Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Bundle for the Guitarist, Vocalist or Producer with Condenser Microphone and Headphones for Recording, Songwriting, Streaming and Podcasting

Got it on Black Friday for $175, such a steal for what it includes. Focusrite is a top of the line audio comapny and the 3 things in this bundle are more than enough for any aspiring musician to get started. The hub has an XLR and Line in, as well as direct monitoring for 1/4in headphones.I found that the headphones do tend to get a bit hot to use because of the closed back and leather design, but the sound quality and isolation is great, and there is more than adequate padding. Plus the ultra smooth adjustability is so good I wish all headphones had them.The mic is a good quality XLR unidirectional condenser mic, pair it with a pop filter and shock stand, and you've got yourself a fully functional set up now ready to record with the DAW of your choice.Focusrite's software that's included with the bundle is also super helpful for monitoring and making sure everything is working correctly, plus it even includes 3 free months of Pro Tools Artist, and one month of Pro Tools First, along with Avid Link, all the Plugins, and Autotune Ultimate.Overall for anyone starting out or looking to upgrade from significantly older gear, this is gonna be like the best option.

Before you read this review, please keep in mind that I am in no way a professional in music recording or productionMUSIC RECORDING/PRODUCTIONEverything works well and easily. There are plenty of tutorials you can simply follow for setup on mac or pc all the way to working with either DAWs system you use that is included (Ableton live and ProTools first)Heads up - The version you get of Ableton live is a specially made version handed out to companies like Focusrite to advertise the product (either the DAW or Focusrite I guess) If you want more limitless options it will cost you for better versions of Ableton. As for ProTools, some people I've talked to have said you need to pay a monthly subscription.I think that the condenser mic does work well but I would like to upgrade it in the near future.The headphones are painful to use. Sound quality is fine but after a few minutes of use, it does hurt my ears and I'm constantly adjusting them.Overall I am very impressed by the expensive feel and look of the system but wish there was some sort of option to pick and choose what peripherals I get in the package. Although, I understand that this is a combo set sold by Focusrite and that I'm being a bit greedy for wanting the best bang for my buck. :)I would recommend this to any friend.

This interface is the PERFECT niche for amazing studio quality at an affordable price. interface is well navigated and adjusted. Microphone has clear clear clear quality unadjusted for most programs (a little finnicky with certain codecs like the ones Discords uses, requires playing with). XLR cable is amazing quality and is built extremely well. I still daily this interface as of today and it is a supreme experience.

Focusrite has been known for its great build quality and feature set. The physical dials are solid and not wobbly like you might see in cheaper versions. It's worth a little extra money if you think you will be using this piece of equipment for an extended period of time.I like the fact that they included a 3.5mm to quarter inch adapter for the included headset and am also glad to see that the interface now uses a USB-C port. However, the USB-C cable that is included is a USB-C to USB-A. If you happen to have a USB-C to USB-C connector and have a port for it on your computer, I would highly recommend taking advantage of it. Microphone has a good hefty sturdiness to it when you get it. The included headphones are not extremely good, but will suffice for most projects.For folks using Adobe Audition or similar software for recording, it's worth mentioning that the device class be said to ASIO vs MME since it may not recognize the separate inputs otherwise when monitoring the audio.The only reason I gave this product one less star was simply on the part of Amazon fulfillment. While I understand they have a lot of items to ship, I actually had to return the item TWICE. Because the first two times they sent me the item, it wasn't the item that was described. They only sent me a Focusrite 2i2 interface, which might have been fine if it also came with the rest of the bundled items, but it was only the interface. The second time they sent me the same interface, which was not the Focusrite Solo Studio Bundle. I spent a good amount of time chatting with 3 different Amazon representatives that happened to be overseas to try to get them to understand that all I wanted was what was in the picture and had them note that it needed to be a "BUNDLE". That was over a 2 month process, but thankfully received my item on the 3rd attempt. So this was extremely surprising for me considering that it was an item that was also sold by Amazon and not a third party vendor.

I do not regret purchasing this item! It works better than any of the others I've had. I would definitely buy again if needed.

I like how easy to use it is

Plug it in, download the drivers, and you're good to go. Maybe 5 minutes of setup time. It's important to uninstall ASIO4ALL beforehand, though.Unlike using ASIO4ALL, this thing doesn't keep you from using other audio devices. My DAW picked it up and you can select it like normal, but other audio devices work normally at the same time. I can switch from recording to listening to something else seamlessly.The sound quality is good and the noise floor seems pretty low. It's so much better that I'm seriously considering re-recording some of the stuff I did previously, where the audio went straight into my sound card, despite the fact it would mean hours more recording.The headphones are cheap, but they get the job done. I'd recommend getting a replacement or using what you already have, since that would probably be better.