Focusrite
Scarlett Solo (Gen 3)
interface_dac
$99
Used market: $60*
Specifications
5 of 12 values have a recorded source- Type
- Audio Interface·
- Ein dBu
- -128✓
- Bus Powered
- yes·
- Max Gain dB
- 56✓
- Analog Inputs
- XLR 3-Pin Female, 1/4" Line/Inst TRS·
- Analog Outputs
- 1/4" TRS Balanced (L/R), 1/4" Headphone Jack·
- Digital Inputs
- USB-C·
- Min Usb Power W
- 2.5✓
- Max Input Level dBu
- 9✓
- Max Sample Rate kHz
- 192·
- Phantom Power Provided
- yes✓
- Updated At
- 2026-08-05T20:35:54.720Z·
Expert Audio Engineering Commentary
Tonal Profile
Industry-standard entry level interface with clean low-noise converters.
Gain Staging Advice
Max gain of +56dB means low-sensitivity mics like SM7B (-59dBV) will require the gain knob pushed to 95%, causing noticeable hiss. Pair with Cloudlifter for low noise.
Setups using this gear
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* Estimated with the depreciation fallback (~61% retained value). · checked on 8/5/2026