Apogee Launches Duet 2 a 2 in x 4 out USB audio interface for Mac.
New to Duet 2 is a full color OLED display. This high resolution screen is the main control center for Duet 2, delivering visual feedback for multiple functions including metering, numeric value for input and output levels, input grouping, and phase, muting, phantom power and Soft Limit indication. With this display you know the status of any input and output at any given moment without having to refer to Maestro or your recording software.
With a new breakout cable design and optional breakout box, Duet 2 is even more streamlined than the original. Duet 2 will transform your Mac into a professional recording studio. World-class microphones are completely at home, sounding absolutely amazing when connected to Duet 2′s Mic-Pres. When it’s time to mix, Duet 2′s output quality lets you hear your recordings with incredible detail as you put the finishing touches on your musical projects like a pro. Duet 2 sounds so amazing, you won’t want to listen to your iTunes library without it.
“We are very excited to announce Duet 2,” says Apogee CEO and Co-Founder Betty Bennett. “Apogee’s Duet completely changed personal recording and Duet 2 continues in the same tradition which is so central to Apogee; elegant design and amazing sound.”
Duet 2 Highlights
Completely redesigned mic preamps and converters
4 outputs, Independent speaker and headphone outs
Balanced 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
Features & Specs
USB 2.0 Mac audio interface
2 Combination Line/Mic/Instrument inputs
2 Balanced line outputs, +20 dBu maximum output level
1 Independent 1/4″ stereo headphone output
2 Microphone preamps with up to 75dB of gain
A/D and D/A Conversion at 24-bit/192kHz
Top panel high resolution OLED display
Multi-function controller knob
Two assignable top panel touch pads:
Mute speakers, headphones or all outputs
Assign headphone to outputs 1-2,3-4 or low latency mixer
Dim speakers, headphones or all outputs
Sum to mono speakers, headphones or all outputs
Selectable 48v phantom power, Soft Limit and phase invert
Pricing and Availability:
Price: $595 USD
Availability: April 2011
