Amazon.com: Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen USB Audio Interface, for the Guitarist, Vocalist, or Producer — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, and All the Software You Need to Record : Musical Instruments

I already had the 2i2 from the last generation that did everything I needed it to do, except loopback. So when I found out this generation had the loopback feature, I bought the most basic model bc that's all I really needed. I can hookup a mic or a guitar, and currently I will not have a need to use both at the same time *and* use the loopback feature. I can easily switch back to the 2i2 I still own if I need to record from a mic and a guitar.These are great audio interfaces at reasonable prices.

I recently added the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen USB Audio Interface to my mini home studio setup, where I’m using it with my new Yamaha HS8 monitors. As a guitarist and vocalist, I needed a solution for high-fidelity, near studio-quality demo recordings that wouldn’t complicate my setup. This interface has definitely delivered.The sound quality is exceptional. The preamps offer crystal-clear audio, capturing both guitar and vocals with impressive detail. It’s evident that Focusrite has invested in top-notch audio performance. The interface is also incredibly user-friendly, making it easy to get started without wading through complicated settings.However, if you’re planning to record a full band, the Scarlett Solo might fall short, as it’s designed for more basic needs. For those moments when you’re capturing your 1am inspirations, it’s perfect. It pairs beautifully with the Yamaha HS8 monitors and provides everything you need to start recording right out of the box. I switch between using it with my vintage Sony Studio Monitor headphones and the HS8s, depending on the task at hand.Let me know your experience, and if this review helps. Thanks!

Pros:- Decent preamp that makes it possible to use Shure SM7B without issue. You can ignore advice to buy a separate pre-amp unless you find it absolutely necessary.- Easy to turn and good looking knobs to manage gain for different inputs (instrument microphone) and volume for different outputs (speakers headphones)- Looks nice and premium on your desk- Great value. Supports 1 instrument, 1 microphone, 1 set of headphones, and 1 set of speakers.- Support for Phantom Power- Direct monitoring feels like there is no latencyCons:- Direct monitoring is too quiet- Included software is too minimal. You can see your audio levels and virtually adjust gain.- Doesn’t work out-of-the box with some software because each input source might be treated as an individual channel. You might only hear vocals out of one ear unless your software supports configuring this.- Inputs have excess noise when set to a relatively high gain. This is to be expected, but it’s not mitigated.

Simple interface. Solid physical build quality, knobs, lit text on the front panel. I have used it both with and without the driver and interface software on both a Mac and a Windows 11 machine. All the fundamental functions worked - I can't speak for any of the extended features. I did need to set the input to mono on computer to get audio from the one microphone input on both stereo channels, which is an expected behavior given this is a stereo two-channel unit. Thanks!

If you need an interface between $100-$150 this is the one to get! My recordings are so crisp with my Rode NT1 mic hooked up. Love the way the inputs are setup and the build quality/value for money is insane. Be sure to register yours and update the firmware with the free software provided by Focusrite. Very ease to use too!