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Babyface Pro FS vs Digiface Dante

The Digiface Dante costs about $750 more than the Babyface Pro FS and buys you 1 more I/O, plus etherCON and MADI BNC.

Babyface Pro FS and Digiface Dante compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecBabyface Pro FSDigiface Dante
Rack space
Weight1.3 lbs1.5 lbs
Power draw8W10W
Depth175 mm0 mm
I/O count56
Price~$999~$1,749

Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.

Connectors only one of them has

Babyface Pro FS

  • XLR Female
  • USB-C

Digiface Dante

  • etherCON
  • MADI BNC
  • USB-B

Settle it in your own rack

Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.

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