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Apogee Duet Quick Start Manual

How to set up duet with your mac and ipad, connect speakers or headphones to play back music and connect mics and instruments to record your own creations
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Apogee Duet
QuickStart Guide
V1, April, 2013

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  • Page 1 Apogee Duet QuickStart Guide V1, April, 2013...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configuring the Input!13 Connecting to your iPad! ....................System Requirements!15 Install Maestro from App Store !15 Connect to Headphones or Speakers!17 Configuring the Input!18 Adjusting Input & Output Levels! .................. Software Setup! ....................... Using Duet with iOS Apps!33 Additional Support! ......................
  • Page 3 Warranty & Notifications! Registration and Warranty Information!35 Warnings!37 Copyright Notice!38 Software Notice !38 Declarations of Conformity!39...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide Overview Introduction Thank you for purchasing Duet. This QuickStart guide describes how to set up Duet with your Mac and iPad, connect speakers or headphones to play back music and connect mics and instruments to record your own creations.

  • Page 5: Software

    • 2 meter USB cable • 30-pin iOS cable • Universal power supply with NA, EU, UK, AU, JP • QuickStart Guide Software, firmware and the Duet User’s Guide are available online only. Please register your product and download the latest installer here: http://www.apogeedigital.com/downloads...
  • Page 6 Overview - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 7: Duet Panel Tour

    Overview - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide Duet panel tour Full Color Interactive OLED Display Multi-function Controller Knob User Assignable Touchpads 1/4” Stereo Durable Cast Aluminum Body Headphone Output MIDI Analog In and Out Stereo Headphones Out DC Power...

  • Page 8: Oled Screen Tour!8

    Overview - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide OLED Screen Tour Home View...
  • Page 9 Overview - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide Detail View (Input) Input Level Grouped Inputs Input Type Meters Group Phase Soft Limit...
  • Page 10 Overview - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide Detail View (Output) Mute Phones Output Level Output Type Meters OUT 1-2 Output Assignment...

  • Page 11: Connecting To Your Mac

    • USB bus powered; DC power optional (DC power supply included) Install Duet Software 1. Connect Duet’s USB port to a USB port on your Mac using the supplied USB 2 cable. 2. Go to http://www.apogeedigital.com/downloads.php 3. Download the latest Duet software installer.

  • Page 12: Connect To Headphones Or Speakers!12

    Connect headphones to the headphone output on the front of the unit. Connect the provided breakout cable to I/O Breakout Port on the rear of the unit. Then connect Duet’s 1/4” speaker outputs 1-2 to the inputs of your active (powered) studio monitors or amplifier.

  • Page 13: Configuring The Input!13

    Connecting to your Mac - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide Configuring the Input Connect a microphone or instrument to the breakout cable’s combo jack.
  • Page 14 Input tab. Select the Analog Level setting that corresponds to the device you have connected to Duet’s input(s). For example, if you have a microphone connected to the XLR input of channel 1, select “Mic” from the Analog Level menu on channel 1. If you have a 1/4”...

  • Page 15: Connecting To Your Ipad

    • DC power required: DC power supply included Install Maestro from App Store 1. Connect the provided external power supply to Duet. When connecting to iPad/iPhone, the external power supply is required. 2. Connect Duet to your iPad/iPhone using the provided 30-pin iOS cable.
  • Page 16 Connecting to your iPad - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide 3. On the iPad/iPhone, open Settings and choose General > About > Duet, then choose "Find App for Accessory".

  • Page 17: Connect To Headphones Or

    Connect headphones to the headphone output on the front of the unit. Connect the provided breakout cable to I/O Breakout Port on the rear of the unit. Then connect Duet’s 1/4” speaker outputs 1-2 to the inputs of your active (powered) studio monitors or amplifier.

  • Page 18: Configuring The Input!18

    Connecting to your iPad - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide Configuring the Input Connect a microphone or instrument to the breakout cable’s combo jack.
  • Page 19 Connecting to your iPad - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide Open Apogee Maestro app, choose Duet from the main menu and select the Input tab. Select the Analog Level setting that corresponds to the device you have connected to Duet’s input(s). For example, if you have a microphone connected to the XLR input of channel 1, select “Mic”...
  • Page 20 Note: If you are using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power, select the 48V box on the Input tab of the appropriate channel in Maestro. Phantom power is indicated on Duet’s display by a red dot above the microphone icon.

