Apogee presents the Quartet, first professional USB 2.0 with 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A conversion multi-channel audio interface with direct digital connection to iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. Quarter is a professional USB audio interface designed to deliver the ultimate desktop recording experience to the iPad and Mac-based studio. Apogee Quartet and One Audio Interfaces: USB Audio I/O for iPad and Mac. When it comes to digital audio hardware, there seem to be two different classes: devices offering the most connections, features and best possible sample rates for the most affordable price, and hardware that shoots for the highest possible sound quality regardless of the resulting price.

Apogee Quartet is the ultimate desktop audio interface and studio control center for professional recording. Made for the musician, producer and engineer that wants the ultimate sound quality and studio control in a compact desktop form factor, Quartet features legendary Apogee AD/DA conversion, 4 world-class microphone preamps, USB MIDI I/O, ESS Sabre32 DAC technology and monitor controls. With Quartet’s 4 Combo inputs you can connect microphones, guitars, keyboards or line level devices such as external mic preamps or a mixing board. Expand your system with 8 additional inputs via Quartets optical (ADAT/SMUX) digital IN. Quartet also includes 8 analog outputs – 6 1/4” balanced outputs for connection to speakers or outboard equipment and a separate, independently controlled 1/4” stereo headphone output. You can control up to 3 pairs of speakers or set Quartet up for 5.1 surround monitoring.Computer: Intel Mac 1.5GHz or faster

Features

AD/DA conversion for recording up to 192kHz / 24-bit.
USB 2.0 High Speed connection to Mac or PC.
Direct digital connection with iOS devices (iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. 30-pin/ Lightning cable sold separately).
Monitor control for up to 3 sets of speakers or 5.1 surround.
Software control of hardware parameters including input selection and low latency monitoring.

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Apogee Quartet For Ipad Macbook

$2,407.83 (excl. GST)

68801

Description

Apogee Quartet For Ipad Mac Pro

The Quartet for iPad & Mac from Apogee is a four-input/eight-output USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface, which when paired with an optional ADAT Lightpipe equipped expander, allows for streaming up to twelve channels of audio into an Apple computer, iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. It features four microphone preamps with 75 dB of gain and combo XLR/TRS inputs for connecting microphones, instruments, or line-level signals.
Two TOSLink optical inputs, besides providing the option of eight-channel ADAT Lightpipe input, when used together support SMUX for higher sample rate audio transfer. The rear panel houses six analog 1/4' TRS line-level outputs, a Wordclock output, and dual USB ports. One USB port is for connection to the Mac or iOS device, and the other supports USB MIDI input and output. A side panel 1/4' TRS jack provides independent headphone output.
The balanced 1/4' outputs allow for referencing audio on up to three separate sets of monitors. Three 'QuickTouch Pads' with LED highlight rings above the main controller knob can be assigned to different functions, such as mute and sum-to-mono. They can also be used to switch the analog outputs on or off, facilitating sound comparison on different kinds of speakers. Two color OLED displays supply detailed metering and other information, including gain level, headphone volume, and phantom power status.
Apogee Maestro software for Mac and iOS provides low latency monitoring and control of Quartet. The unit features special circuitry that makes a direct digital connection to iPad and iOS devices and is certified by Apple's MFi (Made for iOS) program. The Quartet is also able to charge an iPad for uninterrupted recording and mixing. With hundreds of music apps for iOS and iPad available and plug-and-play functionality, making music on these portable devices is easier than ever.
Key Features:
• 4 Inputs/8 Outputs (Analog)
• 4 Microphone Preamps with 75dB Gain
• 6 Balanced Line Outputs
• Control up to 3 Speaker Sets
What's Included?
• Apogee Quartet for iPad/Mac
• External Power Supply
• 2 m USB Cable