1 (edited by ramses 2019-11-15 18:04:44)

Topic: Wow, the new Babyface Pro FS

EN: https://www.rme-audio.de/babyface-pro-fs.html
DE: https://www.rme-audio.de/de_babyface-pro-fs.html

From the product page on web:
In the new Babyface Pro FS even more improvements were implemented:

  • +19 / +4 dBu switch on the bottom adds a direct way to reduce the output level, thus improves SNR for sensitive active monitors, avoids distortion / overload, and helps to keep TotalMix FX faders near 0 dB instead of high attenuations.

  • Full SteadyClock FS circuit as in the ADI-2 Pro FS for lowest jitter and highest jitter immunity.

  • 3.5 mm TRS phones output power rises from 70 mW to 90 mW.

  • THD of both phones outputs improved by up to 10 dB.

  • Uses same output op-amps as ADI-2 Pro now.

  • Output impedance of 3.5 mm TRS lowered from 2 Ohms to 0.1 Ohms.

  • Mic inputs SNR improved from 112.2 dB to 113.7 dB, TRS Line inputs SNR improved from 114 dB to 116.3 dB (120 dBA).

  • THD Line inputs improved by 8 dB.

  • 6 samples less latency on the AD side by new ADC (5 samples AD, 7 samples DA. It won't get quicker...).

  • All the above improvements were achieved without raising the units power consumption.

  • K-slot for theft protection.

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub13

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Do I understand correctly that Babyface PRO FS has better specs (preamps, converters) than RME UFX 2/+?

3 (edited by ramses 2019-11-16 14:36:25)

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EDIT: No, I think it has simply better specs than the old BBF Pro (without actually looking)

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub13

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Yeah, that's for sure, but how it looks in comparison to UFX 2?
Here's what I found on RME website:

1. INPUTS:

(SNR): 115 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA - UFX 2 FRONT
VS.  (SNR): 113 dB RMS unweighted, 116 dBA  - UFX REAR
VS. (SNR): 113,7 dB RMS unweighted, 117 dBA - BBF PRO FS MIC
VS. (SNR): 116 dB RMS unweighted, 120 dBA - BBF PRO FS LINE

THD: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 % UFX 2
VS. THD: < -112 dB, < 0.00024 %. BBF PRO FS

THD+N: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 % UFX 2
VS. THD+N: < -108 dB, < 0.00035 % BBF PRO FS

Channel separation
> 110 dB  UFX 2
> 110 dB BBF PRO FS

2. OUTPUTS:
Dynamic range (DR): 115 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA UFX 2
Dynamic range (DR): 115 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA BBF PRO FS

THD: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 % UFX 2
THD: - 106 dB, 0.0005 % BBF PRO FS

THD+N: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 % UFX 2
THD+N: -102 dB, 0.0008 % BBF PRO FS

I'm not the best at reading technical specifications, but from what I understand, it seems that BBF PRO FS is better than UFX 2 in some aspects and most of the time is at least the same (or very, very, very close). Am I wrong?

5 (edited by ramses 2019-11-16 14:38:49)

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Ah ok, thanks for the side by side comparison.
Well then this is indeed a very nice enhancement for the BBF Pro as product.

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub13

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Does this mean it's really on a par with RME UFX 2 when it comes to inputs/outputs quality or am I missing something?
I'm asking because I still haven't updated my RME UC and thought it could be a good idea to buy BBF PRO FS and connect it to my old interface to achieve better sound quality.

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A few dB SNR more and a little bit THD less are not the most critical factors for interface selection and good sound.
Its simply good for the BBF Pro as product.
But a BBF Pro can't really substitute an UFX II / UFX+.

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub13

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Ok, so what is? What should I look at and why it won't substitute UFX2? My old RME UC works fine, but I feel that I could benefit from better output converters and at least 2 better sounding inputs. At the beginning of the year I wanted to buy UFX+, then you recommended me ADI-2 PRO and I couldn't make up my mind so... I decided to wait for an upgraded version UCX wink That's basically all I need, but unfortunately it's not on the horizon. That's why I thought that I could get this new BBF Pro and connect it with UC when I need more inputs/outputs... Do you think that getting UFX 2/+ is a better option?

9 (edited by ramses 2019-11-16 22:16:47)

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> but I feel that I could benefit from better output converters and at least 2 better sounding inputs

For this purpose you can get ADI-2 Pro FS and connect it to the UC digitally via either ADAT or SPDIF.

