Designed to be the audiophile-quality centerpiece of a mobile recording setup, the Apogee Electronics Duet 3 is a 2x4 USB-C audio interface bringing Apogee's legendary sonic performance and intuitive operability to an ultracompact, elegant, and durable form factor for musicians, producers, and songwriters in pursuit of their best sound no matter where they are. While the low-profile exterior combines an aluminum base with a Gorilla Glass top to make it durable and attractive, the internals boast built-in hardware DSP to power the optional Symphony ECS Channel Strip plug-in for signal sculpting and polishing without bogging down your computer or iOS device.
It features two world-class microphone preamps with phantom power and plenty of gain to ensure robust amplification even for low-output ribbons and classic dynamics such as the Shure SM7B. It can also accept line-level signals or direct connections from instruments such as electric guitar and bass. With two balanced analog 1/4" TRS line/monitor outputs and a stereo 3.5mm headphone output, the Duet 3 can feed a set of monitors and your favorite headphones at the same time. The main and headphone outputs are independently addressable, giving the flexibility to route separate mixes to an artist in the studio, a performer onstage, or a house PA system.
- Compact, portable design and intuitive user interface make the unit a perfect studio control center for a Mac computer, a PC sporting Windows 10, or an iOS device
- Single large controller knob for easy access to level adjustments
- Connect two microphones, instruments, keyboards, or line inputs
- Monitor and mix in stereo through speakers and headphones
- Onboard 3.5mm headphone port with 0-ohm output
- Breakout cable provides two balanced mic/line inputs, two unbalanced 1/4" Hi-Z inputs, and two balanced 1/4" outputs
- Includes USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables for easy hookup to a variety of host devices
- Custom docking station available separately
- World-class Apogee conversion and mic preamps
- Phantom power and up to 65 dB of gain
- Suitable for all dynamic, condenser, and ribbon microphones
- Converters designed to deliver unadulterated recordings and a stellar listening experience
- Internal hardware DSP for powering Apogee plug-ins without burdening your CPU
- Optional Symphony ECS Channel Strip plug-in brings a vintage-modeled 3-band EQ, Bob-Clearmountain-tuned compressor, and analog saturation from subtle gain to warm crush
- Eliminates monitoring latency when recording
- USB high-speed connectivity
- Compatible with macOS, iOS (via USB-C or separately available Apple Camera Connection Kit), and Windows 10
- Bus powered via USB-C connection
- Secondary USB-C port for optional external power supply
- Designed in California
- Built in the USA
- Low-profile industrial design
- Sturdy construction with aluminum base and Gorilla Glass top and knob cover
- Backlit encoder is bearing assisted for smooth operation
- Includes foam-lined nylon hard case for travel