Apogee Duet Audio Interface Review / Test / Explained

[@Muzik4life1234]

Ive been using duet 2 for 5years now and in my opinion this is the best hands down.

[@BoothJunkie]

I used a Duet for a long time. It's a great piece of gear for a simple, great looking home setup.

[@BACHKA]

Booth Junkie Hey I’m a big fan Mike!

[@Fredy_Carpower360]

is it compatible with Reaper? how complicated it is to set it up?

[@lorikhalilaj2991]

Was it better than the Audient iD22 in your experience as I follow your work and I noticed you have used both?

[@BoothJunkie]

@@lorikhalilaj2991 they both sound excellent, I find the buttons and interface more convenient on the audient device. The duet is sleeker, but the single large button can sometimes be slightly inconvenient when setting levels. I prefer separate it for gain, headphone level and monitor level.

[@lorikhalilaj2991]

@@BoothJunkie Thanks a lot for replying sir, I appreciate it. I just bought a duet 2 and I am comparing it constantly to my iD22 and I still sometimes like one and other times the other. I also bought the Shure ksm32 to replace my Rode nt1 that I was using along with the audient and it's the same situation with the mics also 😂. I wanted to ask you directly as I've watched all of your videos. Appreciate your work!

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

I love how convenient this device is. Good for traveling as well.

[@DemetriYoung]

i really like the interface reviews, please do more!!

[@6POGBA]

Nice thanks for the review :) Keep up the awesome videos

[@nicolasstrawberry4148]

I’ve been using the Duet for Mac/IOS for several years now, I recently bought an SSL 2+ for my 2020 IPad Pro because the Maestro app doesn’t see my Duet when using it with my IPad , sadly when I wrote to Apogee the response I got was that it’s not being supported for usb C IPads anymore. Now the SSL is definitely great for its price range, and it’s capable of 24 bit 192k hd recording, but I have to be honest....to my ears the Apogee just sounds better, especially just when listening back thru monitors bs headphones . The SSL sounds good, but it sounds flatter compared to the Apogee. The sounds just seem to have more depth , like it’s in 3d vs 2d . Yes, there are cheaper interfaces than the Apogee, but I can hear the different between my $279 SSL and my $600 Apogee. I have to agree though that I’m not crazy about the Apogees break out cable vs everything being built into the interface on the SSL 2+.

[@EM-km8em]

What do you think of apogee duet 2 vs apollo twin duo mk2 ? Do you think the duet 3 is a big step in sound quality vs duet 2 ?

[@rylandweet7750]

Eh I was actually debating on getting the duet 2 or the ssl 2 I had the duet 2 and the preamps were pretty damn nice, didn’t dig the DAC all that much cause I would get ear fatigue quickly from it being so bright, I have an Audient id4 but I absolutly hate their preamps for vocals… just hate them that’s all I can say lol , the DAC on it is not great either For preamp wise how would you compare the ssl 2 to the duet?

[@_JohnnySav]

Don’t forget about that it has Logic Pro X integration. I have the Apogee One which is friccin amazing at it cost $299.99 USD

[@yourcanadianbrother8531]

I have no real clue on pc audio but I really like the quality of this product and it's kinds pretty lol that was a close one btw ^_^ another good review. keep doing what you love brother. always appreciate a good review;)

[@camerongriffith4858]

Great Video...but I am having some serious gain issues with this device. I've been told repeatedly that my levels are too low. At this time, I am using an external pre-amplifier as opposed to the Pre-built preamps installed in to the hardware.

[@Triumphinchrist1]

I have the same issue.It’s definitely not external preamp friendly! Just wondering if there’s a workaround.

[@CharlieBlaze99]

Same issue. My vocals are sooooo low. Just upgraded from the Duet 1 and now my levels are so low on the 2.

[@elnyoutube123]

​@@Triumphinchrist1 I was wondering about this. I only have an Apogee Jam right now and have a few different preamps. It sounds amazing with my Studio Projects VTB1 but with my Summit preamp it sounds dull and kind of noisy. I was wondering if maybe the problem with your Duet isn't the Duet itself but the external preamps? I'm thinking of upgrading to a Duet but not if it has issues with external preamps.

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Excellent review.

[@camiloochoa1239]

really helpful brother.......this was a gift from a dear friend and i just don't have a clue how to use it......i really appreciate your video.......