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub13

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Comparing the Babyface Pro/FS with the UFX II based on some tech specs makes no sense. Go to our website and look at the front and rear of the UFX II. Compare that to the I/Os at the BF Pro. Totally obvious these products can't be compared.

These are very different products with a very different feature set. The few dBs difference here or there are meaningless, especially as the UFX II is more flexible in level management.

Regards
Matthias Carstens
RME

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tattva wrote:

I'm asking because I still haven't updated my RME UC and thought it could be a good idea to buy BBF PRO FS and connect it to my old interface to achieve better sound quality.

What’s wrong with the UC’s sound quality?
Are you sure it’s the weakest part in your setup and you would even be able to hear a difference?

12 (edited by ramses 2019-11-17 12:49:37)

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Room optimization and better monitors/phones give you more advances in sound compared to changing D/A converters.

A better D/A converter can add to sound quality and resolution/sound stage, it depends on the room and capabilities of your equipment (monitors / phones) how much they can benefit from better D/A conversion. In the near field the room might have not so much impact if the monitors are designed for the near field and have a narrow sweet spot.

But if you want to benefit from better D/A conversion quality with your current setup, then I think the D/A conversion quality needs to be significant higher compared to the difference between UC and BBF Pro FS which might be too little. Don't forget that the ADI-2 Pro/DAC units are designed to be reference converter and measurement frontends. Its not the chip alone that gives you audible quality, also the circuit design is very important for the final result.

I personally would consider to keep the UC and to add either an ADI-2 Pro or ADI-2 DAC via ADAT or SPDIF to your setup.

If you want to compare phones with the same high quality phones section of the ADI-2 Pro FS, then get this unit.
It also offers to you analog inputs and AES.

If you are only concerned about D/A conversion quality, want a remote and if 1 phones output is enough and want it to a very good price below €1000, then go for the ADI-2 DAC which has a lower price tag (~€300 less) at ~€999.

The new ADI-2 DAC offers a bigger remote (RME Multi-Remote Control) which gives you more functionality and has a newer model of AKM D/A chip (4493) with a new "Short Delay Low Dispersion" filter and some measureable enhancements in SNR and THD that comes along with the new chip.

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub13

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MC wrote:

Comparing the Babyface Pro/FS with the UFX II based on some tech specs makes no sense. Go to our website and look at the front and rear of the UFX II. Compare that to the I/Os at the BF Pro. Totally obvious these products can't be compared.

These are very different products with a very different feature set. The few dBs difference here or there are meaningless, especially as the UFX II is more flexible in level management.

Yes, I understand that there are many differences, but I just wanted to compare AD/DA conversion and preamp quality. I own RME UC so I was wondering if BBF PRO FS as an addition would be a worthy update.

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hselters wrote:
tattva wrote:

I'm asking because I still haven't updated my RME UC and thought it could be a good idea to buy BBF PRO FS and connect it to my old interface to achieve better sound quality.

What’s wrong with the UC’s sound quality?
Are you sure it’s the weakest part in your setup and you would even be able to hear a difference?

I've had Antelope Zen Tour for a week or two and the difference in sound quality was very noticeable. I had to return it because their drivers and software are shit, but it sounded much better than Fireface UC.

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ramses wrote:

Room optimization and better monitors/phones give you more advances in sound compared to changing D/A converters.

A better D/A converter can add to sound quality and resolution/sound stage, it depends on the room and capabilities of your equipment (monitors / phones) how much they can benefit from better D/A conversion. In the near field the room might have not so much impact if the monitors are designed for the near field and have a narrow sweet spot.

But if you want to benefit from better D/A conversion quality with your current setup, then I think the D/A conversion quality needs to be significant higher compared to the difference between UC and BBF Pro FS which might be too little. Don't forget that the ADI-2 Pro/DAC units are designed to be reference converter and measurement frontends. Its not the chip alone that gives you audible quality, also the circuit design is very important for the final result.

I personally would consider to keep the UC and to add either an ADI-2 Pro or ADI-2 DAC via ADAT or SPDIF to your setup.

If you want to compare phones with the same high quality phones section of the ADI-2 Pro FS, then get this unit.
It also offers to you analog inputs and AES.

If you are only concerned about D/A conversion quality, want a remote and if 1 phones output is enough and want it to a very good price below €1000, then go for the ADI-2 DAC which has a lower price tag (~€300 less) at ~€999.

