User guide

Chapter 1: Introduction 4
Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Pro Tools
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| Duet, a professional audio interface with studio control center for Mac OS X and Windows.
Pro Tools | Duet I/O features Apogee’s industry-leading AD/DA conversion technology and world-class mic preamps.
Pro Tools | Duet lets you perform the following audio functions:
• Record two analog inputs simultaneously (microphone, line-level or instrument)
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• Connect and power any compatible MIDI USB device
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• Connect to powered monitors
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• Record with most audio software programs that run on Mac and PC:
Pro Tools, Logic, Final Cut, GarageBand, Ableton Live, as well as Core Audio and ASIO compatible application
s.
This guide describes how to:
• Set up Pro Tools | Duet with your selected device.
• Connect speakers or headphones to play back music.
• Connect mics and instruments to record your own music.
Package Contents
The following items are included in the Pro Tools | Duet box:
• Pro Tools | Duet
• USB cable
• Universal Power Supply with standard 3 pin-IEC cable
• Pro Tools | Duet QuickStart Guide
Software, firmware and the Pro Tools | Duet User Guide are available online only. Please register your product and download the
latest installer from: http://www.avid.com/US/duethelp