Best Universal Audio Audio Recording Software in 2026

Pro performance with the finest pre-amps - Achieve a brighter and a more open recording thanks to the best performing mic pre-amps the Scarlett range has ever seen. A switchable Air mode will add extra clarity to your acoustic instruments when recording with your Scarlett 2i2.

Get the perfect guitar and vocal take - There’s no need to sacrifice your tone with two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass so that they shine through. Capture your voice with clarity and your instruments in all their glory without any unwanted clipping or distortion thanks to our Gain Halos.

Low-noise for crystal clear listening - Two low-noise balanced outputs provide clean audio playback. Hear all the details and nuances of your own track or music from Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. Plug-in your own headphones via the output for private listening in high-fidelity.

Product 1: Pro performance with the finest pre-amps - Achieve a brighter and a more open recording thanks to the best performing mic pre-amps the Scarlett range has ever seen. A switchable Air mode will add extra clarity to your acoustic instruments when recording with your Scarlett 2i2.

Product 1: Get the perfect guitar and vocal take - There’s no need to sacrifice your tone with two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass so that they shine through. Capture your voice with clarity and your instruments in all their glory without any unwanted clipping or distortion thanks to our Gain Halos.

Product 1: Low-noise for crystal clear listening - Two low-noise balanced outputs provide clean audio playback. Hear all the details and nuances of your own track or music from Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. Plug-in your own headphones via the output for private listening in high-fidelity.

Pro performance with the finest pre-amps - Achieve a brighter and a more open recording thanks to the best performing mic pre-amps the Scarlett range has ever seen. A switchable Air mode will add extra clarity to your acoustic instruments when recording with your Scarlett 2i2.

Capture studio-quality recordings for music and podcasts - The included large diaphragm condenser mic enables you to capture studio-quality recordings that are faithful to the original source. It’s nev-er been easier to get great sounding results with Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen.

Comfort and quality for mixing and streaming music - Truly hear your music with the upgrad-ed HP60 MkIII closed-back headphones. With studio sound quality and long-lasting comfort, they are invaluable for recording or mixing your music.

Four of the best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen, now with switchable Air mode to give your recordings a brighter and more open sound. Two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass. Eight balanced line inputs for connecting synthesizers, drum machine and other line-level sources. Four monitor outputs with anti-thump technology and speaker switching.

High-performance converters enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/ 192kHz.

Easy start tool to get up and running easier than ever

Pro performance with two of the finest mic preamps – Sound better than ever with 8i6’s two mic preamps. Achieve a brighter and a more open recording thanks to the best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen. A switchable Air mode will add extra clarity to your acoustic instruments when recording with your Scarlett 8i6.

All the inputs you’ll need for your gear – Six balanced line inputs are available for connecting synths or other line level audio that you use in your music, so you can utilise your full set-up with Scarlett. Four balanced outputs can be used for monitoring and effects sends to make life easier. With super low latency and class-leading drivers, you will have no problems capturing audio in the moment that is well-polished and true to the original source.

Crystal clear playback in studio quality – Get professional sounding recordings with Scarlett’s high-performance converters which enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/192kHz. Your recordings will retain all of their sonic qualities so that you can hear all the details in your track on playback.

Bundle Includes: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 3rd Gen 2x2 USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools, Microphone Suspension Boom Scissor Arm with 5/8-27 Threading, Basic Microphone Shock Mount, and Pop Filter

Microphone and Headphones: The CM25 MkIII condenser microphone enables you to capture studio-quality recordings that are faithful to the original source, while the HP60 MkIII closed-back headphones, with a new improved design, offer high sound quality and long-lasting comfort when recording and mixing

Instrument Inputs: Simply plug your guitar or bass in to the high-headroom instrument inputs and start recording without any clipping or unwanted distortion and keep an eye on your input level with intuitive Gain Halo metering

Bundle Includes: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen 2x2 USB Audio Interface, Knox Gear TX-100 Closed-Back Studio Monitor Headphones, and a 25-feet XLR Male to Female Microphone Cable

