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Recording Drums with Apogee Duet 2

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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.

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

Lightning iOS cable

30-pin iOS cable

Universal Power Adapter for US, UK and EU

Quick Start Guide

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Returns

Not eligible for Try Before You Buy or the 48-hour approval period. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.

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