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Apogee DUET 2 Completely redesigned mic preamps and converters 4 outputs, Independent speaker and headphone outs Balanced speaker outputs USB 2.0 high speed connectivity 24-bit/192kHz recording Full color OLED display Configurable touch pads Maestro 2 software Breakout box (sold separately) Redesigned Breakout Cable Soft Limit Breakout Box Accessory Available as a separate accessory for Duet 2 is a solidly built, aluminum breakout box with 2 1/4 instrument inputs, 2 XLR microphone inputs and 2 balanced XLR outputs. The breakout box features studio-quality I/O connectors and includes a 2 meter cable for connection to and from Duet 2. I've gotta admit I thought they'd make it FW800 or even Thunderbolt compatible. Appears they've been listening to the users though as two of the biggest complaints I heard were the breakout cable (one company made a box as a solution) and the unbalanced outputs (I contacted Apogee abo this and they said there wasn't really a point unless you were going out to a PA w/ lengthy cables.however they addressed the issue most likely to just silence it). They've brought the unit more in line w/ the One in terms of design, the screen looks nice.
Mar 21, 2012 - Apogee has become aware of an issue that results in Duet 2's. Download installer titled 'Interim Duet 2 Software Installer - Mac OS X Lion'.
Official answers from Apogee Macrumors users, thank you very much for your interest in Duet 2. I wanted to chime in and answer some of your questions. Why is Duet 2 USB and not FireWire? Compatibility: Every new and recent Mac has a USB port. So interfacing with USB makes Duet 2 an option for everyone on an Intel based Mac. This was actually a request from our customers for the next generation Duet.
'USB please' and a goal of the design team. Performance: Since Apple's release of OS 10.6.4, USB 2.0 tests with better latency performance than FireWire 400. See our the Duet/Duet 2 comparison chart for latency specs: So, let's review, compatibility and performance are better with USB. Why isn't Duet 2 a Thunderbolt interface? You might ask, why don't you have a jet engine on your car?
Thunderbolt is an incredible technology. We are working on Thunderbolt implementation for our multi-channel recording platform, Symphony I/O, which is capable of up to 128 simultaneous channels of audio recording and playback. Thunderbolt makes perfect sense for this system but it is simply overkill for a 2x4 channel, personal studio. The recent Apple OS implementation of USB is more than adequate for Duet 2 and will be a viable format on Macs for years to come. Note 'John.B' we have experienced nothing that supports your statement about the 'snap crackle pop' of USB audio recording.
Our extensive tests show USB 2.0 is stable and solid more so than FireWire. Why no internal mic in Duet 2? 'Firestarter' who is also very clearheaded about about USB/FireWire/Thunderbolt, makes a good point. Apogee ONE is an all in ONE interface with superior sound quality for its class but Duet 2 is a step up and is designed for users who have a microphone or collection of mics they prefer for recording. They don't need an internal microphone. The most important question. How does Duet 2 sound?
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Duet 2 benefits from the development of Symphony I/O our flagship product. Who is using Symphony I/O: From its design approach to key components, Duet 2 is a blood relative of Symphony I/O and delivers the best of Apogee everything in a personal, portable package. If you are in the market for a new interface, we encourage you to hear it for yourself. Set up a listening test at an Apogee dealer near you. And stay tuned to our website, we are working on a variety of recorded samples that demonstrate how incredible Duet 2 sounds. Again, thanks to all for highlighting Duet 2 here on macrumors.
Sean McArthur Apogee Electronics. Macrumors users, thank you very much for your interest in Duet 2.
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I wanted to chime in and answer some of your questions. Why is Duet 2 USB and not FireWire? Compatibility: Every new and recent Mac has a USB port. So interfacing with USB makes Duet 2 an option for everyone on an Intel based Mac. This was actually a request from our customers for the next generation Duet. 'USB please' and a goal of the design team.
Performance: Since Apple's release of OS 10.6.4, USB 2.0 tests with better latency performance than FireWire 400. See our the Duet/Duet 2 comparison chart for latency specs: So, let's review, compatibility and performance are better with USB. Why isn't Duet 2 a Thunderbolt interface? You might ask, why don't you have a jet engine on your car? Thunderbolt is an incredible technology. We are working on Thunderbolt implementation for our multi-channel recording platform, Symphony I/O, which is capable of up to 128 simultaneous channels of audio recording and playback. Thunderbolt makes perfect sense for this system but it is simply overkill for a 2x4 channel, personal studio.
The recent Apple OS implementation of USB is more than adequate for Duet 2 and will be a viable format on Macs for years to come. Note 'John.B' we have experienced nothing that supports your statement about the 'snap crackle pop' of USB audio recording. Our extensive tests show USB 2.0 is stable and solid more so than FireWire.
Why no internal mic in Duet 2? 'Firestarter' who is also very clearheaded about about USB/FireWire/Thunderbolt, makes a good point. Apogee ONE is an all in ONE interface with superior sound quality for its class but Duet 2 is a step up and is designed for users who have a microphone or collection of mics they prefer for recording.
