Apogee Duet 2 Usb 2.0 Audio Interface For Mac

• Apogee Duet 2 Usb 2.0 Audio Interface For Macbook Pro

Apogee Duet 2 is a 2-in, 4-out USB 2.0 Mac audio interface. I tried it with Windows too, because Apogee MiC was supposedly Mac-only yet it does indeed work with Windows. However, Duet 2 really is Mac-only (I tested it with Snow Leopard 10.6.8; minimum acceptable is 10.6.4 Intel Mac).

Apogee Duet sets the industry standard for portable professional audio recording on Mac and iPad. Made for the musician, producer and engineer that wants the ultimate sound quality and elegant simplicity, Duet features legendary Apogee AD/DA conversion, 2 world-class microphone preamps, USB MIDI I/O and ESS Sabre32 DAC technology. Take advantage of Duet’s low latency USB connection and powerful native Mac processing to join the ranks of top engineers and producers who count on Apogee to deliver hit after hit. With Duet’s 2 Combo inputs you can connect microphones, guitars, keyboards or line level devices such as external mic preamps or a mixing board. Duet also includes 4 analog outputs - 2 1/4” balanced outputs for connection to speakers or outboard equipment and a separate, independently controlled 1/4” stereo headphone output.

1. Buy Apogee Electronics Duet 2 - Portable USB Audio Interface featuring 2 Input / 4. USB 2.0 audio interface for Mac with completely redesigned microphone.
2. The Duet for iPad and Mac features special circuitry designed to deliver professional performance for iPad use along with low latency USB 2.0 performance for Mac. And with the addition of MIDI I/O you can connect and power a Core MID compatible keyboard/controller while using Duet with your iPad or iOS device.

Apogee Duet 2 Usb 2.0 Audio Interface For Macbook Pro

WINDOWS 10 COMPATIBILITY Windows 10 compatibility is now standard for the latest generations of ONE, Duet and Quartet USB audio interfaces. Customers who purchase the latest generation of these products will be able to register and download a Windows 10 compatible software installer from Apogee’s website. Existing customers will also have access to the download.

The Windows software installers will include a firmware update for the hardware, custom Apogee ASIO audio driver and PC compatible version of Apogee’s Maestro application for controlling audio interface settings and low latency monitoring. All the same functionality currently available to Mac and iOS users will be available to Windows 10 users and the same interface can be used on either Mac, PC or iOS. Features. 2 analog inputs with world-class mic preamps and selectable 48 V phantom power for connecting microphones, instruments or line-level devices. 4 analog outputs - 2 balanced 1/4” outs for speakers or outboard gear, 1/4” stereo headphone output.

USB 2.0 High Speed connection to Mac. Direct digital connection with iOS devices. (iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Lightning and. 30-pin cable sold separately). Software control of hardware parameters including input selection and low latency monitoring Specs.

Apogee Duet is an award-winning audio interface, headphone amp and MIDI interface making it easy to create professional recordings anywhere on your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or Mac. With Apogee’s legendary digital audio conversion and world-class mic preamps, Duet is the best way to capture your music with incredible dimension and detail. The new Duet for iPad and Mac features special circuitry designed to deliver professional performance for iPad use along with low latency USB 2.0 performance for Mac.

And with the addition of MIDI I/O you can connect and power a Core MID compatible keyboard/controller while using Duet with your iPad or iOS device. A difference you will hear From the mic preamps to the AD/DA converters and the clocking, Duet is best-in-class and cutting-edge Apogee technology. With components carefully selected in critical listening tests and a highly efficient circuit design, Duet was built by Apogee engineers to make a difference you can hear. Pristine, next generation AD/DA converters Duet’s AD/DA converters are designed to deliver the purest recordings and best listening experience possible.

Duet’s efficient circuitry and state-of-the-art components provide a simplified signal path resulting in incredibly transparent recordings. Smooth, detailed world-class mic preamps Much like the AD/DA converters, Duet’s mic preamps feature the latest components and offer seamless click-free transitions as the gain increases and decreases throughout the incredible range of 0-75dB.

