The Best Focusrite Audio Interfaces for a Better Desk Setup

Pro performance with great pre-amps - achieve a brighter recording thanks to the high performing mic pre-amps of the scarlett 3rd gen. Get the well suited guitar and vocal take with - with two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass so that they shine through.

The gap between this and Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen USB-C Audio Interface isn't in the essentials, it shows up in studio quality recording for your music & podcasts - achieve pro sounding recordings with scarlett 3rd gen’s high-performance converters enabling you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/192khz.

Go with this pick if you want the strongest all-around pick in this comparison and would rather not keep shopping around. Bundled software licenses vary by retailer and aren't always the full paid version, so check the specific bundle before assuming you get everything advertised.

The new generation of the songwriter's interface: plug in your mic and guitar and let scarlett solo 4th gen bring big studio sound to wherever you make music. With a huge 120db dynamic range, the newest generation of scarlett uses the same converters as focusrite’s flagship interfaces, found in the world's biggest studios.

Held up against Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB-C Audio Interface, both cover the basics equally well, what actually separates them is scarlett 4th gen's improved air mode lifts vocals and guitars to the front of the mix, adding musical presence and rich harmonic drive to your recordings.

Go with this pick if you want a genuine alternative to the top pick with a different tradeoff worth comparing directly. Driver stability can vary by operating system version, so check recent user reports for your specific OS before buying.

The new generation of the artist's interface: connect your mic to scarlett's 4th gen mic pres. With a huge 120db dynamic range, the newest generation of scarlett uses the same converters as focusrite’s flagship interfaces, found in the world's biggest studios.

Never lose a great take: scarlett 4th gen's auto gain sets the well suited level for your mic or guitar, and clip safe prevents clipping, so you can focus on the music, which is the main thing that distinguishes this pick from Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB-C Audio Interface.

This fits best if you want a genuine alternative to the top pick with a different tradeoff worth comparing directly. Bundled software licenses vary by retailer and aren't always the full paid version, so check the specific bundle before assuming you get everything advertised.

The new generation of the music maker's studio hub: connect your mics, guitars, synths and drum machines to scarlett 4i4 4th gen and get audio performance that matches what you'd find in a pro studio. A new generation - ready for all your gear: two scarlett 4th gen mic preamps.

With a huge 120db dynamic range, scarlett 4th gen uses the same converters as focusrite’s flagship interfaces, found in the world's biggest studios, a detail worth checking closely before choosing between this and Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB-C Audio Interface.

This fits best if you want a genuine alternative to the top pick with a different tradeoff worth comparing directly. Driver stability can vary by operating system version, so check recent user reports for your specific OS before buying.

4th-generation focusrite mic preamps: with a huge 69db gain range, the clearest and most detailed focusrite mic preamps ever found on a scarlett interface. Hi-z instrument and line inputs: hook up an electric guitar to one of 2i2's hi-z instrument inputs - it feels just like an amp, or connect keys, synths and grooveboxes to the professional quality line inputs.

Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB-C Audio Interface lands in a similar spot overall, but the deciding factor between the two is huge 120db dynamic range: scarlett 2i2 uses the same studio-grade converters as focusrite's flagship rednet interfaces, found in countless high-end studios worldwide.

Go with this pick if you want a genuine alternative to the top pick with a different tradeoff worth comparing directly. Bundled software licenses vary by retailer and aren't always the full paid version, so check the specific bundle before assuming you get everything advertised.

Focusrite scarlett solo 4th gen USB interface, USB-a to USB-C cable, software suite (download), focusrite 3-year limited warranty, and ha 10' XLR microphone cable. Experience pristine audio with 24-bit/192 kHz a/d resolution, ensuring every recording captures professional-grade clarity and detail for your projects.

0 protocol and USB type-c connectivity, providing real-time monitoring and recording without distracting delays.

This one is the right call if you want a genuine alternative to the top pick with a different tradeoff worth comparing directly. Driver stability can vary by operating system version, so check recent user reports for your specific OS before buying.

Connect your mic to scarlett's 4th gen mic pres. With a huge 120db dynamic range, scarlett uses the same converters as focusrite’s flagship interfaces, found in the world's biggest studios.

Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB-C Audio Interface lands in a similar spot overall, but the deciding factor between the two is never lose a great take: auto gain sets the well suited level for your mic or guitar, and clip safe prevents clipping, so you can focus on the music.

This one is the right call if you want a genuine alternative to the top pick with a different tradeoff worth comparing directly. Bundled software licenses vary by retailer and aren't always the full paid version, so check the specific bundle before assuming you get everything advertised.

Scarlett 16i16 features 16 inputs and 16 outputs, including two mic preamps, hi-z, line inputs, ADAT, s/pdif, and MIDI I/o. The 4th generation preamps provide 69db of gain, with two hi-z inputs and six line inputs for versatile connectivity.

Held up against Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB-C Audio Interface, both cover the basics equally well, what actually separates them is audio quality beyond its class: equipped with 24-bit, 192khz converters from our flapship rednet range, offering a 122db dynamic range for detailed recordings.

Choose this if you are willing to spend the most in this comparison for the fuller feature set that comes with it. Driver stability can vary by operating system version, so check recent user reports for your specific OS before buying.