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Topic: Babyface pro fs stays on from usb hub

I have decided recently to have my Babyface connected along with all other relevant cubase usb components to a powered usb hub. In this manner I can switch between two computers by simply connecting only the usb hub to each computer.
I noticed though that since the usb hub is powered externally when I turn off the computer the Babyface stays on, even when the usb cable connecting the hub is removed from the computer. Then when I connect it to one of the computers, the BBface turns off and then on again.
Is this normal ?
Can it cause a problem perhaps?
Should I make sure it turns off by turning everything off?

Dimitris
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Re: Babyface pro fs stays on from usb hub

Should not be a problem. But proper way of doing it would be to power off the hub, change the connection, repower the hub.

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Matthias Carstens
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Re: Babyface pro fs stays on from usb hub

MC wrote:

Should not be a problem. But proper way of doing it would be to power off the hub, change the connection, repower the hub.

Thanks

One thing I did not mention.
I also have the power supply for the BBF but I bought it just to use it when the BBF is used stand-alone.
What is the recommened use for this?
I mean, should I power the BBF at all times with its own power supply regardless (as stated above) I use the powered usb at the same time? Or not (I have to use a powered usb because it also powers my midi kbd)

Dimitris
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Re: Babyface pro fs stays on from usb hub

d.panagiotidis wrote:

One thing I did not mention.
I also have the power supply for the BBF but I bought it just to use it when the BBF is used stand-alone.
What is the recommened use for this?
I mean, should I power the BBF at all times with its own power supply regardless (as stated above) I use the powered usb at the same time? Or not (I have to use a powered usb because it also powers my midi kbd)


I have exactly the same question as you.

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Re: Babyface pro fs stays on from usb hub

No need for external power if sufficient USB power is present...

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Re: Babyface pro fs stays on from usb hub

RME Support wrote:

No need for external power if sufficient USB power is present...

in my case when on the same port there is also a midi kbd (at most times power hungry) I find that I need to power either the usb hub or the RME. Otherwise the RME keeps ticking...

Dimitris
Ryzen5 3600XT, Nvidia 1650, Win 10, Cubase 11 pro, BBF ProFS, Rode NT1a, CC121, ADA8200