[@johnathanreed98]

Man I hit the jackpot with this! Somebody gave me one of these not knowing what it was.

[@befingered]

Made in the USA, and far better quality than most interfaces.

[@N8oRMusic]

I'm still on the first DUET Firewire. It sounds soooo good. I'm surprised it still works on the lastest Mac OS.

[@HumbugShow]

100th Like! Yeah I'll stick with my Audient ID4, less than half the price and with a fethead it has the same preamp db gain. Epic review as every review you do is. Remember to post the frequency response graph so AMR can beg a company for one and then blame it for being crap.

[@rylandweet7750]

i have been using the id4 for a couple years and messed around with the duet for a while, and i have to say the duet is allround better then the my audient id4,,,, id4 is not as professional sounding in the pres and the converters

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

@@rylandweet7750 ID 4 MKii is industry recommended interfaces. Pl. don't go wrong.

[@rylandweet7750]

@@HarvinderSingh-yy8th it’s really not actually,,,, if you ever heard what industry standard sounds like … you would know that it’s not

[@ifiude]

nice review. thanks

[@raymondharris7226]

Thanks so much for sharing all the info on this...

[@Fredy_Carpower360]

Which one is better for professional voiceover: Audient id22 or Apogee duet?

[@AlessiaandFamily]

Apogee duet vs Audient id22 vs Rme babyface pro ..?

[@Fishoilification]

id22 is meant to be pretty good and cheaper but from sonics the apogee duet is still the best. You can check out gearslutz forums to make up your own opinion

[@theelephantofsurprise8564]

Duet sounds INCREDIBLE - audient is "meh" in comparison regarding pre-amp and conversion

[@Prodby_duke]

BrettMerrill MusicProducer agreed. Audients preamps/converters are a bit harsh sounding in my own opinion

[@JourneyzzTeenzCoach]

Well Mike Delgaudio uses the id22. At least he did for years and I’d consider him a professional v/o guy. There’s a law of diminishing returns with audio gear past a certain point but I’m definitely no professional

[@sakshamchhabra24]

Thanks for this one😊💖

[@radan.chlapek]

Would recommend Apogee Duet 2 over Audient id16 MKII in terms of sound quality? I could get Apogee Duet 2 from 2013 for about $350. Thanks

[@sasuke671]

Hi I am a complete idiot when it comes to audio, audio gear, lingo, etc. I was just wondering, when looking at the specs of an audio interface, which spec tells you if the interface has a preamp good enough to power a certain mic? Is it the gain range? Or the dynamic range? Love your vids btw 😊

[@FrankBell]

For the love of god, does anyone know where/how to download Maestro?

[@zoeytrope]

You put focusrite solo in the desc instead of the apogee(it's the right link though) :)

[@Podcastage]

Thank you! Fixed.

[@TaimumITurzo]

it seems futuristic 😱😱😱

[@Yellowswift3]

"That was a close one" hehe. :D Love the humour you 'throw' (see what I did there?) into these videos, thanks. :)

[@larzy5249]

o/ hey Thanks for review! :D

[@abhishekpatankar1475]

Hey.. Need help ...which one is good for just singing and guitar recordings!?? Please recommend. Ty in advance✌😊

[@jungtarcph]

Would it be good for a DAC / AMP for listening to Music via Headphones? Looking at a 2nd hand unit - almost not used for 120 USD. Could add a mic later.

[@aaronc8967]

I have the Apogee Duet and the ATH-M50x headphones and listening to music through the headphones is a pleasure - a vast improvement (as it should be) over the onboard audio on my 2012 15" Macbook Pro. As long as your DAC need is listening to music from a USB computer source, I'd recommend it (especially at $120). It's worth noting the only other DAC I've compared it to is the original Apogee Duet Firewire, so I'm not sure what the competition is like these days.

[@tr762]

Can you do a little close up to your Ufo Poster?

[@amirtufail1815]

Hi ...thanks for your video. I just bought duet 3 ....when I shift input from microphone to instrument......I hear a clicking sound from the hardware. I don't know if it should be there or not. ....?????? Please tell me whats that.

[@JoeSmith9021090210]

thanks for another great reviews Bandrew! Hey, your link to "my youtube kit" isn't working. Love to know what kind of cameras you use. Thanks man.