This unprecedented feature allows you to dial in the perfect level, either with the controller knob or from within software, while delivering ultra-low noise and smooth, crisp detail. Duet’s mic pres are suitable for all dynamic, condenser or ribbon microphones, allowing you to capture any sound without compromise. IPad puts you in touch with your creativity Interacting with iPad to make music is like playing an instrument. In fact, some apps like Apple’s GarageBand turn your iPad into a guitar or virtual instrument. Whether you are moving faders on a mixer, adjusting software parameters, or editing a waveform, iPad’s multi-touch interface is a more hands on environment and superior to mouse clicks or track pad swipes.

Setting up your studio has never been easier iPad makes everything easier with a simplified user interface and plug and play connectivity for accessories like Apogee audio interfaces. You’ll be amazed by how simple it is to set up your studio. Breakout Cable Duet’s breakout cable includes two combination mic/instrument connectors (XLR and 1/4” built into a single connector) and two balanced 1/4” connectors for speakers. The elegant single cable-to-junction design allows for easy cable management and the locking connection to Duet is robust and stylish. Two Analog Inputs Duet’s 2 combination input connectors (XLR and 1/4”) allow you to connect microphones, guitars and keyboards or your favorite external mic preamps, compressors and EQs.

Four Analog Outputs Duet includes four analog outputs. 2-1/4” balanced outputs for connection to speakers or outboard equipment and a separate, independently controlled 1/4” stereo headphone output. With these four outputs it’s possible for a DJ to monitor a separate mix in headphones while sending a house mix to the club, a live performer to send a click track to in-ear monitors while sending a backing track to front-of-house, and a recording engineer to send a headphone mix to the performer while dedicating the main outputs to studio monitors. MIDIDuet provides a single USB MIDI connection for your CoreMIDI compatible keyboard, synth, or DJ controller.

This eliminates the need for an external MIDI interface and promotes an all-in-one music creation solution where Duet and Maestro manage all audio and MIDI. On iPad, Duet’s MIDI connection allows both Duet and a keyboard or DJ controller to be connected at the same time to the iPad’s single connector (Lightning or 30-pin). Full-Color OLED Display The high-resolution OLED screen built into Duet’s top is the main control center for Duet, delivering visual feedback for multiple functions including metering, numeric value for input and output levels, input grouping, and phase, muting, phantom power and Soft Limit indication. With this display you know the status of any input and output at any given moment without having to refer to Maestro or your recording software. Configurable Touchpads Duet also introduces configurable touchpads. The two touchpads, located on either side of the encoder knob, allow you to quickly access output functions such as “Mute Outputs”, “Dim Outputs”, “Sum to Mono” or “Toggle Headphone Source”. Each are assignable using a drop-down menu within Apogee’s Maestro 2.

This unique feature allows you to select the function you want and access it directly from Duet without having to look at software. Multi-function Controller Knob Along with its sleek aluminum chassis, the multi-function controller knob is one of the most recognizable features of Duet’s design. This central control feature allows you to quickly and easily toggle through Duet’s inputs and outputs and set levels while looking at Duet’s dynamic OLED display. Actually I sold this after a few years to buy a Apollo, but having experienced both, I can say they deliver the exact same sound and this one is a little bit cheaper.

Actually, this might even be better than the Apollo if you want to use it for driving monitors. Overall, the design of the duet looks better to me too. The advantage of the Apollo is that you can buy the Marshall and Neve plug ins, that sound better than the ones by Waves.

If you do go with the duet, you can get the plug-ins from Softube and Kush to get the same quality sound. Now for the cons, my duet did not last long at all, after two years the lights burnt out, but the recording functions still worked fine on the computer.

I regret not just buying another one, because after hearing some of the others, I believe this is the best recording unit you can get for under $1000. It was good enough for Leonard Cohen, so, it's good enough for me.