Name: Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen
Brand: Focusrite
SKU: 05c8210a-5a5a-4f53-89cc-2fe91a312a2b
Price: 94.5 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.6 (47630 reviews)

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Experts prefer Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen over Steinberg UR12

On 10 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 83 Audio Interface expert endorsements .

Currently, Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen received 1 endorsement from Sweetwater (14 Mar 2022). Meanwhile, Steinberg UR12 did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank	Change	Price	Audio Interface	hollyland.com	bandpioneer.com	Wirecutter	Musician on a Mission	Sweetwater	Your Guitar Brain	EDM Sauce	Music Radar	soundref.com	producelikeapro.com
55	N/A	$94	Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen The Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen is a versatile and reliable audio interface suitable for home recording, podcasting, and music production, with high-quality preamps, lag-free monitoring, and a bundle of software included.	-	-	-	-	14	-	-	-	-	-
N/A	N/A	$115	Steinberg UR12	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 14 Mar 2022 Sweetwater ranked Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen as #14

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#14 out of 19 Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen

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Source: www.sweetwater.com

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen nor Steinberg UR12 were recommended by key experts who publish Audio Recording Interfaces recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Audio Interface	hollyland.com	bandpioneer.com	Wirecutter	Musician on a Mission	Sweetwater	Your Guitar Brain	EDM Sauce	Music Radar	soundref.com	producelikeapro.com
1	-	Check price	Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface is a versatile and reliable device with low latency levels, upgraded preamp design, and a new Air mode that enhances high-end detail, making it a great choice for solo artists and mobile recording.	1	-	1	2	-	1	-	-	-	-
2	-	$200	Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	1	1	-
3	-	$100	PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 The PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is a versatile and reliable audio interface with low latency, high-quality mic preamps, and compatibility with almost all recording software, making it an excellent choice for musicians, podcasters, and other audio professionals.	3	3	-	1	15	-	4	-	-	-
4	-	$199	UA Volt 2 The UA Volt 2 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality device with low latency, two preamps based on the classic Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, and essential audio software, making it a reliable option for recording musicians, podcasters, and streamers.	-	2	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	3
5	-	$200	Motu M2	-	5	-	-	-	7	-	-	4	-
6	-	$299	Universal Audio Volt 276 The Universal Audio Volt 276 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality option for recording and playback needs, offering a range of input and output options, vintage and 76 compressor buttons, and a class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion.	-	-	4	-	9	-	-	-	7	-
7	-	$349	Solid State Logic SSL2+ The Solid State Logic SSL2+ audio interface is a versatile and high-quality option for musicians, podcasters, and content creators, offering a range of input and output options, high-quality preamps, low-latency input monitoring, and powerful digital processing tools.	-	-	-	-	11	-	-	6	6	-
8	-	$649	Apogee Duet 3 The Apogee Duet 3 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality solution for capturing and monitoring audio, offering a comprehensive set of input and output options, low-latency performance, and onboard hardware DSP processing.	-	-	-	-	17	3	-	-	-	10
9	-	$799	Universal Audio Apollo Twin X The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X audio interface is highly praised for its versatile input/output options, low latency, top-notch preamp quality, powerful DSP processing capabilities, and compatibility with various software and operating systems, making it a recommended choice for home studios, project studios, and professional recording environments.	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	4	-	-
10	-	$109	Behringer UMC204HD The Behringer UMC204HD audio interface is a versatile and reliable device that offers high-quality sound, low latency, and a range of input and output options, making it a practical choice for musicians, podcasters, and content creators.	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	-
14	-	Check price	Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII The Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII is a versatile and high-quality audio interface suitable for professional recording studios, home studios, and musicians who demand the best in preamp quality, offering a range of input and output options for recording and playback, extremely low latency levels, and powerful DSP processing capabilities.	2	-	-	8	-	-	-	-	-	-
15	-	$999	RME Babyface Pro FS	-	-	-	-	13	-	-	-	2	-
16	-	Check price	Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality product that offers 18 inputs and 20 outputs, low latency, transparent preamps, and a range of plugins for professional recording and production needs.	-	-	-	6	-	-	-	8	-	-
17	-	$2799	Universal Audio Apollo x8p	-	-	-	-	8	-	-	-	-	8
18	-	Check price	IK Multimedia AXE I/O	-	-	-	-	18	-	-	5	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [6]

94

Total expert reviews: 6

with a score: 3
without a score: 3

Highest score by higherhz.com	96
Average score based on 6 reviews	94
Lowest score by GuitarPlayer	90

Score distribution:

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Pro performance with great pre-amps - Achieve a brighter recording thanks to the high performing mic pre-amps of the Scarlett 3rd Gen. A switchable Air mode will add extra clarity to your acoustic instruments when recording with your Solo 3rd Gen.
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