Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen USB Audio Interface

The Scarlett Gets a Serious Overhaul

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, Auto Gain and Clip Safe features, 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 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. Auto Gain optimizes your recording levels with the touch of a button, while Clip Safe automatically adjusts your gain level if you’re at risk for clipping. 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.

Industry-leading production software

Comes with Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite (Pro Tools Intro+ provides essential audio and MIDI tools needed for any kind of music production, plus a curated selection of over 80 effects and instrument plugins), Ableton Live Lite, six months of FL Studio Producer Edition, and a whole host of software instruments, processors, effects, and royalty-free samples from some of the biggest names in the business. Discover some of the best-loved studio tools on the planet for writing, recording, mixing, and mastering:

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Features:

4th-generation microphone preamp delivers a clear, detailed sound

Air Mode adds a high-end presence and harmonic-rich drive reminiscent of a top-of-the-line studio console

Guitar-friendly hi-Z input yields an amp-like feel that’s guaranteed to inspire

RedNet-derived AD/DA converters yield 120dB of dynamic range

Auto Gain optimizes recording levels with the touch of a button

Clip Safe automatically adjusts gain levels if you’re at risk for clipping

Dynamic Gain Halos supply at-a-glance monitoring of input and output signal levels

Custom-designed headphone amplifier with independent level control

Easy Start function guides beginning users through setup while providing recording tips and other helpful content.

Loopback functionality routes stereo audio from music apps straight to your DAW via virtual inputs

Comes with Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite, Ableton Live Lite, six months of FL Studio Producer Edition, and a suite of instruments, processors, and effects.

Specs:

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: Comes with Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite, Ableton Live Lite, six months of FL Studio Producer Edition, and a suite of instruments, processors, and effectst

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″

Weight: 0.84 lbs.