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Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

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Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
Product no: 9000-0053-4269 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Focusrite's Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB audio interface is perfect for singer/songwriters. Its preamps are better than ever to ensure your recordings sound more detailed and Air mode brings even more clarity to vocals as well as acoustic and electric guitars and basses. The instrument input offers plenty of headroom so that even loud signals don't clip easily. This means you can get lots of dynamics into your mix and the LED rings around the gain knobs make it easy to monitor the incoming signal. Improved conversion means that recording and playback of audio sounds is second to none. There are also two noise-free balanced outputs that allow you to hear the sound as it really is. A 'Quick Start' tool helps you get to grips with the Scarlett Solo in no time too. If all that's not enough, Focusrite have even included a comprehensive software bundle with this fantastic USB audio interface.

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  • Please note:
    • Focusrite users have the option to use the standard version of Pro Tools ® for 3 months, free of charge;
    • Pro Tools ® Ultimate can be used free of charge for 1 month only.
    • The included Hitmaker pack includes the full software versions (worth over £1,000).

Specifications

Product features

19 inches no
Number of analogue Inputs 2
Number of analogue outputs 2
Number of headphone outputs 1
Computer ports USB
Sustainable product not specified
Phantom power yes
Suitable for operating system Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Interface for compact all-round, guitarists, vocals + guitar
Total guitar/bass inputs 1
Total microphone inputs 1
Low latency monitoring yes, direct monitoring
Maximum sample rate 192 kHz
Included data cable USB cable
Included software Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Artist (3 month subscription)
Network connections none
Software included yes, download
Analogue audio input type balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type balanced line out (TRS jack), headphone output (jack or mini-jack)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 482 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 18,0 x 15,0 x 6,0 cm

Product specifications

  • USB audio interface
  • dimensions: 43.5 x 143.5 x 95.8mm
  • weight: 0.32 kg
  • included: 1x USB cable (type C to A)

Included software:

  • Ableton Live Lite 
  • Splice Sounds
  • Hitmaker Expansion
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    • Relab’s LX480 Essentials
    • Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555
    • XLN Audio® Addictive Keys
    • XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
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    • Brainworx® bx_masterdesk
    • Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite 
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Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
Superb little audio interface , fixed my latency problems and great sound quality . Its an excellent device if you need something portable and don't require lots of inputs . The software bundle supplied is the cherry on top 👍
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
Works straight out the box :)
Followed the specific online tutorials and got my guitar sounding great in the first session (using eq's/delays etc)

Speedy delivery too :)

Thanks!
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
it works fine. however, i wasn't aware that it only comes with one volume control knob. so if your headphones and monitors are connected, you will hear the music on both devices and the volume control knob will turn down the headphones only, not the monitors. luckily enough, my monitors have their own volume control on them (mackie set of 2). slightly disappointing. you get what you pay for i guess
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
Grea quality! I am satisfied with the product
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
Seems to work well with my laptop. It allows for a mic and an instrument to be plugged in simultaneously and also has some nice software which is downloadable of the Focusrite website after purchase. I recommend this product for beginners trying to get into audio production.

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Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
Kon geen betere aankoop doen. Werkt perfect.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
Prima interface voor mij. Werkt simpel met mijn PC. De direct monitor-functie maakt het mogelijk om zonder software het eerlijke geluid van je instrument te horen. Handzaam formaat, stevig kastje. Prima.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
Doet wat 'ie moet doen, erg blij mee.
Mooi solide apparaat.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
Uitstekend apparaat. Ik had nog nog nooit met zoiets gewerkt en ik wil niet meer zonder. Een upgrade naar een uitgebreider type zal niet lang op zich laten wachten.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
Apparaat werkt heel erg goed, voor een beginner/hobbyist super geluidskwaliteit voor een acceptabele prijs. De website van Focusrite bevat veel downloads en informatieve video's om je te helpen met het gebruik van het apparaat.
Wel heel jammer dat je per sé je apparaat moet registreren (en dus al je gegevens achter moet laten) om bij de downloads en video's te komen. Als alles eenmaal werkt is het een top aankoop!

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