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Focusrite Forte vs RME BabyFace

    Focusrite Forte Sound Card
    Focusrite Forte
      RME BabyFace Sound Card
      RME BabyFace
      Editiorial reviews
      3
      3 editorial reviews
      A new flagship mobile interface in a familiar packageRead more
      The Forte is Focusrite’s attempt to build the best compact USB audio interface possible. Have they hit this ambitious target?Read more
      The Focusrite Forte delivers two channels of clean, professional-level recording and playback to both PCs and Macs, but it's not as effective at remote recording thanks to its AC power requirement.Read more
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      2
      2 editorial reviews
      RME's interfaces get ever smaller — but this baby packs a powerful punch despite its miniature dimensions.Read more
      RME miniaturise the Fireface range into a portable solutionRead more
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      User rating
      42
      4.2 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		45 %
      4 stars
      		30 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      41
      4.0 out of 5
      41 user ratings
      5 stars
      		36 %
      4 stars
      		34 %
      3 stars
      		26 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Focusrite ForteFocusrite Forte
      RME BabyFaceRME BabyFace
      Sound TypeStereoStereo

      Connectivity

      Focusrite ForteFocusrite Forte
      RME BabyFaceRME BabyFace
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)11
      Microphone inputyesyes
      USByesyes

      Design

      Focusrite ForteFocusrite Forte
      RME BabyFaceRME BabyFace
      Placement TypeExternalExternal

      Audio properties

      Focusrite ForteFocusrite Forte
      RME BabyFaceRME BabyFace
      Noise level (SNR)118.0 dB98.0 dB
      D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz

      Power

      Focusrite ForteFocusrite Forte
      RME BabyFaceRME BabyFace
      Power source
      • Powerline
      • USB
      • Powerline
      • USB

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
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