Apogee Duet 2 Manuel utilisateur
Apogee Duet 2 Users Guide -
Print Version
Created: July 2011
This version of the Duet 2 Users Guide is for PRINT purposes only. The latest
and most up-to-date Users Guide is available at:
http://support.apogeedigital.com
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Quick Start!5
Introduction!5
Packaging Contents!5
Duet 2 Panel Tour!6
OLED Panel Tour!7
Connecting to your Mac!7
Choosing Duet 2 for Mac Sound I/O!8
Configuring the Input!9
Using Duet with Logic!12
Operation!16
Multi-Function Controller Knob!16
Duet’s OLED Display!16
Duet’s Assignable Touchpads!18
OS X System Preferences!20
OS X Audio MIDI Setup!22
Apogee Maestro 2!23
Using the AC Adapter!23
Maestro 2!25
Devices Sidebar!25
Device Icon & ID Button!25
Input Tab Window!26
Output Tab Window!27
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Device Settings Tab Window!28
Mixer Tab Window!29
System Setup Window!30
Menu Bar Menus!31
Low Latency Mixing!33
Connections!39
Monitors and Headphones!39
Instrument and Mic!39
Connecting Two Microphones!40
Connecting Two Instruments!41
Powered Monitors!43
Connecting To A Home Stereo!43
Applications!44
Using Duet with Logic!44
Using Duet with Apple’s GarageBand!47
Using Duet with Avid Pro Tools 9!48
Using Duet with Apple MainStage!50
Using Duet with Ableton Live!50
Using Duet with Apple Final Cut Pro!51
Using Duet with Apple Soundtrack Pro!52
Using Duet with MOTU Digital Performer!53
Using Duet with Steinberg Nuendo!54
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Troubleshooting/FAQs!55
Further Troubleshooting Resources!57
Specifications!58
System Requirements!59
Duet 2 Warranty Information and Legal Notices!60
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Quick Start
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Duet 2. This QuickStart guide describes how to set up Duet 2
with your Mac, connect speakers or headphones to play back music and connect mics
and instruments to record your own creations with Apple’s Logic Pro or Logic Express.
Duet 2 - The new standard in personal recording
Duet set the standard for professional portable recording on the Mac. Duet 2 expands
upon this award-winning legacy with next generation sound quality and groundbreaking
new features that will raise the bar for the personal recording studio. Compact and simple
to use, Duet 2 lets you capture your best take anywhere with ease and without
compromise.
Packaging Contents
The following items are included in the Duet 2 box.
Software and Firmware for this Apogee Product is available online only at!http://
www.apogeedigital.com/downloads.php
•Duet 2
•QuickStart Guide
•Breakout Cable
•USB Cable
•Universal Power Adapter for US, UK and EU
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Duet 2 Panel Tour
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OLED Panel Tour
Connecting to your Mac
System Requirements
•Intel Mac 1.5 GHz or faster
•MacOS X 10.6.4 or greater
•2 GB minimum RAM, 4 GB recommended
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Install Duet Software
1. Remove the protective film from the front panel, otherwise the Touch Pads will not work
2. Connect Duet 2’s USB port to a USB port on your Mac using the supplied USB 2
cable.
3. Go to http://www.apogeedigital.com/downloads.php
4. Follow the onscreen steps to get the latest Duet 2 software installer.
5. Once you have downloaded the package, double-click the open box icon to run the
installer.
6. You will be required to restart your computer after the install is complete.
!
As Duet 2 is powered through the USB connection, the display’s Home View will illuminate,
indicating that Duet is now powered on.
Choosing Duet 2 for Mac Sound I/O
After restarting your Mac, a dialog box will prompt you to choose Duet 2 for Mac sound
input and output. Click Yes.
Connect to Headphones or Speakers
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 the
1/4” speaker outputs of the breakout cable to the inputs of your active (powered) studio
monitors or amplifier.
!
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Check Audio Playback in iTunes
To verify Duet 2’s output, open iTunes (found in your Mac’s Applications folder), choose a
song, and click Play.
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Adjusting Volume
To adjust the volume, press Duet 2’s Multi-function Controller Knob until the speaker or
headphone icon is lit on the display’s Home View and turn the knob clockwise to increase
the volume.
If you get a message warning about USB current draw, connect Duet 2 to the supplied
Apogee AC Power Adapter. For more details about current draw on the USB bus, please
see Current Draw on page 23.
Configuring the Input
Connect the provided breakout cable to Duet 2.
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Connect a microphone or instrument to the breakout cable’s combo jack.
Open Apogee Maestro 2 from the Applications folder and select the Input tab.
Select the Analog Level setting that corresponds to the device you have connected to
Duet 2’s input(s).
For example, if you have a microphone connected to the XLR input of the breakout cable’s
combo jack, select “Mic” from the Analog Level menu.
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