Focusrite Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface

You've found the simplest USB audio interface Focusrite makes. If you want to start creating studio quality recordings with your guitar, the AMS-SCARLETT-SOLO-3G 3rd Generation Scarlett Solo provides an easy way in.

The Interface We've All Been Looking For
Scarlett's most compact interface - 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, and monitoring directly for latency-free foldback. Scarlett Solo is giving musicians worldwide professional sounding results everywhere, all the time.

The Best Sounding, Easily
Getting studio-quality recordings at home has never been easier. Quick Start gets you set up, recording and playing back within minutes. Our mic preamps, high-headroom instrument inputs and now-iconic Gain Halos mean the science of sounding great is sorted. We've worried about the tech, you can focus on the music.

Your Recording is 30 Years in the Making
Focusrite has been making mic preamps for 30 years, and the 3rd Gen mic pre is the best Scarlett has ever heard. The 24-bit/192kHz converters give your recordings clarity and detail. Air mode breathes life into vocals, adding unique high-end detail. Our decades of experience mean Scarlett sounds just like you.

The Technology is Sound
Incredibly reliable, Focusrite hardware won't let you down. If, however, you come across a problem you can rely on our global support team and your two-year warranty to get it sorted. Sound.

FEATURES

• The best performing Scarlett mic preamp the range has ever heard - now with Air - for miking up guitars or recording vocals
• One high headroom instrument input, for plugging your guitar or bass straight in
• Quick Start tool, making it easier than ever to get up and running
• High-performance converters, allowing you to record, mix and play back audio in studio quality, anywhere

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• (1) Scarlett Solo Interface
• (1) USB cable, Type `A' to Type `C'
• (1) Getting Started Information (printed on inside of box lid)
• (1) Important Safety Information

SPECIFICATIONS

• Clock Source: Internal

SUPPORTED SAMPLE RATES

• 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

MICROPHONE INPUTS

• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.1dB
• Dynamic Range: 111dB (A-weighted)
• THD+N: <0.0012% (minimum gain, -1 dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Noise EIN: -128dB (A-weighted)
• Maximum Input Level: +9dBu
• Gain Range: 56dB
• Input Impedance: 3kΩ

LINE INPUTS

• Dynamic Range: 110.5dB (A-weighted)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.1dB
• THD+N: <0.002% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Maximum Input Level: +22dBu @ minimum gain
• Gain Range: 56dB
• Input Impedance: 60kΩ

INSTRUMENT INPUTS

• Dynamic Range: 110dB (A-weighted)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.1dB
• THD+N: <0.03% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Maximum Input Level: +12.5dBu @ minimum gain
• Gain Range: 56dB
• Input Impedance: 1.5MΩ

LINE/MONITOR OUTPUTS

• Dynamic Range: 108.5dB (A-weighted)
• Maximum Output Level: (0dBFS) +15.5dBu @ minimum gain; balanced outputs
• THD+N: <0.002% (maximum level, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Output Impedance: 430Ω

HEADPHONE OUTPUTS

• Dynamic Range: 104dB (A-weighted)
• Maximum Output Level: 7dBu
• THD+N: <0.002% (maximum level, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Output Impedance: <1Ω

ANALOG INPUT 1

• Connector: Balanced, via female 3-pin XLR on front panel
• Phantom Power: 48V phantom power switch
• AIR Function: Front panel switch or via Focusrite Control

ANALOG INPUT 2

• Connector: 1/4" jack socket on front panel
  • INST Mode: unbalanced, 2-pole (TS)
  • LINE Mode: balanced (TRS)
• Line/Instrument Switching: Front panel switch or via Focusrite Control

ANALOG OUPUTS

• Main Outputs: Balanced, 2x 1/4" TRS jacks on rear panel
• Stereo Headphone Output: 1/4" TRS jack on front panel
• Output Level Control (Main & Headphone): On front panel
• Direct Monitoring: Front panel switch; allows zero-latency monitoring of inputs

OTHER I/O

• USB: 1x USB 2.0 Type C connector
• *requires 900mA USB port

Front Panel Indicators

• USB Power: Green LED
• Gain Halos: Tri-color LED rings (concentric with GAIN controls)
• Phantom Power: Red LED
• Instrument Mode: Red LED
• AIR Mode: Amber LED
• Direct Monitor Mode: Green LED

PHYSICAL

• Dimensions (HxWxD): 1.71 x 5.65 x 3.77 in. (43.5 x 143.5 x 95.8 mm)
• Weight: 0.71 lbs (320 g)

WARRANTY

• 2 year warranty