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Apogee Duet 2 vs Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

    Apogee Duet 2 Sound Card
    Apogee Duet 2
      9.61 in
      4.09 in
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Sound Card
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
      Editiorial reviews
      4
      4 editorial reviews
      The Apogee Duet 2 is a top-quality audio interface for recording or just listening to music on a Mac, but it's no longer the only game in town.Read more
      Duet 2 is, as its name suggests, a second-generation, dual-channel audio interface made by Apogee for the Macintosh. While this updated release has given Apogee an opportunity to address several key fRead more
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      4
      4 editorial reviews
      Everything you need for a high-end XLR recording, streaming, or podcasting setup.Read more
      The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a simple stereo input box that's ideal for recording and mixing both music and podcasts.Read more
      Focusrite has a well-earned reputation for building high-quality audio interfaces and mic preamps at price-points to cater to users of all requirements and at a wide range of budget points. With its SRead more
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      User rating
      68
      3.6 out of 5
      68 user ratings
      5 stars
      		30 %
      4 stars
      		25 %
      3 stars
      		30 %
      2 stars
      		1 %
      1 stars
      		11 %
      233
      3.3 out of 5
      233 user ratings
      5 stars
      		18 %
      4 stars
      		18 %
      3 stars
      		39 %
      2 stars
      		17 %
      1 stars
      		5 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Apogee Duet 2Apogee Duet 2
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
      Sound TypeStereoStereo

      Connectivity

      Apogee Duet 2Apogee Duet 2
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
      Analog 3.5mm output00
      Analogue RCA outputs00
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Headphone output (3.5 mm)00
      Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)11
      Jack Plug input22
      Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)22
      Microphone inputyesyes
      Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)00
      XLR22
      USByesyes

      Design

      Apogee Duet 2Apogee Duet 2
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
      Placement TypeExternalExternal

      Audio properties

      Apogee Duet 2Apogee Duet 2
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
      D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 96 kHz

      Power

      Apogee Duet 2Apogee Duet 2
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
      Power source
      • Powerline
      • USB
      		USB

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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