A range of audio interfaces with USB connectivity, from Focusrite - a well known name in home studios, professional studios, and production studios.
Scarlett Solo is a desktop audio interface that has been designed to make recording 'easier than ever'. The low-noise microphone preamp, A/D and D/A converters, and a dynamic range of 120dB give a quality that is often found in professional studios.
The audio interface features a single microphone input with switchable phantom power, and a single line level input, with the latter being switchable from line level to Hi-Z. Each of the inputs has a dedicated rotary gain controller with surrounding multicolour ring light, also known as Scarlett's Dynamic Gain Halo, to signify input level. Presence can be added globally to the input channels via an 'Air' button. Output is by way of dual, balanced 6.35mm jack connectors, and a 6.35mm stereo headphone jack output has dedicated level control. Computer connection is via USB-C. A large output volume controller allows adjustment of outputs L and R. A push switch labelled 'Direct' allows the user to toggle direct monitoring on/off. Power is by way of USB bus power.
Compatibility: Mac, Windows PC, Chromebook, USB-C iPad, and iPhone. Check latest compatible operating systems via focusrite.
Included accessories: USB A-C cable.
Included software: Ableton Live Lite, 3-month Avid Pro Tools subscription, Splice sounds, and Hitmaker expansion pack (after registration).
Supported sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz. Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, +0.06dB, mic inputs; 20Hz-20kHz, +/-0.05dB line in; 20Hz-20kHz, +/-0.02dB, line outputs. A/D resolution: 24-bit/192kHz. THD+N: -110dB, A/D; -115dB, D/A. Dynamic range: 120dB, A/D; 130dB, D/A. Power requirements: 5V @900mA 4.5W, via USB-3.0 bus power. Dimensions (WxDxH): 143 x 96 x 45.4mm. Weight: 0.382kg, without accessories.
Scarlett Solo Studio 4th Gen Bundle
A bundle including 1x Scarlett Solo 4th Gen, 1x USB A-C cable, 1x CM25 MkIII condenser microphone, 1x 3m XLR-XLR cable, and 1x SH-450 headphones. Weight: 1.368kg, including accessories.
Scarlett 2i2 is a desktop audio interface that has the same functionality as Scarlett Solo 4th Gen, however each of the two inputs can be selected as microphone level, line level, or Hi-Z level - with the 2x 3-pin XLR inputs located on the rear facing panel, and the 2x 6.25mm jack connections on the front facing panel.
In addition, Scarlett 2i2 has push buttons for 'auto' and 'safe', with 'auto' allowing automatic gain setup, and 'safe' to prevent clipping on the selected input. This audio interface can be bus powered via USB, or via optional 5V power supply.
Compatibility: Mac, Windows PC, Chromebook, USB-C iPad, and iPhone. Check latest compatible operating systems via focusrite.
Included accessories: USB A-C cable.
Included software: Ableton Live Lite, 3-month Avid Pro Tools subscription, Splice sounds, and Hitmaker expansion pack (after registration).
Supported sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz. Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, +0.06dB, mic inputs; 20Hz-20kHz, +/-0.05dB line in; 20Hz-20kHz, +/-0.02dB, line outputs. A/D resolution: 24-bit/192kHz. THD+N: -110dB, A/D; -115dB, D/A. Dynamic range: 120dB, A/D; 130dB, D/A. Power requirements: 5V @900mA 4.5W, via USB-3.0 bus power; 5V @1000mA, external power supply (not included). Dimensions (WxDxH): 180 x 99 x 45.5mm. Weight: 0.57kg, without accessories.
A bundle including 1x Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen, 1x USB A-C cable, 1x CM25 MkIII condenser microphone, 1x 3m XLR-XLR cable, and 1x SH-450 headphones. Weight: 1.6kg, including accessories.
This has the same functionality as Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen with the addition of MIDI connectivity and increased inputs and outputs. Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen features 2x XLR/Jack combo inputs on the front facing panel, with an additional 2x inputs by way of balanced/unbalanced 6.35mm jack connectors. The line inputs on the rear facing panel are of fixed level, whereas the input on the front facing panel are adjustable with the corresponding controllers. This audio interface has 4x outputs on 6.35mm jack connection for use with various, and simultaneous audio output connections. Line outputs 1 and 2 are controlled by the rotary controller on the front facing panel; outputs 3 and 4 are not controlled by this rotary controller, they can be set up using Focusrite Control 2.
