Focusrite SCARLETT SOLO STUDIO Audio Interface – 4th Gen

The complete songwriters studio
Plug your guitar into Scarlett Solo’s Hi-Z instrument input, it feels just like an amp. Connect the CM25 MkIII studio condenser mic to Solos mic pre and it sounds great right away. Listen in detail through the SH-450 headphones. Scarlett brings Focusrites professional sound quality to wherever you make your music.

Find your signature sound
For standout lead vocal and instrument tracks, Scarletts re-engineered Air mode takes your sounds unique character and brings it to the front of the mix, adding truly musical presence and rich harmonic drive, just like a classic console in a big money studio. Trust us, you’ll never want to record without it.

Setting levels made easy
Scarletts Dynamic Gain Halos make setting levels quicky and easy, helping you set the perfect level and get great recordings every time.

Capture every detail
Hit the red button and youre recording with 192kHz, 24-bit converters direct from Focusrites flagship RedNet interfaces as found in countless high-end studios around the world. Squeeze every last drop of detail out of your recordings without sacrificing any sound quality.

Everything you need, in the box
For the best sound straight away, Scarlett Solo Studio includes Focusrites CM25 MkIII studio condenser mic and SH-450 closed back headphones. You can use the CM25 MkIII for almost anything, but youll love how it sounds on vocals and guitar thanks to its bright and detailed character. With the SH-450 Focusrite have created their most accurate studio headphones, with plush pads and a soft-touch headband design to keep you focused, not fatigued. If you havent got a mic stand yet, Focusrite have even included a rather clever cardboard stand so you can get started right away.

Now hear this
In combination with the included SH-450 closed back headphones, the custom-designed headphone amp and huge dynamic range set the stage for the best playback you’ve ever heard from Scarlett. With the 4th Generation, Solo has independent controls for your headphones and monitors so you can record, mix, and play back audio however you want.

Loopback
Need samples? Make your own with Loopback. Send stereo audio from your music apps and other software straight to your DAW with Solo’s virtual inputs.

Its so easy
Plug in and tell Focusrites Easy Start tool how you want to use your Scarlett, and let it guide you through all the software and setup you need, with recording tips and other helpful content along the way.

Record, mix and master with all the software youll need
Once youve got started with Pro Tools Artist or Ableton Live Lite recording software (both included), the Hitmaker Expansion bundle has everything you need to bring big studio sound to your songs, with an unbeatable range of record-making studio tools from the biggest names in the business. Get exceptional vocal tracks with Antares Auto-Tune Access and Relabs LX480 Essentials reverb. Then heat up your guitar tones with a hyper-realistic model of Marshalls Silver Jubilee 2555 brought to you by analogue-modelling experts Softube. Need drums? No problem – XLN Audios Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit has beats to get you started and the big sound of a great drum kit. Synths and Keys? Youre well covered with the legendary MASSIVE from Native Instruments and XLN Audios Addictive Keys. And when its time to mix and master your tracks, theres an exclusive suite of Focusrite plugins to quickly get you release-ready sound, and a two-month subscription to Landr Studio.

The original music makers interface
More people use Scarlett than any other interface in the world. Join a six million strong community that includes some of the biggest names in music.

Ready when you are
Scarlett wont let you down. Focusrites premium build quality, three-year warranty, rock-solid drivers and award-winning 24/7/365 support make sure of it.

FEATURES

Scarlett mic pre Get great sound from any microphone with Solos detailed ultra-low-noise mic pre.

Hi-Z instrument input Plug straight in and guitars sound and feel great perfect for using with amp sims.

Huge 120dB dynamic range Scarlett Solo uses the same converters as Focusrites flagship Rednet interfaces, found in countless high-end studios worldwide.

Air Mode Record with all the character of a big studio console. Add high-end presence and rich harmonic drive to vocals and instruments.

Dynamic Gain Halos Scarletts Dynamic Gain Halos make setting the perfect recording level quick and easy for any mic or instrument.

CM25 MkIII mic The included CM25 MkIII studio condenser mic sounds great on all sources, particularly vocals and acoustic guitars.

Powerful playback Custom-designed headphone amp with independent level controls, and a pair of SH-450 closed back headphones, for loud, clear, and accurate playback and monitoring.

Loopback Easily create your own samples from computer audio using Scarletts virtual inputs.

Easy Start Its never been easier to get recording. Focusrites tried-and-tested Easy Start tool will have you making music in minutes.

