Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen hardware features

Input 1 – electronically balanced input via 3-pin XLR socket for microphones.

GAIN 1 – adjust the gain for the microphone signal at Input 1. The gain controls have tricolour LED ‘rings’ to confirm signal level: green indicates an input level of at least -24 dBFS (i.e., ‘signal present’), the ring turns amber at -6 dBFS to indicate the signal is close to clipping, and red at 0 dBFS (digital clipping).

48V – phantom power switch for mic input - enables 48 V phantom power at the XLR socket.

Input 2 – ¼” TRS jack socket to connect both instruments (unbalanced TS jack) or mono line level (balanced) sources.

GAIN 2 – adjusts the gain for the line/instrument signal at Input 2. The gain control has a tricolour LED ring as [2].

INST/LINE – Instrument/Line level switch for Input 2 – switches gain to suit instrument or line level signals. ‘INST’ illuminates red when Instrument mode is selected. Note that INST mode may also be selected from Focusrite Control.

AIR – switch enabling AIR mode for the mic input. AIR modifies the frequency response of the input stage to model the classic, transformer-based Focusrite ISA microphone preamps. ‘AIR’ illuminates yellow when the mode is selected. Note that AIR may also be selected from Focusrite Control.

MONITOR – main monitor output level control - sets the output level at the rear panel outputs and the front panel headphone output.

USB LED – a green LED illuminates when the Scarlett is connected and recognised by your computer.

DIRECT MONITOR – selects monitoring of input signals (mixed with the DAW output) to be directly from inputs (ON) or via the DAW (OFF).

– ¼” TRS output jack. If your headphones have a ¼” TRS jack plug, connect them directly; if they have a 3.5 mm TRS “mini jack”, use a TRS ¼”-to-3.5 mm jack adaptor. Note that it is likely headphones fitted with 4-pole TRRS plugs will not operate correctly.

K (Kensington security lock) – secure your Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen to a suitable structure if desired.

USB 2.0 port – Type C connector; connect the Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen to your computer with the cable supplied.

LINE OUTPUTS: LEFT and RIGHT – 2 x ¼” (6.35 mm) TRS jack sockets; +10 dBu output level (variable), electronically balanced. Either ¼” TRS (balanced connection) or TS (unbalanced connection) jack plugs can be used.