The world's best-selling interface entry point — the 4th Gen Solo adds Auto Gain and Clip Safe to an already excellent package.
| Inputs | 1x XLR mic, 1x instrument |
| Outputs | 2x 1/4" TRS, 1x headphone |
| Sample Rate | Up to 192kHz/24-bit |
| Dynamic Range | 111dB |
| Bus Powered | Yes (USB-C) |
| Warranty | 3 years |
The Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen is the perfect starting interface for solo artists, podcasters, and bedroom producers. The 4th generation brings a revamped Class A preamp with 111dB dynamic range, Auto Gain for one-touch level setting, and Clip Safe technology that records a safety take if your signal clips. At £119 it's genuinely excellent value.
Auto Gain analyses your signal for 10 seconds and sets optimal gain automatically. Clip Safe monitors the input and records a backup copy at lower gain if distortion is detected. These two features make the Solo the most forgiving interface for beginners.
The 4th Gen preamp delivers 57dB of clean gain with a noise floor that rivals interfaces twice the price. Vocals sound open and detailed. The headphone output has been improved and sounds noticeably cleaner than the previous generation.
Solo vocalists, singer-songwriters, guitarists, and podcasters who only ever record one source at a time. The moment you need two microphones simultaneously, step up to the 2i2. For single-source recording, the Solo is unbeatable.
The Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen is the easiest interface recommendation in music production. At £119, you get a genuinely excellent preamp, rock-solid drivers, Auto Gain, Clip Safe, and a 3-year warranty. The perfect starting point.