APOGEE QUARTET USB AUDIO INTERFACE FOR iPad & MAC

Meet Quartet The ultimate desktop audio interface and control center for iPad and Mac

Apogee Quartet is a professional USB audio interface designed to deliver the ultimate desktop recording experience to the iPad and Mac-based studio. Featuring 4 inputs and 8 outputs of Apogee\'s industry-leading AD/DA conversion technology as well as 4 world-class mic preamps, Quartet bridges the gap between the 2-channel Apogee Duet and Apogee\'s flagship interface, Symphony I/O.

Quartet 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. Quartet\'s MIDI I/O connector lets you connect and power a Core MIDI compatible keyboard/controller while using Duet with your iPad or iOS device.

Apogee is an award-winning industry leader in digital recording technology with over 25 years of experience. Preferred by recording pros around the world, Apogee products like Duet, Ensemble and Symphony I/O have been instrumental in creating countless GRAMMY® and OSCAR® winning recordings and have set the industry standard in professional recording for over two decades. Quartet is built solidly on this reputation.

• First professional multi-channel audio interface for iPad
• Direct digital connection to iPod touch, iPhone, iPad
• Works with new iPhone 5, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini
  (Apple\'s Lighting to 30-pin adapter required - Sold separately)
• Works with GarageBand, Auria, MultiTrack and any Core Audio compliant app on iOS
• Works with GarageBand, Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton and any Core Audio compliant app on Mac
• Low latency monitoring, complete input/output control with Apogee\'s Maestro software (iOS & Mac)
• MIDI input/output (USB-A type connector)
• DC power supplies charge to iPod touch, iPhone or iPad
• USB 2.0 audio with 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A conversion
• 4 Analog inputs with world-class mic preamps and selectable 48v phantom power
• ADAT/SMUX digital Inputs
• Monitor control - up to 3 speaker sets
• 1 Independent 1/4" stereo headphone output
• QuickTouch pads for input/output selection and advanced control
• Legendary Apogee sound quality
• Designed in California - Made in the U.S.A.

• Computer: Intel Mac 1.5GHz or faster
• Memory: 2 GB RAM minimum, 4 GB recommended
• OS: 10.6.8, 10.7.4 or greater
• Connection and power: Any available USB port on a Mac
• Power: DC Power supply included

• iOS version: 5.1.1 and later
• Connection: 30-pin dock connector
• DC Power supply included

• iPod touch* (5th generation)

• iPhone 5*

• iPad* (4th generation)

• iPad mini*

* Requires Apple\'s Lightning to 30-pin adapter. Sold separately.

• iPod touch (4th generation)

• iPhone 4s

• iPhone 4

• iPad (3rd generation)

• iPad 2

• iPad

• 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

• USB 2.0 High-speed Mac audio interface
• 4 Analog Inputs:
  • Combination line (balanced +20dBu max)
  • Mic/Instrument (+20dBu/+14dBu max)
  • 4 Microphone preamps with up to 75dB of gain
  • Selectable 48v phantom power, Soft Limit and phase invert
• Digital Inputs:
  • ADAT/SMUX Input, 8 channels, 2 Toslink connectors, 44.1kHz to 96kHz
  • MIDI input (USB-A type connector)
• 8 Analog Outputs:
  • 6 Balanced line outputs, +20 dBu maximum output level
  • 1 Independent 1/4" stereo headphone output
• Digital Outputs:
  • MIDI output (USB-A type connector)
  • Word clock output on BNC connector
• A/D and D/A conversion: 24 bit/192kHz
• 2 top panel high-resolution OLED displays
• Controller knob
• 6 touchpads for direct selection of inputs and outputs
• 3 assignable touchpads to control:
  • Mute Outputs
  • Dim Outputs
  • Sum to Mono
  • Clear Meters
  • Engage Speaker Set (allows monitoring of up to 3 pairs of speakers)

• EIN: 128dB (un-weighted) @ 60dB, 150Ohm input
• Max input level: +20dBu
• Input impedance: 3KOhm

• Max input level 14 dBu
• Input impedance: >2MOhm 

• Max input level (+4dBu ref): +20dBu
• Max input level (-10dBV ref):  +6dBV
• Input impedance: 5KOhm
• Freq resp 20 Hz -20Khz: > +/-0.2dB (@44.1Khz)
• Rel. THD + N: -106dB (@ 96Khz)
• Dyn. Range: 114dB (A-weighted)

