Focusrite Scarlett Solo
$99.99
Portable 2 x 2, 24bit/192kHz USB 2.0 bus-powered interface with one Scarlett mic preamp, instrument DI, and comprehensive software bundle (Mac & PC)
Portable USB 2.0 bus-powered 1 x mic/1 x DI audio interface with quality conversion, preamp, and instrument DI for the recording singer-songwriter-guitarist
Whether you’re a singer-songwriter looking to record a solo album or sketching ideas for a larger ensemble, the Focusrite Scarlett Solo offers a simple, compact solution for quality desktop or laptop recording. With enhanced performance features, including sample rates up to 24-bit/192kHz, low-noise, high-gain preamps, and high-headroom instrument DI, Focusrite’s Scarlett Solo is a USB-bus powered audio interface that not only lets you record anywhere the muse takes you, it also comes bundled with a suite of recording software and plug-ins that let you mix with impressive results. The Scarlett Solo has astonishingly low latency that lets you record and monitor with software effects in real time, and also a direct monitoring feature for zero-latency tracking that bypasses computer software.
Focusrite Scarlet Solo in one take:
- Support for sample rates up to 24-bit/192kHz, class compliant on Mac
- Upgraded instrument inputs
- Direct monitoring eliminates latency issues
- Comprehensive software suite included
INSIDE THE BOX- Focusrite Scarlet Solo
The Scarlett Solo features a number of technical innovations that put it at the head of the class. An updated converter design provides a wide dynamic range and sample rates up to 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution audio. Thanks to its innovative driver and conversion design, Scarlett offers a round-trip latency as low as 2.74ms (depending on DAW and software settings). With Scarlett Solo, you can work entirely in your DAW for overdubs and playback, and track in real time with plug-ins, without the need for outboard DSP, or disabling effects to save RAM when you track. Along with comfort effects, you can perform to a cue mix that sounds the way you want the final mix to sound.
To ensure a long recording life, the Scarlett Solo has circuitry on the inputs and outputs to protect against unwanted power surges, such as phantom power accidentally being plugged into the outputs, or shorted inputs with phantom power. The Solo’s gain controls have an evenly distributed gain curve that makes it easier to set input levels with greater accuracy. Scarlett Solo is an active device, which requires a DC power source. However, the Scarlett Solo doesn’t require an external power supply. Power to the Scarlett Solo is supplied via USB by from the computer (Mac or PC).
Upgraded DI performance
The Scarlet Solo, designed with guitarists in mind, has an instrument input that provides an additional 8dB headroom over other designs, which lets you use guitars with the highest-output active pickups without clipping or unwanted distortion. The Scarlett Solo preamp is clean, transparent, and accurate, thanks to Focusrite’s 30-plus years of experience in preamp design, starting with the famed ISA modules built for Sir George Martin’s AIR studios. The Scarlett preamp has 50dB gain, which makes it very mic-friendly. (While 60-70dB gain is recommended for ribbon mics, some modern designs can perform quite well with 50dB.)
Direct monitoring eliminates latency
Even though the Scarlet Solo boasts an extremely low round-trip latency, actual latency can be affected by the settings of the DAW software and other factors. Turning on the front-panel Direct Monitor switch will route your input signals directly to the Scarlett Solo’s headphone and main monitor outputs. This enables you to hear yourself perform with zero latency, i.e., in real time, along with the computer playback. The signals input to your computer are not affected in any way by this setting. Simply connect a pair of stereo headphones to the front-panel headphone jack to hear what you are recording, along with any tracks you’ve already recorded. This eliminates any latency, allowing you to focus entirely on your performance without the debilitating effects of latency.
Comprehensive software suite included
To let you compose, record, mix, and export your music right out of the box, the Focusrite Scarlett Solo comes with time-unlimited versions of industry-standard music software, including Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools | First, and the Focusrite Creative Pack, which features 12 additional plug-ins including the Eleven Lite for real life guitar amp emulations and Black Op for iconic distortions and overdrives. You also get Softube’s Time and Tone bundle, the Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite, Novation’s Bass Station Virtual synthesizer and 2GB of Loopmasters samples.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo included software:
• Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
• Softube Time & Tone Pack
• Pro Tools First | First Focusrite Creative Pack
• Ableton Live Lite music making software
• 2 GB of Loopmasters sounds and samples
• Novation Bass Station VST and AU plug-in synthesizer
OUTSIDE THE BOX—Focusrite Scarlett Solo
The front panel of the Scarlett Solo includes a balanced XLR mic input, rotary gain control with bi-color LED level indicator, +48V phantom power switch, 1/4″ line/DI input, monitor output level control, USB bus power indicator, Direct Monitor switch, and 1/4″ headphone jack.
The back panel of the Scarlett Solo has two RCA main output sockets, USB 2.0 port, and an Kensington lock to ensure that your very desirable Focusrite Scarlett Solo doesn’t “walk away.”
Focusrite Scarlett Solo key features:
• One natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamp with plenty of even gain.
• One instrument input, designed to handle seriously hot pick-ups
• Class-leading conversion and sample rates up to 24-bit/192kHz
• Super-low latency* for using your plug-ins in real time without the need for DSP
• One headphone output with gain control
• Stereo line outputs on RCA phono jacks for connecting to home speakers
• Compact and tough enough to take anywhere
• Powered by USB , no power supply needed
• Includes Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack and Ableton Live Lite
• All the additional software and loops you need to start recording
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The Focusrite Scarlett Solo is an easily affordable means for the solo artist to record and mix quality audio on a laptop or desktop DAW. For more information, call or chat with your Westlake Pro sales consultant today.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo; what’s in the box:
• Scarlett Solo (2nd Gen) Audio Interface
• USB Cable
• Bundle code for your free software
Focusrite Scarlett Solo specifications:
Clock /sample rate
- Clock source: Internal
- Supported sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Microphone Input
- Dynamic Range: 106dB (A-weighted)
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.1dB
- THD+N: <0.002% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
- Noise EIN: -128dB (A-Weighted)
- Maximum input level: +4dBu
- Gain range: 50dB
Line Input
- Dynamic range: 106dB (A-weighted)
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.1 dB
- THD+N: <0.003% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
- Maximum input level: +22dBu
- Gain range: 50dB
Instrument Input
- Dynamic range: 106dB (A-weighted)
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.1 dB
- THD+N: <0.02% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
- Maximum input level: +13dBu
- Gain range: 50dB
Line Outputs
- Dynamic range: 106dB (A-weighted)
- Maximum output level: +10dBu
- THD+N Outputs: <0.002% (minimum gain, -1 dBFS input 1kHz, with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Headphone Output
- Dynamic range: 107dB (A-weighted)
- Maximum output level: +10dBu
- THD+N Outputs: <0.002% (minimum gain, -1 dBFS input 1kHz, with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Dimensions: 5-11/16″ x 1-3/4″ x 4-11/16″ (144 mm x 44 mm x 119 mm)
Weight: 15.2 oz. (0.43kg)
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2 x 6 x 5 in |
| Bit Depth | 24-bit |
| Work Clock | No |
| Sample Rate | 192kHz |
| Preamps | 1 |
| Bus Powered | Yes |
| Pro Tools HD | No |
| Phantom Power | Yes |
| I/O | 2 in x 2 out |
| Headphone Jack | 1 |
| Input Types | xlr, 1/4" |
| Monitor Outs | 2 |
| Connection Type | USB |
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