Apogee Duet FireWire Audio Interface
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Apogee Duet FireWire Audio Interface
Lived up to its hype...
Written by RT from Toronto
Oct 30, 2009
Few products live up to their hype but this is one of them. Although most people talk about the quality of recording (which is great) just as impressive is using it for output. The firewire cable bypasses the Mac's sound card so you're going right into the duet and then out to your amp and speakers. The difference is noticeable, a real clarity to the sound that actually had me listening to old songs again just to enjoy them!
The Duet is simple to hook up and the interface is clean and simple. If you're using it for recording, it has a great feature where by holding down the dial for a few seconds (mute mode) it lets you switch from speakers to the headphones in a snap. The mic inputs provide phantom power as needed. Really easy to adjust levels with this, both input and output. The design is great, clean, and snazzy.
Some people dislike that you can't turn the unit off but I personally prefer putting my equipment into sleep mode rather than powering on and off every day, less wear and tear on the electronics.1 of 1 people found this useful
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Apogee Duet FireWire Audio Interface
Peace of Mind
Written by SR from Vancouver
Oct 19, 2009
I was fed up with audio cards that required drivers to be updated and failed to do so. The Duet is a lovely package of size and function which fits nicely into Garageband and Logic Studio Beautifully! Since it is made for Macs, the drivers should stay up to date. The sound is fantastic! Enjoy!
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Apogee Duet FireWire Audio Interface
In a class all by itself
Written by RC from Saint Louis
Sep 11, 2009
I own the Korg Zero 8 interface, the MBox 2 Digi interface, the NI Audio 8 interface, and for audio I/O NONE of these units come even close to the Duet. While they all serve a unique purpose in my studio (such as multiple software + hardware inputs on the zero, or midi I/0 + audio with the audio 8, the ability to even load ProTools for the mbox) I would gladly give 1 or 2, maybe even ALL of them up for one Apogee.
I have never been able to get my incoming audio signal "hot" enough through the mics without extensive DAW assistance and the signal (hot or cold) always had a rough sound to it. Now I can lay down vocals/instruments in the field with my Reflexion filter and the Duet and I get a full, lush, LOUD, CLEAN signal the whole way through.
Thanks to Apple for the seamless integration and awesome midi control via the knob, and thanks to Apogee for replacing my Mackie Big Knob with your perfect toggle mute phones to monitor function... Oh yeah, and thanks for making an affordable, yet PROFESSIONAL, audio interface for all of us "bedroom producers" out there.
Next on the list? Euphonix artist series.10 of 10 people found this useful
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Apogee Duet FireWire Audio Interface
Noise
Written by BR from El Monte
Jul 22, 2009
The first couple of weeks it was flawless - just hooked up everything uploaded it, and installed maestro...
all of a sudden, and until this day, it has not been able to work...
It picks up noise when the instrument is not on. It won't pick up the instrument when it is on...
I don't know what's wrong? I cannot seem to fix the problem.10 of 25 people found this useful
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Apogee Duet FireWire Audio Interface
NOT ONLY FOR MAC BOOK!!!
Written by SB from SAN ANTONIO
Jul 11, 2009
This thing is simple!!! This isnt just for laptops. I use it with my 24' imac!!!
8 of 11 people found this useful
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Apogee Duet FireWire Audio Interface
Great product, amazing support!!!!!!
Written by RA
May 28, 2009
I bought a new MacBook Pro after buying my Duet as a Christmas gift to
myself. Brought the computer home and to my surprise, Apple removed
the Firewire 400 port. I called Apogee tech support just to find out
what I should do and to see if they could recommend a suitable cable
and a place to buy it, and they actually ended up sending me a Firewire 800 cable
completely free of charge...even after I have had my Duet for almost half a year!!!
Amazing product and support to send me a new cables for free. Can't
think of any other company that would do that...28 of 28 people found this useful
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Apogee Duet FireWire Audio Interface
Quality not Quantity
Written by PW from River Forest
May 14, 2009
This product is Great Great Great! Prestine pre-amps amazing clarity and warmth. Apogee really knows their market with this item. Incredible quality in a portable interface.
Things to keep in mind:
Only two channels, even though there are two xlr inputs and two trs inputs, you can only record two channels simultaneously.
The Firewire connection is a 6 pin 400 port. If you have a newer Imac or Macbook with a 9 pin 800 port, you'll have to purchase an adaptor. They are hard to find, so you may want to get one online at the same time or before you purchase the duet.
Also there is no on/off button. You have to unplug to turn it off, which is a little annoying at times. \
Other than that this is the best purchase I've made in a long time and has taken my small apartment studio to whole other level.22 of 22 people found this useful
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Apogee Duet FireWire Audio Interface
Puts MOTU Traveler to shame
Written by AC from Brooklyn
Mar 1, 2009
The sound is just amazing! That's why I sold my MOTU, E-MU and M-Audio gear without any regret. Just buy one and be happy :-)
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Apogee Duet FireWire Audio Interface
Flawless Audio, Integration... Maestro just needs work.
Written by AG from Merrickville
Feb 20, 2009
One of the best additions I have made to my studio. Kept my Mbox Pro/ProTools and added an Apogee Duet and Logic Studio. Apogee is known for their converters and honestly is not being pretentious to say this thing lets you hear the difference. Puts m-audio's sound to shame, and takes it up one (pro) notch from the MBox. It would have taken 4-5 K a few years back for Apogee AD/DA, and would have required PCIe (G5 or Pro). Now I save 2-3 grand on my home studio, allowing more budget for great speakers, mics, a Euphonix MC Mix (to further integrate and knowing the quality hasn't been compromised. Furthermore this has to be one of the easiest yet most professional audio products to use, offering DI, XLR, XLR -10 (pad), XLR +4 (for external pre), phantom power, phase inverse, individual channel mute. etc etc. Thank you Apple and Apogee for making such a great combo.
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Apogee Duet FireWire Audio Interface
Perfect, except for the Firewire thing.
Written by SM from Guelph
Jan 24, 2009
I almost bought one in December after testing it with a Macbook Pro. It worked great with an earlier Mackbook Pro and Mackbook. But I just got a new Macbook Pro in the same month and without warning about the model change the firewire on the new MBP no longer supplies enough power to drive lots of firewire devices.
Plus I'm going to have to switch to a new Macbook and that doesn't even have firewire. Argh! That's not much of Apogee's fault, but unfortunately I'm waiting for them to release a USB version or Apple to release a small Mackbook with Firewire.42 of 65 people found this useful
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