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Apogee Duet Audio Interface for the Mac

Published by Matthew Jeppsen March 24th, 2008 in News

Apogee has a really interesting product called Duet that offers a hardware device and software integration in Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro, and Garageband. It also includes a Maestro application that enables you to use Duet with any Core Audio-compatible application. The firewire-powered hardware interface includes I/O level meters, multiple inputs and outputs via the included breakout cable, and a multi-function controller dial. It looks like a good solution for the video or audio editor that doesn’t need a full control board but could use a few more analog I/O options along with “real” external control. It also offers more tools to MacBook editors that don’t have the option to addon a sound card. I personally am looking for such a solution, this may well be the answer for me. You can find more specs and details at the Apogee site, and B&H has the device listed at $495.

(Thanks to Shawn for the tip)

5 Responses to “Apogee Duet Audio Interface for the Mac”

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1 Evan Donn Mar 24th, 2008 at 10:57 am

Looks good but I’ve recently been looking at the Tascam FireOne (http://www.tascam.com/details;8,14,104.html) which I still think may be a better choice - similar specs but no breakout cable required, and it’s got dedicated transport controls & 8 programmable function buttons. It’s like a ShuttlePro and an audio interface in one… I haven’t tried it yet but I’ll likely pick one up soon.
2 Evan Donn Mar 24th, 2008 at 11:10 am

Almost forgot, the FireOne is significantly cheaper - currently $229 at B&H (a drop from it’s previous $299 price a few months ago). It also acts a midi interface and controller, so it seems to be a much better package overall than the apogee.
3 Matt Gottshalk Mar 24th, 2008 at 9:48 pm

Yes but that FireIne is 3 times the size, nowhere near as portable as the Duet.
4 Evan Donn Mar 25th, 2008 at 11:32 am

True, I didn’t realize how small the Duet is. I guess it’s a question of priority - functionality & price vs. size. I still think I’ll go with the FireOne - it’s smaller than my macbook and significantly smaller than my macbook pro and would still fit easily in my bag with either one.
5 Matthew Jeppsen Mar 27th, 2008 at 10:51 am

Another option is the AlphaTrack from Frontier Design…it’s under $200 at B&H (though currently out of stock). Has a motorized fader that you can use to ride levels in FCP. Sweetness…

-Matt Jeppsen