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Pros & Cons

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Pros

Xlr input produces consistent phantom power and great sound quality. Works alright with my mic when i talk to people. Gives my at2020 the phantom power it needs to work. Great for those first introduction into xlr microphones.

The scarlett solo is a stellar interface, with some great features packed in a tiny space. At this price range, it knocks all its competitors out of the park for the performance. The sound quality is by far the best i've had out of many other interfac...  Read More

This is where you can have your recording from the mic set to play live through the monitors you are wearing during recording. One other benefit is the ability to hook up studio monitors or other speakers that require an rca connection.

Near plug and play is as easy as it sounds! Easy to set up2. Usb connection to your pc6. I use it with sonar x3 producer and it picked it up right after driver install.

The solo has a brushed aluminum casing. It has four rubber pads under each corner to ensure it grips the table, and a nice smooth motion when you turn the dials.



Cons

This thing is as useless as a cereal box and you can bet i'm going to be returning it. It's just junk and i refuse to waste any more time dealing with this little box of *.

The scarlett plug-in suite that was included with the scarlett solo was plagued by technical issues. If a more-than-qualified customer with a newer pc can't get this thing to work, then at least introduce the thought that there might be something wron...  Read More

You have to relaunch every app tied into audio after it fails. Don't bother using the unbalanced rca on the back btw. Had to restart.

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Highlights

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Quality


Really good quality i upgraded from a m audio duo


Excellent works as described and provides a clean sound for home recording


This is really only designed for 1 user a single xlr input for a mic and a single 1434 input for an instrument hence the name ...  Read More


I am not really satisfied with the sound quality i get

Price


Im glad i bought this unit especially for the price


Price and quality is the best


This is a purchased item at full price and this is a fair and unbiased review


I dint need a full blow professional solution that would cost a fortune but i wanted something i could trust to produce high qu...  Read More

Shipping


Amazing product with super fast shipping thank you

Competitiveness


I can hear a little more clarity and detail on the highs and the bass is a bit more clear and present especially when it has to...  Read More

Overview

  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    great, quality, good, still and solo.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 669 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jan 21 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    My only complaint is that i didnt know a 2nd gen was coming out right after i got this one


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I have owned a few other usb audio devices from avid that died within a year of purchase


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I personally use mine for voiceover work so probably the least complicated use imaginable if were honest


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It blocks out all background sound


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    There could be a construction sight outside my window and this would block that sound


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I will say that i dont love the sound when using headphones with it but i didnt get it for that in fact i didnt realize i could use it to hear my pcs audio for the longest time


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I thought it was just for monitoring my mics audio


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Ive found that sometimes itll act strange and sound robotty or cut out unless i restart my computer

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