Apogee Duet 3 USB-C Audio Interface & Docking Station Limited-Edition Bundle

This Apogee limited-edition Duet 3 bundle includes the Duet 3, the Duet Dock and three best-selling Apogee plug-ins, providing creators with everything needed to break through and fulfill their potential. The Duet 3 is a powerhouse when it comes to a portable pro audio interface. However, when paired with the Duet Dock, the overall experience is elevated. The angled positioning and rear-panel connectors of the Duet Dock help tidy up your desk. Connecting the Duet and Duet Dock introduces an extra headphone jack, enabling seamless collaboration and focused creativity. With the limited-edition Duet 3 set, you gain access to an exclusive kit of sound-shaping tools. Utilize the onboard DSP with Symphony ECS Channel Strip or experiment with the three included plugins: Pultec EQP-1A, Pultec MEQ-5 and Clearmountain’s Spaces.Achieving pristine sound quality in a digital audio converter requires engineering that artfully pairs AD/DA converters, digital clocking, analog design and power technology. Duet has 2x4 channels of legendary Apogee AD/DA conversion, plus two world-class microphone preamps, making it the perfect centerpiece for your home and mobile studio. It's I/O lets you connect microphones, guitars, keyboard and line-level devices and you can monitor the full depth and imaging of your sound through two truly balanced, line-level analog outputs for speakers. For a dedicated headphone mix, power your headphones with a zero-ohm headphone output.The mic pre in the Apogee Duet 3 is extraordinary offers an astounding amount of gain and 48V phantom power, so you can cleanly and precisely capture any audio source with even the most gain-hungry microphones. And thanks to meticulous Apogee engineering, noise and distortion are not an issue, even at higher gain levels.Duet 3 gives comes with built-in DSP for Apogee FX processing to precisely shape your sound on input giving you great-sounding tracks, all while eliminating the delay that can occur when recording. Tuned by legendary mixer Bob Clearmountain, the included Symphony ECS channel strip plug-in provides EQ, compression and saturation controls so you can create the optimal blend of channel FX for tracking vocals or acoustic instruments. Choose from multiple hand-crafted Clearmountain presets and record with zero latency through Duet 3's onboard DSP.The multi-function digital controller knob on the Duet 3 delivers a luxurious feel for dialing in monitor levels and mic pre gain, while also giving the desktop interface style accents backlit with purple LEDs. Perfectly contoured for ergonomic control on your desktop, the low-profile body is topped with scratch-resistant gorilla glass for a modern look and solid feel.The Duet Breakout cable for the Duet 3 has been redesigned with streamlined connectors and a longer reach. You can keep everything connected and easily tuck it away off your desk for a clean and organized workspace.The original Apogee Duet set the standard for making music and recording on the go with its small footprint and flexible breakout cable. But when working in your studio, the best way to use Duet 3 is with the Duet dock. The dock positions Duet at the ideal angle for quick adjustments and meter and function visibility. The rear-panel connectors on the Duet dock also make it easier to organize and connect your cables.Leaders in digital audio recording since 1985As an industry leader in digital audio technology for over 35 years, Apogee is the choice for top artists and recording professionals on countless Grammy- and Oscar-winning recordings. This is because Apogee digital audio converters, preamps and plug-ins simply sound amazing.