Switchable Air Mode: Features two upgraded Scarlett mic preamps with switchable Air mode to give your vocal and acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound

Easy to Connect: The high impedance, high-headroom instrument inputs allow you to record guitar or bass without any clipping or unwanted distortion, while Gain Halo metering makes it easy for you to set the input level

Bundle Includes: Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface, 25-Feet XLR Male to XLR Female Microphone Cable and Pop Filter for Broadcasting and Recording Microphones

AD-DA Converters: Equipped with high performance 24-bit/192kHz AD-DA converters, Scarlett guarantees the same professional sound quality throughout the third-generation range

No External Power: The Solo Audio Interface is designed to stand up to days on the road, connecting straight to your Mac or PC via USB cable, with no external power required

Bundle Includes: Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface, with Closed-Back Studio Monitor Headphones and 25Ft XLR Cable

Switchable Air Mode: The Scarlett Solo features a single upgraded third-generation Scarlett mic preamp with switchable Air mode to give your vocal and acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound

Interface: The high impedance, high-headroom instrument input allows you to record guitar or bass without any clipping or unwanted distortion, while Gain Halo metering makes it easy for you to set the input level. Plus, Scarlett Solo's balanced outputs are hum-free when connecting studio monitors with balanced inputs, so you’ll always have pristine audio playback

Get everything you need in one box, and start recording straight away

High-performance 24-bit/192kHz converters

Super-low latency lets you monitor with native plug-in effects in real time

Exclusive to this Bundle: Waves Musicians 2 ($99 Value) with 6 Indispensable Audio Plugins:Renaissance Compressor, Renaissance Equalizer, Renaissance Vox, Renaissance Axx, Doubler and SuperTap

Also Includes: Avid Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack, Ableton Live Lite, XLN Audio Addictive Keys, Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite, Focusrite Plug-in Collective

The best performing Scarlett mic preamp the range has ever heard – now with Air – for miking up guitars or recording vocals

Automatically set gain to get a great recording level in seconds with 70 dB of gain on tap, plenty for any for any mic with no gain booster needed.

The Enhance button reveals the true quality of your voice. Get the clearest sound first time. Four podcaster-approved voice presets bring out the best in any voice or you can customize your own.

Connect your phone via 3.5mm TRS or Bluetooth and capture the whole conversation or record music and other high-quality audio from your device straight onto your show. Camera out allows recording to your camera.

Bundle Includes: Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface and 10-Feet 1/4-1/4 Inch 8mm TS Cable

Switchable Air Mode: The Scarlett Solo features a single upgraded third-generation Scarlett mic preamp with switchable Air mode to give your vocal and acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound

Interface: The high impedance, high-headroom instrument input allows you to record guitar or bass without any clipping or unwanted distortion, while Gain Halo metering makes it easy for you to set the input level

Bundle Includes: Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen 18x8 USB Audio Interface, 2 Knox Gear 25-feet XLR Male to Female Microphone Cables, and 2 6-feet 1/4 to 1/4-inch TRS Cables

A-D and D-A Conversion: Plus, with improved A-D and D-A conversion, your recordings and playback will sound clear and pronounced up to 24-bit/192kHz, vital to helping you perfect your mix

Switchable Air Mode: Scarlett 18i8 provides two of Focusrite’s best-ever-performing third-generation Scarlett mic preamps with switchable Air mode to give your vocal and acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound

Capture your music anywhere by simply plugging your guitar straight into one high headroom instrument input and monitoring directly for latency-free foldback.

The high performing 3rd generation Scarlett mic preamp is the best yet for miking up guitars or recording vocals.

The 24-bit/192kHz high-performance converters allow you to record and play back audio at studio quality. Air mode breathes life into vocals, adding unique high-end detail.

Deluxe Photo Savings Bundle includes Samson Monitor Headphone and all the cables you'll need. The solo interface comes with a whole range of recording software and sounds to choose from. (See description). OS X and Windows compatible.

Capture your music anywhere by simply plugging your guitar straight into one high headroom instrument input and monitoring directly for latency-free foldback. Included headphone input.

