Apogee Electronics Duet 3 Ultracompact 2×4 USB Type-C Audio Interface

Designed to be the audiophile-quality centerpiece of a mobile recording setup, the Apogee Electronics Duet 3 is a 2×4 USB Type-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 aluminium 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.

Key Feature:
Creative Control
Compact, portable design and intuitive user interface make the unit a perfect studio control centre for a Mac computer, a PC sporting Windows 10, or an iOS device
Single large controller knob for easy access to level adjustments
Complete Connections
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 Type-C and USB Type-C to USB Type-A cables for easy hookup to a variety of host devices
Custom docking station available separately
High-Grade Conversion and Preamps
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
Built-In Hardware DSP
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 Type-C Interface
USB high-speed connectivity
Compatible with macOS, iOS (via USB Type-C or separately available Apple Camera Connection Kit), and Windows 10
Bus powered via USB Type-C connection
Secondary USB Type-C port for optional external power supply
Solid Build Quality
Designed in California
Built in the USA
Low-profile industrial design
Sturdy construction with aluminium base and Gorilla Glass top and knob cover
Backlit encoder is bearing assisted for smooth operation
Includes foam-lined nylon hard case for travel
Specifications
Form Factor Mobile
Display 2 x Multi-Segment LED Meter
Channels of I/O Analog:
2 Inputs / 4 Outputs
Max Sample Rate/Resolution 192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Mic Preamps 2
Input Level Adjustment 1 x Knob
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O 2 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic/Line Input (on Included Breakout Cable)
2 x 1/4″ TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input (on Included Breakout Cable)
2 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Line Output (on Included Breakout Cable)
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
Phantom Power +48 V
Host Connection / USB 1 x USB Type-C
USB (Non-Host) 1 x USB Type-C (Power Input)
Other I/O 1 x Proprietary/Apogee Breakout Cable In/Out