Focusrite · Entry · USB · 2019–2023
The 3rd Gen arrived in 2019 and fixed the two things that held the older Solos back. It has balanced 1/4-inch outputs, so it plugs straight into studio monitors, and a USB-C socket. Focusrite also raised the gain range to 56 dB and gave the mic input Air, a switch that models the top-end lift of its transformer-based ISA preamps. The gain rings now turn amber just before clipping, which helps when you're setting levels on your own. It still has one XLR and one jack for guitar or a keyboard, and it still runs off USB power. For a singer-songwriter or podcaster, this is the Solo to hunt. The 4th Gen that replaced it in 2023 adds a second Air mode and a little more gain.
In the photos
Focusrite describes the 3rd Gen front as shiny, with a silver logo and black knobs, and its serial numbers start D8, F8, F9, P5, P7, P9, Y7 or Y8. Look for an Air button next to the mic gain knob, then a USB-C socket and two 1/4-inch outputs on the back. Older Solos have a Type-B socket and RCA outputs.
Mac and Windows
Focusrite says 3rd Gen Scarletts are class compliant on macOS, so a Mac needs no driver. On Windows you install Focusrite Control (3.27 is current), which brings the driver. Focusrite Control 2 also lists the 3rd Gen range, and it supports Windows 10 (64-bit) and 11 and macOS 14 Sonoma onward.
Power, cables and licences
Check the listing photos against this list, and ask the seller about anything you can’t see. A missing power supply or a licence that won’t transfer should come off the price.
A 3rd Gen that's never been set up starts in Easy Start mode, shows up as a storage drive and runs at 48 kHz at most until Focusrite Control is installed, which confuses some second owners. Holding the 48V button for five seconds takes it out of that mode. Otherwise check the gain knobs and the USB-C socket for wear.
Buying your first one? How to pick a first used interface covers inputs, mic gain and drivers, and the power supply guide covers which ones need their adapter.
Buying guide
We'd buy the Solo 3rd Gen titled works at $92 delivered from a 99.4% seller, just under the band. There are at least 106 for sale and most ask $95–180 delivered, while a Studio pack with the mic and headphones asks $132 here, so skip the $310 and $570 ones. Check the photos for an Air button by the mic gain knob, black knobs and a USB-C socket, and ask for the serial label, which should start with D8, F8, F9, P5, P7, P9, Y7 or Y8. One $126 listing titled Solo shows a 2i2 with two combo inputs, so price what's in the photo. A unit that shows up as a storage drive is just in Easy Start mode until Focusrite Control is installed, and the bundled Ableton and Pro Tools licences stay with the first owner.
$67.99est. delivered
The lowest delivered Solo 3rd Gen here at $68, and the photo shows a 3rd Gen front with black knobs. It isn't titled tested and names no cable, so ask for a gain-knob video and check the USB-C socket holds a cable firmly.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Red 2-In 2-Out Recording
$92.30est. delivered
Titled works at $92 delivered from a 99.4% seller, just under the band. The title names no cable, so plan on a USB-C cable and ask for a short video with a mic plugged in and Air switched on.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Recording Studio Works
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Used$67.99est. delivered
$62.00 + $5.99 shipping
Buy It Now$62.00
Good buy
3rd Gen front in the photo. Not titled tested.
Seller: kolydeshop
99.1% positive
Used$92.30est. delivered
$82.33 + $9.97 shipping
Buy It Now$82.33
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Good buy
Titled works. No cable named.
Seller: eternamore
99.4% positive
Used$101.54est. delivered
$90.00 + $11.54 shipping
Buy It Now$90.00
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Our take
Titled works great. The photo looks like a product shot, so ask for photos of this unit.
Seller: coolfinds-675
100% positive
Used$123.50est. delivered
$110.00 + $13.50 shipping
Buy It Now$110.00
Our take
Unit shown with its retail box. Not titled tested.
Seller: bill72501
100% positive
Used$132.00est. delivered
$122.00 + $10.00 shipping
Buy It Now$122.00
Our take
Studio pack, as titled. Confirm the mic and headphones are included.
Seller: gregs6058
100% positive
Used$125.96delivered
$125.96 · free shipping
Buy It Now$125.96
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Titled Solo, but the photo shows a 2i2 with two combo inputs. Ask which one ships.
Seller: centralohio1
99.5% positive
Used$310.15est. delivered
$300.00 + $10.15 shipping
Buy It Now$300.00
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Priced high
Studio pack title, but the photo shows monitor stands. Seller not printed; check feedback on the item page. About 2.5 times the median.
Seller: Seller on eBay
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Used$570.55est. delivered
$550.00 + $20.55 shipping
Buy It Now$550.00
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Priced high
Studio pack in a box photo. Zero-feedback seller, about 4.5 times the median.
Seller: bigging400
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