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AEA R44 Ribbon Microphone (Models C, CE, CX & CXE) Quick n' Dirty

Also in this recording AEA R44 CE Ribbon Microphone AEA R44C Ribbon Microphone AEA R44 CXE High Output Ribbon Microphone

In this video, Sound Pure pro audio specialist Travis Hall discusses the many benefits of the AEA R44 ribbon microphone, and we hear samples of the R44CXE in action on vocals, with a special guest performance featuring D... Read more

In this video, Sound Pure pro audio specialist Travis Hall discusses the many benefits of the AEA R44 ribbon microphone, and we hear samples of the R44CXE in action on vocals, with a special guest performance featuring Dennis Aberle (guitar) and Alejandra Juno (vocals).

Recording Drums with Apogee Duet 2

Also in this recording Apogee Digital Duet 2 USB Audio Interface

Taken from Apogee's video description, "When it came time to add music to the Apogee Duet 2 launch video, I asked Jingle Punks to write it. When initially talking to Jingle Punks, we discussed the idea of sending the tra... Read more

Taken from Apogee's video description, "When it came time to add music to the Apogee Duet 2 launch video, I asked Jingle Punks to write it. When initially talking to Jingle Punks, we discussed the idea of sending the track to us and recording live drums at Berkeley St. Studio. When they finished writing an amazing track, they sent it from the Jingle Punks studio in New York to the Berkeley St. studio in Santa Monica, so that live drums could be recorded using Duet 2. The drummer I asked to play on the track is an excellent drummer out of Los Angeles named Brian Zarlenga, and the engineer was non other than Bob Clearmountain. Both Brian and Bob were very excited to work on the song and be part of the Duet 2 launch. I then, however, mentioned to Bob that I really wanted the drums to be recorded with only Duet 2 and with only 2 microphones. No external mic pre amps, mixer, etc. Just two microphones into Duet 2, connected to a Mac Book Pro, and recorded into Logic. I thought for sure he would kick me out of his studio and would never allow me back in again. But, being the true pro that he is, he was up for it.Here is a great behind the scenes video of Bob Clearmountain recording drums with Duet 2 and only two microphones."

Apoge Duet 2

Also in this recording Apogee Digital Duet 2 USB Audio Interface

Apogee's Duet is the most respected portable audio interface ever. Duet has won numerous industry awards, and has been used to record countless GRAMMY nominated records. While others have been trying to emulate its sound... Read more

Apogee's Duet is the most respected portable audio interface ever. Duet has won numerous industry awards, and has been used to record countless GRAMMY nominated records. While others have been trying to emulate its sound quality, ease of use and innovative design, we have been busy making an even better Duet. Duet 2 builds on the incredible success of its predecessor by incorporating customer feedback, adding advanced new features and delivering even better sound quality than the original.

From Apogee Digital

Meet Duet

The most respected portable audio interface ever.
Apogee Duet is an award-winning audio interface, headphone amp and MIDI interface making it easy to create professional recordings anywhere on your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or Mac. With Apogee’s legendary digital audio conversion and world-class mic preamps, Duet is the best way to capture your music with incredible dimension and detail.
The new Duet for iPad and Mac features special circuitry designed to deliver professional performance for iPad use along with low latency USB 2.0 performance for Mac. And with the addition of MIDI I/O you can connect and power a Core MID compatible keyboard/controller while using Duet with your iPad or iOS device.

Legendary Sound Quality

Why Apogee Duet is the best choice for your studio.
Apogee is an award-winning industry leader in digital recording technology with over 25 years of experience. Preferred by recording pros around the world, Apogee products like Duet, Ensemble and Symphony I/O have been instrumental in creating countless GRAMMY® and OSCAR® winning recordings and have set the industry standard in professional recording for over two decades. Duet is built solidly on this reputation.

