RME Audio Babyface Pro, User Manual

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10 User's Guide Babyface Pro © RME
DIM
Works on the hardware output defined as Main Output in TotalMix FX. Therefore the DIM LEDs
will not be lit when stepping through the other two outputs. The applied attenuation is the one
defined in TotalMix FX. DIM can also be used as hotkey for many other actions, among the
switching to Speaker B or Talkback. Use the Options/Key Commands dialog in TotalMix FX to
assign one of them to DIM.
Recall
Pushing DIM for two seconds sets the Main output volume to the value formerly saved for Re-
call. The Recall value can also be set directly at the unit by holding SET down for two seconds.
Monitoring – MIX
Additionally to the extensive routing and mixing options in TotalMix FX, which provide perfect
monitoring solutions, the monitoring level of all three input sources to all three output destina-
tions can be controlled directly at the unit. No need to grab the mouse and bring TM FX into the
foreground! Operation is easy and logical:
¾ Use
OUT
to select the output for the monitoring, i.e. where the signal will be routed to
¾ Use
IN
to select the input with the signal that should be monitored
¾
Push
MIX
. The input level LEDs start to flash
¾ Use
SELECT
to choose between left, right or both channels
¾ Turn the encoder to set the actual monitoring level
While the setup is simplified (no panorama available) it is still very efficient and will address
most needs. Note that direct control covers only channels 1/2 from ADAT.
TotalMix FX in Submix view (default) will highlight the currently selected submix and move the
corresponding input fader in sync with the Babyface Pro, so that the ongoing process can be
controlled and followed easily at the screen. This helps in setup and understanding of the moni-
toring function.
Switch digital output format (SPDIF <> ADAT)
Use OUT to select the optical output (Opt.). Push SET. The level meter will signal ADAT mode
with 8 LEDs, SPDIF mode with 2 LEDs turned on. Use SELECT to switch between them. This
setting is also available in the driver’s Settings dialog.
Hotkeys A (SET) and B (MIX)
In online mode SET and MIX have only one function each (setting the Recall volume and start-
ing the direct monitoring control). Both functions are also available in TotalMix FX at the com-
puter, but both buttons can be reconfigured (like DIM) to perform many other functions, like
Talkback, global mute, Mono, External Input, changing Snapshots and Channel Layouts and
more. Just select the function that suits your personal workflow best.
LED Brightness
Default brightness is 25%. The LEDs can be changed to 50% and 100% brightness, where
100% obviously will cause a higher power consumption. This might be useful in daylight condi-
tions. The difference between 25% and 100% is 0.5 Watts or 100 mA higher load at 5V bus
power with all LEDs lit. To step through the three brightness states hold down SELECT and
push IN several times.