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Apogee Duet FireWire vs RME BabyFace

    Apogee Duet FireWire Sound Card
    Apogee Duet FireWire
      RME BabyFace Sound Card
      RME BabyFace
      Editiorial reviews
      6
      6 editorial reviews
      Apogee's Duet 2 puts the company’s famed A-D/D-A conversion into a box that’s attractive in terms of both styling and price...Read more
      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
      American purveyor of audio equipment Apogee has long commanded an enviable reputation regarding the quality of its hardware. The most recent iteration of the Apogee Duet sees iOS functionality added to the popular recording device, allowing users to easily move between an iOS device or a Mac to…Read more
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      2
      2 editorial reviews
      RME's interfaces get ever smaller — but this baby packs a powerful punch despite its miniature dimensions.Read more
      RME miniaturise the Fireface range into a portable solutionRead more
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      User rating
      39
      4.2 out of 5
      39 user ratings
      5 stars
      		46 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
      		10 %
      2 stars
      		5 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      41
      4.0 out of 5
      41 user ratings
      5 stars
      		36 %
      4 stars
      		34 %
      3 stars
      		26 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Apogee Duet FireWireApogee Duet FireWire
      RME BabyFaceRME BabyFace
      Sound TypeStereoStereo

      Connectivity

      Apogee Duet FireWireApogee Duet FireWire
      RME BabyFaceRME BabyFace
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)11
      Microphone inputyesyes
      XLR21
      Other connectorsFirewire
      • Balanced input XLR
      • Digital optical input
      • MIDI
      • Balanced output XLR
      • Digital optical output
      USBnoyes

      Design

      Apogee Duet FireWireApogee Duet FireWire
      RME BabyFaceRME BabyFace
      Placement TypeExternalExternal

      Audio properties

      Apogee Duet FireWireApogee Duet FireWire
      RME BabyFaceRME BabyFace
      D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz

      Power

      Apogee Duet FireWireApogee Duet FireWire
      RME BabyFaceRME BabyFace
      Power sourceFirewire
      • Powerline
      • USB

      Pros & Cons

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