Highlights

 ♦ First professional stereo audio interface for iPad

 ♦ Direct digital connection to iPod touch, iPhone, iPad

 ♦ Works with new iPhone 5, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini  (Apple’s Lighting to 30-pin adapter required - Sold separately)

 ♦ Works with GarageBand, Auria, MultiTrack; Any Core Audio compatible app on iOS

 ♦ Works with GarageBand, Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton; Any Core Audio compatible app on Mac

 ♦ Low latency monitoring, complete input/output control with Apogee’s Maestro software (iOS & Mac)

 ♦ MIDI input/output (USB-A type connector)

 ♦ DC power supplies charge to iPod touch, iPhone or iPad

 ♦ USB 2.0 audio with 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A conversion

 ♦ 2 Analog inputs with world-class mic preamps and selectable 48v phantom power

 ♦ 2 Balanced analog line outputs

 ♦ 1 Independent 1/4” stereo headphone output

 ♦ Legendary Apogee sound quality

 ♦ Designed in California - Made in the U.S.A.

Apple’s iPad is an incredible audio recording and music creation tool. Starting at $399, it is by far the most accessible, reliable and dynamic way to make music.

iPad puts you in touch with your creativity.

Interacting with iPad to make music is like playing an instrument. In fact, some apps like Apple’s GarageBand turn your iPad into a guitar or virtual instrument. Whether you are moving faders on a mixer, adjusting software parameters, or editing a waveform, iPad’s multi-touch interface is a more hands on environment and superior to mouse clicks or track pad swipes.

Buy Apogee. Save Big on Waves Plugins!

Audio professionals and artists have chosen Apogee and Waves products to make countless hit recordings. Now when you buy Apogee ONE, Duet, Quartet or Ensemble, you also receive a discount code good for 25% off a single plugin or 35% off any Waves bundle plus an additional $100 voucher* that can be used towards your next Waves plugin purchase. These offers can be applied to any special deals from Waves, giving you the ability to save up to thousands of dollars. Apogee and Waves provide industry standard tools for recording, mixing and mastering audio and offer everything you need to complete your project on Mac, no matter what recording software you use.

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 your Apogee audio interface. 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.

Mac OS

Computer
Intel Mac 1.5GHz or faster
Memory
2 GB RAM minimum, 4 GB recommended
OS
10.6.8, 10.7.5 or greater
Connection and power
Any available USB port on a Mac

USB bus powered; DC power optional (DC power supply included)

iOS

iOS version
5.1.1 or greater
Connection
30-pin dock connector

DC power required (DC power supply included)

iOS device compatibility (Lightning connector)

iPod touch* (5th generation)

iPhone 5*

iPad* (4th generation)

iPad mini*

Requires Apple’s Lightning to 30-pin adapter. Sold separately.

iOS device compatibility (30-pin connector)

iPod touch (4th generation)

iPhone 4s

iPhone 4

iPad (3rd generation)

iPad 2

iPad

Compatible Software

Mac
  • Any Mac Core Audio compatible application
  • Recommended apps: Logic, GarageBand, MainStage, Final Cut, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One, Cubase, and Nuendo
iOS
  • Any iOS Core Audio compatible app. Recommended apps: GarageBand, Auria

Mic Pre

EIN
128dB (un-weighted) @ 60dB, 150Ohm input
Max input level
+20dBu
Input impedance
3KOhm

Hi-Z

Max input level 14 dBu

Input impedance
>2MOhm

A/D conversion

Max input level (+4dBu ref)
+20dBu
Max input level (-10dBV ref)
+6dBV
Input impedance
5KOhm
Freq resp 20 Hz -20Khz
> +/-0.2dB (@44.1Khz)
Rel. THD + N
-106dB (@ 96Khz)
Dyn. Range
114dB (A-weighted)

D/A conversion

Max output level (+4dBu ref)
+20dBu
Max output level (-10dBV ref)
+6dBV
Line output impedance
90 Ohm
Max output level headphones
19dBu

HPH output impedance 30 Ohm.

Freq resp 20Hz -20 Khz
> +/- 0.05dB (@44.1Khz)
Rel. THD+N
-113dB (@96Khz)
Dyn Range
123dB (A-weighted)

Features

USB 2.0 Mac audio interface

2 analog inputs
Combination Line (balanced +20dBu max)

Mic/Instrument (+14dBu max)

4 analog outputs
  • 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 touchpads
  • Mute speakers, headphones or all outputs
  • Assign headphones 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

In the box

Duet

Breakout Cable with
2 Combination Line/Mic/Instrument Inputs

2 Balanced Line Outputs

USB Cable

Universal Power Adapter for US, UK and EU

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