Scarlett Solo 4th Gen

Easy Setup
Guided setup helps you connect, register, and start recording quickly.

Microphone Input
Connect a microphone and control its level from the front panel.

Instrument Input
Plug in a guitar, bass, or other instrument directly for recording.

Air Mode
Add extra presence and character to vocals or instruments.

Phantom Power
Power compatible condenser microphones with a simple front-panel button.

Direct Monitoring
Hear your input while recording without distracting delay.

Headphone Output
Connect headphones and adjust the listening level separately.

Speaker Outputs
Connect studio monitors or speakers for playback and mixing.

Loopback Recording
Record computer audio for podcasts, streams, tutorials, or sampling.

Software Control
Use Focusrite Control 2 to manage settings, updates, and presets.

Standalone Mode
Use the interface without a computer for simple monitoring setups.

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General Specifications
Device Type: 2-in, 2-out USB audio interface
Audio Resolution: 24-bit
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Computer Connection: USB-C
USB Protocol: USB 2.0
USB Power Requirement: 900 mA
Software Control: Focusrite Control 2
Standalone Mode: Supported
Loopback: Supported, channels 3–4
Direct Monitoring: Supported

Analogue Inputs
Total Analogue Inputs: 2
Microphone Input: 1 x rear-panel 3-pin XLR
Line/Instrument Input: 1 x front-panel 6.35 mm (1/4") jack
Line Input Cable Support: TS or TRS 6.35 mm jack
Instrument Input Cable Support: TS 6.35 mm jack
Phantom Power: 48 V, XLR input
Input Gain Controls: 2 x analogue gain controls
Input Metering: Gain Halo, green/amber/red
Line/Instrument Switching: Front-panel Inst button or software
Air Mode: Front-panel Air button or software
Air Presence: Supported
Air Presence and Harmonic Drive: Supported up to 96 kHz

Microphone Input Performance
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.06 dB
Dynamic Range: 113 dB, A-weighted
THD+N: -100 dB, -1 dBFS at minimum gain
EIN: -127 dBu, A-weighted
Maximum Input Level: 9.5 dBu at minimum gain
Gain Range: 57 dB
Input Impedance: 3 kΩ

Line Input Performance
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
Dynamic Range: 113 dB, A-weighted
THD+N: -100 dB minimum at minimum gain
Maximum Input Level: 22 dBu at minimum gain
Gain Range: 57 dB
Input Impedance: 60 kΩ

Instrument Input Performance
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.15 dB
Dynamic Range: 112 dB, A-weighted
THD+N: -80 dB minimum at 8 dB gain
Maximum Input Level: 12 dBu at minimum gain
Gain Range: 57 dB
Input Impedance: 1 MΩ

Analogue Outputs
Line Outputs: 2 x rear-panel balanced 6.35 mm TRS jack
Headphone Output: 1 x front-panel stereo 6.35 mm TRS jack
Main Output Level Control: Front-panel analogue control
Headphone Level Control: Front-panel analogue control
Speaker Output Cable Support: TS or TRS 6.35 mm jack
Recommended Speaker Cable: Balanced TRS 6.35 mm jack

Line Output Performance
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.02 dB
Dynamic Range: 120 dB, A-weighted
Maximum Output Level: 16 dBu
THD+N: -109 dB
Output Impedance: 200 Ω

Headphone Output Performance
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.1 dB at 33 Ω / 300 Ω
Dynamic Range: 112 dB at 33 Ω, A-weighted
Dynamic Range: 115 dB at 300 Ω, A-weighted
Maximum Output Level: 2.5 dBu into 33 Ω
Maximum Output Level: 10 dBu into 300 Ω
Maximum Output Power: 2.5 dBu into 33 Ω
Maximum Output Power: 10 dBu into 300 Ω
THD+N: -97 dB at 33 Ω minimum
THD+N: -102 dB at 300 Ω minimum
Output Impedance: 50 Ω
Recommended Headphone Impedance: Up to 300 Ω

Channel Order
Input 1: Instrument/Line input
Input 2: Microphone input
Input 3: Loopback 1
Input 4: Loopback 2
Output 1: Output Left, Headphones Left
Output 2: Output Right, Headphones Right
Headphone Feed: Shared with line outputs 1–2

Front Panel Indicators
48V Indicator: White/Green LED
Inst Indicator: White/Green LED
Air Indicator: White/Green LED
USB Indicator: Green LED
Direct Monitor Indicator: White/Green LED

Physical Specifications
Weight: 382 g / 0.84 lb
Height: 46.5 mm / 1.83 in
Width: 143 mm / 5.63 in
Depth: 96 mm / 3.78 in
Operating Temperature: 40°C / 104°F maximum ambient

Security
Kensington Lock Slot: Supported