Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen vs MOTU M2
Two entry-level interfaces for recording at home, but their inputs and connections are not equivalent.
Today the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen costs 131 € less than the MOTU M2 (57%). Real deals on audio interfaces
Which one to choose
The Scarlett Solo has one XLR mic input and one instrument input: enough for voice and guitar, but it can't record two microphones at once. The MOTU M2 has two combo inputs, MIDI DIN in and out, and a screen with level meters on the interface itself. If you always record one source and want to spend as little as possible, the Solo; if you will ever record two mics, connect a keyboard over MIDI or want to read levels without looking at the computer, the M2.
Head to head
Price at each store and specs. In green, the cheapest price for each; in bold, the best spec.
| Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen | MOTU M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price by store | ||
| Amazon | 98.00 € (cheapest) | 229.00 € (cheapest) |
| Profesional DJ | 98.00 € (cheapest) | 229.00 € (cheapest) |
| Bax shop | 114.00 € | 229.00 € (cheapest) |
| PcComponentes | 132.99 € | — |
| Thomann | 133.00 € | 235.00 € |
| Inputs and outputs | ||
| Channels | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Mic inputs | 1 | 2 (best value) |
| Line inputs | 1 | 2 (best value) |
| Instrument inputs | 1 | 2 (best value) |
| Line outputs | 2 | 2 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Audio quality | ||
| Resolution | 24 bit | 24 bit |
| Max sample rate | 192 kHz | 192 kHz |
| Digital I/O | ||
| S/PDIF | 0 | 0 |
| ADAT | 0 | 0 |
| AES/EBU | 0 | 0 |
| MIDI | No | Yes (best value) |
| Word clock | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Phantom power | Yes | Yes |
| Zero latency | Yes | Yes |
| USB hub | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| USB connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 143 x 96 x 45 | — |
| Weight | 0.382 kg | — |
| Available since | Agosto 2023 | Noviembre 2019 |
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen product page MOTU M2 product page