Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen – USB Audio Interface Review (Air Mode Audio Samples)

In this video I’m having a look at the 4th generation of the Scarlett Solo interface from Focusrite and check out the air mode.

00:00 Intro
00:48 Hardware Overview
02:02 Internals
02:20 Mic Input Performance
03:39 Mic Preamp Performance
05:01 Air Mode Explained
05:48 Line Input Performance
06:05 Main Output Performance
06:30 HP Output Performance
07:09 Output Impedance
08:15 Software Overview
09:21 Direct Monitoring Latency
09:32 Round Trip Latency
09:57 Software Difference Solo and 2i2
10:47 Verdict

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[tombuck]

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[meistudiony]

I just went down a rabbit hole with this device and 9 others... Sometimes i think we get caught up in all the technical details, when just about anything from a reputable name is more than usable. Im glad to see i got the same results curve wise as you. Guess i did it right! lol

[tonejunkeee]

I had the Revive mod performed on mine which affects the entire analog I/O path (Burr Brown/ Linear Tech components, power supply mod, etc). resulting in bandwidth/headroom improvements and surpassing that of all the higher Scarlett models. Spec'd to the moon and still the lightest interface in the game.

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[DJMotavirust]

Great review, as usual. In the other hand, I would love to see a review of the ESI usb interfaces: Amber i1 and ESI U22 XT. The seem to be great products with good audio quality. It's a German brand, although I'm sure you already know it. The Direct Wire driver routing system is also impressive. Please make a test of the main products of this brand. Greetings.

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Air and drive modes really bring out the sibilant tones in your voice.

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