Audio Interfaces
Superior sound for any setup
The best audio interface is the one that offers everything you need at a budget that suits you — that’s why ours come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re just getting started with your own music, recording a podcast, or running a professional studio, there’s a Focusrite audio interface designed to make sure you sound great.
Find the best audio interface for you
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Scarlett
Ready for the softest vocals or the loudest amp, Scarlett features high-detail, ultra-low-noise 4th Gen preamps. With a gain range of up to 69dB, Scarlett ensures that every nuance of a performance is recorded with precision and clarity.Shop Scarlett -
Clarett+
Clarett+ is Focusrite’s range of premium-quality USB audio interfaces for PC and Mac, which build on the strengths of the previous Clarett ranges. Capture superbly clear recordings with high headroom, low distortion, and ultra-low noise.Shop Clarett+ -
Vocaster
With Vocaster, we’ve set out to create the easiest way to get studio quality sound on your podcast. Our range of podcast equipment sounds great, is easy to use, and recreates a professional experience in your podcast studio.Shop Vocaster
AUDIO INTERFACE FINDER
Find the perfect audio interface for you
Our audio interface finder will take you through our range of audio interfaces and help you find the perfect match for you.
Discover the best audio interface for your needs
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What’s the best interface for recording guitars?
Choosing the best audio interface for recording guitar can be confusing, but with Scarlett and Clarett+, you can be confident that every take sounds exactly as intended.
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What's the best interface for recording vocals?
Whether you’re into pop, rap, or metal, vocals takes centre stage in the song. Every vocalist wants to be sure that their vocals sound amazing and choosing the right audio interface is key to ensuring a great recording.
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What’s the best interface for recording drums?
Mastering the art of drum recording can take years, so it's important to ensure you know which audio interface is best suited to your session.
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What’s the best interface for Mac?
There are many ways to record audio on a Mac but choosing the best way for your workflow means taking some features into consideration.
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What’s the best interface for PC?
Historically, Windows computers have often been considered complicated machines to use for recording. However, at Focusrite, we've worked hard to offer Windows users a seamless audio experience with our audio interfaces.
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Frequently asked questions
An audio interface helps you get audio in and out of your computer or other device in the best possible quality. It allows you to record sound from instruments, microphones, and other sources and listen back on speakers or headphones.
By converting analogue signals to digital ones and vice versa, an audio interface acts like a bridge between your audio gear — microphones, instruments, and speakers, for example — and your digital devices like computers or tablets.
To use an audio interface, connect it to your computer and install any necessary drivers. Select the interface as an input and output in your system settings or DAW to record using the interface’s inputs and hear sound from its outputs.
To connect a guitar to an audio interface, use a 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) instrument cable. Plug one end into the guitar and the other into the instrument input on your interface. Set the input to "Instrument" mode if your interface has one.
To connect an audio interface to a computer, use the provided USB, USB-C, or Thunderbolt cable. If using a Windows computer, you may need to install drivers or other software, typically available from the manufacturer’s website. Mac users will typically have a plug-and-play experience. Set the interface as the default input/output device in your computer’s sound settings, and you’re ready to record or playback high-quality audio.
Yes, an audio interface can significantly improve sound quality compared to your computer’s built-in sound card. It will often feature better microphone preamps and higher-quality analogue-to-digital converters, resulting in a cleaner sound.
To set up an audio interface, connect it to your computer using the supplied cable and install any necessary drivers or software. Next, set the interface as the default input and output device in your computer's sound settings or your DAW. Open your DAW, select the interface, adjust gain and monitoring, and you’re ready to record or play audio.
Why choose Focusrite?
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Free delivery and free returns
Delivery on qualifying orders is completely free, worldwide*. But if one of our products isn't for you we have you covered, returns are always free.
*Regional exclusions apply.
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Award-winning customer support
If you need help at any point you can reach out to our award-winning global support team. We work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so you can too – if you want.
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Three-year warranty
Millions of music makers rely on Focusrite hardware every day to keep the inspiration flowing. Built to the highest standards for ultra-reliable performance, every Focusrite interface comes with the peace of mind of a three-year warranty.
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Certified refurbished
Get an amazing bit of kit at a substantial discount. All our certified refurbished products are fully functional, include all bundled software, manuals and cables, and have a full three-year warranty.
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Manage your account and products
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Authentic Focusrite products
Be sure you’re buying a genuine Focusrite product by buying direct from us, or one of our authorized dealers.
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Studio Trade-In
Thinking about upgrading your studio set-up? Exchange your eligible Focusrite equipment, no matter the condition, and save 25% on our latest gear.
Audio-Over-IP
Focusrite's audio-over-IP devices deliver a modular approach to building up your audio solution, whether for post production, broadcast, live sound or the recording studio.
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