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Checked September 2026

Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) vs Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) (2026)

Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) is best for solo creators recording vocals or guitar; Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) is best for solo producers recording vocals and guitar. Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) starts at $159.99 and Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) at $224.99.

Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) by Focusrite

A 2-in, 2-out USB-C interface with one mic preamp and one dedicated guitar input.

VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) by Focusrite

A 2-in, 2-out USB-C interface with two mic preamps and Auto Gain.

VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen)Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)
Best forsolo creators recording vocals or guitarsolo producers recording vocals and guitar
Starting price$159.99$224.99
Free versionNoNo
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FormatsUSB-CUSB-C
OSWindows, macOSWindows, macOS
Key features1 mic preamp and 1 Hi-Z instrument input, Two Air modes (Presence and Harmonic Drive), 24-bit/192 kHz, Dynamic Gain Halos, Loopback, Focusrite Control 2 software2 mic preamps with 69dB gain range, Two Air modes, Auto Gain and Clip Safe, 24-bit/192 kHz, 120dB dynamic range, Bus-powered
DeveloperFocusriteFocusrite

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Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) starts at $159.99; Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) starts at $224.99.

1 mic preamp and 1 Hi-Z instrument input, Two Air modes (Presence and Harmonic Drive), Dynamic Gain Halos, Loopback, Focusrite Control 2 software.

2 mic preamps with 69dB gain range, Two Air modes, Auto Gain and Clip Safe, 120dB dynamic range, Bus-powered.
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