Babyface vs USBpre2? (For preamp quality, etc) |
Babyface vs USBpre2? (For preamp quality, etc) |
 May 13 2012, 19:45
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Hey all.
I keep hearing that the two 'best' interfaces in the mid price range are the RME babyface and the SD USBPre2. My question is, hwo do they compare to each other? I know the babyface offers a LOT more channels, plus MIDI, whilst the USBPre2 only offers 2 channels and no midi. From a UK standpoint, the USBPre2 is also nearly £100 more expensive than the babyface. Seeing as the babyface seems to win in connectivity features, how do they compare for sheer quality? The SD unit looks a lot more well built, but how about it's A/D D/A converters and preamps? Do they blow the babyface's out of water, or is it so close that they might as well as be even? How about the latency? Was just wondering as I'm going to drop the ball on either one shortly, but I have no idea which one I should go for (I'm basically looking for pure quality, doubt I'd need more than 2 channels anyway, although it IS nice to have them there). The only main thing I have seen against the USBPre2 so far is: QUOTE I cannot recommend this interface for Windows users at the current time, due to the issues noted above and some intermittent cyclic sample rate issues. (You can hear what that sounds like here: http://www.2shared.com/file/9CyrgcFH/usbp2_test01.html) I've tested this on multiple machines, and even my new box after a reformat.
No one from the SD forums has replied to my concerns since August, and I guess I'm going to go back to email support to see if I can get this figured out... If not I guess I will be selling this unit and getting an RME babyface. |
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May 13 2012, 21:19
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Group: Members Posts: 289 Joined: 27-November 09 Member No.: 75355 |
According to a RMAA test the Babyface has a slight roll off at the bottom end:
http://issuu.com/albenix81/docs/rme_babyfa..._musicsoundtech Other than that (which might or might not be significant to you), I've heard good things about it. |
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May 14 2012, 14:34
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QUOTE (Brand @ May 13 2012, 16:19)  According to a RMAA test the Babyface has a slight roll off at the bottom end: http://issuu.com/albenix81/docs/rme_babyfa..._musicsoundtech Other than that (which might or might not be significant to you), I've heard good things about it. I'd love to read the RMAA report, but the site goes to blank page when I click the graphic. |
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May 14 2012, 14:50
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Group: Members Posts: 3081 Joined: 1-September 05 From: SE Pennsylvania Member No.: 24233 |
QUOTE (Arnold B. Krueger @ May 14 2012, 09:34) I'd love to read the RMAA report, but the site goes to blank page when I click the graphic. I was able to see the report, but then there was no way to exit out of it other than Task Manager. |
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Sauve Premis Babyface vs USBpre2? (For preamp quality, etc) May 13 2012, 19:45
Brand Works fine for me. Try viewing it with Flash disab... May 14 2012, 16:25
Arnold B. Krueger QUOTE (Brand @ May 14 2012, 11:25) Works ... May 14 2012, 22:33 Sauve Premis I see, thanks for that.
So all in all, it's p... May 15 2012, 13:23 Ron Jones Probably not worth the extra coin, no. The USBPre,... May 15 2012, 17:26 Sauve Premis I see, thanks for that.
I may get the Mico then. ... May 16 2012, 17:33 |
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