Experts recommend Universal Audio Apollo Twin X more than RME Babyface Pro FS
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Universal Audio Apollo Twin X over RME Babyface Pro FS, but both Audio Interfaces have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Universal Audio Apollo Twin X received 2 recommendations: from Sweetwater (14 Mar 2022) and Music Radar (24 Oct 2024). RME Babyface Pro FS was also endorsed 2 times: by Sweetwater (14 Mar 2022) and soundref.com (1 Jan 2024). However, experts generally ranked RME Babyface Pro FS lower than Universal Audio Apollo Twin X in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com  | bandpioneer.com  | Wirecutter  | Musician on a Mission  | Sweetwater  | Your Guitar Brain  | EDM Sauce  | Music Radar  | soundref.com  | producelikeapro.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | - | $799 |  Universal Audio Apollo Twin X The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X audio interface is highly praised for its versatile input/output options, low latency, top-notch preamp quality, powerful DSP processing capabilities, and compatibility with various software and operating systems, making it a recommended choice for home studios, project studios, and professional recording environments. | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| 15 | - | $999 |  RME Babyface Pro FS |
- | - | - | - | 13 | - | - | - | 2 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 14 Mar 2022 Sweetwater ranked Universal Audio Apollo Twin X as #2 and RME Babyface Pro FS as #13
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #2 out of 19 Universal Audio Apollo Twin X ... ... #13 out of 19 RME Babyface Pro FS ... ... Source: www.sweetwater.com - On 1 Jan 2024 soundref.com ranked RME Babyface Pro FS as #2
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 RME Babyface Pro FS Best interface for high end audio... ... ... Source: soundref.com - On 24 Oct 2024 Music Radar ranked Universal Audio Apollo Twin X as #4
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 Universal Audio Apollo Twin X The best audio interface if you're using a Macbook... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Universal Audio Apollo Twin X outranks RME Babyface Pro FS. This is not to say that RME Babyface Pro FS is a bad option. Like Universal Audio Apollo Twin X, it is recommended by experts, but less.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com | bandpioneer.com | Wirecutter | Musician on a Mission | Sweetwater | Your Guitar Brain | EDM Sauce | Music Radar | soundref.com | producelikeapro.com |
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| 1 | - | Check price |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface is a versatile and reliable device with low latency levels, upgraded preamp design, and a new Air mode that enhances high-end detail, making it a great choice for solo artists and mobile recording. | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $200 |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $100 |  PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 The PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is a versatile and reliable audio interface with low latency, high-quality mic preamps, and compatibility with almost all recording software, making it an excellent choice for musicians, podcasters, and other audio professionals. | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 15 | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $199 |  UA Volt 2 The UA Volt 2 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality device with low latency, two preamps based on the classic Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, and essential audio software, making it a reliable option for recording musicians, podcasters, and streamers. | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
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Expert reviews [9]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 9
- 12 in/12 out USB Audio Interface with 24 total channels
- 2 microphone preamps and 2 instrument preamps
- Full SteadyClock FS circuit as in the ADI-2 Pro FS for lowest jitter and highest jitter immunity
- 6 samples less latency on the AD side by ADC (5 samples AD, 7 samples DA. It won't get quicker...).
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- Apollo Twin X allows musicians and producers to easily track, overdub, and mix with Elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, two Unison-enabled preamps, and available DUO or QUAD Core Real Time UAD plug-in processing — all in a desktop Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or PC.
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