The Focusrite Scarlett Solo is a compact USBDefinition:
(Universal Serial Bus) A standard, bi-directional serial connection between computers and peripheral devices. audio interfaceDefinition:
A device to convert audio signals into digital code suitable for use by a computer; typically communication occurs through a port such as USB, Thunderbolt, FireWire, etc. featuring one award-winning Focusrite mic preamp, one instrument input and precision digitalDefinition:
A signal or data expressed as series of the digits 0 and 1, typically represented by values of a physical quantity such as voltage or magnetic polarization. converters. Scarlett Solo joins the top selling range of USB audio interfaces in the world and offers both a legendary Focusrite preamp for your microphone and a crystal clear DIDefinition:
DI (Direct Injection): Also called Direct Instrument. A method of connecting a sound source, such as an electric or electronic instrument, directly to a recording or mixing device without a microphone. / line inputDefinition:
In audio, an input that accepts nominal -10 to +4 dBm levels, with an input impedance of 600-20K ohms. for your instruments such as guitar, bass guitar and analogDefinition:
A signal that is continuous in nature, as opposed to being defined as a series of discrete numbers (or elements) as found in digital signals; electrically "analogous" to an acoustical signal in the air. synths.
Precision digital converters capture your performance with studio-quality 24-bit resolutionDefinition:
1. (video) The measure of pixels horizontally and vertically. For example, 1920x1080 is considered HD, or high-definition. 2. (audio) The combined bit depth and sample rate of a digital audio signal. at sample rates of up to 96 kHzDefinition:
kHz (Kilohertz): 1,000 Hertz, or one thousand cycles per second.. Simply plugDefinition:
A connector, normally male and attached to a cable. into your Mac- or Windows-based PC via USB (USB cable supplied) and start recording. Get your volume right every time by keeping an eye on the halos around the gain knobs. Focusrite’s unique gain halos stay green when your level is right and turn red if you’re too loud. Simply flick the direct monitor switch to hear exactly what you’re recording without latencyDefinition:
The amount of delay a signal, data, sound, video, or control signal acquires within a device, system, or long-distance connection.. Connect your headphones and speakers and immerse yourself in Focusrite-quality sound, using the large volume dial to set the perfect level. Scarlett Solo has an exceptional dynamic rangeDefinition:
1. Range in dB between a device's noise floor and its maximum available headroom. 2. The difference between the maximum and minimum volume levels that occur in a musical performance. of over 105dB.
Sleek, light and tough enough to throwDefinition:
The distance between a lighting or sound source and its object. into your backpack, the stunning aluminum chassis can endure life on the road. Transform your Mac- or Windows-based PC into a portable recording studio and plug into four decades of analog audio equipment design.