The benefits of the ESS Sabre32 DAC include: ESS Sabre32 DAC technology, as employed in Duet 2, Duet for iPad & Mac, Quartet and Symphony I/O, is one ingredient in the Apogee Engineering Difference.
While ESS Sabre32 DAC has been widely recognized and employed in the audiophile community as the next step in converter technology, Apogee is one of the first pro audio manufacturers to employ this DAC in an interface designed for audio and video professionals. Soft Limit allows several more decibels of apparent level to be recorded while subtly providing an analog-like warmth to the sound. This superior analog design prevents the digital clipping that causes distortion by instantaneously rounding off transient peaks before they hit the analog-to-digital converter. Once a technology exclusively reserved for Apogee's most advanced audio converters, Soft Limit is included in Duet and can be enabled in Apogee Maestro software. Soft Limit - Protection from digital oversĪn Apogee technology first introduced in 1992 on Apogee's AD-500 converter, Soft Limit can be heard on countless platinum selling records around the world. Duet's mic pres are suitable for all dynamic, condenser or ribbon microphones, allowing you to capture any sound without compromise. This unprecedented feature allows you to dial in the perfect level, either with the controller knob or from within software, while delivering ultra-low noise and smooth, crisp detail.
Much like the AD/DA converters, Duet's mic preamps feature the latest components and offer seamless click-free transitions as the gain increases and decreases throughout the incredible range of 0-75dB. Smooth, detailed world-class mic preamps. Duet's efficient circuitry and state-of-the-art components provide a simplified signal path resulting in incredibly transparent recordings. Pristine, next generation AD/DA converters.ĭuet's AD/DA converters are designed to deliver the purest recordings and best listening experience possible. With components carefully selected in critical listening tests and a highly efficient circuit design, Duet was built by Apogee engineers to make a difference you can hear. Duet is built solidly on this reputation.įrom the mic preamps to the AD/DA converters and the clocking, Duet is best-in-class and cutting-edge Apogee technology.
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.
Why Apogee Duet is the best choice for your studio.Īpogee is an award-winning industry leader in digital recording technology with over 25 years of experience. Legendary Sound Quality - The Apogee Advantage.
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