Apogee Duet 3 LE
2 IN x 4 OUT USB-C Limited Edition Audio Interface with DSP & USB-C Docking Station
Portable Studio-Grade USB-C Audio Interface
From the tour bus to the hotel room, never let an idea slip away. Duet 3 delivers pristine sound quality, zero-latency monitoring, and onboard DSP—all in a sleek, travel-ready design.
Core Features
- 2×4 USB-C Audio Interface
- Best-in-Class A/D and D/A Conversion
- 2 Studio-Quality Mic Preamps (Up to 65dB Gain)
- Zero-Latency Monitoring
- Onboard DSP with Apogee FX
- Symphony ECS Channel Strip (DSP FX; Native plugin sold separately)
- Bus-Powered via USB-C
- Low-Profile Aluminum Design
Connectivity
- 2× USB Type-C Ports
- 2× ¼” Instrument Inputs
- 2× ¼” Balanced Line Outputs
- ¼” Headphone Output
- Duet Dock adds a second mirrored headphone output
Platform Compatibility
macOS
iOS / iPadOS
- Version 15 or later
- USB-C iPads are compatible
- Lightning-based iPads require Apple’s Camera Connection Kit and a powered USB-A hub
Windows
- Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later
What’s Included
- Duet 3
- Duet Dock
- USB Type C / Type A cable
- Apogee Pultec EQP-1
- Apogee Pultec MEQ-5
- Melodyne 5 Essentials
- Ableton Live Lite free
- 50% off coupon for any Apogee plugin or plugin bundle
- 1 Month Free Membership of SoundGym
Technical Specifications
Mic Preamps
- Gain: Up to 65dB
- EIN: 128dB (unweighted @ 60dB, 150Ω)
- Max Input Level: +18dBu
- Input Impedance: 4kΩ
Hi-Z Inputs
- Max Input Level: +14dBu
- Input Impedance: >20MΩ
A/D Conversion
- Max Input (+4dBu ref): +18dBu
- Max Input (-10dBV ref): +6dBV
- Frequency Response: ±0.2dB (20Hz–20kHz @ 44.1kHz)
- THD+N: –103dB
- Dynamic Range: 119dB (A-weighted)
D/A Conversion
- Max Output (+4dBu ref): +18dBu
- Max Output (-10dBV ref): +6dBu
- Frequency Response: ±0.05dB (20Hz–20kHz @ 44.1kHz)
- THD+N: –110dB
- Dynamic Range: 125dB (A-weighted)
Headphone Output
- Max Output Level: +18dBu
- Output Impedance: <0.5Ω
- THD+N: –109dB (600Ω load)
- Dynamic Range: 124dB (A-weighted)
Dimensions & Weight
- Size: 8.85” × 7” × 3.54” (22.5cm × 18cm × 9cm)
- Weight: 2 lbs / 0.95 kg
