Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen USB Audio Interface

The 4th-gen Focusrite Scarlett Solo gives songwriters plenty of reasons to upgrade their previous-generation interface, such as an updated mic preamp, RedNet-derived AD/DA conversion, Dynamic Gain Halos, and more. This 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface includes a guitar-friendly hi-Z input, a custom-designed headphone amp, loopback, and Focusrite's acclaimed Air Mode. Beginners will appreciate Focusrite's Easy Start tool. You also get a sizable cache of included software, giving you everything you need to record, mix, and master your music. Add to that the Scarlett Solo's premium build quality, and you get a near-bulletproof studio solution that's great for beginners and seasoned recordists alike. The Focusrite Solo remains a Sweetwater best seller for recording songwriters and musicians, and the 4th generation's powerful new features make it the most value-packed Solo yet.

Studio-quality sound

The 4th-gen Solo is the best-sounding Scarlett audio interface yet. Its 4th-generation microphone preamp delivers a clear, detailed sound that holds up to tracks recorded with higher-end equipment, and Focusrite's acclaimed Air Mode ups the ante with added high-end presence and harmonic-rich drive reminiscent of a top-of-the-line studio console. Its hi-Z input was tailor-made for electric guitarists, yielding an amp-like feel guaranteed to inspire. The Solo is equipped with studio-grade AD/DA converters culled from Focusrite's flagship RedNet interfaces, supplying you with crystal-clear sound and an impressive 120dB of dynamic range.

State-of-the-art features

The Focusrite Scarlett Solo comes loaded with session-enhancing features. The Solo includes front-panel Dynamic Gain Halos for at-a-glance monitoring of your input and output signal levels. Using headphones with this audio interface is a joy thanks to its powerful, custom-designed headphone amplifier, which includes an independent level control for loud, clear, accurate monitoring and playback. The Solo's Easy Start function guides beginning users through getting setup while providing recording tips and other helpful content. You also get loopback functionality, enabling you to route stereo audio from music apps straight to your DAW via virtual inputs.

Includes an exclusive software bundle

Your new Focusrite audio interface comes with a killer software bundle headlined by a 3-month Avid Pro Tools Artist subscription and Ableton Live Lite. Focusrite has also partnered with Splice to give you a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription when setting up a new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free loops, one-shots, and presets, with new releases daily from your favorite sound designers, artists, and producers. Artists are using Splice to create all kinds of music, from chart-topping pop and Grammy-winning albums, to underground mix tapes, and even cinematic scores. Making studio-quality productions has never been easier when you buy a Focusrite.

Along with this, you also get the Focusrite Hitmaker Expansion, featuring Antares Auto-Tune Access for pitch correction, Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 for classic amp tones, and Native Instruments Massive for powerful synth sounds. It also includes Landr Studio with five free masters, Brainworx bx console Focusrite SC for analog console emulation, the Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite for professional EQ and compression, and XLN Audio Addictive for high-quality drum sounds, providing a complete suite for music production.

Product Specifications:

Computer Connectivity: USB 2.0

Form Factor: Desktop

Simultaneous I/O: 2 x 2

Number of Preamps: 1 x mic, 1 x instrument

Phantom Power: Yes

A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz

Analog Inputs: 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4"

Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4"

Headphones: 1 x 1/4"

USB: 1 x Type C

Software: Focusrite Control 2, Ableton Live Lite, 3-month Avid Pro Tools Artist

Compatibility: Mac, PC, ChromeOS

OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 11 or later

OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later

Bus Powered: Yes

Power Supply: USB bus powered

Height: 1.79"

Width: 5.63"

Depth: 3.78"