Scarlett Solo Studio

High-Quality Recording, Seamless Workflow A quality audio interface elevates your recordings with clean microphone preamps providing ample gain for mics (often including phantom power for condenser mics) and high-fidelity AD/DA conversion for accurate sound capture and playback. The number and type of audio inputs/outputs determine what you can record simultaneously – from singer-songwriters needing just two inputs, to full bands requiring many more. Look for low latency performance for real-time monitoring without distracting delay. Popular choices like the Focusrite Scarlett or PreSonus AudioBox series offer great starting points, while Universal Audio Apollo interfaces are trusted professional standards. Key Audio Interface Features: Connectivity: USB (2.0, 3.0, Type-C), Thunderbolt, Ethernet (Networked Audio). Inputs: Mic Preamps (XLR, with Phantom Power +48V), Line Inputs (TRS), Instrument/Hi-Z Inputs (TS). Outputs: Main Monitor Outputs (TRS, XLR), Headphone Output(s) (with level control). AD/DA Converters: Resolution (e.g., 24-bit) and Sample Rate (e.g., 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz). Form Factor: Desktop (most common), Rackmount, Portable. Latency: Low-latency monitoring capabilities (often via direct monitoring or DSP). Software Bundle: Often includes DAWs, plugins, or effects.