The new ADI-2 DAC offers a bigger remote (RME Multi-Remote Control) which gives you more functionality and has a newer model of AKM D/A chip (4493) with a new "Short Delay Low Dispersion" filter and some measureable enhancements in SNR and THD that comes along with the new chip.

I'm pretty sure my setup has potential to sound better. It did with Antelope Zen Tour. I've just talked about ADI-2 with a mixing engineer who uses external converters and he says it's great, but probably not for me. I often record more than two channels at the same time, so from what I understood ADI-2 wouldn't work for me...

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I talk about D/A and you about A/D.
I think for the usual signals that you record with i.e. a Microfon you might not require the quality of an ADI-2 Pro.
You will have most benefits for the mix and the mastering or listening to music.
Therefore also an ADI-2 DAC might be sufficient for you.

As you talked about Antelope .. if you look closely, the very high values in SNR they also do not reach for all I/O ports.
Mostly for the two ports where you connect main monitors.

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub13

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I take it this isn't meant as an upgrade for current Babyface Pro users. The specs look mostly identical but with a few refinements here and there, particularly on the headphone outs. I had the original Babyface and then upgraded to the Pro when that came out.

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Excactly that. And no need to upgrade for existing BF Pro users.

Regards
Matthias Carstens
RME

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MC wrote:

Excactly that. And no need to upgrade for existing BF Pro users.

But still, is there any improvement in sound in the headphones? Or the sound quality remain exactly the same?

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I would like to confirm the sound quality between UFX2 and Babyface Pro FS in terms of the analog input and microphone input. Which is better? Currently, I am using UFX2 but recently I almost sold the analog device. Thus, the IO of Babyface Pro will be enough. I am thinking to change to Babyface Pro fs for the small footprint on the desk.

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galcia0429 wrote:

I would like to confirm the sound quality between UFX2 and Babyface Pro FS in terms of the analog input and microphone input. Which is better? Currently, I am using UFX2 but recently I almost sold the analog device. Thus, the IO of Babyface Pro will be enough. I am thinking to change to Babyface Pro fs for the small footprint on the desk.

And what does that mean in relation to the question from David10, how the sound quality of phones is compared between BBF Pro FS and UFX II ?

This reads as if it was mainly the form factor that was decisive for the selection, but says nothing concrete in terms of i.e. volume or sound differences.

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub13

22 (edited by bossmanottoman 2020-05-04 08:17:10)

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tattva wrote:
MC wrote:

Comparing the Babyface Pro/FS with the UFX II based on some tech specs makes no sense. Go to our website and look at the front and rear of the UFX II. Compare that to the I/Os at the BF Pro. Totally obvious these products can't be compared.

These are very different products with a very different feature set. The few dBs difference here or there are meaningless, especially as the UFX II is more flexible in level management.

Yes, I understand that there are many differences, but I just wanted to compare AD/DA conversion and preamp quality. I own RME UC so I was wondering if BBF PRO FS as an addition would be a worthy update.


im curious about this too. if the babyface pro FS AD/DA and pres/ line inputs is on par with the UFX+.. i understand the UFX+ is much much more flexible when it comes to expandability. Just talking about the specific basics functions mentioned above.

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Not only this, UFX+ has useful functions like
- New MADIface driver allowing 32 samples ASIO buffersize
- DURec and internal real time clock for correct timestamps
- AUTOSET
- Higher Mic gain 75 vs 65 dB
- Fully standalone operateable
- Dampening of power-on noise on all output channels not only phones
- ARC USB can be directly connected to the device
- two phones outputs
- Full implementation of FX chip, with BBF Pro some things are being computed on the PC by driver

See comparison excel sheet here: https://www.tonstudio-forum.de/blog/ind … B-MADIfac/

There are a few nice renovations and improvements on the BBF Pro, very nice for this small form factor interface.

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub13

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Is there reason to think that what appears to be an improved latency spec means that the BF Pro FS will perform perceptibly better than the UC with MIDI instruments?

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No.

Regards
Matthias Carstens
RME

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Thank you, Matthias. Is that because the improvement is too small to be noticeable, even for playing MIDI drums in real time, or because the improved latency spec doesn't actually affect MIDI performance?

27 (edited by ramses 2020-09-16 16:04:06)

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USB driver / transport and MIDI transport didn't change.
Faster converter are interesting for analog audio (AD/DA), but have no impact on MIDI (pure digital transfer).

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub13

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I understand. Thank you, Ramses.

