First Usage - Quick Start; Connectors - Controls - Display - RME Audio Babyface Pro FS User Manual

5. First Usage – Quick Start
5.1 Connectors – Controls – Display
The top of the Babyface Pro features a hi-precision rotary encoder, 6 buttons, 4 LED bands and
6 status LEDs.
The four LED bands show the current gain, the input and output level, and the channel to be
set, all dependent on the current mode. The lowest LEDs signal phantom power (+48 V, orange)
and DIM, the highest one overload (clip, red).
The rotary encoder is used to change various
parameters directly at the unit. The 4 buttons IN, A
(SET), (MIX) B and OUT directly access the re-
spective function.
IN gives access to Gain control and phantom
power. Press IN several times to step through the
inputs 1/2, 3/4 and Optical (SPDIF/ADAT). Press
SELECT several times to step through left, right or
both channels, as indicated by flashing LEDs.
Then turn the wheel to change the gain, or press
SET to activate phantom power (only in stand-
alone mode). Phantom power is signalled by two
orange LEDs at the bottom of meters 1 and 2.
OUT gives access to the output volume control.
Press OUT several times to step through the out-
puts 1/2, Phones and Optical (SPDIF/ADAT). Then
turn the wheel to change the level. To change the
output balance press and hold SELECT before
turning the wheel.
DIM activates Dim for the Main Out as defined in
TotalMix FX.
The input LED Opt also serves as synchronisation
indicator for the digital input. It stays yellow when
the input is selected but has no input signal (No
Lock). It flashes green when the signal has been detected but is not fully synchronous (Lock).
When in Sync, the color changes to a constant green. See also chapter 9.9 / 16.2, Clock Modes
- Synchronisation.
The button DIM is also used for Recall, to load a specific listening volume for the Main Out that
can be defined in TotalMix FX. Pushing the knob SET for 2 seconds when OUT is selected
stores the current setting. If the volume (output level) had been changed pressing DIM for two
seconds will restore the former value.
On the underside of the Babyface Pro FS there is a 3/8" thread for mounting
the unit on tripods, as well as a recessed slide switch that sets the maximum
XLR output level to +19 dBu (default) or +4 dBu. +4 dBu is recommended
when connecting sensitive amplifiers or active monitors. It helps to reduce
noise and to less lower the fader in TotalMix FX because the output level is
then 15 dB lower.
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