[@Shalshaka]

Hey can u help me My mic make buzzin sound when i choose studio quality for record But on dvd quality it sounds smooth but not good as studio quality, pls help

[@eranbein]

HI, Thanks for the very nice video, what's the guitar amp software you are using in the video ? Thanks

[@realguitarshredder]

Bought mine at 2013 the only problem i had was the led display it keeps getting bad and i finally stopped fixing it when the warranty wore out.. now still going strong but the cable have shown signs of wear and tear but working fine..

[@danielpaquin9561]

Please can you tell me if the new compatibility with pc is a new version of apogee duet ot its just an update of driver?

[@aaronc8967]

Windows compatibility is through a firmware update for the Duet. I have the Duet for Mac/PC/iOS.

[@kurtyhearty]

Very helpful, thnx!!

[@francesconovara7583]

BRAVISSIMO thank you so much!!!

[@hurkan3938]

it was very helpfull thank u bro :)

[@jayway1116]

Can I hook up a stereo synthesizer to this like the Behringer Poly D

[@Lightzy1]

I've been using Duet for the past 4 years and I suggest that if you're a windows user, avoid it at all costs. Drivers are terrible, it's incredibly buggy for using as a default audio device, and this is years after launch. There's a version Avid sell bundled with protools and their drivers and support are so much worse that they'll literally tell you in support reply that "there is no timeline for releasing windows drivers and you should roll back to old windows versions".

[@andrewkamel3195]

what is the chance to use avid drivers to operate duet with windows 8 and ableton 10 live?

[@donnythompson408]

Been using the Duet in Windows 10 since the drivers were released. Seamless integration with all my DAW programs, (PT, Samplitude, MixBus, S1, Reaper)... never a single problem with it. FWIW

[@roquedeschamps]

@@donnythompson408 Hey there, do you know anything about how does the avid pro tools duet version is working for windows ?

[@donnythompson408]

Roque Deschamps can’t say, Roque. I haven’t used Avid in a long time. They may have their own proprietary thing with audio drivers, but if PT works with ASIO, it’ll work with the newest Duet which is rock solid in Windows 10. Make sure you get the newest Duet that supports iOS devices, that’s the Duet model that Apogee implemented the software/firmware in for use with Windows 10.

[@auramac]

Absolutely. Avoid Windows at all costs.

[@johnjackson8902]

How do dedicated preamps work? I get the general idea of them supplying x dB of clean gain allowing you to use less of the onboard preamp in an interface, but for some of the dedicated preamp boxes (like the ART Tube MP) can they just be plugged into the interface with an XLR cable like Mic>Preamp input>Preamp output>Interface>PC?

[@kyorecords]

That's a really great review but you made excellent points about the cons. Can you suggest another portable self powered i'face but with the focus on great pre-amps (no noise) / good latency but maybe in the 200 - 400 range? Obvs been looking at the Steinberg UR22 / Komplete 6 and the Scarlet series... Looking for hardware durability too so the Audient doesnt appeal because of the knobs on the top of the interface. What about the Roland Rubix - any thoughts? Thanks so much in advance for responding if you get a chance. Oh, and forgot to mention the dealbreaker - has to work seamlessly also with iOS (iPad mini)!

[@handsomecontent4770]

i just got the duet 2 basically brand new for a little under $300. check on reverb or the resale market in general and you can find a pretty good deal.

[@in-sympathy-old]

Great video, thanks for sharing. You say your Duet is aluminium - mine is obviously plastic - were there any different versions of Duet for Mac and iPad? Are there any additional differences?

[@orangebeat2713]

Can I connect my neuman tlm 103 on this audio device ?

[@cooperfritz4645]

Hey, does anyone know if the mount that comes with the audio technica at 2020 work with the audio technica at 2035? (also i know that this has nothing to do with the video i just wanted to figure this out)

[@yamansitar6153]

Hi , iv just got the new m1 pro MacBook. , which has thunderbolt but the apogee duet has usb do you need a new lead ,

[@chrisg.3364]

One Question, what do you thing is more important, having an expensive Mikrofon, or expensive Interface? :)

[@Podcastage]

Expense doesn't matter. Quality does. You can get good quality interfaces for 1/6th the price (see: steinberg, focusrite, etc.). You can also get good microphones for $50-100 (see playlists on channel). It comes down to the law of diminishing returns, as well as the requirements of whatever project you're working on.

[@zezesilver]

An expensive audio interface will work an expensive microphone and will improve the sound of a cheap one. A cheap audio interface will work any microphone just fine, yet expensive mics won't be able to show their full character.