• Max output level (+4dBu ref): +20dBu
• Max output level (-10dBV ref): +6dBV
• Line output impedance: 90 Ohm
• Max output level headphones: 19dBu
• HPH output impedance 30 Ohm.
• Freq resp 20Hz -20 Khz: > +/- 0.05dB (@44.1Khz)
• Rel. THD+N : -113dB (@96Khz)
• Dyn Range: 123dB (A-weighted)

• Quartet
• 2 meter USB Cable
• Universal Power Supply with standard 3 pin-IEC cable
• QuickStart Guide
• Instructions for download of software and complete documentation

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

Features:

USB 2.0 Desktop Recording Studio
44.1kHz to 96kHz sample rates, 24-bit resolution
Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in with 6 legendary Lexicon reverbs
dbx® 60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise microphone preamps
Superior sonic performance
2 analog combi-jacks for mic/line inputs
2 analog 1/4" TRS balanced outputs
Zero latency monitoring
Low latency ASIO drivers
Streamlined monitor form factor puts all recording controls at your fingertips
Separate level meters and gain control per channel
1 side panel 1/4" instrument input
1 side panel headphone output with dedicated volume adjustment
MIDI in and out

Technical Specifications

Microphone Inputs:    Female XLR Pin 2 Hot
Input Impedance:    3kΩ balanced
Phantom Power:    +48 Volts
Maximum gain:    +58 dB
E.I.N. (at max gain):    -125 dBu @ 58dB gain typical (150Ω source) -129 dBu @ 58dB gain typical A-weighted (150Ω source)
Maximum Input Level:    +21 dBu at minimum gain
Frequency Response:    +0/-1 dB, 20Hz - 20kHz
THD+N:    +18 dBu maximum
Impedance:    32Ω Balanced, 16Ω Unbalanced
Headphone Output:    1/4" stereo jack 350mW per channel at 50Ω
MIDI Interface:    5 pin DIN connectors for MIDI in and MIDI out (5 volt signal)
Sample Rate:    44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz (determined by computer application)
Dynamic Range:    A/D (24 Bit) 108 dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
(44.1 kHz sample rate)
D/A (24 Bit) 110 dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
A/D/A (24 Bit) 102 dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
Power Requirements:    12W 9VAC
Power adaptors available for:
US and Canada: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Adapter: PS0913B - 120
Japan: 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz Adapter: PS0913B - 100
Europe: 230 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS0913B - 230
UK: 240 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS0913B - 240
Australia: 240 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS0913B - 240-AU

The 828mk3 is MOTU's most advanced FireWire audio interface. Once again it raises the bar with innovative new features, enhanced standard features that remain unique, superb sound and reliable performance.

The 828mk3 provides ten channels of pristine 192 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with sixteen channels of ADAT digital I/O and stereo S/PDIF. Expand your system by connecting additional MOTU FireWire audio interfaces or the 8pre mic input expander.

The 828mk3 is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As an interface or standalone mixer, the 828mk3 provides 28 separate inputs and 30 separate outputs, including dedicated main outs on XLRs and two front panel headphone outs.

Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Record, monitor, route and process all of these live inputs using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer – with no latency and no processor strain on your computer. Apply hardware DSP-driven compression, EQ and reverb to every input and output, independent of your host computer. When recording from the mic/guitar inputs, the 828mk3ʼs signal overload protection gives you an extra 12 dB of headroom above zero with no digital clipping or harsh artifacts.

MOTU FireWire audio interfaces are fully compatible with FireWire 800-equipped Macs. All you need is a standard FireWire 400-to-800 cable. Just plug in and go. The FireWire bus operates at 400 Mb/sec, providing the same high speed, low latency and rock solid reliability that MOTU FireWire interfaces are known for.

After programming the on-board mixing in the studio, unplug the 828mk3 from the computer and take it on the road for operation as a stand-alone mixer with effects. All mixing and effects parameters are adjustable using the front panel backlit LCD.

The 828mk3 provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac and Windows and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac, with 24-bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing/processing/mastering.

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

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