--- product_id: 139694652 title: "Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, with Transparent Playback" brand: "focusrite" price: "85536 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/139694652-focusrite-scarlett-4i4-3rd-gen-usb-audio-interface-for-recording store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # Ultra low-latency USB interface 24-bit/192kHz studio converters 2 premium mic preamps Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, with Transparent Playback **Brand:** focusrite **Price:** 85536 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your sound game—studio quality, zero compromise. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, with Transparent Playback by focusrite - **How much does it cost?** 85536 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/139694652-focusrite-scarlett-4i4-3rd-gen-usb-audio-interface-for-recording) ## Best For - focusrite enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted focusrite brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Play Power:** Get started instantly with Easy Start and Hitmaker Expansion—premium software and sounds included to fuel your next hit. - • **Pro-grade Clarity:** Experience pristine, open sound with Scarlett’s best-ever mic preamps and Air mode for that coveted studio sparkle. - • **Seamless Connectivity:** Four balanced inputs and outputs let you plug in synths, instruments, and monitors without compromise. - • **Latency? What Latency?:** Super low-latency drivers keep your creative flow uninterrupted—record and monitor in real time with zero delay. - • **Built to Last, Designed to Impress:** Compact, robust, and backed by a 3-year warranty—this interface is your reliable partner for years of pro-level production. ## Overview The Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen is a high-fidelity USB audio interface featuring two of the best mic preamps in the Scarlett lineup, 24-bit/192kHz converters, and ultra low-latency performance. With four balanced inputs and outputs, Air mode for enhanced clarity, and bundled software including Antares Auto-Tune Access, it’s designed for professional-quality recording, songwriting, and streaming. Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, it offers plug-and-play ease and a 3-year warranty, making it a top choice for serious creators seeking studio-grade sound in a compact, durable package. ## Description Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of £20 or more. Buy Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, with Transparent Playback at desertcart UK. Review: Hard to fault - I won't bury the lede here, this is an amazing piece of kit. With gain at maximum the level of background noise from the digitiser is effectively inaudible even when supplying 48V DC to drive a "phantom" powered microphone. I'm using mine to develop a new microphone adapter to upgrade those cheap Chinese imported microphones that make decent donor bodies. I won't ask desertcart to link to the project as it's off-site and you can't buy the board here (yet) but it's on the DIY Perks projects so it's easy to find if you're in a rush. Why would I do this? Well the problem with Phantom power is that a lot of (early) stage mixers are noisy... and I mean really noisy. Studio gear is a lot quieter (live performances are have so much background noise that no one can hear the background hiss). In the studio (or perhaps, outside recording something like birdsong when every dB counts) that hiss is going to get in the way of the really quiet stuff. I paired mine with DT990 Pro headphones and it sounds delicious. The 990's 4.5 rating on desertcart's >15,000 reviews speak for themselves. They're very, very good. While they don't seem sufficiently robust to take the abuse I'd expect in a professional studio, sound-wise, they'd be right at home. And this is where the Scarlett shines. Focusrite produces some of the world's top quality studio gear and that heritage has trickled down to the Solo. When I was into this stuff in a big way, the idea that I could get a studio-quality setup for under a couple of hundred quid (headphones, mic and digitiser) was laughable. And yet, here we are in 2025 and it's not just practical, it's here - and fully portable too! Just add a laptop (Windows, as per usual, is preferred) but it does work with Debian Linux and Audacity albeit with more limited features. And that is the only real "gotcha" that I've noticed. You really have to use a computer to power this little fella or you won't get full functionality - including 48V phantom which is... odd but Waveshare clearly knows what its doing so I'll forgive it that. Getting 48V at up to 12mA (the P48 standard is limiting and demanding) from 5V is no mean feat I can tell you but Focusrite has achieved that without the hideous squeal from a simple Schmitt-trigger inverter and voltage multiplier. (That's technical detail of course, but there ARE cheaper 48V pre-amps that run from little wall warts from the Chinese that add a lovely background whine, replete with harmonics up the wazoo to every recording you make.) So ... bad. Yes. It's details like this that make the Focusrite an absolute MUST BUY for anyone serious about their recording particularly where that instruments like acoustic guitars and human voice is concerned. For rock where volume is the name of the game, a cheaper unit