Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface, 3rd Gen Overview
Please note: The Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface, 3rd Gen has been discontinued, however, the Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface, 4th Gen is available.
The most compact and streamlined audio interface by Focusrite, now boasting balanced TRS outputs. Perfect for singer songwriters, guitar players and producers who need an easy to use and portable recording solution.
Portable Music Making
Focusrite’s Scarlett Solo is a top choice for guitarists, solo artists and travelling musicians who need an easy, affordable way to create studio-quality recordings at home or on the move. The Solo is USB bus-powered so all you have to do is plug it into your laptop to get it working - no bulky power supply needed. Like all 3rd-generation Scarlett interfaces, the Solo can connect to an iPad Pro with USB-C ports for a truly portable recording setup.
Free Software
In addition to one of the best compact audio interfaces around, Focusrite also includes all the software you need to spark new ideas and capture them. You receive access to two industry-standard digital audio workstations (also known as DAWs), Ableton Live Lite and a three-month subscription to Avid Pro Tools Artist so you can start recording your music straight away. You also receive a three-month Splice Sounds subscription that offers a host of free loops, one-shots, presets and more.
When it’s time to process and polish your tracks, you can use the included Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite and the incredible Hitmaker Expansion. The Hitmaker Expansion gives you all the tools to make a chart-ready song, from the authentic sound of Addictive Keys to the powerful vocal processing of Antares Auto-Tune Access.
More Connections
You can upgrade to the 2i2 or 4i4 if you need a little more connectivity or want to record stereo sources. Alternatively, you can take a look at the upper midrange, like the 8i6, for a wider array of inputs and outputs.
Studio Pack
The Solo can either come with just the interface or as part of a “Studio Pack”, which is very handy for budding producers that are looking for a package that provides you with the tools you need to kick-start your studio setup. It includes a pair of HP60 MkIII closed-back headphones, a CM25 MkIII large-diaphragm condenser, a mic stand attachment and a three-meter XLR cable. The Studio Pack’s condenser mic is also a lot better at picking up the nuance and detail of your audio sources compared to a dynamic microphone.
In the unlikely event your interface lets you down, all brand-new Scarletts come with a three-year warranty from Focusrite and their support team is friendly and knowledgeable.
- The best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen, now with switchable Air mode to give your recordings a brighter and more open sound
- One high-headroom instrument input to plug in your guitar or bass
- High-performance converters enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/192kHz
- Two hum-free balanced outputs provide clean audio playback
- With our Quick Start tool, it's now easier than ever to get up and running
- - Ableton Live Lite music-making software
- - 3-month subscription to Pro Tools Artist and the Avid Complete Plugin Bundle
- - 25% off Pro Tools Artist or 33% off Pro Tools Studio annual subscription
- - Fast Balancer
- - A choice of 1 of 4 XLN Audio Addictive Keys virtual instruments
- - Softube Time & Tone Bundle
- The Hitmaker Expansion
- - Antares Auto-Tune Access
- - Relab LX480 Essentials
- - Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
- - XLN Audio Addictive Keys
- - XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2
- - Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite
- - Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
- - 2-month subscription to Landr Studio and five free masters to be used any time
- Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen.
- 1 x USB cable (Type C-A)
- Connectivity: USB Type-C
- Protocol:USB 2.0
- Form Factor: Desktop
- Simultaneous I/O: 2 x 2
- A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
- Number of Preamps: 1
- Phantom Power : YES
- Instrument Inputs: 1
- Line Inputs: 1
- Analogue Outputs: 2 TRS (Balanced)
- Headphone Outputs: 1
- Bus Powered : YES