The most popular portable audio interface for mac and ipad. USB 2.0, 192kHz / 24-bit, 2 analog in, 4 analog outputs
Apogee Duet sets the industry standard for portable professional audio recording on Mac and iPad. Made for the musician, producer, and engineer that wants 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.
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.
Features
AD/DA conversion for recording up to 192kHz / 24-bit.2 analog inputs with world-class mic preamps and selectable 48v phantom power for connecting microphones, instruments or line-level devices.4 analog outputs - 2 balanced 1/4" mono outputs for speakers or outboard gear, 1/4" stereo headphone output.USB 2.0 High Speed connection to Mac or Windows PCDirect digital connection to iPad and 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.
Specifications
System Requirements
Mac OS:
Computer: Intel Mac 1.5GHz or fasterMemory: 2 GB RAM minimum, 4 GB recommendedOS: 10.6.8, 10.7.5 or greaterConnection and power: Any available USB port on a Mac(USB bus powered; DC power optional)
iOS:
iOS version: 6 or greaterConnection: 30-pin or Lightning connector (sold separately)DC power required (DC power supply included)
iOS device compatibility:
iPod touch (6th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), iPod touch (4th generation)iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4 iPad (4th generation), iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, iPad miniiPad Air 2, iPad AiriPad Pro
Compatible Software:
Mac
Any Mac Core Audio compatible applicationRecommended apps: Logic, GarageBand, MainStage, Final Cut, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One, Cubase, and NuendoiOS
Any iOS Core Audio compatible application
2 analog inputs
Combination Line (balanced +20dBu max)Mic/Instrument (+20dBu/+14dBu max)2 Microphone preamps with up to 75dB of gainSelectable 48v phantom power, Soft Limit and phase invert
4 analog outputs
2 Balanced line outputs, +20 dBu maximum output level1 Independent 1/4" stereo headphone output
A/D and D/A conversion at 24-bit/192kHzMIDI connection (Core MIDI compatible; USB-A type connector)Controller knob selects function, sets input and output levelTop panel high resolution OLED display
Two assignable top panel touch pads to control
Mute speakers, headphones or all outputsDim speakers, headphones or all outputsSum to mono speakers, headphones or all outputsAssign headphones to outputs 1-2, 3-4 or low latency mixerClear Meters
Apogee's Maestro app (included in Mac and PC installer) for advanced controlAvailable for free from the App store, if connecting to iOS (cable sold separately)Legendary Apogee sound qualityDesigned in California - Made in the U.S.A.
Mic Pre
EIN: 128dB (un-weighted) @ 60dB, 150Ohm inputMax input level: +20dBuInput impedance: 3KOhm
Hi-Z
Max input level 14 dBuInput impedance: >2MOhm
A/D conversion
Max input level (+4dBu ref): +20dBuMax input level (-10dBV ref): +6dBVInput impedance: 5KOhmFreq resp 20 Hz -20Khz: > +/-0.2dB (@44.1Khz)Rel. THD + N: -106dB (@ 96Khz)Dyn. Range: 114dB (A-weighted)
D/A conversion
Max output level (+4dBu ref): +20dBuMax output level (-10dBV ref): +6dBVLine output impedance: 90 OhmMax output level headphones: 19dBuHPH output impedance 30 Ohm.Freq resp 20Hz -20 Khz: > +/- 0.05dB (@44.1Khz)Rel. THD+N : -113dB (@96Khz)Dyn Range: 123dB (A-weighted)
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