Included with the Duet is a special breakout cable with two combination microphone-instrument connectors (dual XLR and quarter-inch) and quarter-inch speaker connectors. You get two analog inputs, each with what Apogee calls a “world-class” mic preamp and selectable 48V phantom power, two balanced analog line outputs, one independent quarter-inch stereo headphone output, and a single USB MIDI connection for hooking up a CoreMIDI-compatible keyboard, synthesizer, or controller, thus eliminating the need for an external MIDI interface. Apogee’s own Soft Limit technology prevents digital clipping by, according to the company’s website, “instantaneously rounding off transient peaks before they hit the analog-to-digital converter.” The Duet’s features include low latency monitoring, complete input and output control when used with Apogee’s Maestro software and USB 2.0 audio with 24-bit (192kHz) A/D and D/A conversion.
(Using the Duet with the iPhone 5, fifth-generation iPod touch, fourth-generation iPad, or iPad mini requires purchase of a $29 Lighting to 30-pin Adapter from Apple.) In addition to being an audio interface, the Duet is also a headphone amplifier and a MIDI interface, making it possible for you to create excellent-sounding recordings pretty much anywhere-even if all you have handy is your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad.
But if you do a lot of recording, and want to be absolutely sure that your concert, cabaret, or other performance sounds the best it possibly can, and if you want it to work with both your Mac computer and another iOS device, you really should consider it investing rather than splurging. Case in point: Apogee Digital’s new Duet for iPad & Mac. When it comes to your career, sometimes you’re better off springing for pricey products. What It Is Apogee Duet for iPad & Mac What It Does A professional USB audio interface for Mac.
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