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Apogee Duet FireWire Interface
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List Price: $495.00
Our Price: $495.00
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Apogee
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Average Customer Rating: 
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Brand: Apogee
EAN: 0805676300719
Feature: Two channels of professional-quality 24-bit/96kHz audio input and output
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Label: Apogee
Manufacturer: Apogee
Model: Duet
Publisher: Apogee
Studio: Apogee
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Features
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Two channels of professional-quality 24-bit/96kHz audio input and output
Two balanced XLR inputs, with selectable 48V phantom power on each input
Two unbalanced high impedance instrument inputs
One high-level stereo headphone output
Two unbalanced -10 dBV line outputs for powered speakers
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Editorial Reviews:
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Inspiration is a gift that can come to you anywhere and at anytime. As an artist you need to be prepared. And, you need a collaborator to help you capture it with ease and without compromise... Meet Duet. Duet is a portable audio interface that feat...
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: It can't be beat for features and quality at this price
Comment: I bought the Duet to use with my Aluminum iMac and Logic Studio 8 and have had zero problems with the unit. The interface is very streamlined so you have to get used to using a single, multi-function knob for everything. The quality of conversion between analog and digital is head and shoulders above anything else near this price level. It sounds as good as units costing 3 times as much due to the designers' emphasis on quality sound. To get the high quality conversion at this price you are limited to the line outputs and headphone output levels being permanently linked. Some people find this a drawback, so be aware before you buy if this feature is something that is a deal breaker for you.
The small form factor is nice because as anyone with a home studio can attest to, space is not a luxury we have. I didn't pick this for its portability but as it is the size of a paperback book I can imagine it being very easy to tote around with a macbook/pro.
The included Maestro management software is straightforward and lets you set the unit up in seconds with a very easy to understand user interface. Configuring my iMac to use this as the audio input and output took less than a minute from reading the instructions. Making Logic label its mixer to match is equally simple. One thing I found convenient is how OSX lets you still use the iMac's built in speakers for the system alerts so that an error message gong sound isn't sent out through your 100watt studio monitors. You can set the output level of the system alerts separate from the duet's outputs.
The breakout cable is securely attached and the plugs are labeled with big, clear markings so changing hook-ups is easy. It has phantom power if your mics require it, which is set using Maestro.
Most audio interfaces in this price range try to win you over with more I/O channels or other add-ons instead of making the best sound conversion. They trade quality for quantity with predictable results. Apogee decided on doing a simple 2 channel interface, a single physical control and top shelf A/D/A converters so the result is the best 2 channels you can get. When you want more channels without sacrificing quality then you can step up to their Ensemble line.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent: Apogee Duet + Logic8 = Your Studio
Comment: Wow, I've used alot of firewire interfaces (breakout boxes) and nothing came close to this, I have to start by saying that good preamps make the world of difference to your sound and I found that the ones in Maudio gear tend to be pretty noisy, but the Duet is really quiet and really loud, I put a telecaster into this and a tele is a noisy guitar but it's loud with this but there is no noise (hiss) the same with vocals, I don't have any hiss anymore.
24/96 that's pretty future proof because I don't imagine anybody recording any higher, sure they'll master higher for sacd dvd-audio etc.
Great build and I love the breakout cable, great idea !
With Logic 8 which is the greatest DAW of all time this works superb.
Lastly this was Born In The USA, yup this was made in the USA by a human being with rights.
Great Product, Future Proof and Fantastic Value For Money, don't hesitate buy one of these now.
Customer Rating:
Summary: ONLY $495 FOR A BRAND NEW ONE
Comment: As of November 23, 2007, someone (not Amazon directly) is attempting to sell a used Apogee Duet here at amazon.com for $699 when the retail price for a brand new one is only $495 (this data is taken directly from the manufacturer's website). After I get mine, I plan to return and provide a comprehensive product review. But for now, I offer only the following suggestion:
Do not pay $699 for a used Apogee Duet when you can get a brand new one from an authorized Apogee dealer for only $495.
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