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Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface 3rd Generation is a compact, portable, and powerful audio interface for professional recording. With its single Thunderbolt 2 or USB 3 port, it can be connected directly to your Mac or PC with no additional dongle required.
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The perfect audio interface for a singer-songwriter
You’ve found this Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface we make. If you want to start creating studio-quality recordings with your guitar, the Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface 3rd Gen provides an easy way in.
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The interface we’ve all been looking for
- Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface 3rd Gen– thousands of guitar players use Solo to capture studio-quality sound every day. Capture your music anywhere by simply plugging your guitar straight in or miking up
The best sounding, easily
- Getting studio-quality recordings at home has never been easier. Easy Start gets you set up, recording and playing back within minutes.
- We’ve worried about the tech, you can focus on the music
Your recording is 30 years in the making
- We’ve been making mic preamps for 30 years, and the Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface 3rd Gen mic pre is the best Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface has ever heard. Our decades of experience mean Scarlett sounds just like you
Plug-In Collective, for a lasting connection
- One free plug-in will be featured in your Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface account every couple of months, keeping you up to date with the tidal wave of releases. Nobody else works with software manufacturers like us
Comparison Chart
Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen
Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen
Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen
Scarlett Solo Studio
Scarlett 2i2 StudioConnectivity
USB Type-C
USB Type-C USB Type-C USB Type-C USB Type-C Protocol
USB 2.0
USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 Form Factor
Desktop
Desktop Desktop Desktop Desktop Simultaneous I/O
2 x 2
2 x 2 4 x 4 2 x 2 2 x 2 Resolution
24-bit/192kHz
24-bit/192kHz 24-bit/192kHz 24-bit/192kHz 24-bit/192kHz Number of Preamps
1
2 2 1 2 Phantom Power 48V
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✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Instrument Inputs
1
2 2 1 2 Line Inputs
1
2 4 1 2 Balanced 1/4″ Line Outputs
2 TRS
2 TRS 4 TRS 2 TRS 2 TRS Headphone Outputs
1
1 1 1 1 Bus Powered
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Zev –
I purchased Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen yesterday and Amazon Prime had it to me the next day. After received it, I took it out of the box, unplugged the interface I am replacing with it, plugged it in, and from there I just followed the directions. It basically installed itself, but there is some software to install as well. It also comes with some cool additional plug-ins. I read some bad reviews on here after I ordered it which got me questioning a little, but I had no problems whatsoever. I am glad I ordered it.If I encounter any bad problems with it in days to come, I will come back and edit my review. But I feel really good about the purchase as of now. Easy to set-up, build feels stable, works well, decent price, etc. Not much more I can ask for than that.
John M. Graham –
I love this interface and its available inputs/outputs cover all my needs as an independent home producer. I only have two complaints related to the design. First is that you have to use the Focusrite Control software interface which is not very intuitive – the manual needs to provide more examples of various setups using the software. Secondly, the four 1/4″ TRS line output jacks on the back of the unit do not securely hold the cable plugs and two or three times a month I lose connection with my studio monitors and have to reseat them. Other than that, it’s just about perfect!
HIFI enthusiast –
I bought a brand new Solo 3rd Gen 15 months ago and hooked up to a Lewitt LCT 140 Small Diaphragm Condenser microphone. I use the setup only for ZOOM meetings at home on my computer desk. About a months ago suddenly the noise level became extremely high, to a level I can’t use it for ZOOM calls anymore. I immediately suspected the SOLO and contacted Focusrite Support via email. Got almost immediate response and after a couple of rounds of emails, they asked to have a troubleshooting session using remote desktop access! Wow this is the first time I experience this level of support for a consumer electronics products. Very impressive indeed. After live troubleshooting, they couldn’t definitely identify whether the SOLO or the microphone is the culprit. I don’t have another microphone to confirm so they immediately offered me a replacement. When I got the new SOLO the problem persists so it is obvious that the Lewitt mic is bad.In the process Focusrite showed flawless business conduct. I give my full praise and recommendation to Focusrite as a brand.
Julio Manjarres Jr. –
This thing colors the sound coming out of my PC beautifully. I’m mad I didn’t find this thing sooner. It’s also really nice to look at. The fact that it uses a single USB cable to the computer to operate is epic. Super easy to set up. High quality knobs. Satisfied with the latency performance when used for playing piano VST. Haven’t even gotten around to everything it can do
C. Locke –
I teach online courses and wanted to move away from the microphone built into the web cam, so bought the Focusrite Scarlette 2i2 to connect a Sure SM85 I had laying around to a USB port on my computer. By getting the 2i2 I have the added advantage of being able to plug in a second mic or instrument at the same time. The 2i2 operates exactly as one would expect. See the ad on Amazon for a list of features and the high ratings.The 2i2 comes with control software, useful if the 2i2 is remote, but since I have the 2i2 on my desk I do not use the control software.
Tedzily –
3rd interface I’ve had and for what I do, this is the best for the price. Need a guitar track? Just plug it in the instrument input. Need your voice for a podcast? Use an XLR Mic such as the Shure MV7X. It allows for good volume control so you don’t have to put that load on the computer. The less the computer has to work the better sound you get. So that’s why with this and the Shure MV7X you don’t have to do much to the recording application to get great sound.
Kevin –
We have been holding hybrid club meetings, allowing a mix of in person, and virtual attendance for about a year now. Our format has one mic for the club president, which later gets turned over to the presenter, and a second one to pass around to committee chairs making their reports or members speaking on those reports. We had been putting these two mics on different PCs participating in the zoom session, but it caused issues if we didn’t be careful to only have one mic on, and neither mic with the speaker.Using this interface, zoom sees the two mic channels as a stereo inputs, and by default mixes it down to mono, so no extra software needed. Our first meeting using this solution ran much easier, had great feedback from the virtual attendees, and allowed much better participation from the virtual participants. So this was a win.The system has a solid feel, the knobs are smooth, with reasonable drag. The color coded VU indicators are easy to interpret in a reasonably lit room. We are very happy with our results.
Andrew B MacKenzie –
8/23/22: I just received this today and so fare I really like it. I’m running on a PC with an AMD Ryzen processor and mother board. Prior to this, I had an Mbox 3 Pro. I’ve had connection problems with it ever since I built my PC with the AMD hardware so I decided to make a change. I downloaded and installed all of the drivers for the 2i2 prior to plugging it into my PC. Also, I opted for installing a PCi express usb-c card. So far, the interface connected with my PC and Pro Tools seamlessly. I’m getting great sound out of it as well. If you’re looking for an inexpensive interface for home recording as a hobby, this thing is perfect.
Sidney L. Vaught –
I bought the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Generation mainly out of curiosity. I’m really surprised at the sound this little module produces.This is a welcome upgrade to my home studio setup. I did a quick mix on a set of decent headphones, ported a MP3 to my phone and played it in my car. I was stunned how good it sounded. I still need to adjust my track on my studio monitors but I believe I’m going to have an easier time mixing and mastering tracks with this little unit.Set up on my laptop was a little hairy but I’m a computer professional and got it working on my laptop with a little adjustment.I didn’t answer the tech support here because I didn’t use the tech support.
Fred –
I love this product… Took me a while to find perfect product, but glad I finally bought it… Works great & gets the job done