Apogee Duet 2

[thisisdjkaz]

Over the last week I've been thorn between getting the Apogee Duet and another soundcards with more Outs as the Duet only has one output signal for the main out and headphone out. It seems many people have been requesting separate main and heaphone out and that Apogee have been listening. Definately picking up one of these bad boys when they are released. This will probably be the best soundcard available for DJs using Ableton or Traktor where only a stereo output and headphone cue is needed. This piece of kit is very impressive looking

Apogee Duet 2
2 IN x 4 OUT USB audio interface for Mac



Completely redesigned mic preamps and converters
4 outputs, Independent speaker and headphone outs
Balanced outputs
USB 2.0 high speed connectivity
24-bit/192kHz recording
Full color OLED display
Configurable touch pads
Maestro 2 software
Breakout box (sold separately)
Redesigned Breakout Cable
Soft Limit
Duet/Duet 2 Comparison Chart

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnEsjWovoOk

Full list of features here: http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/duet2.php

[Zac Kyoti]

It's lovely.

[PDMD2204]

Agreed...I've been using the Audio 2 for a few months now but when I saw this I'm aiming to pick it up when it hits the shelves. I haven't heard much about Apogee before though (save in some of the forums)...is the audio quality that good? I'm wondering how it will stack up compared to the M-Audio products like the 1010-Lt.

[PDMD2204]

Guess everyone jumped ship on this one but I had to post up: This thing is incredible compared to what I've used before. Just listening through headphones I'm blown away...I can't wait to get it to the club

[DennisHuiberts]

I've owned a lot of high end soundcards and now I've got an Apogee Duet (1) for some time. Hands down the best sounding soundcard I've ever had, so I'm guessing the successor won't be too shabby either. If you have the money, this is a serious no-brainer...

[TommyQuiet]

amazing soundcards these

[PDMD2204]

I wish I would have know before...I used a couple of M-audio Products (1010-LT & the 410 Delta I believe) and I have been using the NI Audio 2 DJ but this makes them really pale in comparison. Glad I sunk the cash into it!

[mostapha]

It's on my short list of things to buy if/when I get into recording. I think it's overkill for DJing, but…well…that's the fun part, right?

I've never heard a bad thing about Apogee converters from anyone that's used them, and this is just the thing for a project studio.

[towifer]

I keep thinking about investing in one of these now for my 'on the go' rig since PT 9 isn't tied to just Avid/Digi interfaces! and i wouldn't need more than this since the only 'on the go' recording id be doing would involve either an acoustic guitar or some vocals (both of which for a final mix id rather run through my UA 710) for demos.

I've used an Apogee Ensemble once once and the only interface in its league for 'price' to me was the Prism Sound Orpheus and that costs double the Ensemble!

[bmo]

wooooooow $564? Does it make coffee as well, or just output/input music?