally eventuate.  Seems the time has been well spent.  Of course, a hands-on will be the only way to check.

I must go back and look at my previous post envisioning the Babyface Redux, but memory suggests that a few keys points have been addressed.  High on the list was increased gain (allowing dynamic mics for field reporting).  Still only 3dB gain steps, but 70dB gain seems more useful. Looking forward to the performance of the new preamps (not PGA2500-based I presume). Non-optical digital out (particularly AES) didn't make the cut, apparently (useful as a two-preamp extension for other devices that take digital input)..

Given issues of powering with iPhones etc in Class Compliant mode, it will be interesting to see if the voltage range for the dc power input has been lowered to encompass 5V (to allow field powering from USB power-pack devices without relying on the USB Y-cable technique.* ( If the Babyface can run from 5V on USB it seems logical to be able to handle 5V from the dc power connection as well.)

Sounds like some winter fun here (south of the Equator).

*Afterthought: we haven't by chance sought Apple powering certification?

Hi Matthias

I think for some users here, Made in Germany = the RME rock-solid quality we know and love.

It's a reality in modern manufacturing that many products are made on the other side of the world, but the guy is asking a legitimate question which you have ignored twice.

I would also appreciate an answer to the 'Made in Germany?' question.

So I suggest you either answer it, or say you won't/can't.

Thanks

Joe

Sorry, I overlooked that one (Messe stress). The Babyface Pro has been designed and engineered in Germany, of course. It is manufactured (by manufacturers that also work for other well-known and respected brands in the pro audio world) under our supervision in China and Hongkong.

If it's manufactured in China I belive that this BF Pro, apparently priced € 749,00 (same price as the old BF) is rather expensive.

Matthias, if you say so I'll take it for granted!

I'm aware many manufacturers work as good as any german, usa or european one, specially under other parties engeneering, design, etc. One for all Apple inc.
Anyhow I'm looking forward to have the new born baby in my hands and ears.

Thanks for your time over here

The Babyface Pro is perfect for my needs, I would buy it in a heartbeat if it weren't made in China.

I'm not doubtful of China's ability to produce quality goods—but I don't like supporting an oppressive dictatorship, slavery, and unfair trade practices. Many other countries provide inexpensive labor and an electronics manufacturing infrastructure without being civil rights abusers.