Included accessories: USB C-C cable, USB C-A adapter, USB-C 5V 3A power supply.
Included software: Ableton Live Lite, 3-month Avid Pro Tools subscription, Splice sounds, and Hitmaker expansion pack (after registration).
Supported sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz. Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, +0.06dB, mic inputs; 20Hz-20kHz, +/-0.05dB line in; 20Hz-20kHz, +/-0.02dB, line outputs. A/D resolution: 24-bit/192kHz. THD+N: -110dB, A/D; -115dB, D/A. Dynamic range: 120dB, A/D; 130dB, D/A. Power requirements: 5V @1.5A 4.5W, via USB-3.0 bus power.. Dimensions (WxDxH): 180 x 129 x 59mm. Weight: 0.808kg, without accessories.
Scarlett 16i16 features 16 inputs and 16 outputs, including two mic preamps, Hi-Z instrument and line inputs, ADAT, SPDIF, and MIDI. The interface features 2x XLR/Jack combo inputs on the front facing panel, with an additional 4x inputs by way of balanced/unbalanced 6.35mm jack connectors positioned on the rear facing panel. The line inputs on the rear facing panel are of fixed level, whereas the input on the front facing panel are adjustable with the corresponding controllers. This audio interface has 4x outputs on 6.35mm jack connection for use with various, and simultaneous audio output connections. Line outputs 1 and 2 are controlled by the rotary controller on the front facing panel; outputs 3 and 4 are not controlled by this rotary controller, they can be set up using Focusrite Control 2. In addition to the four line outputs, the interface has 2x headphone outputs with associated volume controllers, optical I/O via TosLink connectors, SPDIF I/O via RCA (phono) connections, and MIDI in and out, and USB-C connection.
Included accessories: USB C-C cable, External power supply.
Included software: Ableton Live Lite, 3-month Avid Pro Tools subscription, Splice sounds, and Hitmaker expansion pack (after registration).
Power requirements: USB-3.0 5V bus power, 3A, 15W; 5V, 3A power supply (included). Dimensions (HxWxD): 60.5 x 220 x 155.2mm. Weight: 1.25kg, without accessories.
Scarlett 18i16 features 18 inputs and 16 outputs, including four microphone preamps, Hi-Z and line inputs, ADAT, SPDIF, and MIDI connectivity. The feature set and functionality of the interface is the same as that of Scarlett 16i16 , however it has two additional mic/line combination inputs.
Included accessories: USB C-C cable, External power supply.
Included software: Ableton Live Lite, 3-month Avid Pro Tools subscription, Splice sounds, and Hitmaker expansion pack (after registration).
Power requirements: USB-3.0 5V bus power, 3A, 15W; 5V, 3A power supply (included). Dimensions (HxWxD): 60.5 x 240 x 169.4mm. Weight: 1.494kg, without accessories.
Scarlett 18i20 is a features 18 inputs and 20 outputs, including eight mic preamps, Hi-Z and line inputs, ADAT, SPDIF, MIDI, and Word Clock. 18i20 has a built-in talkback microphone, A/B speaker switching for referencing on different monitors, and eight channels of LED bar metering which can be assigned to inputs or outputs, along with master output metering.
The rear facing panel houses a single IEC mains input connection, SPDIF in and out by way of RCA (phono) connections, BNC word clock output, MIDI in and outputs, dual Optical I/O via TosLink connections, along with analogue audio inputs and outputs. The outputs are numbered 1 and 2 (main), 3 and 4 (alternative), and 5 - 8 (outputs). The inputs are by way of 3-pin XLR/Jack combi connectors for microphone/line level input. An additional two inputs (Hi-Z/microphone) are positioned on the front facing panel for easy access once the unit is positioned on a desk or in a rack. Two independent headphone outputs with dedicated level controls are also positioned on the front facing panel, along with on/off switch, input and outputs controllers, and functionality switching including +48V phantom power, Air mode, mute, dim, and input selection switching.
Included accessories: USB C-C cable, IEC mains cable.
Included software: Ableton Live Lite, 3-month Avid Pro Tools subscription, Splice sounds, and Hitmaker expansion pack (after registration).
Power requirements: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 30W, via IEC connection. Dimensions (HxWxD): 46.55 x 259.73 x 442mm. Weight: 3.304kg, without accessories.