We particularly loved the series of tutorials Focusrite has created to guide new buyers. Its sleek look boosts your studio’s aesthetics while the quick start tool gets you up and learning, with ease.
#AUDIO INTERFACE AND MIC ON A BUDGET PORTABLE#
We liked the solo 3 rd Gen’s compact design, which makes it portable and easy to store. The quality sound coupled with the included Pro Tools and quick start tool makes the solo 3 rd Gen a force to reckon with. When it comes to line & monitor, the 3 rd Gen has a dynamic range of 108Bb and a maximum output level of 15.5dBu compared to 106dB and 10dBu in the 2 nd Gen Bus-powered counterpart. To paint a picture, the 3 rd Gen has a dynamic range of 111dB and a gain range of 56dB (mic input) compared to 106dB and 50dB in the 2 nd Gen Bus-Powered counterpart. Compared to the previous versions, this model has better microphone inputs, variable line inputs, fixed-line inputs, instrument inputs, and line and monitor outputs.
What’s more? The solo 3 rd Gen is a fantastic upgrade. The audio quality is further enhanced by its high-performance converters that let you mix and record at up to 24-bit and 192kHz. (You’ll need a preamp with dynamic mics though, due to their low output.) Its suitable air Mode gives your recordings a more open sound while the two hum-free outputs yield clean audio playback. It’s easy to use, boasts excellent build quality, and lets you get quality audio from different microphones into your computer.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo (3 rd Gen) is the best budget USB audio interface for recording a single instrument or the human voice.