About Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen)
USB audio interface for a single XLR mic and guitar. Pairs with the RØDE PodMic or any dynamic mic. The unofficial standard for first-time podcasters.
Deeper review coming. In the meantime, head over to the official site to evaluate it yourself.
Best for
- Solo podcasters with one XLR mic
- Voiceover artists on a budget
- Musicians recording vocal or one guitar
- Anyone upgrading from a USB mic
The good
- +Clean preamps for a sub-$130 interface
- +Bundled software (Ableton Lite, plugins) covers most starter needs
- +Genuinely plug-and-play on Mac and Windows
- +Air mode adds presence to dynamic mics
The not-so-good
- −Single XLR — two-person podcasts need 2i2 instead
- −USB-C only — older laptops need an adapter
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