APOGEE DUET IOS-MAC -USB Audio Interface

2 IN x 4 OUT USB Audio Interface
for iPad and Mac

Apogee Duet is an award-winning audio interface, headphone amp and MIDI interface making it easy to create professional recordings anywhere on your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or Mac. With Apogeeʼs legendary digital audio conversion and world-class mic preamps, Duet is the best way to capture your music with incredible dimension and detail.

The new Duet for iPad and Mac features special circuitry designed to deliver professional performance for iPad use along with low latency USB 2.0 performance for Mac. And with the addition of MIDI I/O you can connect and power a Core MID compatible keyboard/controller while using Duet with your iPad or iOS device.

• Duet charges the iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad when connected so your work is not interrupted.
• 2 analog inputs with world-class mic preamps and selectable 48v phantom power for connecting microphones, instruments or line-level devices.
• Direct connection with Lightning or 30-pin iOS devices** (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad) and USB connection to Mac.
• Software control of hardware parameters including input selection and low latency monitoring.

Specifications

Computer: Intel Mac 1.5GHz or faster
Memory: 2 GB RAM minimum, 4 GB recommended
OS: 10.6.4 or greater
Connection and Power: USB, powered by any available USB port on the computer (DC power optional)

• Mac
  • Any Mac Core Audio compatible application
  • Recommended apps: Logic, GarageBand, MainStage, Final Cut, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One, Cubase, and Nuendo
• iOS
  • Any iOS Core Audio compatible app. Recommended apps: GarageBand, Auria

• Duet
• Breakout Cable with:
  • 2 Combination Line/Mic/Instrument Inputs
  • 2 Balanced Line Outputs
• USB Cable (Lightning and 30-pin cables sold separately)
• Universal Power Adapter for US, UK and EU
• Quick Start Guide

• First professional stereo audio interface for iPad
• Works with GarageBand, Auria, MultiTrack; Any Core Audio compatible app on iOS
• Works with GarageBand, Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton; Any Core Audio compatible app on Mac
• USB 2.0 Mac and iOS audio interface
• 2 analog inputs:
  • Combination Line (balanced +20dBu max)
  • Mic/Instrument (+20dBu/+14dBu max)
  • 2 Microphone preamps with up to 75dB of gain
  • Selectable 48v phantom power, Soft Limit and phase invert
• 4 analog outputs:
  • 2 Balanced line outputs, +20 dBu maximum output level
  • 1 Independent 1/4” stereo headphone output
• MIDI connection (Core MIDI compatible; USB-A type connector)
• A/D and D/A conversion at 24-bit/192kHz
• Controller knob selects function, sets input and output level
• Top panel high resolution OLED display
• Two assignable top panel touch pads to control:
  • Mute speakers, headphones or all outputs
  • Dim speakers, headphones or all outputs
  • Sum to mono speakers, headphones or all outputs
  • Assign headphones to outputs 1-2, 3-4 or low latency mixer
  • Clear Meters
• Apogeeʼs Maestro (Mac & iOS) app for advanced control
• Legendary Apogee sound quality
• Designed in California – Made in the U.S.A.

The SONAR REAC Recording System when used in conjunction with the RSS V-Mixing System or RSS Digital Snakes provides the most comprehensive live recording, mixing, mastering and delivery product available. This is the next phase in product development of the REAC driver, which Cakewalk engineered for Roland as a way for users to record from their Digital Snake/V-Mixer System directly into SONAR. The SONAR REAC Recording System includes:

* SONAR 8 Producer
* REAC Driver Kit
* Cakewalk Approved Hardware Monitoring Device
* SONAR Templates
* Users Guides

The REAC protocol provides up to 40 channels of audio to be sent via a single CAT5e Ethernet or fiber optic cable. The REAC driver, developed by Cakewalk, allows the REAC output from the RSS V-Mixer or RSS Digital Snake to connect directly into a PC using a single Ethernet cable.

SONAR 8 Producer gives you what you need for recording, composing, editing, mixing, and mastering. Get innovations that matter, from exclusive features to ignite creativity and perfect your tracks, to groundbreaking technologies that always keep you in control, all backed by the industry's leading 64-bit audio quality. And SONAR 8 Producer delivers the go-to production tools you want with the best collection of virtual instruments, mixing, and mastering effects found in any DAW.

With unlimited tracks, amazing creative tools, inspiring virtual instruments, the freedom to work with any audio interface or control surface, and the most complete delivery capability for collaboration with users of other DAWS, award-winning SONAR Producer is your best choice in a digital audio workstation.

SONAR 8 is the only DAW that offers one-of-a-kind music creation tools that actually help in the songwriting process. Whether you are searching for new ideas or looking to add musical parts to existing songs, SONAR 8 can help you break through those creative blocks.

SONAR 8 provides the most comprehensive recording features of any DAW on the market today. It's designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding professional—whether recording a solo performance, a band, or even an orchestra.

