APOGEE / DUET3

Duet 3 is a stylish desktop audio interface. The latest model in the Duet series that realizes the sound quality of the legendary APOGEE while being compact. Equipped with a hardware DSP, you can use the Apogee FX Plugin without worrying about latency.

Legendary sound quality and hardware DSP with a beautiful new design

In 2007, the first Apogee Duet overturned the norm for home studio interfaces. Professional yet portable, with the legendary Apogee sound quality, elegant design and simple operability. It revolutionized independent recording and had a huge impact on musicians, producers and engineers.

And the new Duet 3 comes in next-generation performance, features, and a beautiful ultra-thin glass aluminum case. In addition, it is equipped with an on-board hardware DSP that uses the Symphony ECS Channel Strip *. Zero latency recording by FX is now possible.

The Symphony ECS Channel Strip tuned by Bob Clearmountain includes custom-made presets from a legendary mixer. You can instantly reproduce professional recording sounds.

The Symphony ECS Channel Strip tuned by Bob Clearmountain includes custom-made presets from a legendary mixer. You can instantly reproduce professional recording sounds.

Perfect for music production, voice recording, streaming, and gaming, Duet 3 can be used in the studio or on the go with a Mac or Windows workstation. Take your Duet 3 to the next level with sophisticated Duet Dock accessories for the ultimate ergonomic desktop environment.

* Symphony ECS Channel Strip Hardware DSP and native plug-in sold separately

Harmony between analog and digital
Achieving sound quality that is faithful to the original sound in a digital audio interface requires experienced engineering that skillfully harmonizes AD / DA converters, digital clocking, analog circuits, power management, and so on. Duet3 is the result of decades of innovation and expertise that delivers unparalleled sound quality in its class.

Legendary AD / DA converter and world-class mic preamp
With the legendary Apogee AD / DA converter with two inputs and four outputs and two world-class preamps, Duet is the perfect partner for home and mobile studios. Connect mics, guitars, keyboards, and line-level equipment to capture every sound detail.

Two balanced, line-level analog outputs for speakers allow you to monitor and mix to maximize the depth and depth of your sound. It also has a zero ohm output dedicated to headphones.

Clean and accurate preamp
One of the most important components for high quality recording is the preamp, and the Apogee Duet preamp is world class. With up to 60dB gain and 48V phantom power, you can capture any audio source cleanly and accurately, even on the most demanding microphones. It is thanks to Apogee's meticulous engineering that noise and distortion can be suppressed even when the gain is increased.

Plugins that can be used with onboard DSPs
For best performance, you need to record inspiring sounds quickly and easily. However, nothing is more worrisome than the latency at the time of recording. Duet has a built-in DSP for Apogee FX processing that accurately captures the input sound and eliminates the latency that occurs during recording while providing great sound.

Symphony ECS Channel Strip --Tuning by Bob Clearmountain-
The Symphony ECS Channel Strip, tuned by legendary engineer Bob Clearmountain, features EQ, compression and saturation control. You can create the best channel FX blends for tracking vocals and acoustic instruments. Choose from multiple Clear Mountain presets and use Duet's onboard DSP for zero latency.

Apogee Control 2 Software
All functions of Duet, including Symphony ECS Channel Strip FX running on Duet's hardware DSP, can be controlled by Apogee Control software.

Apogee Control 2 is included in all Apogee products. Apogee quickly responds to future macOS and Windows OS updates to ensure workstation compatibility.

Apogee Channel FX Plugin
With the Apogee Channel FX plugin, you can control it directly from your DAW. Adjust gain, turn on phantom power, set monitor levels, control and print FX from the Symphony ECS Channel Strip, and more, all while focusing on your session.

Sound and design are beautiful
At Apogee, not only sound quality but also design is one of the important factors. Since the audio interface is the centerpiece of the studio, design such as visuals and operability also has a great influence on the creation of the work. The reliable Duet control knobs allow you to adjust monitor levels, mic preamp gains, and navigate features in a stable manner.

In addition, purple underlights are applied to the knobs, creating a duet world view. Ergonomically designed for desktop operability, the low profile body features scratch-resistant gorilla glass for a modern look and strong protection. I am.

With the new Duet Breakout cable, the shape of the connector has been redesigned to achieve a longer reach. It is also possible to store it outside the desk while connecting all the devices. Provides a clean workspace.

Duet Dock The ultimate Duet desktop experience
The Duet series has become the standard for music production and recording on the go due to its small housing and flexible breakout cable. But when working in the studio, we recommend the all-new Duet Dock (sold separately). Duet Dock allows you to position Duet at an ideal angle, quickly adjust parameters, and see meters and features. The Duet Dock's rear panel connector also has the necessary terminals arranged in an orderly manner, making it easy to connect Duets and organize cables.

Features
Equipped with best-in-class Apogee conversion and mic preamp
・ 2in 4out USB Type C audio interface
-A completely new low profile design with a gorilla glass top and knob cover on an aluminum base
・ Input / output by breakout cable
・ 2x 1/4 ″ instrument input
・ 2x mic / line input
・ 2x 1/4 ″ balanced output
・ Headphone output
· Bus-powered / external power option via USB Type C port
-Built-in hardware DSP FX. Available Symphony ECS Channel Strip * tuned by engineer Bob Clearmountain
・ Compatible with macOS and Windows 10
-USB Type-C and Type A cables included
・ Travel case included


Specifications / Operating environment
macOS: 10.14 Mojave or later (Apple Silicon or Intel Processor)
PC: Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later