29 (edited by hayminov 2020-11-08 18:50:58)

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I've read all posts here but still I am really interested, do Fireface UFX II and Babyface Pro perform the same audio quality and if not, how much the difference is? I need to replace my old Motu Ultralite MK3 for measurements and room impulse response capture.

UFX II is not mobile, too heavy and excessive in features for me but very important for me HP out impedance is 2 ohms.
Babyface is even better - only 0.1 Ohm, but lack of features. Maybe 2 in parallel is ok or maybe UCX+Babyface Pro. 

No other options, because UCX has perfect features set, but  is HP out impedance is 30 ohms and thus not acceptable for me. I will be grateful for information on audio quality difference between.

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Anyone knows how is BFP FS changing between +4/+19dBu? Software or attenuator?

Thanks

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There's a physical switch on the back of the unit (recessed).

32 (edited by Lerian 2020-12-09 13:00:57)

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mdmitch2 wrote:

There's a physical switch on the back of the unit (recessed).

Yes, ofc, but my question was - what that switch actually does? Activates only a piece of software in the FPGA or it activates an internal attenuator and then communicates to the software in the TMFX to reflect the gain reduction?

My question is also having a follow-up which probably interests many BF Pro users: can that switch be implemented also in BF Pro through firmware updates? Because if its only done through software then it means it can be done. I would be more than happy to have that switch in TotalMix.

33 (edited by ramses 2020-12-09 13:31:07)

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Lerian wrote:

If you are reffering to the relay-driven PAD, thats also in BF Pro and it reffers to the mic pre-amps, not sure it have anything to do with the analog output.

Two digitally controlled preamps provide individually switchable 48V phantom power. These brand new circuits feature a gain range of 76 dB, adjustable in steps of 1 dB, including a relay-driven PAD, resulting in exceptional EIN (Equivalent Input Noise) performance as well as line overload protection, and enough gain for even the lowest level microphones.

Sorry, I was confused. 1st I thought I could answer your question. But then I noticed your question is not about the PAD in the analog inputs 1+2, which exists also in BBF Pro.
The question here is in regards to the switch on the back of the device which enables two different output levels +4/+19dBu.
Just guessing: as there is a physical button to switch between those two levels I assume, there is no easy way to add/implement this in software alone.

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub13

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ramses wrote:

Just guessing: as there is a physical button to switch between those two levels I assume, there is no easy way to add/implement this in software alone.

Its one way or the other, hopefully someone in the company will tell us.

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Obviously a physical switch on a unit that does not support to change the state via software must be a hardware implementation aka attenuator, manually activated. Even more obvious as this hardware change was part of the FS model update.

Regards
Matthias Carstens
RME

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hello , i have a rme babyface pro , if i upgrade to a rme babyface pro fs i gonna ear better sound quality in my recordings?

the rme babyface fs have better converters?

sorry my english smile

thanks

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pabloduville wrote:

hello , i have a rme babyface pro , if i upgrade to a rme babyface pro fs i gonna ear better sound quality in my recordings?

the rme babyface fs have better converters?

sorry my english smile

thanks

I would say eh no, in theory a little little bit better, But I guess the babyface is by far the best specced device you have. You would need some very esoteric mic and micamp and very quiet room before the babyface pro is the limiting factor. For example my moog is a pretty good instrument, but noise is higher then -100db so what does it matter if my AD is -110 -115 or -120. Same with distortion etc.

Vincent, Amsterdam
https://soundcloud.com/thesecretworld
Babyface pro fs, HDSP9652+ADI-8AE, HDSP9632

38 (edited by ramses 2021-11-26 07:28:57)

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pabloduville wrote:

hello , i have a rme babyface pro , if i upgrade to a rme babyface pro fs i gonna ear better sound quality in my recordings?

the rme babyface fs have better converters?

sorry my english smile

thanks

As vinark mentioned, you won't produce better recordings with it. RME recording interfaces are no "mojo machines". They all follow the idea to capture and not to alter the sound and a few dB of SNR more won't make the sound better, it reduces e.g. SNR even more, but which was at a high value already before. And these few dB are not distinguishable by our ears anymore and your connected equipment like e.g. microphones are maybe a keyboard have usually worse values.

When selecting / comparing a RME recording interface you should first of all look at the feature set.
There you will find most differences and also in the area of the headphone outputs, e.g. how much power they have to drive even headphones, that have higher impedance or need more power for other reasons.
Or the amount of supported reference levels to better match the level of the connected devices and to allow e.g. for optimum SNR and dynamics over a broader range of output level.

