Directly into 3/4.

You might start with questions that make sense. The Mic/Line input is XLR. How to use a 1/4" TRS with that?

Apart from that - the answer on 'padded signal mic preamp' is there for those who search:

https://www.forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?id=23899

I'm still perplexed about the seemingly high noise floor of my BFP when paired with my SM57 (my only mic on hand).

It appears the BFP has a constant level of white noise hiss, nearly regardless of what level the preamp is set to. For example, if I record with 20dB gain and then boost the signal another 20dB in the DAW, I get a nearly identical amount of noise as I do when recording at 40dB without boosting (24 bit of course).

I also tried using a cl-1 cloudlifter, and it doesn't allow me to achieve any greater of a signal to noise ratio.... which doesn't make any sense to me. Shouldn't the equivalent preamp have a ~20dB quieter noise floor?

Since the 57 is a dynamic mic, I'm under the impression that it has very low / essentially irrelevant self-noise.

I'm wondering if my BFP happens to be performing below spec, generating significant self-noise, or if this is just a limitation of the model.

Any thoughts on why I am unable to lower my noise floor?

Hi there - does anyone happen to know if I can use a RME Fireface 400 Firewire Interface connected via ADT to my babyface as a way of getting 8 analogue in's

I use the babyface with breakout cable - but need more inputs and dont want to go down the route of a behringer ada8200

many thanks for your help/ advice.

H All,

first time post, ready to purchase new MBP, but having read many issues with the 2016/17 models with babyface pro,
do many still think the 2015 model is the only option?

running logic pro x, need portability and need everything to work.  will be using traktor
will have 512 or 1tb ssd amd 16gb ram

i just need it to be rock solid on the move and work as flawlessly with the babyface pro, also when im back home looking to plug into a 27+ monitor, not fussed about touch bar just need to be able to plug in and go, not mess about with issues and problems due to adapters. have so little time as it is.

seems a shame having to bye 2 year older model unless there is an adapter that is just flawless. ideal when on plane that i dont need to use some sort of external power, hence why i got the babyface pro to tun from USB.

again please be kind, im only asking as for two days im caught in a vicious circle.. im going mad.

thanks

just to update: 2015 Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15 inch Quad i7 2.8GHz 16GB 1TB AMD R9 M370X (Z0RG2000165299) is one of the options. cant find a lot of info but still looking. just need everything to work.

I pulled the trigger and ordered the above. just to many possible issues with USBC.

Apologies for the random post. sometimes its just good to get a second opinion.

The BF Pro has no problems to drive these two headphones - even simultaneously thanks to its two outputs with individual driver circuits.

Hello,

Is there any difference between using the 1/8" headphone out vs. the 1/4" headphone out in order to feed a second set of monitors?

Will this insert cable suffice if I use the 1/4" out??

http://hosatech.com/product/cys-100/

Thanks for your time and help!  Salud...

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DA, Phones 3/4
As 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
User's Guide Babyface Pro © RME 75
• 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
[...]

13-7=6dBu difference

The BF Pro has a single ADAT input, so you will be limited to 8 channels from the FF800

http://www.rme-audio.de/en/products/babyface_pro.php

That was Christmas time, dealer offers, not our side. The price was 750 before as well.

Also, has anyone found a perfect compact padded (camera?) bag for when the hard case is too bulky? Thanks.

Ok - thanks Matthias. Would you please consider some kind of implementation in the future? I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd find it invaluable.

From the manual:

In real-world an operation of more than one Babyface Pro seems not very useful. The second unit must be synchronized using the optical input. The result is an extension by only 4 analog record and 4 analog playback channels (plus 8 digital via ADAT Out). It makes much more sense to directly connect an 8-channel converter to the ADAT I/O of one Babyface Pro, adding full 8 analog channels of record and playback.
   
On the other hand the second unit can even be used stand-alone, without any USB connection, and might serve as an emergency replacement in case the main unit fails.

Hi guys. Sorry if this has been covered before.

