Apogee Duet 2 Breakout Box

5.0 (2)

1 Review

Newer option

Apogee Duet 3

$533.00 - $948.50

5.0 (1)

0 wishlisted

2 saved

Page last updated Aug 15, 2025

Pricing and availability

Store

Reviews

Price

^* Product prices and availability are updated by Equipboard every 24hrs and are subject to change. Equipboard may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site. This compensation does not affect what products or prices are displayed, or the order of prices listed. For more information, please refer to our affiliate disclosure.

Description

Edit description

Available as a separate accessory for the Duet 2, the Breakout Box from Apogee is a solidly built, aluminum unit with two 1/4" inputs, two XLR inputs (for 2 simultaneous channels of input) and two balanced XLR outputs. The Duet 2 Breakout Box features studio-quality I/O connectors and includes a 6-1/2' cable allowing you to extend your input and output connections away from your desktop and minimize cable clutter.

Videos

Add video

Hi-Fi Insider

"First Look" Apogee Duet 2 Breakout Box Unboxing

Hi-Fi Insider

Apogee Duet 2 Breakout Box

HarmonyCentral

Sweetwater at Winter NAMM 2012 - Apogee Duet 2 Breakout Box Overview

Sweetwater

NAMM 2012 - Apogee on the Duet 2, Breakout Box and MiC

macProVideoDotCom

Duet 2 Breakout Box and the Future of Thunderbolt for Apogee - Namm 2012 Musicianews

musicianews

Reviews

Add review

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Apogee Duet 2 Breakout Box.

Build quality

0 0

The breakout cable connection on the Apogee Duet 2 is prone to disconnect with slight nudges, leading to frequent connectivity issues during use.
Source

Features and functionality

0 0

Without a specific breakout box for the Duet 2, simultaneous use of mic and instruments in post-production is impossible due to the combined XLR/TRS inputs.
Source
0 0

Apogee Duet 2 offers excellent D/A conversion for headphones, effectively driving 250-ohm models.
Source

Comparisons

0 0

Users found the Apollo Twin to be more reliable than the Duet 2, citing no dropped support and consistent performance over time.
Source
0 0

Users suggest considering the RME Babyface Pro as an alternative for its versatility.
Source

Software and compatibility

0 0

Owners of the Apollo Twin report seamless compatibility with the latest UAD software, even on older models.
Source

User experience

0 0

The Duet 2 may face potential software/firmware support issues as it approaches 13 years since its release, affecting future compatibility.
Source
0 0

Despite solid sound, some owners experienced persistent issues, leading them to switch to more stable options like the Apollo Twin.
Source

Other

0 0

Works reliably with USB-C to USB-A adapters on M4 MacBook Pro, though a dedicated USB-C cable from Apogee is desired.
Source

Use cases and applications

0 0

Ideal for traveling or on-site work requiring 1-2 channel setups.
Source

Add review

5.0 out of 5

Based on 1 Review and 2 Ratings

5 star

4 star

3 star

2 star

1 star

jauquanturnup

115

over 6 years ago

Great add on for the Apogee Duet

The apogee duet breakout box is a very nice piece of equipment. I like that it allows you to connect your audio inputs and outputs to your apogee duet neatly and out of sight.