Detail 01
24-bit/192 kHz AD/DA conversion
The interface converts audio at up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
Product detailSKU #1500000280086
FocusriteScarlett Solo Gen 3 USB Audio Interface
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Scarlett Solo Gen 3 is a USB audio interface for recording vocals, guitar, and other sources on Mac or Windows. Its high-headroom mic and instrument preamps feed 24-bit/192 kHz conversion, while 48V phantom power supports condenser microphones. A direct-monitor switch provides zero-latency playback, and LED-ringed gain knobs keep level adjustment on the front panel. With USB power and a compact metal enclosure, it suits recording setups that need a single-cable interface that can move between workspaces.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording vocals with a condenser microphone using the interface’s 48V phantom power.
- Tracking guitar and other instrument sources through the high-headroom preamps.
- Moving a USB-powered recording interface between home and mobile session setups.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups that cannot connect to a Mac or Windows computer over USB.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Direct monitor switch
It provides zero-latency playback while monitoring.
Detail 03
Balanced TRS outputs
These outputs are intended for studio monitors.
Detail 04
LED halos around gain knobs
The gain controls include level-monitoring halos.
Detail 05
USB-powered, single cable
One USB cable carries both audio and power.
Detail 06
Compact metal enclosure
The housing is metal and designed to be compact and durable.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Use USB with a Mac or Windows computer.
- 02Use the 48V phantom-power feature when recording with a condenser microphone.
- 03Studio-monitor connections use balanced TRS outputs.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I record vocals and guitar with it?
Yes. It has microphone and instrument preamps, plus two combo XLR and 1/4-inch inputs.
02Does it support condenser microphones?
Yes. It provides 48V phantom power for condenser microphones.
03How is it powered?
It is USB-powered; one cable carries audio and power.
04Can I monitor without latency?
Yes. Its direct-monitor switch provides zero-latency playback.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Preamps
- High-headroom mic and instrument preamps
- Gain Control
- Large gain knobs for smooth adjustments
- Control Layout
- Intuitive front-panel interface
4 detailsConnections & power
- Outputs
- Balanced TRS outputs for studio monitors
- USB
- USB-powered with single cable for audio and power
- Inputs
- Two combo XLR and 1/4 inch inputs
- Phantom Power
- 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
6 detailsOther
- Dynamic Range
- Wide dynamic range for detailed sound
- Chassis
- Compact, durable metal enclosure
- Monitoring
- Direct monitor switch for zero-latency playback
- Metering
- LED halos around gain knobs for level monitoring
- Compatibility
- Mac and Windows compatible via USB
- Conversion
- 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA conversion