But it might be interesting for you to upgrade, because RME has improved a lot of the Babyface Pro FS. My recommendation is to look through the list of improvements on the product page again, it could be that there is something there that interests you. I put it now together here for you:

  • +19 / +4 dBu switch on the bottom adds a direct way to reduce the output level, thus improves SNR for sensitive active monitors, avoids distortion / overload, and helps to keep TotalMix FX faders near 0 dB instead of high attenuations.

  • Full SteadyClock FS circuit as in the ADI-2 Pro FS for lowest jitter and highest jitter immunity.

  • 3.5 mm TRS phones output power rises from 70 mW to 90 mW. THD of both phones outputs improved by up to 10 dB. Uses same output op-amps as ADI-2 Pro now. Output impedance of 3.5 mm TRS lowered from 2 Ohms to 0.1 Ohms.

  • Mic inputs SNR improved from 112.2 dB to 113.7 dB, TRS Line inputs SNR improved from 114 dB to 116.3 dB (120 dBA). THD Line inputs improved by 8 dB.

  • 6 samples less latency on the AD side by new ADC (5 samples AD, 7 samples DA. It won't get quicker...).

  • All the above improvements were achieved without raising the units power consumption.

  • K-slot for theft protection.

You can also have a look at my comparison list (Excel/PDF), there are many technical data and other product features compared with each other:
Excel: https://www.tonstudio-forum.de/index.ph … -04b-xlsx/
PDF: https://www.tonstudio-forum.de/index.ph … 6-04b-pdf/

But maybe an even better improvement would be to have a look at the new UCX II. It got some nice features from the flagship interface UFX II, like e.g. mic preamps with 75dB gain range, DURec and AES I/O. But it still has the compact form factor of 9.5".
I put together a list of features and improvements here: https://forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?id=33222

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub13

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Zwei kurze Fragen:

1. Ist die Babyface Pro FS multiclient (d.h. kann ich zur gleichen Zeit Reaper / Pro Tools / Sibelius / Dorico ausfuehren zugleich mit z.B. youtube uber windows audio)

2. Ist die Babyface Pro FS zur Zeit verfuegbar in Deutschland? Thomas.de sagt 'out of stock'. Ich habe ein 2-3 Monate Business Trip nach Muenchen geplant, Abfaht moeglicherweise in einer Woche (naechste Woche!). Mit Corona ist jetzt alles aber unsicher. Persoenlich moechte ich das Babyface lieber in Deutschland kaufen, ist auch etwas billiger als in den USA.

Vielen Dank!

www.summeroflovemusic.com
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2039241

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Yes the driver is multiclient (I think all RME driver are), cross check manual yourself ch 9.5, 9.8 (midi), 12 (DIGIcheck) and 21.1.
Simply search for the term "multi" or more specific "multi-client".

I would buy the BBF Pro FS whereever one is deliverable .. see my mail.

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub13

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Running Ableton, Reaper and NeuralDSP clients side-by-side on my BFP FS. All smooth.

As Ramses said just buy wherever you get one. It seems they are currently out of stock in all German shops I checked.

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oh thanks a lot!

so i dont have better converters upgrading the rme babyface pro to babyface pro fa?

the clock is better i asume but this is better definition in the recording?

when i listen to youtube demos of the rme babyface pro and fs , i can ear a little nore definition in the highs is possible? or just an impresion

in the recording the upgraded clock is audible?

well thanks a lot

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You can not really compare audio content from youtube because audio is not lossless, it becomes compressed to around 126 kbps AAC if information from internet is correct.

It has already been discussed on forum, that FS clock is great and you can measure improvements (SNR) but it's not audible.

Not sure whether converter latency is important for your applications, but the BBF Pro FS has curent the fastest converters, see manual.

Alternatively check my comparison Excel line 28:
Blog Article: https://www.tonstudio-forum.de/blog/ind … B-MADIfac/
Direct link to Excel: https://www.tonstudio-forum.de/index.ph … -04b-xlsx/

Keep in mind converter latency is relatively low compared to the RTL over USB which also depends heavily on the ASIO buffersize being used.

I would concentrate more on the featureset, whether anything - which is new - has relevance for you. Rather than upgrading from BBF Pro to BBF Pro FS I would most likely plan an upgrade to UCX II. If you need the BBF Pro because it is compact, mobile and if you want to have the best version of it, then upgrade to BBF Pro FS. You can sell the BBF Pro to a good price on used market. Usually you get 70-80% of street price for RME devices.

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub13