Kemper into Babyface pro fs (spdif)

    Hi, I am new to Kemper and never used anything else than XLR & jack to connect devices before.

    So spdif is totally new to me but I hear it's the best way to connect the Kemper to an interface, isn't it?


    On RME's website I see the Babyface pro fs has:


    SPDIF optical

    > 1 x optical, according to IEC 60958


    I just read a thread where someone says you need a converter to be able to record the spdif output of the kemper.

    But another guy on youtube says in a review the Babyface pro fs has "optical input and output for adat or spdif".


    So does the babyface pro fs has a spdif input or not?

    Do I need a converter or can I connect my toaster straight into the babyface pro fs with a single spdif cable?


    Thanks for your help!

    I would really suggest just using a guitar cable to plug the Main output into your interface. I don't think you'll have any benefit by trying to get SPDIF going. XLR also isn't necessary.

    Hi, jujucaster,


    Just before I got my RME BabyFace Pro FS, I asked my Kemper dealer (who also had the RME), to check with the RME representative about connecting to the PROFILER.


    The advice came back:

    Save your money (on converters) - you won't hear a difference using S/PDIF, use the analog inputs

    • XLR inputs from KEMPER main outputs (use the pad)
      OR
    • IF the XLR inputs are in use, then use the 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Sleeve (unbalanced inputs)

    Unlike many compact/portable audio interfaces, the RME has four analog inputs which appealed to me because I expected to record two microphones and two instruments simultaneously.


    The reason the RME was on my radar: I have a couple of exquisite ribbon microphones and the inventor of the mics told me to get the RME. As expected the RME has been brilliant with those microphones.


    Unfortunately, I haven't had any reason to record the PROFILER, so I can't report on this from personal experience.


    So, I can confirm - you will need converters if you want to use S/PDIF, but since you've got four analog inputs, you may not need to use S/DIF at all. I don't have any recommendations for a specific make/model converter.


    From the RME BabyFace Pro FS Manual



    I have older version of Babyface Pro and was using it via XLRs - RME's preamps are crystal clear - you won't notice _any_ meaningful difference between XLRs and SPDIF. I don't recommend using coax to optical converters. Those are powered devices - you'll end up with 4 cables for data in total, two converters and two additional wall warts. Analog connection is simpler and your desk will be free of clutter - just two cables and that's it.

    Alright guys! I'm glad I didn't order anything yesterday night.

    I might just get a good mogami XLR cable and use the XLR ouput. ?