Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen)
Single-mic version of the 2i2. All most streamers need to run one XLR mic.
Tracked 2026-10-19. The retailer listing is the price you pay.
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Our take on the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen)
The Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen is a compact USB audio interface for one mic and one instrument, a small step up from a USB mic. Its tracked price has stayed at $159.99 since July 17, 2026, so there is no sale pattern to wait for.
The listing names a 120dB dynamic range, an improved Air mode for vocals and a software bundle that includes Pro Tools Intro+, Ableton Live Lite and Cubase LE. It weighs 14.4 ounces and connects over USB. The listing is aimed at music making, with no mixer faders or sound pads. Rated 4.6 across 2,857 retailer ratings.
- Compact at 14.4 ounces
- Air mode for vocal presence
- Software bundle included
- Price has stayed at $159.99 with no tracked sale
- No faders or sound pads for stream mixing
- Aimed at music more than streaming
Where it fits in a build
Gets an XLR mic to the PC and adds mixing, faders, and effects. Skip it if your mic is USB. See every interface / mixer pick
| Inputs | 1x XLR |
| Connection | USB-C |
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Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen)
$159.99Tracked 2026-10-19
Buy links are affiliate links: we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Prices are tracked estimates, not live prices. Full disclosure
We do not lab-test hardware. Ratings and review counts come from the retailer listing and are labelled as such; stream-quality figures are conservative planning budgets from our published model. Prices are tracked at build time, not live, and were last refreshed 2026-10-22. How the numbers are derived: methodology. How picks are chosen: editorial policy.