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RME BABYFACE PRO FS Digital Analog Converter (DAC) OPENED - AS NEWHigh-end portable desktop 24-channel audio interface with two digitally controllable Mic Preamps/Inputs, two balanced XLR outputs, two 1/4" analog inputs, ADAT I/O, MIDI I/O. A fantastic piece of very high end audio equipment!Like all the latest RME interfaces, the Babyface Pro FS also includes the powerful digital real-time mixer TotalMix FX. It allows fully independent routing and mixing of input and playback channels to all physical outputs. Independent stereo submixes plus a comprehensive Control Room section offer unrivalle
The RME Babyface Pro remains a solid workhorse interface, though at AUD 999 it sits right at the upper edge of fair value for used units in today's market. Based on comparable listings, the typical range hovers around AUD 992–1000, so this asking price is neither a bargain nor overreaching—it's essentially market rate. The Babyface Pro hasn't been superseded by a dramatically better successor, so age alone won't hurt resale, but you're paying for a mature design that's been in circulation since the early 2010s. Expect to find used examples anywhere from AUD 800–1100 depending on condition and included accessories.
Before committing, verify the unit powers on cleanly and that all I/O ports respond without crackling or dropout issues—the USB connector is the first wear point on older units, and driver compatibility with your OS matters more than it did five years ago. Confirm what's included: the original power supply, USB cable, and any breakout cables are essential, not negotiable. Ask directly about any history of firmware updates or factory repairs, since a well-maintained unit will outlast a neglected one by years.
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RME Audio emerged from Germany in 1996, founded by Matthias Carstens, a hardware specialist, and Ralf Männel, the company's primary DSP designer. Born as a spin-off from articles in the German electronics magazine ELRAD, the Haimhausen-based firm quickly distinguished itself with innovative digital audio solutions aimed at professionals. From its early PCI cards like the groundbreaking Digi96, which excelled at shuttling ADAT digital audio in and out of computers, RME built a legacy of engineering prowess rooted in a small, dedicated team prioritizing quality over quantity.
The brand focuses squarely on professional digital audio gear, excelling in soundcards, recording interfaces, AD/DA converters, microphone preamps, and network audio solutions. All products revolve around proprietary core technologies that deliver low-latency performance, exceptional stability, and user-friendly operation, freeing songwriters, composers, and engineers to create without technical distractions. RME eschews consumer categories like amplifiers, speakers, turntables, headphones, or cables, targeting instead the rigors of studio and live environments.
RME commands a premium niche in the pro audio market, revered as a pioneer for its rock-solid reliability and award-winning innovations that have sustained global acclaim for decades. Far from mid-tier or vintage appeal, it occupies high-end territory, where discerning buyers prize German-engineered precision and value-driven excellence over flashy marketing.
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