will suffice but most people would outgrow it. But there's more! The Focusrite is beautiful to use too. It just "feels" like a quality product that's going to last. The ability to monitor what you've recorded while recording a new track is an essential for many solo musicians but it's baked in! And better yet (for duffers like me who don't pay anywhere near as much attention to the level meters as I should) the gain control has a VU meter built in. You just set the level by running a test and setting it so the average is just flashing a green ring and you're good. As the level exceeds 3dB the ring goes amber and then red - which means the recording is clipping. A feature that doesn't make sense to me (but will to others) is "Air" which appears to be a treble boost. Something that former Rode chief designer Doug Ford calls "whoohoo" - for "flat" microphones. Focusrite has an excellent reputation and if the rest of its products are as good as this *budget* model that's clearly well-deserved. Review: Wonderful and Easy. - Two initial disclaimers before I go onto my review: Firstly, that I have nothing added additionally to the interface (such as a cloud lifter) other than the XLR cables which connect my Shure SM7B, to my interface and into my computer. Secondly, it should be know that although I do like to consider myself to be relatively 'tech savvy', this won't be the most technical review but more so my experience with the affordable interface and the little bits and bobs that could be beneficial to you having understood. Hardware: As expected, there is a rather niche amount of hardware within this product, especially when you're comparing it to the later editions such as the 4th gen. With this said, it still consists of everything that you need and expect to get started as a beginner using an XLR microphone! -XLR input (corresponding gain dial besides it) -phantom power and air mode on the XLR input -TRS input (corresponding gain dial besides it) -0.25 inch headphone jack (large corresponding gain dial besides it) -direct monitoring button Audio Quality: The headphone output within the Solo delivers a quite significant amount of power and allows for good recording capabilities; offering a flat frequency response and having an ultra-low noise from the mic preamp, along with the 'air mode' allowing for an easier high-frequency boost that could be beneficial to some people. Overall, the product is definitely on the more affordable side and although it does slightly show, the demographic being on the beginner end, the product is wonderfully fitting. The product offers a wide array of different technical features that are greatly beneficial to you as a user and, once used, it becomes really self-explanatory why this is used amongst many independent musicians and YouTube/Twitch live streamers to get the most out of their microphones. I hope this helps! ## Features - Pro performance with two of the finest mic preamps – Sound better than ever with 4i4’s two mic preamps. Achieve a brighter and a more open recording thanks to the best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever heard. A switchable Air mode will add extra clarity to your acoustic instruments and voice when recording with your Scarlett 4i4. - All the inputs you’ll need for your gear – Four balanced line inputs are available for connecting synths or other line level audio that you use in your music, so you can utilise your full setup with Scarlett. Four balanced outputs can be used for monitoring and effects sends to make life easier. With super low latency and class-leading drivers, you will have no problems capturing audio in the moment that is well-polished and true to the original source. - Crystal clear playback in studio quality – Get professional sounding recordings with Scarlett’s high-performance converters which enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit192kHz. Your recordings will retain all of their sonic qualities so that you can hear all the details in your track on playback. - Start producing right away with Easy Start – It’s easier than ever to get up and running with your Scarlett with our online tool, Easy Start. Whether you’re looking to record or playback audio, we will help you get started. - All the tools you need to start recording right, now – In the form of Hitmaker Expansion, we’ve partnered with our favourite industry partners to provide you with plenty of sound content and software so that you can create and record music right away. Create powerful guitars, luscious keys and huge drums. Get studio quality vocals with the aid of Antares Auto-Tune Access that allows natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07QSC92NG | | Audio Input | Microphones, Instruments, Line Level Devices | | Best Sellers Rank | 116 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 2 in Computer Audio Interfaces | | Brand Name | Focusrite | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone | | Connectivity Technology | ADAT, MIDI | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (46,890) | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 3 Years | | Frequency Response | 192000 Hz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00815301005186 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12D x 18.5W x 4.7H centimetres | | Item Type Name | Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen | | Item