Designed to be the audiophile-quality centerpiece of a mobile recording setup, the Apogee Duet 3 USB-C Audio Interfaceis a 2x4 USB-C audio interface bringing Apogee's legendary sonic performance and intuitive operability to an ultracompact, elegant, and durable form factor for musicians, producers, and songwriters in pursuit of their best sound no matter where they are. While the low-profile exterior combines an aluminum base with a Gorilla Glass top to make it durable and attractive, the internals boast built-in hardware DSP to power the optional Symphony ECS Channel Strip plug-in for signal sculpting and polishing without bogging down your computer or iOS device.

It features two world-class microphone preamps with phantom power and plenty of gain to ensure robust amplification even for low-output ribbons and classic dynamics such as the Shure SM7B. It can also accept line-level signals or direct connections from instruments such as electric guitar and bass. With two balanced analog 1/4" TRS line/monitor outputs and a stereo 3.5mm headphone output, the Duet 3 can feed a set of monitors and your favorite headphones at the same time. The main and headphone outputs are independently addressable, giving the flexibility to route separate mixes to an artist in the studio, a performer onstage, or a house PA system.

Musicians, Producers, Songwriters    USB-C Connectivity    2 Mic / Line / Hi-Z Preamps    1 Headphone Out, 2 Line/Monitor Outs    Transparent AD/DA Conversion    Bus or DC Powered / Mac, Windows, iOS    Phantom Power, Built-In Hardware DSP    Aluminum Base and Gorilla Glass Top    Comprehensive Software Control    Symphony ECS Plug-In Optional

• Compact, portable design and intuitive user interface make the unit a perfect studio control center for a Mac computer, a PC sporting Windows 10, or an iOS device
• Single large controller knob for easy access to level adjustments

• Connect two microphones, instruments, keyboards, or line inputs
• Monitor and mix in stereo through speakers and headphones
• Onboard 3.5mm headphone port with 0-ohm output
• Breakout cable provides two balanced mic/line inputs, two unbalanced 1/4" Hi-Z inputs, and two balanced 1/4" outputs
• Includes USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables for easy hookup to a variety of host devices
• Custom docking station available separately

• World-class Apogee conversion and mic preamps
• Phantom power and up to 65 dB of gain
• Suitable for all dynamic, condenser, and ribbon microphones
• Converters designed to deliver unadulterated recordings and a stellar listening experience

• Internal hardware DSP for powering Apogee plug-ins without burdening your CPU
• Optional Symphony ECS Channel Strip plug-in brings a vintage-modeled 3-band EQ, Bob-Clearmountain-tuned compressor, and analog saturation from subtle gain to warm crush
• Eliminates monitoring latency when recording

• USB high-speed connectivity
• Compatible with macOS, iOS (via USB-C or separately available Apple Camera Connection Kit), and Windows 10
• Bus powered via USB-C connection
• Secondary USB-C port for optional external power supply

• Designed in California
• Built in the USA
• Low-profile industrial design
• Sturdy construction with aluminum base and Gorilla Glass top and knob cover
• Backlit encoder is bearing assisted for smooth operation 
• Includes foam-lined nylon hard case for travel

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What's the release date?

A: These are available for pre-order now. At the moment we do not have a specific ETA for arrival time.

Q: 2. Is this just a generic USB mini cable?

A: It is a dedicated, proprietary USB cable designed for these products only.

Q: 3. Is this something you can plug studio monitors into and use to control volume?

A: While the Audient EVO 4 Desktop 2x2 USB Type-C Audio Interface will connect to studio monitors for audio output and volume control, this is limited to its functionality while acting as an interface to a DAW. For a studio monitor selector and volume controller, we recommend BH #MABKPSMC Mackie Big Knob Passive Studio Monitor Controller: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1313074-REG/mackie_big_knob_passive_studio.html?sts=pi&pim=Y

Q: 4. Will it work with usb-a ports using a usb-c to usb-a adapter?

A: Yes the Apogee Duet come with a USB-C to USB-C cable. You will not need to purchase an additional adapter.

Q: 5. can this device when connected to an ipad with Logic Pro, open two seperate channels for recording at the same time?

A: Yes. The Apogee Electronics BOOM 2x2 Desktop USB Type-C Audio Interface has two channels of input and two channels of output. Two separate channels of audio can be recorded at the same time.

Q: 6. Does the green signal/clip indicator LED glow from dim to bright as the signal level increases?

A: The LED will light up green when an input signal is recognized, and red if the signallevel is too high which may cause distortion or “clipping”. THe green level does not change from dim to bright.

Q: 7. Can you use this as Xlr to usb_c interface to use with DaVinci Resolve for doing voice overs in video editing ?

A: Yes, the Apogee Electronics Symphony Desktop 10x14 USB Audio Interface can be used with DaVinci Resolve.

Q: 8. Does this work with the new iPad mini? I'm talking about 2021's "mini 6" which has USB C.

A: No, the Rode AI-1 Studio-Quality USB Audio Interface is not compatible for use with iOS devices such as the iPad Mini. This interface requires a computer running macOS 10.10 or later, or Windows 7 OS or later for operation.

Q: 9. 1) Will it work out of the box with the New MacBook Pro M1 Max ? 2) without buying the dock, you don't get xlr inputs correct ?

A: Apogee does not yet specify compatibility between the Apogee Electronics Duet 3 Ultracompact 2x4 USB Type-C Audio Interface and the Apple M1 products. You are still able to get XLR inputs on the Apogee Electronics Duet 3 Ultracompact 2x4 USB Type-C Audio Interface without the accessory dock via the breakout cable included with purchase.

Q: 10. Could I also use this Rode AI-1 to monitor audio while I edit in Premiere or edit audio in Audition?

A: Yes, and it is recommended to use the interface as your monitoring device.