Detail 01
2 x 4 AD/DA conversion
Provides the interface's channel configuration.
Product detailSKU #1500000342061
ApogeeDuet 3 2x4 USB-C Audio Interface
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Apogee Duet 3 is a 2 x 4 USB-C interface for desktop or mobile recording with two microphone preamps, 48 V phantom power, balanced speaker outputs, and a dedicated zero-ohm headphone output. Built-in DSP lets you track through the included Symphony ECS Channel Strip without recording latency; its EQ, compression, saturation controls, and Clearmountain presets help shape an input while you work. The low-profile glass-and-aluminum body keeps monitor level and mic-pre gain on a single multifunction controller.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tracking vocals or acoustic instruments through DSP processing with zero-latency monitoring.
- Music creation, voice recording, streaming, or gaming from a compatible Mac or Windows workstation.
- Keeping a compact interface at home, in a studio workspace, or while working away from it.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Mac systems earlier than macOS 10.14 Mojave or Windows systems earlier than the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.
- Buyers expecting the Duet Dock to be included with the interface.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Built-in DSP with Symphony ECS Channel Strip
Lets you record through EQ, compression, and saturation processing with zero latency.
Detail 03
Two balanced line-level analog outputs
Connects to speakers for monitoring.
Detail 04
Zero-ohm headphone output
Provides a dedicated headphone mix.
Detail 05
128 dB EIN at 60 dB gain, 150-ohm input
States the microphone-preamp equivalent input noise measurement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your computer meets macOS 10.14 Mojave or later, or Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later.
- 02The optional Duet Dock is sold separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I record through effects without latency?
Yes. Its onboard DSP runs the included Symphony ECS Channel Strip for zero-latency recording with effects.
02What can I connect to Duet 3?
It is described for microphones, guitars, keyboards, and line-level devices.
03Is the Duet Dock included?
No. The Duet Dock is sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
8 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- 4 kohm
- Max Input Level
- 14 dBu
- Max Output Level Headphones
- 19dBu
- Max Output Level 4dbu Ref
- +18dBu
- Max Input Level 10dbv Ref
- +6dBV
- Line Output Impedance
- 50 ohm
- Max Output Level 10dbv Ref
- +6dBV
- Max Input Level 4dbu Ref
- +18dBu
6 detailsOther
- Ein
- 128dB (un-weighted) @ 60dB, 150-ohm input
- Dyn Range
- 126dB (A-weighted)
- Pc
- Windows 10 Anniversary update or later
- Freq Resp 20hz 20khz
- > +/- .05dB
- Rel Thd N
- –110dB
- Macos
- 10.14 Mojave or later (Apple silicon or Intel processor)
