Apogee’s DSP-powered Duet 3 USB audio interface promises to sound as good as it looks
Use it on the go, or dock it on your studio desk
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View more newsApogee’s DSP-powered Duet 3 USB audio interface promises to sound as good as it looks
Use it on the go, or dock it on your studio desk
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The versatile, user-friendly USB mic is back for a second round
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- $49
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- $149
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- €644
- $699
The MV-1 prioritises vocals – as per the name – but it still covers you for samples and instruments
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