Apogee Electronics has introduced the Duet 2 – the next generation of their Duet recording interface.

Duet 2 features balanced outputs, independent speaker and headphone outputs, configurable touch pads and improved sound quality. Duet 2 can record from sampling rates of 44.1 to 192kHz.

Highlights:

• Completely redesigned mic preamps and converters
• 4 outputs, Independent speaker and headphone outs
• Balanced outputs
• USB 2.0 high speed connectivity
• 24-bit/192kHz recording
• Full color OLED display
• Configurable touch pads
• Maestro 2 software
• Breakout box (sold separately)
• Redesigned Breakout Cable
• Soft Limit

Features & Specs:

• USB 2.0 Mac audio interface
• 2 Combination Line/Mic/Instrument inputs
• 2 Balanced line outputs, +20 dBu maximum output level
• 1 Independent 1/4″ stereo headphone output
• 2 Microphone preamps with up to 75dB of gain
• A/D and D/A Conversion at 24-bit/192kHz
• Top panel high resolution OLED display
• Multi-function controller knob
• Two assignable top panel touch pads:
• Mute speakers, headphones or all outputs
• Assign headphone to outputs 1-2,3-4 or low latency mixer
• Dim speakers, headphones or all outputs
• Sum to mono speakers, headphones or all outputs
• Selectable 48v phantom power, Soft Limit and phase invert

The Apogee Duet 2 is priced at US $595 and is expected to be available in April.