Focusrite Scarlett Solo MK3 3rd Gen Audio Interface

<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Focusrite Scarlett Solo&rsquo;s </span><strong>Key Features:</strong></h2> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen, now with switchable Air mode to give your recordings a brighter and more open sound</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">One high-headroom instrument input to plug in your guitar or bass</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">High-performance converters enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/192kHz</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Two hum-free balanced outputs provide clean audio playback</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">With the Quick Start tool, it's now easier than ever to get up and running</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why buy a Focusrite Scarlett Solo Gen 3?</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The simplest model in the range, the third-generation Scarlett Solo provides singer-songwriters with a reassuringly easy recording process. Equipped with high performance 24-bit/192kHz AD-DA converters, Scarlett guarantees the same professional sound quality throughout the third-generation range.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Scarlett Solo Gen 3 enhances every recording session with its upgraded third-generation Scarlett mic preamp featuring a switchable Air mode, which emulates the classic Air effect of Focusrite&rsquo;s original ISA mic preamp to give vocals a brighter and more open sound.&nbsp;</span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Focusrite Scarlett Solo&rsquo;s Features&nbsp;</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Its features include a single upgraded third-generation Scarlett mic preamp: with a switchable&nbsp; Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of Focusrite&rsquo;s original ISA mic preamp, giving your vocal recordings a brighter and more open sound.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The high impedance, high-headroom instrument input allows you to record guitar or bass&nbsp; without any clipping or unwanted distortion, while Gain Halo metering makes it easy for you to set the input level. And Scarlett Solo's balanced outputs are hum-free when connecting studio monitors with balanced inputs, so you&rsquo;ll always have pristine audio playback.</span></p> <p><strong>Scarlett Solo</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is designed to stand up to days on the road and connects straight to your Mac&reg; or PC via USB cable, with no external power required. It comes with all the software tools you need to get started, including two comprehensive digital audio workstations: Ableton&reg; Live Lite&trade; and Pro Tools&reg; First Focusrite Creative Pack. Intuitive enough for beginners yet advanced enough to inspire real creativity with great-sounding effects.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Focusrite has partnered with Splice to give 3rd Gen. interface owners a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription when setting a new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily from your favourite producers, sound designers, and artists. Creators use Splice to make all kinds of music, including chart-topping pop, Grammy-winning albums, underground mixtapes, and cinematic scores.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Audio Interfaces</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An audio interface like </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">is a piece of hardware that allows you to connect your microphones and other audio equipment to your computer. An </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">audio interface</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is necessary for studio recording, as you need to be able to capture the audio signal and send it to your computer. There are many different audio interfaces on the market, so it is important to choose one that fits your needs.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Studio gear</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you're looking for studio gear in New Zealand, Music Planet is the place to go. We have a wide selection of audio interfaces, microphones, and other studio gear, and they offer competitive prices and great shipping policies.</span></p> <p><strong>What's in the box:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 x USB cable (Type C-A)</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>System Requirements<br /></strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The easiest way to check that your computer&rsquo;s operating system (OS) is compatible with the Scarlett 18i20 is to use our online </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/categories/200693655-Compatibility" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">OS Checker Feature</span></a></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.&nbsp;</span></p> <h3>Specifications:</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Connectivity:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> USB Type-C</span></li> <li><strong>Protocol:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> USB 2.0</span></li> <li><strong>Form Factor:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Desktop</span></li> <li><strong>Simultaneous:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> I/O 2 x 2 A/D</span></li> <li><strong>Resolution:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 24-bit/192 kHz</span></li> <li><strong>Number of Preamps:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 1</span></li> <li><strong>Phantom Power:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;YES</span></li> <li><strong>Instrument Inputs:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 1</span></li> <li><strong>Line Inputs:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 1</span></li> <li><strong>Analogue Outputs:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 2 TRS (Balanced)</span></li> <li><strong>Headphone Outputs:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 1</span></li> <li><strong>Bus Powered: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">YES</span></li> </ul>