Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Generation Overview
Offering a combination of high-quality sound and user-friendliness in a compact and portable format for recording, podcasting, and streaming, the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Generation 2-in / 2-out USB-C audio interface lets musicians and creators capture high-quality audio with no learning curve no matter where they go.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo Key Features
- Premium mic preamp with Air mode — Capture vocals and acoustic instruments with clarity and presence via Focusrite’s upgraded mic pre and “Air” circuit which enhances high‑end detail.
- Dedicated high‑impedance instrument input (Hi‑Z) — Plug your guitar, bass or synth and record directly without compromise.
- Ultra‑high resolution conversion (24‑bit / 192 kHz) — Ensure your recordings retain depth, detail and fidelity whether you’re tracking stems or mastering mixes.
- USB‑C connectivity & bus‑powered design — Compact, portable, and ideal for laptop‑based setups; no external power supply required.
- Low‑latency direct monitoring — Monitor your performance in real time with zero delay, allowing confident tracking with plug‑ins or live performance.
- Balanced outputs + headphone output — Connect studio monitors and headphones with ease; large monitor volume knob makes control simple.
- Powerful software bundle included — Comes with DAWs like Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+, plus virtual instruments, effects plugins and more to start creating immediately.
ultra-low-noise microphone preamp and a Hi-Z instrument input
The Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Generation features an ultra-low-noise microphone preamp and a Hi-Z instrument input that let you capture a microphone and a guitar at the same time, great for a singer/songwriter. The upgraded, 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters provide a huge dynamic range up to 120 dB, matching the quality you’d find in a pro studio. A selectable Air circuit adds clarity-enhancing brightness and rich harmonic drive to vocals.
Loopback And More
The Focusrite Scarlett Solo Loopback feature lets podcasters, gamers, YouTubers, and streamers mix audio from other apps running on the computer, with the audio being recorded through the interface. The Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Generation can now work in standalone mode without a computer, useful for live performances or monitoring-only situations.
Portable, Bus Powered, or Standalone
- Compact and lightweight, the Scarlett Solo is also rugged and ready to securely stand on your desktop or travel with you. Being bus powered via USB-C connectivity, it can be used in any room or even remote locations, with your preferred DAW on a Mac/Windows computer or on an iPad Pro equipped with a USB-C port.
4th-Generation Pristine, High-Resolution Conversion
- Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Generation uses the same studio-grade, 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters as Focusrite’s flagship RedNet interfaces, found in countless high-end studios worldwide.
Ultra-Low-Noise Mic Preamp with Air Mode
- The Scarlett XLR mic preamp captures the sound of your microphone with transparency and full detail. Switchable 48V phantom power is onboard to accommodate your favorite condenser mics.
- The selectable Air Mode brings the bright and open sonic signature of a big studio console to your microphones.
Loopback Function for Podcasters
- Loopback lets you record other audio sources from within your computer (e.g., the audio output from a web browser) using the Scarlett’s virtual stereo inputs, which have no physical connectors on the hardware interface itself but may be selected in the DAW as signal sources.
Includes All the Tools You Need to Record, Mix, and Master your Music
To get started, choose from the two included DAWs:
- Pro Tools Artist (3-month subscription with Complete Plugin Bundle)
- Ableton Live Lite recording software.
- The Hitmaker Expansion bundle
- Antares Auto-Tune Access and Relab LX480 Essentials reverb.
- Sonnox VoxDoubler offers two plug-ins
- Sculpt your sound with EQs and compressors from Focusrite Red 2 and 3 Plug-In Suites
- preamps from Brainworx Bx console Focusrite SC.
- guitar tones Softube.
- XLN Audio’s Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit
- Synths and Keys from Native Instruments and XLN Audio’s Addictive Keys.
- two-month access to Landr Studio as well as five, free masters