Weight | 644 g | | Manufacturer | Focusrite | | Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz | | Number of Channels | 4 | | Operating System | Linux, macOS | | Product Warranty | 3 year warranty. | | Supported Software | All the Software | | UPC | 815301005186 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Focusrite - **Compatible devices:** Personal Computer, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone - **Connectivity technology:** ADAT, MIDI - **Number of channels:** 4 - **Supported software:** All the Software ## Images ![Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, with Transparent Playback - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VBQp8KiFL.jpg) ![Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, with Transparent Playback - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B9KWLztyL.jpg) ![Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, with Transparent Playback - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hlUqo28EL.jpg) ![Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, with Transparent Playback - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nic8gjs-L.jpg) ![Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, with Transparent Playback - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DUUKBBjIL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this come with a usb cable? and do you need to install any drivers before you can use it?** A: Hello, Yes, the Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen) comes with a USB C to A cable in the box. If you are using the Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen) on a Windows PC you will need to install the driver before using this. If using this on a Mac you can plug and play. Best regards, Jay Lilley // Focusrite Technical Support Engineer **Q: Does it support phantom power for 48v microphones like the Rode NT 2a** A: Hi, Yes the interface does have 48V phantom power which can be used to power condenser mics. Best regards, Laurence Clarke // Focusrite Technical Support **Q: Does this module support input from e-drums that have usb (i.e. printer cable) output?** A: Hi, Not via USB, no. This is an audio interface (soundcard) that connects via USB to a computer to convert analogue audio signal to digital data to be recorded on the computer, and to convert digital data from the computer to analogue signal to be heard through speakers or headphones. It does not act as a USB hub that you can connect other USB devices to. However, if your e-drums have an analogue audio output (most do), could you connect the output to the line input of this interface to record the audio on the computer. You would be better off with a Scarlett 2i2, as the Solo will only be suitable for recording the drums in mono. With a 2i2 you could connect two cables for the left and right channels to record the drums in stereo. I hope this makes sense, but please contact us at amazonsupport@focusrite.com if you need any further help. Best regards, Laurence Clarke // Focusrite Technical Support **Q: Would this work with an I pad?** A: Hello, Yes, the Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen will work with the ipad using a powered USB hub and Apple camera connection kit adapter. Best Regards, Anthony Support ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hard to fault *by M***O on 12 July 2024* I won't bury the lede here, this is an amazing piece of kit. With gain at maximum the level of background noise from the digitiser is effectively inaudible even when supplying 48V DC to drive a "phantom" powered microphone. I'm using mine to develop a new microphone adapter to upgrade those cheap Chinese imported microphones that make decent donor bodies. I won't ask Amazon to link to the project as it's off-site and you can't buy the board here (yet) but it's on the DIY Perks projects so it's easy to find if you're in a rush. Why would I do this? Well the problem with Phantom power is that a lot of (early) stage mixers are noisy... and I mean really noisy. Studio gear is a lot quieter (live performances are have so much background noise that no one can hear the background hiss). In the studio (or perhaps, outside recording something like birdsong when every dB counts) that hiss is going to get in the way of the really quiet stuff. I paired mine with DT990 Pro headphones and it sounds delicious. The 990's 4.5 rating on Amazon's >15,000 reviews speak for themselves. They're very, very good. While they don't seem sufficiently robust to take the abuse I'd expect in a professional studio, sound-wise, they'd be right at home. And this is where the Scarlett shines. Focusrite produces some of the world's top quality studio gear and that heritage has trickled down to the Solo. When I was into this stuff in a big way, the idea that I could get a studio-quality setup for under a couple of hundred quid (headphones, mic and digitiser) was laughable. And yet, here we are in 2025 and it's not just practical, it's here - and fully portable too! Just add a laptop (Windows, as per usual, is preferred) but it does work with Debian Linux and Audacity albeit with more limited features. And that is the only real "gotcha" that I've noticed. You really have to use a computer to power this little fella or you won't get full functionality - including 48V phantom which is... odd but Waveshare clearly knows what its doing