Apogee Duet
FireWire Audio Interface with 2 XLR Inputs and Bus Power - 24-bit/96kHz 2-channel


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DUET DESCRIPTION
 
Portable Apogee-quality sound!
Building on the success of the Ensemble, Apogee's Duet packages that same technology in a 2-channel unit. The low-profile design makes it a perfect fit in any Apple-based home studio, and Duet's 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution delivers pro-level audio straight into your system. Like Ensemble, Duet integrates seamlessly with Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro, and GarageBand software for the ultimate in stability. A FireWire 400 connection provides bus power, so you can take Duet with you anywhere. For pristine audio on the go, it's Duet!

Apogee Duet at a Glance:
  • Flexible
  • Listen
  • Record and Podcast
  • Maestro
  • Multi-function Controller Knob
  • I/O Connections
  • Input and Output Monitoring
  • Bus Powered FireWire

Flexible
Duet features two superb microphone inputs, each with phantom power and up to 75dB of gain. With Duet, you can record a pristine vocal track while playing your guitar or keyboard, stereo mic your acoustic or even capture a live concert. Duet's dual, 1/4" high impedance inputs are ideal for any combination of two instrumentalists: guitar and bass, bass and keyboard, guitar and guitar, etc. Simply plug into the breakout cable inputs labeled with the corresponding instrument icons and jam or record using your favorite Core Audio-compatible application.

Listen
Whether it's through the 1/4" outputs to your powered speakers or via the headphone jack, Duet delivers the amazing sound quality Apogee is known for. With Duet's multifunction controller knob, you can easily toggle back and forth between your monitors and headphones, control the volume and mute playback. Duet's studio reference-quality sound combined with simple and powerful control features make it an ideal choice for creating music or simply delivering the ultimate iTunes listening experience.

Record and Podcast
Along with exceptional sound quality and powerful control features Duet also offers incredible ease-of-use for recording.
With software integration into Apple's OS X, GarageBand, Logic and Final Cut Studio, Duet empowers you with an interface designed exclusively for the Mac, making the technology of recording easy and elegant so you can focus on creating great music. And, with its unique GarageBand integration, Duet makes creating high-quality audio for Podcasting easy.

Maestro
Duet is the first two-channel audio interface with control functions built directly into Apple's Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro and GarageBand... But what if you want to use Duet with another audio application on your Mac? Enter Apogee's Maestro
software. With Maestro, you can control all of Duet's capabilities and settings and use Duet with any Core Audio-compatible application. Everything Duet is capable of and more is easily controlled and configured within Maestro.

Multi-function Controller Knob
Ensemble introduced advanced software control with Maestro and its dual, multi-function control knobs, and Duet refines and expands the control knob feature. With the assignable MIDI and
selective muting options in Maestro, Duet's control knob becomes a one-touch manager of all your I/O functions while totally simplifying the process of recording and listening.

I/O Connections
The I/O breakout cable that comes with Duet makes connecting microphones, instruments and speakers easy and elegant. Each high-quality connector is clearly labeled with the corresponding icon and the speaker connectors are distinguished by a unique purple slider. The separation of the connectors allows you to direct and group your inputs and outputs anyway you want to, while providing a natural strain relief between Duet and the items connected. The breakout cable also greatly reduces Duet's footprint on your desktop and makes its sleek, low profile design, ergonomic and comfortable to use.

Input and Output Monitoring
You wouldn't expect it on a box this small, but Duet has it; Input and output LED meters. With a simple setting in Maestro, Duet lets you monitor your instrument and mic input levels or the output level going to your powered speakers and headphones.

Bus Powered FireWire
Duet is the first bus powered FireWire interface in the Apogee family. Which means your computer powers Duet, liberating you from a wall socket. So with Duet, a laptop and a little gear, you can roam to wherever your creativity takes you and make incredible sounding recordings in an inspired space.

Apogee Duet Features:
  • Two channels of professional-quality 24-bit/96kHz audio input and output
  • Two balanced XLR inputs, with selectable 48V phantom power on each input
  • Two unbalanced high impedance instrument inputs
  • One high-level stereo headphone output
  • Two unbalanced -10 dBV line outputs for powered speakers
  • Multi-function controller knob for volume and input gain control and assignable MIDI control
  • Multi-segment LED meters to display input or output levels
  • FireWire 400, compatible with Mac OS X Core Audio
  • Two-Channel FireWire Audio Interface
  • Control functions built directly into Apple's Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro and GarageBand
  • Apogee's Maestro software for advanced control and low latency mixing
  • Computer: Mac G4 1GHz or faster, G5 or Intel CPU
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM minimum, 2 GB recommended
  • OS: 10.4.10 or greater

Apogee Duet - Pristine audio on the go!


Customer Reviews
 The Duet Is the Best Song out there for this price point  
by Victor from Princeton NJ, April 25, 2008
Music Background:  Pro Musician, Recording Broadcast


“I just want to say thanks to Craig Wilson at Sweetwater. I have been building my home studio for a few years now and I've used the Firebox, Motu 828mk II, Traveler, and Ultra Light, Pro Tools LE, But recently switched to Apples Logic Pro 8 and picked up the Apogee Duet. The sound is so clear and uncolored as compared to pro tools interfaces, Firebox, motu fire wire devices. While I dont...” Read More
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Sweetwater Expert Advice
 
  "Apogee has a true winner with the Duet! My clients that are on-the-go recording engineers and artists are loving it! Like the Ensemble, the Duet gives you top-class converters, tight integration, and super stability with most any Core Audio application, and awesome features for such a small and affordable FireWire interface."
Mike Hammond

  "Is there a more perfect FireWire interface for the traveling or home studio producer? I don't think so. This is the little brother of Apogee's flagship FireWire interface, the Ensemble. This has the same converters, the same preamps, and the same high-quality headhone output as its big brother. I have sold many of these little guys to people who only need one or two inputs, and the feedback I hear is better than most. The Duet seamlessly integrates with Apple's professional software such as Logic 8, Final Cut Pro, MainStage and Soundtrack. You can't go wrong with this as your main interface or as a secondary travel companion. The Duet is a winner!"
Carson McClain


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