The Most Popular Portable Audio Interface for Mac and iPad
In 2007, the original Apogee Duet shattered expectations of what a home studio interface could be. Personal, professional and portable, Duet revolutionized indie recording and empowered artists and producers with legendary Apogee converters and preamps, and effortless ease of use. Duet 3 brings next-generation Apogee performance and features to a beautiful new design. With built-in hardware DSP, Duet 3 runs the Symphony ECS Channel Strip for zero-latency recording with FX. Tuned by Bob Clearmountain, the ECS Channel Strip includes presets custom crafted by the legendary mixer so you can dial in a pro recording sound instantly. Ideal for music creation, voice-over, streaming and gaming, use Duet 3 with your Mac, Windows or iPad Pro workstation via USB Type C connector. *Symphony ECS Channel Strip sold separately.
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 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
- 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 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
- 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
ogee Electronics DUET 3 Specs
| 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 |
| Expansion Slots |
None |
| Pad |
None |
| Gain/Trim Range |
Up to 65 dB |
| High-Pass Filter |
None |
| Solo/Mute |
None |
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 |
| Digital Audio I/O |
None |
| Host Connection / USB |
1 x USB Type-C |
| USB (Non-Host) |
1 x USB Type-C (Power Input) |
| Sync I/O |
None |
| Network I/O |
None |
| MIDI I/O |
None |
| Other I/O |
1 x Proprietary/Apogee Breakout Cable In/Out |
| Wireless Connectivity |
None |
Performance
| Impedance |
Headphone Outputs:
0 Ohms |
Digital Audio
| Sample Rates |
Up to 192 kHz |
| Sample Rate Conversion |
None |
| Bit Depths |
24-Bit |
| Latency |
Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring |
| Sync Sources |
Internal |
| Memory Card Slot |
None |
Compatibility
| OS Compatibility |
macOS 10.15
Windows 10
iOS |
| Included Software |
None |
| Compatible Software (Not Included) |
Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software |
| Included Plug-Ins |
None |
| Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins |
Proprietary |
| Required Hardware |
Available USB Port or USB Type-C Port |
| Internet Connection |
Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download |
Power
| Power Requirements |
AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included) or USB Bus Power |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
2.29 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
9.7 x 7.5 x 2.7" |
UPC: 805676302768