so I'll forgive it that. Getting 48V at up to 12mA (the P48 standard is limiting and demanding) from 5V is no mean feat I can tell you but Focusrite has achieved that without the hideous squeal from a simple Schmitt-trigger inverter and voltage multiplier. (That's technical detail of course, but there ARE cheaper 48V pre-amps that run from little wall warts from the Chinese that add a lovely background whine, replete with harmonics up the wazoo to every recording you make.) So ... bad. Yes. It's details like this that make the Focusrite an absolute MUST BUY for anyone serious about their recording particularly where that instruments like acoustic guitars and human voice is concerned. For rock where volume is the name of the game, a cheaper unit will suffice but most people would outgrow it. But there's more! The Focusrite is beautiful to use too. It just "feels" like a quality product that's going to last. The ability to monitor what you've recorded while recording a new track is an essential for many solo musicians but it's baked in! And better yet (for duffers like me who don't pay anywhere near as much attention to the level meters as I should) the gain control has a VU meter built in. You just set the level by running a test and setting it so the average is just flashing a green ring and you're good. As the level exceeds 3dB the ring goes amber and then red - which means the recording is clipping. A feature that doesn't make sense to me (but will to others) is "Air" which appears to be a treble boost. Something that former Rode chief designer Doug Ford calls "whoohoo" - for "flat" microphones. Focusrite has an excellent reputation and if the rest of its products are as good as this *budget* model that's clearly well-deserved. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful and Easy. *by S***N on 1 May 2024* Two initial disclaimers before I go onto my review: Firstly, that I have nothing added additionally to the interface (such as a cloud lifter) other than the XLR cables which connect my Shure SM7B, to my interface and into my computer. Secondly, it should be know that although I do like to consider myself to be relatively 'tech savvy', this won't be the most technical review but more so my experience with the affordable interface and the little bits and bobs that could be beneficial to you having understood. Hardware: As expected, there is a rather niche amount of hardware within this product, especially when you're comparing it to the later editions such as the 4th gen. With this said, it still consists of everything that you need and expect to get started as a beginner using an XLR microphone! -XLR input (corresponding gain dial besides it) -phantom power and air mode on the XLR input -TRS input (corresponding gain dial besides it) -0.25 inch headphone jack (large corresponding gain dial besides it) -direct monitoring button Audio Quality: The headphone output within the Solo delivers a quite significant amount of power and allows for good recording capabilities; offering a flat frequency response and having an ultra-low noise from the mic preamp, along with the 'air mode' allowing for an easier high-frequency boost that could be beneficial to some people. Overall, the product is definitely on the more affordable side and although it does slightly show, the demographic being on the beginner end, the product is wonderfully fitting. The product offers a wide array of different technical features that are greatly beneficial to you as a user and, once used, it becomes really self-explanatory why this is used amongst many independent musicians and YouTube/Twitch live streamers to get the most out of their microphones. I hope this helps! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clean audio, solid build, great price *by A***S on 21 February 2021* I bought this to try and make my life easier as I was recording demos with a band and found my previous app based approach (Bandlab) wasn't really helping, it was difficult to stitch together mutiple takes and the UI made it tricky to edit that together. So - this was money well spent for a few reasons... 1) a good clean signal. My bandmate who normally produces and mixes his own music was quite jealous of the tone of my bass guitar (which is what I have been recording) 2) Simple controls - I'm not a massive gearhead when it comes to musical gear so I appreciated the minimal and simple to use interface as a great introduction to recording 3) the onboarding for this is fantastic. Possibly the best I have seen in any hardware product. It takes you through each step, with clear instructional videos, and helps you out with all the freebies you get with the product. 4) as mentioned above you get some freebies - including some basic versions of audio editing workstations (DAWs). I went with Ableton Lite but there were a few others... and this has really helped my workflow. I'm able to easily record demos in a fraction of the time it would normally take with my previous app. The Scarlett also includes a few free vst plugins (EQ and Compressor) which makes for a nice entry point into the world of audio recording. That is to say that this is a package that is perfectly aimed at amateur/beginner musicians, or anyone wanting to dil their toes into the world of audio recording. The unit feels solid and well engineered. 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