  • Page 21: Adjusting Input & Output Levels

    Adjusting Input & Output Levels - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide Adjusting Input & Output Levels  Input level To change Duet’s input level (i.e the preamp gain of microphones and instruments): 1) Push the Multi-function Controller Knob until the 2) Turn the Controller Knob until the desired recording microphone or instrument icon is lit on the level is obtained.

  • Page 22: Speaker Output Level

    Adjusting Input & Output Levels - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide Speaker Output level To change Duet’s speaker output level (i.e the listening level of connected speakers): 1) Push the Multi-function Controller Knob until the 2) Turn the controller knob to the desired listening level.

  • Page 23: Headphone Output Level

    Adjusting Input & Output Levels - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide Headphone Output level To change Duet’s headphone output level (i.e the listening level of connected headphones): 1) Push the Multi-function Controller Knob until the 2) Turn the controller knob to the desired listening level.
  • Page 24 Software Setup - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 25: Software Setup

    Software Setup - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide Software Setup Mac OS: Using Duet with Logic 1) Go to the Logic Pro or Logic Express menu and 2) In the Core Audio pane of the Device tab, select choose Preferences > Audio.
  • Page 26 Software Setup - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide 3) Set the I/O Buffer Size to 64. Click Apply Changes at the bottom of the Preferences window.
  • Page 27 Software Setup - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide Mac OS: Using Duet with Logic (continued) 4) Now close the Logic Pro Preferences window and 5) If you are recording a single microphone or select New > Empty Project > from the File Menu.
  • Page 28 Software Setup - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide 6) Logic will now ask you to name the project and save 7) Click the Record button in the transport control at in on your hard drive. the bottom of the Logic window.
  • Page 29 Software Setup - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide Mac OS: Using Duet with Avid Pro Tools (9 or greater) 1) Choose Setup menu > Playback Engine. 2) Choose Duet for Current Engine.
  • Page 30 Software Setup - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide 3) Set the Buffer Size to 64. Click OK. 4) The following dialog box will appear. Click Yes.
  • Page 31 1) Choose Live > Preferences. Click on the Audio tab. 2) Select CoreAudio in the Driver Type menu. 3) Select Duet in both the Audio Input Device and Audio Output Device menus. 4) Set Buffer Size to 128 5) Close the Preferences window after making settings.
  • Page 32 Software Setup - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 33: Using Duet With Ios Apps!33

    Software Setup - Apogee Duet Quick Start Guide Using Duet with iOS Apps Duet works with any iOS Core Audio compatible app on iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. Simply download your favorite app, connect Duet and you’re ready to go!

  • Page 34: Additional Support

    Additional Support For more information: • Complete Apogee Duet User's Guide • Apogee KnowledgeBase and FAQs • Apogee Product Registration • How to contact Apogee Technical Support Visit: http://www.apogeedigital.com/support/...

  • Page 35: Warranty & Notifications

    12 months. The term of this warranty begins on the date of sale to the purchaser (proof of purchase in the form of a receipt may be required). 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.
  • Page 36 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...

  • Page 37: Warnings!37

    Apogee.   In the event your Apogee product needs to be upgraded or repaired, it is necessary to contact Apogee prior to shipping, and a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number will be assigned. Warnings...

  • Page 38: Copyright Notice

      Copyright Notice Duet is a computer-based device, and as such contains and uses software in ROMs. This software, and all related documentation, including this User’s Guide contain proprietary information which is protected by copyright laws. All rights are reserved. No part of the software and its related documentation may be copied, transferred, or modi ed.

  • Page 39: Declarations Of

    FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS;...

  • Page 40: Industry Canada Notice

    NOTE: The use of non-shielded cable with this equipment is prohibited.   CAUTION: Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Apogee Electronics Corp. 1715 Berkeley Street Santa Monica,CA 90404, USA Industry Canada Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 41 Declaration of Conformity – CE Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the product, the Duet, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: • EN50081-1/EN55022; 1995 • EN50082-1/IEC 801-2, 3, 4; 1992 following the provisions of: •...
  • Page 43 Apogee Electronics Corp. Santa Monica, CA www.apogeedigital.com Part #: 7010-0063-0160 Revision 4.0...

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