[@viofuzzy1781]

Can we connect it to Eleven Rack

[@SLetsP]

U got a synergy core go? If not can u test it with the SM7B

[@AmerMaraqa]

Would you recommend buying this over a focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB to combine with a Neumann TLM103 for podcast recording? Thank you

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Yes. It is sweet sounding interface.

[@user-rf4vc7mt4d]

Lol you remind me of a Turkish comedian named "Ibrahim Büyükak". He is a very nice actor xD

[@yrackaz8540]

Why do you not take your shure sm7b???

[@Podcastage]

huh?

[@yrackaz8540]

Podcastage sorry, i’m french

[@yrackaz8540]

Podcastage but you can take your shure sm7b, no?

[@auramac]

@@yrackaz8540 What?

[@Chilloveque]

Hi, Podcastage, what would you advice as more reliable and overall better for beginner? MXL770+behringer UMC22 or simply a AT2020USB+?

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Better go for NT1.

[@maldonadocorrea]

Que programa trae de edición ? Y con Windows funciona ?

[@nanase3324]

rly helpful thank you

[@cowpokez7304]

the DI on the Audient4 sounded waaaay better baby

[@LoKnows]

I want one! Im looking for a good clean, powerful, portable preamp for sudden VO requests.

[@Podcastage]

If you're using windows, and you're using it for professional applications, I'd wait a few months for them to work out all the bugs before picking it up.

[@LoKnows]

Will do, thanks!

[@LoKnows]

yeah for sure, thanks! I just sent a VO connecting a MKH14 to a ZoomH4N ( like really last minute stuff) and when i brought into my DAW is was like..OOHHHHH NO!!! This is not going to work!

[@LoKnows]

Andrew M. Sheppard your analysis of the zoom pre for the preamps was pretty accurate. I feel especially for VO specific. If it was for a vocal for a video project using a over hanging boom mic then it was passable. But for VO specific for a good clean, full sound. It was pretty lacking.

[@savanaviolenta]

Get RME BFP and start making great sounding music.

[@engincaglarofficial]

Can anyone help me this If I don’t understand how to mixing and mastering means I should buy the better interface like apogee or if I learn how to make a good mixing and mastering motu m4 enough for me to buy interface ?

[@bisaillion]

I don't understand the duet. It seems like a super expensive basic I/O unit. How is it better than a UAD Apollo or Focusrite Scarlett?

[@auramac]

YES.

[@crate718]

how is the sound stage from the dac?

[@jnyce695]

Duet 2 is super detailed. I’ve been using mine since back when it first came out. I’m literally still using it now. I wanna get a new interface but the specs on my duet 2 keep making me hesitant

[@ellisgl]

You can buy 4 of the Rode interfaces for that much! =)

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Audient is best industry recommended audio interface.

[@ellisgl]

@@HarvinderSingh-yy8th yeah, this product isn't available anymore new and now has an version 3. I've settled for Tascam 2x2HR based on price and it's performance. Sure, it doesn't have a DSP built in, but think I personally would go for a analog chain before the interface. Of course, I'm just weird though.

[@marshallrectifier1269]

Hello! Tell me, please, driver Apogee Duet for PC on window 10 multiclient? In other words, will Cubase 5, Winamp, Media Player, and KZbin work simultaneously in real time? Thank you

[@fadysamir7093]

You are talking and saying that it is not the best in its price category. I want to know what is best in its price category ؟؟؟

[@EM-km8em]

Hey Bro what do you think of this duet 2 vs something like the Apollo twin duo mk2 ?

[@matthiaskrause1155]

In this price range, I think most people will get better value from the Sound Devices MixPre-3. 3 pristine preamps with analog limiters, physical dials for each channel on the device, recording capability even without a PC or iDevice, and NO BREAKOUT CABLE.

[@Podcastage]

Oh I've had my eyes on this thing for a while.

[@matthiaskrause1155]

It is fantastic for podcasting. One can record with the touch of a button (while using it as an audio interface), see all the levels and adjust them on the device, without having to resort to software screens on the computer.

[@Podcastage]

Matthias Krause I actually almost bought the mix pre 6 a few weeks ago. Because of that exactly. Soooo much gain. Analog limiters. Computer loop back. Recording/interface. It goes in. What a killllller device.

