Which Focusrite interface has enough inputs?
Six interfaces, compared by the sources you can record at once and the expansion you may need later.
Why these? These Focusrite interfaces share a recording workflow but offer different counts of simultaneous mic and line inputs, outputs and expansion connections.
Content updated · Clarified who each option suits.
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USB audio interface
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen
Choose forOne voice and one instrument
Beginner
An analog-to-digital USB interface known for simple voice-and-guitar recording, with one microphone preamp and a separate instrument input.
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USB audio interface
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen
Choose forTwo microphones or one stereo synth
Beginner
An analog-to-digital USB interface known for straightforward two-channel recording, with two microphone preamps and automatic gain setting.
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USB audio interface
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen
Choose forTwo mics and a stereo instrument
Intermediate
An analog-to-digital USB interface known for a growing desktop setup, with two microphone preamps and two extra rear line inputs.
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USB audio interface
Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre
Choose forTwo inputs with digital expansion
Intermediate
An analog-to-digital USB interface known for expandable recording, with two microphone preamps and ADAT input for an external preamp.
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USB audio interface
Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre
Choose forFour microphones plus four line inputs
Advanced
An analog-to-digital USB interface known for flexible studio routing, with four microphone preamps, four extra line inputs, and two headphone outputs.
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USB audio interface
Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre
Choose forEight microphones in one rack unit
Advanced
An analog-to-digital USB interface known for larger recording sessions, with eight microphone preamps, rack mounting, and ADAT expansion.
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A few useful differences
| Interface | Analog inputs | Mic preamps | Digital expansion | Headphone outputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen | 2 | 1 | None | 1 |
| Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen | 2 | 2 | None | 1 |
| Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen | 4 | 2 | None | 1 |
| Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre | 2 | 2 | ADAT in | 1 |
| Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre | 8 | 4 | ADAT in + S/PDIF | 2 |
| Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre | 8 | 8 | ADAT I/O + S/PDIF | 2 |
Analog inputs are simultaneous channels, not a count of sockets; ADAT expansion needs extra hardware, and its channel count falls at higher sample rates.
Sources & shopping notes
Stages describe recording needs: a first setup, extra routing or digital expansion, and larger sessions; not sound-quality grades.
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 specifications ↗Focusrite USB cable guide ↗Audient iD14 features ↗Shure MV7+ information ↗Sennheiser Profile product information ↗Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen ↗Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen ↗Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen ↗Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre ↗Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre ↗Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre ↗Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen image: Focusrite / Clyne MediaFocusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen image: Focusrite / Clyne MediaFocusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen image: Focusrite / Clyne MediaFocusrite Clarett+ 2Pre image: Focusrite / Clyne MediaFocusrite Clarett+ 4Pre image: Focusrite / Clyne MediaFocusrite Clarett+ 8Pre image: Focusrite / Clyne Media