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Apogee Electronics, a pioneering force in digital audio recording technology since 1985, proudly presents the Duet 3 Limited-Edition Set, available exclusively at Guitar Center in the U.S. This special bundle gives customers an array of innovative tools to shape their recordings and kickstart any project.

This limited-edition set pays homage to the standards set by the iconic original Duet and offers customers the biggest value yet. Creators will receive the Duet 3, the Duet Dock and 3 of the best-selling Apogee plug-ins, providing everything required to break through and fulfill their potential. It includes the added value of $1,000 between the dock attachment and software plug-ins.

Hearing is believing
Achieving pristine sound quality in a digital audio converter requires engineering that artfully pairs AD/DA converters, digital clocking, analog design and power technology. Duet 3 is the result of decades of innovation and expertise, resulting in sound quality unmatched in its class.

With 2x4 channels of legendary Apogee AD/DA conversion, plus two world-class microphone preamps, Duet 3 is the perfect centerpiece for your home and mobile studio. Connect microphones, guitars, keyboard and line-level devices to capture every detail. Monitor the full depth and imaging of your sound through two truly balanced, line-level analog outputs for speakers. And power your headphones with a zero-ohm headphone output for a dedicated headphone mix.

Turn up the mic, not the noise
One of the most critical components for high-quality recordings, the mic pre in Apogee Duet 3 is extraordinary. With an astounding amount of gain and 48V phantom power, you can cleanly and precisely capture any audio source with even the most gain-hungry microphones. And thanks to meticulous Apogee engineering, you’ll keep noise and distortion down, even at higher gain levels.

Plug in to onboard DSP
To capture the best performance, you need the ability to get an inspiring sound quickly and easily. And few things are more distracting than latency when trying to record your best takes. Duet 3 gives you built-in DSP for Apogee FX processing to precisely shape your sound on input giving you great-sounding tracks, all while eliminating the delay that can occur when recording.

Zero-latency recording with the Symphony ECS channel strip
Tuned by legendary mixer Bob Clearmountain, the Symphony ECS channel strip plug-in includes EQ, compression and saturation controls that let you create the optimal blend of channel FX for tracking vocals or acoustic instruments. Choose from multiple hand-crafted Clearmountain presets and record with zero latency through Duet’s onboard DSP.

Beautiful, outside and in
Sound quality comes first, but elegant design is a close second. After all, you’re always hands-on with control of listening level and mic pre gain, so why shouldn’t the centerpiece of your studio have a high-end look and feel? The Duet multi-function digital controller knob delivers a luxurious feel for dialing in monitor levels and mic pre gain, while also giving the desktop interface-style accents backlit with purple LEDs. Perfectly contoured for ergonomic control on your desktop, the low-profile body is topped with scratch-resistant gorilla glass for a modern look and solid feel.

The Duet Breakout cable for the Duet 3 has been redesigned with streamlined connectors and a longer reach. You can keep everything connected and easily tuck it away off your desk for a clean and organized workspace.

Dock for optimal positioning of the Apogee Duet interface
The Apogee Duet set the standard for making music and recording on the go with its small footprint and flexible breakout cable. But when working in your studio, the best way to use Duet 3 is with the Duet dock. The dock positions your Duet at the ideal angle for quick adjustments and meter and function visibility. The rear-panel connectors on Duet dock make it easier to organize and connect your cables.
Apogee Duet 3 USB-C Audio Interface & Docking Station Limited-Edition Bundle
Apogee Duet 3 USB-C Audio Interface & Docking Station Limited-Edition Bundle
Apogee Duet 3 USB-C Audio Interface & Docking Station Limited-Edition Bundle

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  • 2x4 USB-C audio interface
  • Two studio-quality mic preamps with +65dB of gain
  • Two balanced 1/4” instrument/line inputs
  • Two balanced mic/line/instrument Combi inputs
  • 1-1/8” Zero-ohm headphone output
  • 1-1/4” Zero-ohm headphone output
  • Left/Right 1/4” balanced speaker outputs
  • Built-in hardware DSP with Symphony ECS channel strip
  • PureDIGITAL connection for up to 24-bit/192kHz recording
  • Bus Powered with included USB-C cable with USB-A adapter

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Bundled Software:
  • Ableton Live Lite
  • Apogee Pultec EQP-1A Native Plug-in
  • Apogee Pultec MEQ-5 Native Plug-in
  • Clearmountain’s Spaces Native Plug-in
  • Melodyne 5 Essentials
Included:
  • Duet 3
  • Duet Dock
  • USB Type C /A Cable
  • Software Activation Code

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Hardware warranty:

APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants this product to be free of defects in material and manufacture under normal use for a period of 12 months. The term of this warranty begins on the date of sale to the purchaser. Units returned for warranty repair to Apogee or an authorized Apogee warranty repair facility will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer's option, free of charge.

All units returned to Apogee or an authorized Apogee repair facility must be prepaid, insured and properly packaged. Apogee reserves the right to change or improve design at any time without prior notice. Design changes are not implemented retrospectively, and the incorporation of design changes into future units does not imply the availability of an upgrade to existing units.

This warranty is void if Apogee determines, in its sole business judgment, the defect to be the result of abuse, neglect, alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel.

The warranties set forth above are in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and Apogee specifically disclaims any and all implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. The buyer acknowledges and agrees that in no event shall the company be held liable for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, or for injury, loss or damage sustained by any person or property, that may result from this product failing to operate correctly at any time.

USA: Some states do not allow for the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damage, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Software warranty:

Limited Warranty. Apogee Electronics warrants for a period of ninety (90) days from your date of purchase that (i) the media on which the Software is recorded will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, and (ii) the Software as provided by Apogee Electronics will substantially conform to Apogee's published specifications for the Software.

Apogee Electronics' entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of the foregoing limited warranty will be, at Apogee Electronics' option, replacement of the media, refund of the purchase price or repair or replacement of the Software.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY PROVIDED BY APOGEE ELECTRONICS AND ITS LICENSORS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION

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