Apogee 6372dc4 Duet For Mac

Hi, it seems that the Apogee Duet is the best-sound audio interface for the Mac. What would be the equivalent for a PC (Windows 7 x64)? I've been using a Line6 Toneport UX2 for quite sometime and would like to upgrade to a new high-quality audio interface, but it's been difficult to get a solid recommendation. It seems nothing compares to an Apogee Duet, but as it's only available for Macs, it's not helping me. I'd appreciate any recommendations.

Been looking at more Line6, Onyx, etc - all seem to be ok but none has so far stood out. BTW, I only need 2 inputs at the same time (guitar, mic). The major sound differences between audio interfaces are the mic-pre sections if you're just using inputs and outputs on line level the differences are virtually non-existent as long as it's a proper card and not some integrated AC97 codec thing If you're using spdif or aes input/output there is no sound difference between audio interfaces It's mostly a matter of S/N and latency and reliability when it comes to pro gear.

Apogee's Mic-pre's are better than most, but not better than good outboard mic-pre's Hope this helps Best regards -T. Hi, it seems that the Apogee Duet is the best-sound audio interface for the Mac. What would be the equivalent for a PC (Windows 7 x64)?

I've been using a Line6 Toneport UX2 for quite sometime and would like to upgrade to a new high-quality audio interface, but it's been difficult to get a solid recommendation. It seems nothing compares to an Apogee Duet, but as it's only available for Macs, it's not helping me. I'd appreciate any recommendations.

Been looking at more Line6, Onyx, etc - all seem to be ok but none has so far stood out. BTW, I only need 2 inputs at the same time (guitar, mic). Been looking at USBPre2 and Babyface over the weekend - tough choice. I like the USBPre2 for its many in-/output options, especially the 2 deadicated headphone and 2 line outs. On the other hand, it's only got 2 line ins, and they don't seem to be deadicate instrument inputs (normal/hi-z). Reading through many posts it appears that the USBPre2 is used by many HiFi enthusiasts and DJs and is highly valued for its microphone pre-amps. I couldn't find many references to it being used as a guitar interface.

The Babyface appears to be a true musician's interface. Personally, I don't like that the inputs and outputs are via an external adapter, although the instrument-in and headphone out are built into the box. It also seems that you can only use the 2 outputs as either headphone or line-outs and not both - or perhaps I misinterpreted the information on their website.

I prefer the USBPre2 but would need to get some clarification about the Line-Ins and their suitability for guitar/electric instrument inputs.

Avid and Apogee have teamed up and rebadged the formerly Apple-only Duet and Quartet interfaces for Windows users. While the interfaces are sold with Pro Tools software, they can be used with any Windows DAW. Here's more from Avid.

Press Release: Apogee and Avid are pleased to announce two new Avid Artist Suite products for music recording and stereo audio post, Pro Tools® Duet and Pro Tools® Quartet. These solutions feature Avid branded versions of Apogee’s award-winning Duet and Quartet audio interfaces, each paired with Avid’s industry-standard Pro Tools 11 software for Mac and Windows customers. “We are very excited to be working with Avid as the premier I/O Connectivity Partner,” said Betty Bennett, Apogee CEO and Co-Founder.

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“Our two paths have been intertwined since the early days of the digital recording revolution. While Pro Tools Software was first defining an exciting paradigm shift in our industry, we were perfecting AD/DA conversion and hardware technology for digital audio. Our first collaboration was in 1997 and featured Apogee’s AD-8000 as a front end for the Pro Tools 24 MIX system. Today we are very pleased to join forces once again in offering customers these two outstanding solutions.” Defining Digital Audio - The Path to Partnership Apogee’s hardware and Pro Tools Software have both played significant roles in the advancement of digital audio recording. In 1985, Apogee's founders developed special technology that addressed the inherent brittleness and distortion heard on the new listening medium of the day, compact discs (CDs). Apogee’s unique 924 and 944 anti-aliasing filters were used in high-end Sony and Mitsubishi digital recording systems to make the CD format sound warmer and more like analog. These Apogee products were key to the acceptance and acceleration of early digital recording and established Apogee as a leader in the field. Around the same time, Pro Tools (then Sound Tools) was forever transforming the recording and editing workflow by bringing it to the computer and making it more efficient and flexible than ever before.

By 1997, Apogee was developing premium standalone digital audio converters. Apogee's AD-8000 became very popular among professional Pro Tools users. Today, Apogee’s Duet and Quartet audio interfaces, as well as Avid’s Pro Tools  Software, are regarded as some of the highest quality tools available for music creation among industry professionals and aspiring artists. All contents copyright © SOS Publications Group and/or its licensors, 1985-2018. All rights reserved. The contents of this article are subject to worldwide copyright protection and reproduction in whole or part, whether mechanical or electronic, is expressly forbidden without the prior written consent of the Publishers.

Apogee 6372dc4 Duet For Mac

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