They don't need an internal microphone. The most important question. How does Duet 2 sound?
Duet 2 benefits from the development of Symphony I/O our flagship product. Who is using Symphony I/O: From its design approach to key components, Duet 2 is a blood relative of Symphony I/O and delivers the best of Apogee everything in a personal, portable package.
If you are in the market for a new interface, we encourage you to hear it for yourself. Set up a listening test at an Apogee dealer near you. And stay tuned to our website, we are working on a variety of recorded samples that demonstrate how incredible Duet 2 sounds. Again, thanks to all for highlighting Duet 2 here on macrumors. Sean McArthur Apogee Electronics. Click to expand.Sean, could address two issues? I just bought the original Duet and I am about to return it and wait for the Duet 2, but I am concerned about CPU usage through the USB port, and if there is a specific USB port on the 2011 Macbook 13' Pro that is going to work better than the other.
I can't imagine Duet 2 would suffer from performance issues if it is an Apogee product, but is my Macbook Pro going to take any kind of CPU/performance hit from USB 2.0 that it wouldn't with firewire? If so, what kind? Also, I've read online about one of the two USB ports on Macbook pro's being faster than the other. Is this true for the Duet 2 or is there going to be a recommendation to use 1 port over the other? Both of these issues matter to me as I want to optimize CPU performance and port use.
An Apogee technology first introduced in 1992 on Apogee's AD-500 converter, Soft Limit can be heard on countless platinum selling records around the world. Once a technology exclusively reserved for Apogee's most advanced audio converters, Soft Limit is included in Duet and can be enabled in Apogee Maestro software. This superior analog design prevents the digital clipping that causes distortion by instantaneously rounding off transient peaks before they hit the analog-to-digital converter.
Soft Limit allows several more decibels of apparent level to be recorded while subtly providing an analog-like warmth to the sound. Much like the AD/DA converters, Duet's mic preamps feature the latest components and offer seamless click-free transitions as the gain increases and decreases throughout the incredible range of 0-75dB. This unprecedented feature allows you to dial in the perfect level, either with the controller knob or from within software, while delivering ultra-low noise and smooth, crisp detail. Duet's mic pres are suitable for all dynamic, condenser or ribbon microphones, allowing you to capture any sound without compromise. While ESS Sabre32 DAC has been widely recognized and employed in the audiophile community as the next step in converter technology, Apogee is one of the first pro audio manufacturers to employ this DAC in an interface designed for audio and video professionals.
ESS Sabre32 DAC technology, as employed in Duet 2, Duet for iPad & Mac, Quartet and Symphony I/O, is one ingredient in the Apogee Engineering Difference. Compared to older 24-bit technology, the Sabre32 DAC's 32-bit filter processing results in significantly lower noise and distortion, for a pure listening experience free from artifacts. 32-bit digital attenuation ensures that sonic purity is maintained at any listening level. Duet includes 4 analog outputs. 2 1/4' balanced outputs for connection to speakers or outboard equipment and a separate, independently controlled 1/4' stereo headphone output. With these 4 outputs it's possible for a DJ to monitor a separate mix in headphones while sending a house mix to the club, a live performer to send a click track to in-ear monitors while sending a backing track to front-of-house, and a recording engineer to send a headphone mix to the performer while dedicating the main outputs to studio monitors. Apogee pioneered studio-quality recording on iPad with JAM, the first digital guitar input and MiC the first professional digital microphone for iPad.
JAM was featured in Apple's iPad 2, GarageBand launch video. Now with ONE, Duet and Quartet, Apogee is the first to introduce professional multi-track recording interfaces to the world of iPad and iOS. These products complete this amazing platform by offering musicians, producers and engineers professional tools for music recording, production and listening. System Requirements Minimum System Requirements. Computer: Intel Mac 1.5GHz or faster. Memory: 2GB RAM minimum, 4GB recommended.
OS: 10.6.8, 10.7.5 or greater. Connection and Power: USB, powered by any available USB port on the computer (DC power optional) Compatibility Duet works with any Core Audio compatible application including:. Logic. GarageBand. MainStage. Studio One. Final Cut.
Pro Tools. Ableton Live. Cubase. Digital Performer.
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Nuendo Notes Supported audio applications may have higher minimum system requirements. Waves Silver Plugin Bundle Included Waves plugins are incredibly CPU efficient, allowing you to harness the power of your Mac to run more plugins at lower buffer sizes while still maintaining low latency monitoring through Duet.
Apogee's measurably superior mic preamps and transparent AD/DA conversion lets you get the best possible quality from your Waves plugins. With an open native platform and recording software like Logic Pro X, you are free to expand your studio capabilities by adding more plugins from any manufacturer. Includes:. C1 Compressor.
DeEsser. Doubler.
Enigma. IR-L Convolution Reverb. L1 Ultramaximizer. MaxxBass.
MondoMod. PAZ Analyzer. Q10 Equalizer. Renaissance Axx. Renaissance Compressor. Renaissance Equalizer. S1 Stereo Imager.
SuperTap. TrueVerb.
