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 Music Experience best seller for recording songwriters and musicians, and the 4th generation's powerful new features make it the most value-packed Solo yet.
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.
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.
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, which includes:
Bringing big studio sound to wherever you make music, Scarlett Solo makes it easier than ever to record and release your songs. Perfectly crafted for today's music makers, just plug in, record, and produce finished tracks with the best sound you've ever had. Hook a mic up to Solo’s detailed mic pre and it sounds great right away. Plug your guitar into the high-headroom Hi-Z instrument input, it feels just like an amp. Studio-grade converters, with a huge 120dB dynamic range deliver the audio performance you'd find in a pro studio. Air mode, with Presence and Harmonic Drive, gives you that big console sound wherever you record. Solo’s amped-up headphone output with independent volume control drives your favourite headphones loud and clear. Need software? The Hitmaker Expansion software bundle includes all the tools you need to record, produce and release your tracks.
Designed to capture every part of your performance, Scarlett Solo’s mic preamp brings crisp, clear, rich detail to whatever you’re recording, from the softest vocal, to the loudest guitar..
GHi-Z instrument inputs, just like you’d find on an amp, make guitars sound great for DI’s and amp sims. Two super-high-quality line inputs capture all the character of your synths and keys.
Whatever you’re recording, Scarlett’s Dynamic Gain Halos make setting levels quick and easy, so you’ll get great recordings every time. If you’re seeing red, just dial yourself back into the green and you’re good to go.
Once you’ve got started with Ableton Live Lite or three months of Pro Tools Artist recording software (both included), the Hitmaker Expansion bundle has everything you need to bring big studio sound to your songs, with an unbeatable range of record-making studio tools from the biggest names in the business.
Heat up your guitar tones with a hyper-realistic model of Marshall®’s Silver Jubilee 2555 – brought to you by analogue-modelling experts Softube®.
Need drums? No problem - XLN Audio®’s Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit has beats to get you started and the big sound of a great drum kit.
Keys and synths? You’re well covered with the legendary MASSIVE from Native Instruments and XLN Audio®’s Addictive Keys. You also get all the samples you need to get started, with three months of Splice Sounds on us.
When it’s time to mix and master your tracks, there’s an exclusive suite of Focusrite plugins to quickly get you release-ready sound, and 5 free masters from Landr.
Scarlett makes it easy to grab stereo audio from your music apps. Use Loopback’s virtual inputs in your DAW to make samples and loops..
A custom-designed headphone amp design sets the stage for the best playback you've ever heard from a Scarlett interface, driving high-impedance headphones louder and clearer than ever before. Solo has independent controls for your headphones and monitors so you can record, mix, and play back audio however you want.
Need help getting set up? Just tell our Easy Start tool what you want to do and we’ll guide you through all the software and setup you need, with recording tips and other helpful content along the ways.
Millions of musicians rely on Scarlett every day, and we make some of the more dependable interfaces in the business. However, should the unexpected happen, every Focusrite interface comes with three-year warranty – just in cases
If you need help at any point you can reach out to our award-winning global support team. We work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so you can too – if you want.
Computer Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
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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" TRS |
Headphones | 1 x 1/4" |
USB | 1 x Type USB-C |
Software | Focusrite Control 2, Ableton Live Lite, 3-month Avid Pro Tools Artist |
Bus Powered | Yes |
OS Requirements - Mac | macOS 11 or later |
OS Requirements - PC | Windows 10 or later |
Power Supply | USB bus powered |
Depth | 3.78" |
Width | 5.63" |
Height | 1.79" |
Weight | 0.84 lbs. |
Manufacturer Part Number | AMS-SCARLETT-SOLO-4G 815301001478 |