RME Tech Info Babyface Class Compliant
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The last available setting might look quite complicated or cumbersome, but it is done not so often, and
many users will never do it at all:
Set Clock Mode and Sample Rate
Use Select key and select “Out”
Push and hold the Encoder until one of the nine level LEDs on the left is lit. Turn the encoder to select
one of nine modes:
9: AutoSync, Quad Speed mode in case input = ADAT (4x SMUX)
8: AutoSync, Double Speed mode in case input = ADAT (2x SMUX)
7: Master 192 kHz
6: Master 176.4 kHz
5: Master 96 kHz
4: Master 88.2 kHz
3: Master 48 kHz
2: Master 44.1 kHz
1: AutoSync
This mode can be exit either by pushing the encoder knob again, or using the Select key.
The unit has setting 1 as default, working with 44.1 kHz in stand-alone mode and automatically
syncing to an SPDIF or ADAT input signal if present.
In CC mode, the sample rate value is ignored, as it is set by the app currently used on the iPad. Still
the unit can be set into fixed clock mode ‘master’ by selecting one of the Master settings.
This setting can be quite useful. When pulling the dock connector from the iPad, the Babyface
immediately enters stand-alone mode – and would turn to the sample rate that you prefer.
All settings are stored within the unit and do not get lost until the next time CC mode or stand-
alone mode is used.
6. Application Examples for Stand-Alone mode
Here are two examples of setting up and using the Babyface in stand-alone mode.
Universal DA-Converter
Connect the Babyface via SPDIF to your CD-player, MP3 player or whatever device playing back
audio at up to 192 kHz. Comfortably adjust the hearing level with the big rotary encoder. Push the
encoder for a quick mute, or use Recall for a typical listening level. Use the Copy mode to use either
line outs, headphone out, or both at the same time.
Analog Microphone Preamp
Need two more microphone preamps with phantom power but only have line inputs? No problem with
the Babyface in stand-alone mode!
Set the Babyface to Master 192 kHz for widest frequency range and lowest delay. Connect optical
input with optical output by a TOSLINK cable (loopback). Activate phantom power, then set the gain
as needed. The analog input signal is amplified to line level and available at the XLR line outputs, and
with Copy mode activated also at the phones output.
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