The Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Generation is a single-channel USB-C audio interface designed for individual musicians, vocalists, and podcasters who need a compact, affordable, and high-quality recording solution. It features one microphone preamp input and one instrument input, each with the same upgraded preamp topology found throughout the 4th Gen Scarlett range, delivering 69 dB of gain with an impressively low noise floor. The Air mode adds the characteristic high-frequency shimmer of an ISA preamp to the microphone input, enhancing vocal and acoustic instrument recordings with an open, three-dimensional quality. Auto Gain simplifies the setup process by analyzing a brief performance and setting the optimal input level automatically, removing guesswork for less experienced users. The converters operate at up to 24-bit/192 kHz with excellent dynamic range, and the direct monitoring switch allows zero-latency listening without routing through recording software. The compact, bus-powered aluminum enclosure takes up minimal desk space and requires no external power supply. Focusrite includes a generous software bundle with a DAW, plugins, and instrument libraries to get new users started immediately. This interface is perfect for solo artists, singer-songwriters, and podcasters who record one source at a time and value simplicity. The single microphone input means it cannot record two sources simultaneously, which limits its use for stereo miking or multi-source recording sessions.

Audio Interfaces

A compact single-channel interface with the same upgraded preamp topology as the full Scarlett range, featuring Air mode, Auto Gain, and bus-powered simplicity for solo recording and podcasting.