Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) vs Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer
Get the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen), narrowly. The Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) wins Audio Resolution, but only just, and the rest is close. It...
The Ruling
Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) or Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer? Get the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen), narrowly.
The Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) wins Audio Resolution — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $159.99, so the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer stays the pick if $0.99 matters more than those specs.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) | Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Mic Inputs | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Power | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 7/10 | 10/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen)
Compact 1-mic USB-C interface for solo creators who need clean voice and instrument input.
On paper the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) takes sample rate (192kHz, +144kHz). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
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Sample Rate +144kHz192kHz48kHz
Higher sample rates capture more audio detail — important for professional recording and mixing.
Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer
Compact desktop streaming mixer/interface with tactile controls for mic and monitor balancing.
It gives up sample rate to the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen). The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 11 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type usb-c, xlr, trs
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate 192kHz
- Phantom Power Yes
- XLR Inputs 1
- Headphone Outputs 1
- Direct Monitoring Yes
- Loopback Yes
- ADAT Expansion No
- MIDI I/O None
- Bus Powered Yes
The Record
19 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) and Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer?
The largest gap is sample rate, where the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) leads — 192kHz against 48kHz. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 11 specs, including connection type, bit depth and max sample rate. Two audio interfaces from Focusrite and Audio-Technica, each taking a different approach to audio quality and I/O flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) or Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer?
Get the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen), narrowly. The Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) wins Audio Resolution — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $159.99, so the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer stays the pick if $0.99 matters more than those specs.
What do the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) and Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer have in common?
Both share 11 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (usb-c, xlr, trs), bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192kHz) and phantom power (Yes), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.