Recommended System Requirements:

* Operating System: Windows XP (32 bit), Windows Vista (32 bit or 64 bit)
* Processor Speed: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher
* RAM: 3 GB for 40 Channel Recording
* Ethernet Port Speed: Gigabit Ethernet/CAT5e Only
* Graphics: 1280 x 960, 24-bit color or higher
* Audio Hard Drive Size: 30 GB
* Audio Hard Disk Type: RAID 0 with (2) SATA drives
* Audio Interface: SPS/FA-66 FireWire Audio Interface or Cakewalk VS-700 R
* Media Drive: DVD-ROM, DVD+/-R or DVD+/-RW
* Other Hardware: RSS Digital Snake or V-Mixing System, Roland CAT5e Cables (supplied with Digital Snakes), Gigabit Ethernet Switch (optional)
* Other Software: Adobe Acrobat

System Requirements
Mac           PC

    * Mac OS X 10.5.8 (Leopard) or 10.6.1-10.6.4 (Snow Leopard)
    * 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
    * 6 GB free disk space
    * Intel® processor (no PowerPC® support)
    * One FireWire port

         

    * Windows® XP 32-bit SP3, Windows Vista® 32-bit SP2, Windows 7 32-bit, or Windows 7 64-bit
    * 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
    * 5 GB free disk space
    * One FireWire port

Compatibility

ASIO, Core Audio, WDM, MME, and multi-client drivers

Mbox Pro Hardware
Pro Tools Mbox Pro

Mbox® Pro is the ultimate high-definition recording interface, packing a wide range of analog and digital I/O connections into a desktop audio workstation.

    * Compatible with most major audio software (Pro Tools LE®, Logic, Live, Cubase, and more)
    * FireWire connection
    * Professional-grade circuitry and converters deliver exceptional audio performance
    * Up to 24-bit, 192 kHz sample rates*
    * Soft-clip limiter lets you track hot signals without clipping—providing a classic overdriven tape saturation sound
    * Built-in guitar tuner
    * Onboard DSP offers flexible cue mixing and reverb effects
    * Assignable Pro Tools multi-function button on interface gives you fast access to software functions
    * Connect up to three pairs of monitors or do 5.1 surround mixing**
    * Hardware configuration:
          o 8 x 8 simultaneous channels of I/O
          o 4 mic inputs with 48 V phantom power and high pass filter (2 XLR/DI combo, 2 XLR)
          o 4 1/4" TRS line inputs
          o 2 unbalanced Alt line inputs (2 RCA, 1 mini 1/8”)
          o 6 1/4" TRS balanced line outputs
          o 2 discrete 1/4” stereo headphone outputs with separate volume controls
          o Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O
          o 1 MIDI input, 1 MIDI output
          o Word clock I/O
          o Monitor control section with Mono, Mute, Dim, Alt Source, and Speaker A/B/C switching controls
          o Dedicated monitor volume knob

* Up to 96 kHz sample rates supported with Pro Tools LE software.

** Mixing 5.1 surround sound in Pro Tools LE requires Complete Production Toolkit
Pro Tools LE Software
Pro Tools 8 Software

The Pro Tools software platform is used in professional studios around the world, and includes all the tools you need to easily compose, record, edit, mix, and master your projects with pro results—every time.

Key Features

    * Award-winning Pro Tools recording, editing, and mixing
    * 48 simultaneous stereo audio tracks (expandable with Toolkit options)
    * Includes over 70 professional effects and virtual instruments
    * Professional MIDI sequencing with dedicated MIDI Editor window
    * Integrated Score Editor based on award-winning Sibelius notation software
    * Full Elastic Time and Elastic Pitch to easily adjust timing and pitch on your tracks
    * Unique Beat Detective LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool
    * ReWire support for streaming your favorite applications right into Pro Tools
    * Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
    * Works on Windows and Mac computers

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - Mac

    * OS X Leopard 10.5.8 or Snow Leopard 10.6.3
    * 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
    * 6 GB free disk space
    * Intel® processor (no PowerPC® support)
    * One native USB port

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - PC

    * Windows® XP 32-bit SP3, Windows Vista® 32-bit SP2, Windows 7 32-bit Native, or Windows 7 64-bit Native
    * 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
    * 5 GB free disk space
    * One native USB port

What's in the Box?

    * Mbox Mini interface
    * Pro Tools LE 8 software DVD-ROM installer (includes electronic versions of user guides, plus software plug-in bundle)
    * Mbox user guide
    * Registration information card
    * USB cable

Yamaha AUDIOGRAM3 Computer Recording System Specifications:

• Mic/Hi-Z input: 1
• Audio Format: USB AUDIO 1.1, 16bit/44.1kHz
• Combo Connectors: 1
• Stereo In connectors: Phone connector x 2 (L/MONO x 2, R x 2)
• USB Connector: To Host x 1
• Headphone connector: Stereo Phone connector x 1
• Stereo Out connector: Phone connector x 2 (L, R)
• Power Supply: USB powered
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 180 mm x 61 mm x 112 mm (7-1/8" x 2-3/8" x 4-3/8“)
• Accessories: CUBASE AI DVD, Owner's Manual, USB Cable
  
  System Requirements
• Windows Vista
• Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface
• OS: Windows Vista
• CPU: 1GHz or better Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron processor
• Memory: More than 1GB
  
  Windows XP
• Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface
• OS: Windows XP Professional / XP Home Edition
• CPU: 750MHz or better Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron processor
• Memory: More than 128MB
  
  Macintosh
• Macintosh computer with built-in USB interface
• OS: Mac OS X 10.3.3 or higher
• CPU: Intel CPU / Macintosh G3 processor 300 MHz or better
• Memory: More than 128MB
  
  Cubase AI4 System Requirements:
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• Windows
• OS: Windows XP Professional SP1 / XP Home Edition SP1 / Windows Vista (32-bit)
• CPU: Intel Pentium 1.4GHz or better
• Available Memory: More than 512MB
• Hard Disk: Free disk space of 1GB or more
• Audio Interface: Windows DirectX / ASIO compatible
  
  Macintosh
• OS: Mac OS X 10.4 or higher
• CPU: Power Mac G4 1GHz or Core Solo 1.5GHz or better
• Available Memory: More than 512MB
• Hard Disk: Free disk space of 1GB or more