Apogee Duet
2-channel FireWire audio interface for Mac ,
directly integrated into GarageBand , Logic Pro and Soundtrack Pro.










__________



eur 360

Features
# 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
# Multi-function controller knob for volume and input gain control and assignable MIDI control
# Multi-segment LED meters to display input or output levels
# FireWire 400, compatible with Mac OS X Core Audio
# Control functions built directly into Apple’s Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro and GarageBand
# Compatible with any Core Audio-compliant audio application
# Apogee’s Maestro software for advanced control and low latency mixing
System requirements
# Computer: Mac G4 1GHz or faster, G5 or Intel CPU
# Memory: 1 GB RAM minimum, 2 GB recommended
# OS: 10.4.10 or greater
# Connection: FireWire 400 port

Duet is a portable audio interface with control functions built directly into Apple’s Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro and GarageBand software.
With Duet, you can plug in guitars, keyboards and microphones and record your music.
Duet is compact and powered by FireWire, so you can pack up your studio and go anywhere your music takes you.

Sing
Duet features two microphone inputs, each with phantom power and up to 75dB of gain. With Duet, you can record a vocal track while playing your guitar or keyboard, stereo mic your acoustic or even capture a live concert.
Play
Duet’s dual, 1/4” high impedance inputs for any combination of two instrumentalists: guitar and bass, bass and keyboard, guitar and guitar, etc. Simply plug into the breakout cable inputs labeled with the corresponding instrument icons and jam or record using your favorite Core Audio-compatible application.
Listen
With Duet’s multi-function controller knob, you can easily toggle back and forth between your monitors and headphones, control the volume and mute playback. D Duet Record

Mastering Duet: Take Control with Maestro
Duet is the first two-channel audio interface with control functions built directly into Apple’s Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro and GarageBand... But what if you want to use Duet with another audio application on your Mac? Enter Apogee's Maestro software. With Maestro, you can control all of Duet’s capabilities and settings and use Duet with any Core Audio-compatible application. Everything Duet is capable of and more is easily controlled and configured within Maestro.

Additionally, Maestro lets you assign MIDI function controls such as level adjustment, panning and song position to Duet’s controller knob. You can also configure the controller knob to mute your headphones or monitors with a simple click. No matter what software you use with Duet, Maestro will give you the control you need.

Cable
Duet's Break out cable is flexible and easy to use with input and output icons for your instruments, microphones and powered speakers.

Input and Output LED Metering
Duet has Input and output LED meters. With a simple setting in Maestro, Duet lets you monitor your instrument and mic input levels or the output level going to your powered speakers and headphones.


Apogee Electronics Corp.
3145 Donald Douglas Loop South
Santa Monica,California 90405-3210
Tel: +1 310.915.1000
Fax: +1 310.391.6262
eMail



Apogee Italy: A & G Soluzioni Digitali
Via delle Galere 45 - 57123 Livorno - Italy
Tel.+39 0586 211526
Fax +39 0586 887453
e-mail



technologic sound magazine
Next age of electronic music
Advanced audio-visual styles
2007 September




| Entrance | Homepage | Current issue | Archives | Site Map | Charts | Party Zone | Studios |
A-Z index :
Music Machines - Artists - Producers
Highlights :
Music Machines - Artists - Producers
|
Audio Video Files | Guests | ShopOnLine | Vintage Machines | Links | Xtra | all About Future Style | e-mail |