Apogee · Updated July 2026
Duet 3: price & specs
The Duet 3 costs $649, #16 cheapest of 17 audio interfaces (median $199.95). It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 50/100 pay-blind standing, #15 of 18 in class.
Verified Jul 10, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Duet 3. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: knowledge.apogeedigital.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Duet 3 a good buy?
At $649, the Duet 3 is #16 cheapest of the 17 audio interfaces we track, where the median is $199.95. On the spec sheet, its inputs analog of 2 is the lowest of the 18, its outputs analog of 4 is the highest of the 18, and its mic preamps of 2 is the highest of the 18.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $649 US MSRP $649, cited verbatim by Tape Op (Issue #150: "Duet 3 $649 MSRP") and Sound on Sound ("$649"). Retailer street price ~$699 (Chuck Levin's). Apogee's own pages do not publish a price. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Apogee |
| Released | — |
| Inputs analog | 2 |
| Outputs analog | 4 |
| Max resolution bit (kHz) | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| Mic preamps | 2 |
| Connection | usb_c |
| Midi io | No |
| Bus powered | Yes |
Source: knowledge.apogeedigital.com (verified 2026-07-10) · corroborated by tapeop.com. Model identity confirmed as the exact Apogee Duet 3: the official Apogee knowledge-base page and Chuck Levin's (Model: DUET-3) both describe a "2x4 USB Type C audio interface" with 2 mic/line + 2 instrument inputs, 2 balanced outputs plus 1/8-inch headphone out, up to 24-bit/192 kHz conversion, up to 65dB preamp gain, bus-powered via USB-C, and no MIDI (the second USB-C port is power-only). Price of $649 US MSRP is stated verbatim by Tape Op (Issue #150, "Duet 3 $649 MSRP") and Sound on Sound ("$649"); Chuck Levin's lists a $699 street price. Apogee markets it as two-in/four-out (the headphone output is independently addressable from the main outs), so outputs_analog=4 is retained per the manufacturer's official 2x4 spec, matching how other entries follow manufacturer output counts. Release year is left null because no fetched page states it verbatim (the SoS review was published April 2022 and the Tape Op review Jul/Aug 2022, both calling it a recent release).
Is the Duet 3 worth it vs cheaper audio interfaces?
Duet 3 against its closest cheaper and pricier audio interfaces on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked →
| Product | Price | Inputs analog | Outputs analog | Max resolution bit (kHz) | Mic preamps | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duet 3 this | $649 | 2 | 4 | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 2 | usb_c |
| Scarlett 4i4 4th Generation | $299.99 | 4 | 4 | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 2 | usb_c |
| Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 (Thunderbolt) | $999 | 2 | 4 | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 2 | thunderbolt |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Duet 3 cost?
The Duet 3 has a US price of $649 (US MSRP $649, cited verbatim by Tape Op (Issue #150: "Duet 3 $649 MSRP") and Sound on Sound ("$649"). Retailer street price ~$699 (Chuck Levin's). Apogee's own pages do not publish a price.), as of 2026-07-10.
How does the Duet 3 compare on price?
At $649, the Duet 3 is #16 cheapest of the 17 audio interfaces we track, where the median is $199.95.
What are the Duet 3's key specs?
Duet 3 (Apogee): inputs analog 2, outputs analog 4, max resolution bit khz 24-bit / 192 kHz, mic preamps 2, connection usb_c. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-10.
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