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Harbinger VARI 500 Series Studio Monitors | Demo and Overview with Patrick O'Connor

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The Focusrite Scarlett Solo Gen4 audio interface bundled with Harbinger VARI studio monitors, cables and stands equips home recordists with studio-grade gear for inspired music creation. At the core of the bundle lies the Scarlett Solo Gen4, one of the most widely used interfaces, now upgraded with pristine converters, rich harmonic saturation and an array of controls to capture flawless takes every time. Paired with Harbinger VARI monitors that feature Perfect Mix DSP, pro recording software, plus cables and stands for seamless connectivity, and you have a complete production toolkit for polished songs worthy of release.

Pristine Recordings With Premium Mic Pres and Converters

The Scarlett Solo Gen4 comes loaded with premium components that preserve sonic integrity from input to output. Its crystal-clear mic preamps with phantom power capture intricate detail, while class-leading converters supply over 120dB of dynamic range. Dial in rich harmonics with Air Mode to enhance high-end presence or enable Gain Halos for perfect gain staging. With a Hi-Z input, custom-designed headphone amp and independent controls for cue and monitor mixes, the Scarlett Solo Gen4 makes recording and overdubbing a breeze.

Craft Accurate Mixes With Harbinger's Perfect Mix DSP

To make sure your mixes translate perfectly across different listening setups, the included Harbinger VARI nearfield monitors feature a Perfect Mix DSP engine with switchable voicings that enable you to check for compatibility with every size of system. You can choose between the SM505 that features a 5" driver or the SM508 that features an 8" driver either of which make a great choice for your studio, or anywhere you need to produce great audio. With Bluetooth connectivity allowing wireless mix referencing from your phone or tablet, these compact monitors provide both accuracy and versatility.

Complete Production Toolkit With Recording Software, Cables and Stands

The Focusrite Scarlett Solo Gen4 bundle comes with everything else you need to produce release-ready tracks. It includes Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Splice Sounds and the Hitmaker Expansion pack, granting access to instruments, effects, loops, samples and tools from top developers. Also included in this bundle are Livewire Advantage cables and sturdy Proline monitor stands for reliable connectivity and positioning. With pro-grade hardware, software and accessories in one package, you have all the gear to record, mix, master and share your musical creations.

For home recordists seeking superior-sounding results, the Focusrite Scarlett Solo Gen4 bundle provides an all-in-one solution. With premium converters, intuitive controls, versatile monitors and recording essentials, you can easily make radio-ready productions fully worthy of release.

Focusrite Solo Gen4 With Harbinger Studio Monitor Pair, Stands & Cables SM508
Focusrite Solo Gen4 With Harbinger Studio Monitor Pair, Stands & Cables SM508
Focusrite Solo Gen4 With Harbinger Studio Monitor Pair, Stands & Cables SM508

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  • Scarlett Solo Gen4 audio interface
  • Bundled with Harbinger VARI studio monitors
  • Included cables and monitor stands
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Antimony oxide (Antimony trioxide), Cadmium and Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Cadmium and Lead, which are known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Scarlet Solo Gen4 USB-C Audio Interface
  • Number of microphone preamps: 1
  • Phantom power: Yes
  • Instrument inputs: 1
  • Line inputs: 1
  • Air mode: Yes
  • Line outputs: 2
  • Headphone outputs: 1
  • Loopback: Yes
  • Connectivity: USB type-C
  • Protocol: USB 2.0
  • Form factor: Desktop
  • Simultaneous I/O: 4x2 (including Loopback inputs)
  • A/D resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
  • Bus powered: Yes, 900mA
Power Requirements
  • USB-3.0 power 5V @ 900mA 4.5W
  • Optional external power supply (not included) –5V @ 1000mA
Included Software:
  • Ableton Live Lite
  • Three-month Avid Pro Tools Artist Subscription with Complete Plug-in Bundle
  • Three-month Splice Sounds membership with new Splice accounts
  • Hitmaker Expansion with:
  • Antares Auto-Tune Access
  • Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
  • Native Instruments MASSIVE
  • Landr Studio, plus five free masters
  • Brainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC
  • Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
  • XLN Audio Addictive Keys
  • XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
  • Relab’s LX480 Essentials
  • FAST Balancer
  • Sonnox VoxDoubler
SM508 8" Studio Monitor
  • Speaker type: 2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor
  • Frequency range: 36Hz–20kHz
  • Low-Frequency Adjust: -2dB/0dB/+2dB @ 150Hz
  • High-Frequency Adjust: -2dB/0dB/+2dB @ 3.1KHz
  • Low-Frequency Driver: 5" cone (4 ohm)
  • High-Frequency Driver: 1" dome (4 ohm)
  • Crossover Frequency: 2.2kHz
  • Output power: 166W RMS (66W LF + 100W HF)
  • Volume knob: Stepped Attenuator
  • I/O connectors: XLR/1/4” TRS Combination (+4dBu balanced), 1/4” TS (-10dBV unbalanced), RCA (-10dBV unbalanced)
  • Shape: Front-ported bass-reflex type enclosure
  • Cabinet material: MDF
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 10.32" x 15.75" x 11.42", 262 mm x 400 mm x 290 mm
  • Weight: 8.4kg (18.5 lb.)

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All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards and should provide reliable performance for many years, subject to reasonable care, use, transportation and storage.

In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident within 12 months from date of purchase Focusrite undertakes that the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge if the product is returned to the authorised dealer from whom it was purchased. In these circumstances, or if you need an out-of-warranty repair to your Focusrite product, please contact your local Focusrite distributor in your country of residence or business : Find your local distributor here and you will be advised of the correct return procedure.

Alternatively contact the Focusrite Reseller from which you purchased the product. If you purchase a Focusrite product outside your country of residence or business you will not be entitled to ask your local Focusrite Distributor to honour this Limited Warranty, although you may request a chargeable repair.

Alternatively, the unit may be returned at your cost to the dealer you purchased the unit from so that they can organise a Warranty repair with their Focusrite Distributor.

This Warranty does not include cost of shipping to and from the authorised dealer from whom it was purchased. In every case it will be necessary to provide the original invoice or store receipt to accompany the defective product to the supplying dealer. This Limited Warranty is offered solely to the first purchaser of the product from an Authorised Focusrite Reseller (defined as a reseller which has purchased the Product directly from Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. in the UK or its Authorised Distributors outside the U.K,) and is not transferable.

This Warranty is in addition to your Statutory Rights in the country of purchase.

Please note: A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product which may be expected from a reasonable interpretation of the published description and performance specifications as published by Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. This does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse.

A significant proportion of products returned under Warranty (which are very few in number compared to numbers sold) are found not to exhibit any fault at all. Please check that the mains voltage is correctly set for your local supply and that your connecting cables are in good order and correctly connected.

If in doubt about the product functions please read the user guide and if necessary contact your dealer for advice before returning the product to the supplying dealer. You can also contact the Focusrite Tech Support team at the Focusrite Answerbase for general advice.

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