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OVERVIEW
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Third Generation Scarlett Solo, one of the family of Focusrite
professional computer audio interfaces incorporating high quality Focusrite analogue preamps. You
now have a simple and compact solution for routing high quality audio to and from your computer
and you will also be able to download some exciting new software plug-ins once you’ve registered
the product.
In developing the Third Generation series of Scarlett interfaces, we have made further improvements
to both performance and features to allow you to get the best out of your recordings. Audio
specifications have been upgraded throughout the unit to give you greater dynamic range and even
lower noise and distortion; additionally, the mic preamp now accepts higher input levels. An important
enhancement is the inclusion of Focusrite’s AIR function. Individually selectable on each channel, AIR
subtly modifies the preamp’s frequency response to model the sonic characteristics of our classic
transformer-based ISA microphone preamps. When recording with good quality microphones, you
will notice an enhanced clarity and definition in the important mid to high frequency range, just
where it is most needed for vocals and many acoustic instruments.
You can also plug a guitar or bass straight into the dedicated instrument input: its high headroom
will let you record without distortion or clipping. Both of Solo’s inputs have Gain Halo meters, which
makes it easy to set input levels. Solo now has balanced outputs, which means when you connect
them to monitors or an amplifier with balanced inputs, your audio will be protected from any hum
or interference.
Third Generation Scarlett interfaces are class compliant on macOS: this means they are plug-and-
play, so no need to install a driver if you are a Mac user.
This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the hardware to help you achieve a thorough
understanding of the product’s operational features. We recommend that both users who are new
to computer-based recording, as well as more experienced users, take the time to read through the
User Guide so that you are fully aware of all the possibilities that the Scarlett Solo and accompanying
software have to offer. If the main User Guide sections do not provide the information you need,
be sure to consult https://support.focusrite.com/, which contains a comprehensive collection of
common technical support queries.
Features
The Scarlett Solo hardware interface provides the means for connecting a microphone and an
instrument or line level audio signal to a computer running Mac OS or Windows. The signals at the
physical inputs can be routed to your audio recording software / digital audio workstation (referred
to throughout this user guide as the “DAW”) at up to 24-bit, 192 kHz resolution; similarly, the DAW’s
monitor or recorded output will appear at the unit’s physical outputs.
This lets you record “real-world” instruments into Ableton Live Lite, ProTools | First (or whichever
other DAW you may use) along with – or instead of – any “native” sounds already available within
your computer. The physical outputs can be connected to an amplifier and speakers, powered
monitors, headphones or any other audio equipment with analogue inputs that you wish to use. Solo’s
Direct Monitoring feature lets you hear what you are playing in “real-time”, without the effects of
computer latency.
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