[@rizla1235]

Can u do a tutorial on how to use a xlr mic on discord please?

[@SantiFox]

I'd like to know what I should instead of this

[@DosChelasRecords]

What were u using for the guitar amps ?

[@Podcastage]

For the amp sims I use Positive Grid BiasAmp

[@iWhy_Music]

Interesting, how big the latency at 1024 smp, mine ESI Julia has 24ms and when you work at big projects, rarely 512 smp are enough... Those ones you didn't show) only for recording (

[@camerontheDJ]

Plz plz plz do a comparison of the blue yeti vs the AKG p120

[@geforcejunkie1500]

no lightning cable?

[@screenrecordme270]

Can we use thunderbolt 2 for this device? Adaptor?

[@PAraboliconly]

YES

[@FoodTechLife]

I await your Universal Audio interface review in 2018! 🤓😁

[@54tristin]

Ps I HATE THE CABLES, bought the apogee breakout Box . Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn’t , I think It is due to the cable which runs from th apogee duet to the box which stated breaking at both. Ends @ 4-6weeks after I bought it. I thought this was the ultimate portable interface, but the cables are in my opinion fragile.

[@yeppy013]

Windows compatible for this particular unit?

[@Chokkan]

He said it was at the very beginning of the video.

[@infinieone3803]

Apogee Duet or Kompete Audio 9?

[@fizziealladin5282]

Thank u for that.

[@AqKhan8]

sir plz make a *video Interface Vs Mixer*

[@gnmorales1]

PLEASE DO DUET 3

[@moldo4857]

Hello ! Please review keyboards ! PS: u are the best !

[@hongtodeptrai]

Duet 2 vs roland ua25ex ? Thanks

[@alienfreak6829]

Does it work on Windows 10?

[@auramac]

Does anything?

[@massilyar341]

check out the sE usb2200a

[@manpost18]

Awesome

[@CrispyTeabag]

0:47 that was a fricking close one...

[@mdmax7002]

Review the Audient id4 plzzz

[@Podcastage]

It is coming.

[@jhettrix1543]

Hey, could you review the Alto Professional ZMX52. It's an Audio Interface that goes for about $50 on Amazon. Great Review! Just not in my budget.

[@OmarParadaco]

Hello! Good night, I'm between an Arturia Audiofuse or an Apogee Duet, what would you recommend? thanks: 3 i work in Windows and in live i use my ipad with Bias FX . thaaaaaanks :3

[@bigray27]

I find the maestro really complicated

[@saulmeiofio]

Is it possible to use this interface without a computer? I'd like to use it as an audio input/output.

[@Shane-zo4mg]

does dc power need to be plugged in at all times?

[@lewistacey6407]

Shane runs fine on USB power

[@zezesilver]

$600??? A big no, no matter how good it is. Like everything designed for Apple products, you're paying much more than it is worth. No gonna fall for this fancy-looking audio interface when there're inexpensive options out there with the same output quality.

[@hongtodeptrai]

Windows 7 ? Thanks

[@camerontheDJ]

Why don't you sound as excited in this episode? Sick?

[@theyoungpeoplepodcast2859]

Are u okay? You seem less lively and tired

[@Podcastage]

I'm great.

[@zezesilver]

He's a KZbinr, not a showman. If you want upbeat fake personalities, go watch Fallon on NBC.

[@user-rf4vc7mt4d]

lmao

[@auramac]

@@zezesilver Perfect.

[@giordanopagotto7940]

A to D and D to A

[@DirectorsGarage]

I've had the Duet since it first came out. The D/A converter is surprisingly bad for an Apogee product, to my ears. Love the meters. Switching between channels is annoying in use. It's like Apple and their mouses. Mice. Whatever. Yeah, one button looks clean, but in use, it's a pain. Like the form factor, but it has definite drawbacks and the sound quality is mediocre. It's been a love/hate thing for me. Those touch buttons don't work with wet fingers (don't ask). Oh, and the screen is subject to fade and wear over time. It doesn't look pretty forever. Coming late to the party, the MOTU M2 or M4 is an upgrade over this device, at a better price. There. I rhymed.

[@reggiep75]

I paused the video to baulk at the $600 cost but then carried on watching.

[@timjoseph887]

Better than me, I threw up on the guy's face when I heard the price.

[@culturedsquid8442]

I think the Arturia was better

[@bosmanragga51]

Its beautiful but very expensive