Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen

Product information

Key specs

Included audio software

Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools First, Softube Time & Tone Plug-in Bundle, XLN Audio Addictive Keys

Sample frequencies

192 kHz

Audio bit depth

24 bps

MIDI input

MIDI output

Included audio software	Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools First, Softube Time & Tone Plug-in Bundle, XLN Audio Addictive Keys
Sample frequencies	192 kHz
Audio bit depth	24 bps
MIDI input
MIDI output

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Pros and cons

According to our audio interface expert

• You can make clear microphone recordings thanks to the switchable AIR preamp that mimics the sound characteristics of Rupert Neves ISA preamps.
• The interface has an instrument input that can easily handle a loud signal.
• You can mix and record sound in 24 bit/192kHz thanks to the converters.
• You need an interface with more microphone and instrument inputs if you want to record the sound of multiple instruments at the same time.

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Description

The Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen is an audio interface for singer-songwriters. If you want to record sound clearly, turn on the AIR mode. Thanks to this mode, the microphone preamp mimics the sound characteristics of Rupert Neves high-quality ISA preamps. As a result, even the smallest details become audible. You can record the sound of an instrument loudly and without any distortion or white noise, because the instrument input has a lot of headroom. With the 24 bit/192kHz converters, you can record sound in studio quality. You can easily complete the setup thanks to the quick start tool. This guide will guide you through the setup step by step. The audio interface includes The Hitmaker Expansion. With these plugins, you can start using the interface right away.

The Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen is an audio interface for singer-songwriters. If you want to record sound clearly, turn on the AIR mode. Thanks to this mode, the microphone preamp mimics the sound characteristics of Rupert Neves high-quality ISA preamps. As a result, even the smallest details become audible. You can record the sound of an instrument loudly and without any distortion or white noise, because the instrument input has a lot of headroom. With the 24 bit/192kHz converters, you can record sound in studio quality. You can easily complete the setup thanks to the quick start tool. This guide will guide you through the setup step by step. The audio interface includes The Hitmaker Expansion. With these plugins, you can start using the interface right away.

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Included by default

• Manual (2.42 MB)
• USB cable (Type C-A)
• Ableton Live 10 Lite
• The Hitmaker Expansion
• Pro Tools Standard - 3-month trial
• Softtube's Time and Tone Bundle
• Choice between one of the 4 XLN Audio's Addictive Keys
• Subscription for Focusrite Plug-in Collective
• 2-year warranty

Included by default

• USB cable (Type C-A)
• Ableton Live 10 Lite
• The Hitmaker Expansion
• Pro Tools Standard - 3-month trial
• Softtube's Time and Tone Bundle
• Choice between one of the 4 XLN Audio's Addictive Keys
• Subscription for Focusrite Plug-in Collective
• 2-year warranty

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Download the manual

Download the manual (2.42 MB)

Key specs

Included audio software

Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools First, Softube Time & Tone Plug-in Bundle, XLN Audio Addictive Keys

Sample frequencies

192 kHz

Audio bit depth

24 bps

MIDI input

MIDI output

Included audio software	Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools First, Softube Time & Tone Plug-in Bundle, XLN Audio Addictive Keys
Sample frequencies	192 kHz
Audio bit depth	24 bps
MIDI input
MIDI output

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Reviews

14 reviews

8,8/10 (14 reviews)

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Most helpful reviews

7,5/10

Value for your money.

• Does what I expected.
• Works well with Apple's Garageband
• Few connections, but that doesn't bother me

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• Frank van den bogaert
• 12 November 2020
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,0/10

Very satisfied

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• Bart
• 18 July 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,0/10

Excellent and cheap SOLUTION for XLR to be connected to your

• Everything is completely explained via site can't be easier
• Small but all the options needed
• No option to adjust your low/mid/high

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• Roel de koning
• 28 December 2019
• Automatically translated from Dutch

10/10

Perfect

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• Gilbert schoenaers
• 24 January 2021
• Automatically translated from Dutch

7,5/10

Does what it advertises, only for home studios

• USB-C connection
• silently
• although a USB-C port is included, there is only a USB-C to USB-A cable, not an additional USB-C to USB-C cable)

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• Finn strickling
• 1 November 2021
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,5/10

Reliable product.

• Does what it should do
• Works right away
• Not really a minus point. I didn't need software, so I didn't use it

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• Mg
• 3 July 2021
• Automatically translated from Dutch

10/10

Good purchase

• Connections
• Quality
• no

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• Xavier
• 16 April 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

7,5/10

Does what it's supposed to do

• Power over USB
• Compact
• Bare software (This can also be a plus)

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• Taha aydin
• 5 May 2020
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8,5/10

Beautiful, simple and quality!

• does what it's supposed to do!
• nice thing

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• Ati van twillert
• 6 May 2021
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7,5/10

Great product for the price

• Small product
• Solid quality
• amp software should have been included

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• Tom van wijgerden
• 9 February 2020
• Automatically translated from Dutch

7,5/10

Value for your money.

• Does what I expected.
• Works well with Apple's Garageband
• 48V Phantom power for condenser microphones
• Few connections, but that doesn't bother me

Product does exactly what I expected. Playing guitars live to a garage band is a breeze, as is singing in the vocals. simple yet effective to use.

• Frank van den bogaert
• 12 November 2020
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,0/10

Very satisfied

I use an AK AT2020 and my girlfriend says it sounds exactly like me in real life but over the internet, today's technology!

• Bart
• 18 July 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,0/10

Excellent and cheap SOLUTION for XLR to be connected to your

• Everything is completely explained via site can't be easier
• Small but all the options needed
• No option to adjust your low/mid/high

Easy to install and easy to use

• Roel de koning
• 28 December 2019
• Automatically translated from Dutch

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Coolblue Extended Warranty for your audio interface

With Coolblue Extended Warranty, you are protected against costs due to quality defects of your audio interface for the next 4 years. During the entire term, we will reimburse up to the original purchase price. You can easily add the Extended Warranty in your shopping cart.

• Coolblue Extended Warranty 4 Years
  € 13,99 one-time payment

Specifications

Product

Product number

836688

Manufacturer code

RFO SCARLETT3-SOLO

Brand

Focusrite

Warranty

2 years

Processing of your defect

Carry-in warranty

General properties

Sample frequencies

192 kHz

Audio bit depth

24 bps

Frequency response

20 kHZ

Signal-to-noise ratio

110 dB

Phantom power switch

ASIO support

FireWire

USB connectors

USB port

USB function

Data transfer, Device connection, Play media, Power source, Record audio, Software updates

Number of USB ports

1

Ports

Headphone jack

Number of headphone jacks

1

Microphone connector

Number of microphone connectors

1

Digital optical connector

Digital coaxial connector

XLR line connector

RCA connector

MIDI connectors

MIDI input

MIDI output

Audio software

Audio software included

Included audio software

Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools First, Softube Time & Tone Plug-in Bundle, XLN Audio Addictive Keys

Physical properties

Weight

0,32 kg

Depth

9,58 cm

Material

Metal, Plastic

Height

4,35 cm

Width

14,35 cm