Product details

The Apogee Duet 3 is a premium, compact audio interface designed for musicians, producers, vocalists and content creators who demand professional recording quality in a portable format. Featuring two studio-quality microphone preamps and high-performance analogue-to-digital and digital-to-analogue conversion, it captures audio at resolutions up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Its onboard hardware DSP powers the Symphony ECS Channel Strip, enabling real-time EQ, compression and drive processing for low-latency recording. With balanced monitor outputs, dedicated instrument inputs and a high-performance headphone amplifier, the Duet 3 delivers a versatile recording and monitoring solution for home studios and mobile production.

Key Features

Professional Audio Conversion: Records and plays back audio at up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
Two Studio-Quality Preamps: Delivers up to 65 dB of gain for microphones and line-level sources.
Onboard Hardware DSP: Includes the Symphony ECS Channel Strip for real-time EQ, compression and drive.
Zero-Latency Monitoring: Enables performers to monitor their input with minimal delay.
Flexible Input Connectivity: Supports two microphone/line inputs and two dedicated instrument inputs through the breakout cable.
Balanced Monitor Outputs: Two ¼-inch outputs connect to studio monitors.
High-Performance Headphone Amplifier: Provides low-output-impedance headphone monitoring.
Premium Compact Design: Features a low-profile aluminium body and scratch-resistant glass surface.
USB-C Connectivity: Supports bus-powered operation, with an additional USB-C port for external power when required.
Multi-Platform Compatibility: Works with compatible macOS, Windows, iOS and iPadOS devices.

Technical Specifications

Product Type: USB-C audio interface
Input/Output Configuration: 2 inputs / 4 outputs
Maximum Recording Resolution: 24-bit / 192 kHz
Microphone Preamps: 2
Maximum Microphone Gain: 65 dB
Microphone Input Impedance: 4 kΩ
Microphone Input Maximum Level: +18 dBu
A/D Conversion Dynamic Range: 119 dB (A-weighted)
A/D Conversion THD+N: −103 dB
D/A Conversion Dynamic Range: 125 dB (A-weighted)
D/A Conversion THD+N: −110 dB
Headphone Output Dynamic Range: 124 dB (A-weighted)
Headphone Output Impedance: Less than 0.5 Ω
Analogue Inputs: 2 × mic/line inputs and 2 × ¼-inch instrument inputs via breakout cable
Analogue Outputs: 2 × ¼-inch balanced line outputs
Headphone Output: 3.5 mm stereo
Computer Connection: USB-C
Power Supply: USB bus-powered; external power can be supplied through the second USB-C port
Chassis Material: Aluminium with a scratch-resistant glass surface