All the software you need Includes Ableton Live Lite and Avid Pro Tools Artist, plus the Hitmaker Expansion software bundle with an unbeatable range of record-making studio tools.

Focusrite Control 2 Control your recording session direct from your PC or Mac.

Three-year Warranty Keep making music with Focusrites 24/7/365 support and three-year warranty.

INCLUDED SOFTWARE

Ableton Live Lite:The iconic DAW gives you everything you need to get started including instruments, effects and Lives trademark clip and scene launching for taking ideas further or performance.

Three Month Avid Pro Tools Artist Subscription with Complete Plugin Bundle:A three-month subscription to Avid Pro Tools Artist and Avid Complete Plugin Bundle, with a 25% discount on Avid Pro Tools Artist after the subscription period, or a 33% discount on Avid Pro Tools Studio.

Splice Sounds:Three months Splice Sounds membership with new Splice accounts offering millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily.

Hitmaker Expansion

Antares Auto-Tune Access:For everything from natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes, to lightning-fast Hip-hop-inspired pitching for adding a whole new sound to your tracks.

Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555:The modern evolution of the iconic JCM800, brought to you by analogue-modelling experts Softube. The Silver Jubilee offers everything from warm cleans, through classic crunch, and up to modern high gain tube amp sounds.

Native Instruments MASSIVE:Want to add some real drama to your track? MASSIVE from Native Instruments is all about the BIG synth sounds from huge bass to scorching leads. This high-end engine delivers stunning quality and an expansive universe of sounds to power and inspire your music. If deep-diving into synthesis is not on your radar, theres over 1300 production-ready that you can use as is, or fine-tune to perfection.

Landr Studio, plus five free masters:Produce and release your best work with two-months access to Landr Studio, as well as five free masters you can use even when your two months subscription is over. Landr Studio provides everything you need to mix and master your tracks, including unlimited MP3 mastering, and unlimited distribution on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, and many more.

Brainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC:The preamps that made Focusrite what we are today to your music. No other plug-in offers the unique character of the iconic large format console, with ISA 110 preamps the origin of the famous Air we still hear on Focusrite interfaces today. Bx_console Focusrite SC is a full channel strip, offering EQ, de-esser, compressor, limiter, gate and expander.

Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite:Featuring a pair of meticulously captured digital models of the truly iconic EQ and Compressors which have made the Focusrite name a staple in world-class facilities across the globe. If youve kept up with major releases over the last 30 years, youve heard Red 2 and 3.

XLN Audio Addictive Keys:Add beautifully captured piano to your tracks with the Studio Grand, based on the iconic Steinway Model D. Plug in your MIDI controller and play; youll be instantly transported to a professional recording studio set up to capture this beautiful piano.

XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock:Add the sounds of a pro drummer to your songs easily. Featuring expertly captured samples from a high-end Tama and Pearl drums, and Paiste and Sabian cymbals, recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm.

Relabs LX480 Essentials:Get four reverbs, modelled on The Hit Factory NYCs reverb unit, and used on countless hits. LX480 Essentials gives you the sounds of a studio which has played host to names from Springsteen, the Stones and Kool and the Gang, to The Weeknd, Pharell, Katy Perry, and everyone in between.

FAST Balancer:When you want the fast-track to a solid mix, FAST Balancer accelerates the mix process using powerful AI that listens to your instrument or vocal tracks and serves up three selectable options to enhance the track and help them shine in the mix.

SPECIFICATIONS

Product Hardware Specifications

• Number of Microphone Preamps: 1
• Phantom Power: Yes
• Instrument Inputs: 1
• Line Inputs: 1
• Air Mode: Yes
• Line Outputs: 2
• Headphone Outputs: 1
• Loopback: Yes
• Connectivity: USB Type-C
• Protocol: USB 2.0
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Simultaneous I/O: 4 x 2 (including Loopback inputs)
• A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
• Bus Powered: Yes (900mA)
• Microphone: CM25 MKIII Condenser
• Headphones: SH-450 Closed-back
• XLR Cable: 3m

Software Compatibility:Scarlett Solo is class compliant so will work with any modern Mac, Windows PC or USB-C iPad.

Power Requirements

• USB-3.0 Bus power 5V @900mA 4.5W

IN THE BOX

• Scarlett Solo 4th Gen
• USB A-C cable
• CM25 MkIII condenser mic
• 3m XLR cable
• SH-450 headphones