Apogee Duet Audio Interface for iPad & Mac

2 In x 4 Out USB audio interface for iPad & Mac

The Apogee Duet is the newest ultra-portable USB audio and MIDI interface from Apogee. It features two analogue inputs and four analogue outputs on a breakout cable, as well as the legendary Apogee AD/DA conversion, OLED display metering, a mutlifunctioning control knob and 24bit/96kHz audio quality.

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Description

DAC designed for iOS devices, the Apogee Duet is a compressed USB audio and MIDI interface. Any lesser home studio or road musician’s arsenal is immediately improved by the Apogee Duet thanks to the now near-mythical Apogee AD/DA conversion, two analogue inputs, four analogue outputs and a wide range of connectivity choices.

Monitoring of pre-fade mixes when DJing or click tracks when recording is enabled by an autonomously controlled ¼” stereo jack headphone output. A USB MIDI connection for manipulation of synth, keyboard or DJ controller provides the Apogee Duet with MIDI connectivity. The Apogee Maestro app on iPhone or iPad means you can exercise software control of various hardware parameters using the Duet.

This audio interface comprises some truly astounding power, given its incredible weight and ultra-portability. The on-board ESS Sabre 32-bit Hyperstreem DAC chip with Time Domain Jitter Eliminator bears the burden of digital to analogue conversion. Clock inconsistencies from incoming digital signals are extricated in this manner - the subsequent analogue output upholds the quality of the original signal. High quality audio with low distortion and an increased dynamic range are also delivered by this technology.

A breakout cable enables improved connectivity and lends the Duet its compact nature. Two combination XLR/jack connectors for external microphone and instrument inputs and two ¼” balanced jacks for dual stereo outputs are included in this cable.

A high resolution OLED display for input/output meters, a multifunction controller knob for function select and input/output level control, two assignable touchpads, an input for breakout cable and a USB connection for Mac USB, iOS Lightning and iOS 30-pin cables are the Apogee Duet’s other key features.

Reviews

"Handsome, great sounding, easy to use, with a very attractive on-board display — what's not to like about the Duet 2? The honest answer is — nothing."- Sound On Sound

"The Duet 2 sounds incredible. In fact, the Duet 2 is actually great just as a headphone amp, for listening through higher-end open-backed and closed-back headphones for monitoring or just enjoying music."- PC Mag

"For the small home studio, songwriter, or mobile recording setup the Duet is a first-rate interface that brings Apogee quality at an affordable price."- Recording Mag

Features

Portable USB audio and MIDI interface for iPad, iPhone and Mac.

2 analog inputs and 4 analogue outputs with world-class mic preamps and selectable 48v phantom power

Works with Maestro app for iOS and Mac, as well as other music apps like Garageband.

Software control of hardware parameters including input selection and low latency monitoring

iOS 7 & OS X Mavericks compatible. Works with OS X 10.9 Mavericks. Works with iOS 7 on iPad, iPhone, iPod touch. Charges iOS devices while on mains power.

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Specification	System Requirements: Mac OS Computer: Intel Mac 1.5GHz or faster Memory: 2 GB RAM minimum, 4 GB recommended OS: 10.6.8, 10.7.5 or greater Connection and power: Any available USB port on a Mac Power: DC Power supply included iOS iOS version: 5.1.1 and later Connection: 30-pin or Lightning connector DC Power supply included iOS device compatibility iPod touch (5th generation), iPod touch (4th generation) iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5 iPhone 4s, iPhone 4 iPad (4th generation), iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2, iPad iPad mini Compatible Software Mac Any Mac Core Audio compatible application Recommended apps: Logic, GarageBand, MainStage, Final Cut, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One, Cubase, and Nuendo iOS Any iOS Core Audio compatible app. Recommended apps: GarageBand, Auria In the box Duet Breakout Cable with 2 Combination line/Mic/Instrument Inputs, 2 Balanced Line Outputs USB Cable Universal Power Adaptor QuickStart Guide Features First professional stereo-channel audio interface for iPad Works with GarageBand, Auria, MultiTrack and any Core Audio compliant app on iOS Works with GarageBand, Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton and any Core Audio compliant app on Mac USB 2.0 High-speed Mac audio interface 2 analog inputs Combination Line (balanced +20dBu max) Mic/Instrument (+20dBu/+14dBu max) 2 Microphone preamps with up to 75dB of gain Selectable 48v phantom power, Soft Limit and phase invert 4 analog outputs 2 Balanced line outputs, +20 dBu maximum output level 1 Independent 1/4” stereo headphone output MIDI connection (Core MIDI compatible; USB-A type connector) A/D and D/A conversion at 24-bit/192kHz Controller knob selects function, sets input and output level Top panel high resolution OLED display Two assignable top panel touch pads to control: Mute speakers, headphones or all outputs Dim speakers, headphones or all outputs Sum to mono speakers, headphones or all outputs Assign headphones to outputs 1-2, 3-4 or low latency mixer Clear Meters Apogee’s Maestro (Mac & iOS) app for advanced control Legendary Apogee sound quality Designed in California - Made in the U.S.A. Mic Pre EIN: 128dB (un-weighted) @ 60dB, 150Ohm input Max input level: +20dBu Input impedance: 3KOhm Hi-Z Max input level 14 dBu Input impedance: >2MOhm A/D conversion Max input level (+4dBu ref): +20dBu Max input level (-10dBV ref): +6dBV Input impedance: 5KOhm Freq 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): +20dBu Max output level (-10dBV ref): +6dBV Line output impedance: 90 Ohm Max output level headphones: 19dBu HPH output impedance 30 Ohm. Freq resp 20Hz -20 Khz: > +/- 0.05dB (@44.1Khz) Rel. THD+N : -113dB (@96Khz) Dyn Range: 123dB (A-weighted)