Focusrite Scarlett Solo (Gen 4) The songwriter's 2-in, 2-out interface
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The Ultimate Songwriter’s Tool
The Scarlett Solo (Gen 4) is built for efficiency and inspiration. Its Dynamic Gain Halos provide instant visual feedback on your levels, ensuring you never clip your recordings. The hardware is designed for seamless integration with any DAW on Windows, macOS, and iPadOS, and it comes with the Hitmaker Expansion bundle, providing a complete suite of studio-standard software to take your tracks from demo to master.
Next-Gen Preamp and Air Mode:
The fourth-generation mic preamp is the clearest and most detailed ever featured in a Scarlett. To add character, the re-engineered Air mode offers two distinct settings: Presence for high-end clarity that brings vocals to the front of the mix, and Harmonic Drive to add rich, console-like warmth to your instruments.
Professional Conversion and Monitoring:
By utilizing the same converters found in Focusrite’s multi-thousand dollar RedNet systems, the Solo (Gen 4) ensures your recordings have zero audible hiss and a massive 120dB of headroom. The custom headphone amp is significantly more powerful than previous generations, capable of driving high-impedance studio headphones with absolute transparency.
Creative Workflow and Loopback:
For creators who stream or podcast, the Loopback feature allows you to route computer audio directly into your DAW or streaming software. The Easy Start tool and Focusrite Control 2 app make the initial setup and routing intuitive, so you can spend less time configuring and more time creating.
4th Gen Mic Preamp: Ultra-low-noise design with 57dB of gain for clean, crisp vocals.
Hi-Z Instrument Input: High-headroom 1/4" input designed specifically for electric guitars and basses.
Dual Air Modes: Choose between Presence and Harmonic Drive for vintage console character.
120dB Dynamic Range: Studio-grade conversion for professional-level audio fidelity.
Dynamic Gain Halos: Quick and easy level setting with color-coded LED feedback.
Loopback Support: Easily capture system audio for sampling or live streaming.
Independent Controls: Separate volume knobs for monitors and headphones for better mixing control.
| Component | Specification | Details |
| Mic Input | Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (± 0.06dB) |
| Dynamic Range / EIN | 113dB (A-Weighted) / -127dBu | |
| Max Input / Gain | 9.5dBu / +57dB range | |
| Line Output | Dynamic Range / THD+N | 120dB / -109dB |
| Max Output Level | 16dBu | |
| Instrument Input | Dynamic Range / THD+N | 112dB / -80dB @ min gain |
| Max Input Level | 12dBu | |
| Headphone Out | Dynamic Range | 112dB (@ 33Ω) / 115dB (@ 300Ω) |
| Max Output Power | 32mW into 33Ω | |
| Digital | Resolution | 24-bit / 192kHz |
| Compatibility | OS Support | Windows (Intel/AMD/Arm64) & macOS (Intel/Apple Silicon) |
1 x Focusrite Scarlett Solo (Gen 4)
1 x USB-C to USB-A Cable (1 meter)
Hitmaker Expansion Software Suite (including Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Artist, and more)
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