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Scarlett Solo 4th Generation vs Volt 2 USB Audio Interface
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Scarlett Solo 4th Generation is cheaper at $159.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Scarlett Solo 4th Generation | Volt 2 USB Audio Interface | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $159.99 (MSRP, US Focusrite store / Sweetwater) | $189 (MSRP at launch; current street price varies) |
| Brand | Focusrite | Universal Audio |
| Released | 2023-08 | 2021-11 |
| inputs analog | 2 | 2 |
| outputs analog | 2 | 2 |
| max resolution bit khz | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| mic preamps | 1 | 2 |
| connection | usb_c | usb_c |
| midi io | false | true |
| bus powered | true | true |
| release year | 2023 | 2021 |
Sources — Scarlett Solo 4th Generation: sweetwater.com (verified 2026-06-19). Volt 2 USB Audio Interface: uaudio.com (verified 2026-06-19).