I was pretty disappointed today when I bought a 5-string bass and learned that the recording of the bass sounds nothing like the bass when its coming through the monitors. In fact, I've had this issue with any instrument I track through the babyface pro. I can't hear the $1000 pre-amps that I paid for. When I play my guitar it sounds lovely through the monitors but I can't say the same thing for the DI signal. Why doesn't it sound the same? Is there any setting I can make? Also how come the effects like reverb and delay don't show up on the guitar track when I record it? I can hear it through the monitors and it sounds very slick and nice but again, on Cubase 8.5 when I record it sounds like garbage compared to it. Please help.

Many thanks!

@androidtucra
Sorry to hear that. My guess is that you'd better join some audio recording forum or choose some other branch of this forum which is more related to the recording techniques, as it don't looks like exactly a Babyface Pro related problems to me. Also it will be more useful to see a much more precise and systematized description of your issues, other than "nothing like the bass" and "sounds like garbage".

Another quick question! I ended up buying the Babyface Pro used and it has been glorious! However, when I transported the BFPro to a session in my backpack, I noticed the jog wheel had fallen off the unit along with a small metal washer. I put the washer back inside the wheel where it fit and pressed the wheel back into the slot. It's working fine now and I can't even pull the wheel back out if I try it gently. I'm just wondering whether the wheel falling of is normal and should I be worried about it?

Is this a reply to me or a previous poster?

Here is a thread from another user: https://www.forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?id=23115

Mine did the same, although it looks like this user is missing the metal washer that I reattached to the cavity of the jog wheel (since I couldn't fit it elsewhere). Also, couldn't find any more info that the person replying was referring to.

Hello! Just bought a new BF Pro and intend to use it with my iPad Pro 12", running iOS 11.3 Beta 2 at the moment. I use AUM environment for my live work on iPad. All looks fine, except, my multichannel apps, sometimes don't discover more than Left and Right Out, out of all 12 channels. All the inputs, however, are discovered just fine. I do need to use Outs1/2 and 3/4 separately for main and monitor mixes.

My BF Pro is certainly in CC mode, powered with external PSU, and connected to iPad via original Lightning to USB3 adapter (the big one). I never have any problems with my current interface Apogee Quartet. BF Pro is supposed to be the core of "street" project all battery powered:)

Can anyone help please? Thanks!

P.S. Just noticed, that when used with Quantiloop or Auria, initially both see only 2 outputs, but when I unplug USB cable and plug it back in again they see all 12 channels. AUM is struggling to do that, and that's my main app for live work

The TotalMix FX for iPad app has an option to lock iOS to multichannel mode with your current RME interface.

Seems to work now - fingers crossed! Thank you, Matthias!

You can compare between these two in terms of technical data with my excel / PDF here in this article:

https://www.tonstudio-forum.de/blog/ind … B-MADIfac/

https://www.tonstudio-forum.de/index.ph … 017-12-pdf

I would take the UCX as it offers more options to you, add an ARC USB for even more comfort. If the focus is on mobility and compact format then the BBFP is for you, but even then check whether all inputs and outputs are there which you require in parallel.

If you want to compare the preamps, get both and organize a blind or double blind test and judge yourself.

Advantages of the UCX might be:
- autoset
- 6 standalone profiles
- more channels 36 vs 24
- firewire400 as an option to USB2
- additional SPDIF coax port
- 2 MIDI ports
- Word Clock
- complete implementation of TM FX effects in the device

If you want additionally damening of power-on "plopp" not only on phones but on all output channels, then go 802, UFX II, UFX+. But note that 802 is a bit special as it does not allow you to store the gain digitally in TM FX (matter of taste, I prefer to be able to save my setup completely). Also you need the old ARC to be able to recall the 6 Standalone profiles in standalone operation from the device, which is not available anymore, which narrows a bit this use case. Therefore I would then go directly to UFX II ...

If you want Durec, go UFX II / UFX+.
If you want MADI go UFX+.

Sure.