New RME Babyface Pro for Windows+Mac

[VRW]

Another short (not really I´m afraid ;-)) heads up.

RME have released their brand new RME Babyface Pro audio interface.
http://babyface.rme-audio.de

As far as one can see from reviews and videos this is going to be the most interesting,
professional, studio grade yet mobile audio interface below 1k!
RME is known to provide the most stable, best drivers for Windows systems on the audio
market and they now deliver with the new Class Compliant Babyface Pro a really cool device
for Mac too.

There cannot be found anything comparable in this price range as for audio- and overall quality,
versatility while still being super compact and perfect for mobile applications (the Apogee Duet is
similar as for audio quality and compact size but doesn´t offer half of the connections and features).

Because the Babyface Pro even offers 8 ADAT I/Os (usable as 2 SPDIF I/Os as well) it additionally
can be used at home/the studio with an additional external preamp for example to expand it´s
available inputs/micpres up to 12 inputs which are useable simultaneously.
Combined with a Focusrite Octopre for example one can get 2 high quality systems for $1250.-.
1 mobile system with 2 high quality micpres+2 TRS Line inputs,
1 desktop with 10 micpres+2 TRS Line inputs expanded by the Octopre connected via ADAT.
Just as an affordable example.

It´s built super slick without the need of any Breakout cable, it´s all built in the unit itself.
It even offers 2 separate headphone outputs and they obviously have rebuilt their Totalmix
Control software as well in a positive way, it looks much more clear and more easy to use now.

This seriously can become one of the coolest, most interesting audio interfaces below 1k and even
more for really compact, professional mobile set ups in general.

It´s highly recommended for every Windows audio recording system, now as being Class Compliant,
a great option for Mac users too (even can be used with iOS/iPad).

People already have bought some units according to Gearslutz e.g., check it out there.
USA
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BabyfacePro
UK
http://www.gak.co.uk/en/rme-babyface...terface/116390
Germany
http://www.thomann.de/de/rme_babyface_pro.htm
France
http://www.thomann.de/fr/rme_babyface_pro.htm

Check out the videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfqF...0aYyMjA5MjAxNQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hVDevYFRU4

https://www.gearslutz.com/board/prod...available.html
(those who already have got their units seem to confirm that it´s a really nice piece of gear )

Have to say I have nothing to do with RME personally, I am just excited about this unit!
I probably would buy it myself if I had not spent all my money on another sweet interface a few months ago.


Cheers!

[mesaone]

I'd upgrade my Babyface to the Pro version if I needed 2 more analog ins and an extra headphone output. But I like the form factor of the original. It's a shame RME didn't include the same Dynamics and auto-level DSP that their larger interfaces have.