Babyface Pro FS vs Fireface UCX II
The Fireface UCX II costs about $700 more than the Babyface Pro FS and buys you 19 more I/O, plus Combo XLR/TRS and D-sub 9. It also costs you 1 more rack unit.
| Spec | Babyface Pro FS | Fireface UCX II |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | — | 1U half-rack |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs | 2.0 lbs |
| Power draw | 8W | 13W |
| Depth | 175 mm | 130 mm |
| I/O count | 5 | 24 |
| Price | ~$999 | ~$1,699 |
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
Fireface UCX II
- Combo XLR/TRS
- D-sub 9
- DC Barrel
- USB-B
- USB-A
- BNC
- TOSLINK (Optical)
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
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.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.