Topic: Babyface output has to be driven more for +4dBu and less for -10dBv.
Hi RME Support,
I have a basic technical question regarding whether the balanced outputs of the RME Babyface (older version) send signals at +4dBu. Looking online everyone says that Balanced outputs means +4 dBu and unbalanced outputs is -10 dBv.
I have a pair of Focal Twin 6 Be monitors is connected via the Balanced XLR Outputs of my RME Babyface Soundcard which has an
(1) Output impedance of 75 Ohms and
(2) the Output level balanced at 0 dBFS is +15 dBu.
What I find strange is:
on the Focal Twin 6 Be, when I set the speakers at the +4dBu setting, I have to drive my Babyface output much more to get a good monitoring level for even say -18 db RMS (at -9 Output level on TotalMix FX)
Whereas at the -10dBv setting, I don't have to drive the Babyface output as much to get a similar level. I get -18 db RMS at say -15 or lesser Output level on TotalMix FX.
Can you please help clarify my confusion? Thank you so much.
I use them in a Professional Home Studio where I use the speakers for Tracking, Mixing and Mastering as well as casual listening to Music. Please advice.