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Title: Apogee Duet 2 vs Sound Devices 722 field comparison
Post by: df on April 22, 2015, 10:34:14 PM

I've been wanting to use an Apogee Duet 2 in the field and ran one Saturday at Wanee. 

Here is an A/B comparison with Sound Devices 722.

Recording: Widespread Panic at Wanee Music Festival
Sample #1 - Neumann KM184's > Apogee Duet 2 > Macbook Pro @ 44.1 kHZ
Sample #2 - Neumann KM184's > Sound Devices 722 @ 48 kHZ
~same location, mic configuration, etc.

https://soundcloud.com/user203526/widespread-panic-2015-04-18-wanee-music-festival-peach-stage-weak-brain-narrow-mind

https://soundcloud.com/user203526/widespread-panic-mr-soul-wanee-2015



Too bad the Duet isn't more field friendly b/c it sounds pretty good.  the next model really needs an internal battery, it doesn't use to much power.

Title: Re: Apogee Duet 2 vs Sound Devices 722 field comparison
Post by: acidjack on October 16, 2015, 04:15:45 PM

Why isn't it more "field friendly"in your view? Just the form factor?

I agree it's a fascinating device. HQ preamps obviously, small, 48V power. I see they also have a 4-channel version, though it costs $1500. Still, if it could replace buying decks...