RME Tech Info Babyface Class Compliant
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5. Operation at the Unit
Operation at the unit is very similar to the one under Windows and OS X, with some additions for the
new modes. These were done as intuitive and easy to remember as possible, but with three elements
to operate only there must be some compromises.
Changing between normal and CC mode
Hold down the keys Select and Recall during power-on. This typically means: press both keys, then
connect the Babyface to USB buspower. During the boot process the level meters will run up,
confirming the CC mode has been activated. The Babyface stays in CC mode until this procedure has
been performed again. With only one LED on left and right side lit during power-on, the Babyface is in
normal mode.
DIM
Select Out or Phones, then push the encoder. In DAW mode (see below), DIM affects the line outs
only (channels 1/2), reducing level by 20 dB. In Copy mode DIM affects the phones output as well.
Recall
Adjust desired volume with the encoder. Press Recall for 2 seconds to store the current value. In DAW
mode, Recall affects the line outs only. In Copy mode, Recall affects the phones output as well.
48V Phantom power on/off
Use Select key and select “In”
Push the Encoder to select the desired channel (left, right, both)
Push and hold the encoder until the orange 48V LED(s) turn on/off.
Hi-Z instrument input on/off
Use Select key and select “In”
Push the Encoder until Level Meter Mode is active (no channel selection).
Push and hold the encoder until the pale orange LED in channel 2 turns on / off.
Switch Output Routing / Monitoring
Use Select key and select “Phones”
Push and hold the Encoder until either the right or left level meters run up. Left meters: Copy mode.
The signal of output 1/2 is also routed to channel 3/4, and channels 1/2 of the ADAT or SPDIF output.
Right meters: DAW mode, output routing 1:1.
All this is quite easy to remember, as it is logical and uses steps that are directly related to the desired
functionality. The only exception is the switching between SPDIF and ADAT, you just have to
remember how to
Switch digital output format (SPDIF <> ADAT)
Press and hold the Select button until the left or right LEDs run up. Left meters = ADAT output mode.
Right meters = SPDIF output mode.