The high-performing 3rd generation Scarlett mic preamp is the best yet for miking up guitars or recording vocals.

Get everything you need in one box, and start recording straight away

High-performance 24-bit/192kHz converters

Super-low latency lets you monitor with native plug-in effects in real time

Bundle Includes: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 3rd Gen 2x2 USB Audio Interface and Recording Bundle, CR3-X 3-Inch Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors (Pair), MS7701B Euro Boom Microphone Stand (Black), 25-Feet XLR Male to XLR Female Microphone Cable, Pop Filter for Broadcasting and Recording Microphones, and 1/4-Inch - 1/4-Inch 8mm TS Cable (10 Feet)

Microphone and Headphones: The CM25 MkIII condenser microphone enables you to capture studio-quality recordings that are faithful to the source, while the HP60 MkIII closed-back headphones, with a new improved design, offer high sound quality and long-lasting comfort when recording and mixing

Instrument Inputs: Simply plug your guitar or bass into the high-headroom instrument inputs and start recording without any clipping or unwanted distortion and keep an eye on your input level with intuitive Gain Halo metering

Bundle Includes: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen 18x20 USB Audio Interface, Four 25-feet Knox Gear XLR Male to Female Microphone Cables, and Four Knox Gear 1/4" TRS Patch Cable (6 Ft)

Switchable Air Mode: Scarlett 18i20 features eight of Focusrite’s best-ever-performing third-generation Scarlett mic preamps with switchable Air mode to give your vocal and acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound. There’s also a pad on every mic preamp to accommodate higher-level signals without clipping

Instrument Inputs: The two front panel high-headroom instrument inputs allow you to record guitars and basses without any clipping or unwanted distortion

Bundle Includes: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen 18x20 USB Audio Interface, 2 x Knox Gear 25-Feet XLR Male to XLR Female Microphone Cable, 2 x Monoprice 20-Feet MIDI Cable with Keyed 5-Pin DIN Connector (Black) and 2 x Focus Camera by Kirlin 1/4-Inch TRS to 1/4-Inch TRS Cable (6-Feet)

Switchable Air Mode: The Scarlett 18i20 features eight of Focusrite’s best-ever-performing third-generation Scarlett mic preamps: with optional Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of their original ISA mic preamp, giving your vocal or acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound

Instrument Inputs: The two front panel high-headroom instrument inputs allow you to record guitars and basses without any clipping or unwanted distortion

Get everything you need in one box, and start recording straight away

High-performance 24-bit/192kHz converters

Super-low latency lets you monitor with native plug-in effects in real time

Get everything you need in one box, and start recording straight away

High-performance 24-bit/192kHz converters

Super-low latency lets you monitor with native plug-in effects in real time

Get everything you need in one box, and start recording straight away

High-performance 24-bit/192kHz converters

Super-low latency lets you monitor with native plug-in effects in real time

The 4i4 features two of Focusr ite’s best - ever performing third - generation Scarlett mic preamps: with optional Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of their original ISA mic preamp, giving your vocal or acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound

Record guitars or basses vi a the two high - headroom instrument inputs without any clipping or unwanted distortion and get creative using the four flexible line inputs – two on the front with gain control, and two fixed - line on the back allowing you to record up to four mono sources o r two stereo line - level sources such as synthesisers or drum machines with guaranteed clarity.

A pair of virtual loopback inputs allows you to capture a stereo feed of any combination of hardware input and software playback channels – making podcasting, live streaming and sampling tasks easier

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (3rd Gen) 18-in, 20-out USB Audio Interface

Eight of the best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen, now with switchable Air mode to give your recordings a brighter and more open sound

INCLUDED IN THE BOX: Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen. | 1 x USB cable (Type C-A) | IEC Cable (Power cable) | INCLUDED SOFTWARE: Ableton Live Lite music making software - Pro Tools First Focusrite Creative Pack - Free 3-month Splice Sounds Subscription with New Splice Accounts - Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-In Suite - A choice of 1 of 4 XLN Audio Addictive Keys virtual instruments - Softube Time & Tone Bundle - Access to the Focusrite Plug-in Collective