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Focusrite Vocaster One

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Podcast USB Audio Interface

  • Auto Gain function for level adjustment
  • Enhance function with 3 presets
  • Over 70 dB gain
  • Phantom power: +48 V
  • Mute button
  • Telephone and camera connection
  • Stereo loopback
  • Easy Start Tool
  • Master gain control
  • Master volume control for speakers and headphones
  • 3 RGB-backlit and 1 non-illuminated tactile buttons
  • 1 Microphone input: XLR
  • 2 Monitor outputs: 6.3 mm jack balanced
  • 1 Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
  • 1 TRRS phone jack: 3.5 mm jack
  • 1 TRS camera output: 3.5 mm jack
  • USB-C socket
  • Class Compliant
  • Power supply via USB 3.0 bus 5 V at 900 mA 4.5 W or via external USB power supply 5 V at 1,000 mA (not included in the delivery)
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 194.5 x 50.5 x 113 mm
  • Weight: 348 g
Available since March 2024
Item number 544852
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Recording / Playback Channels 1x2
Number of Mic Inputs 1
Number of Line Inputs 0
Instrument Inputs 0
Number of Line Outs 2
Headphone Outs 1
Phantom power Yes
Number of S/PDIF Connectors 0
Number of ADAT Connectors 0
Numer of AES/EBU Connectors 0
Number of MADI Connectors 0
Ethernet 0
Other Connectors USB-C
MIDI interface No
Word Clock 0
Max. sample rate (kHz) 48 kHz
Max. resolution in bit 24 bit
USB Bus-Powered Yes
Incl. power supply No
USB Version 3.0
Width in mm 194,5 mm
Depth in mm 113 mm
Height in mm 50,5 mm
Connection Format USB port Type C
Included in delivery USB cable
Zero latency monitoring 1
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Perfect for solo content

The Focusrite Vocaster One is a compact USB-C audio interface that is perfectly suited to the needs of solo content creators. No matter what the recording situation, its numerous connection options offer a high degree of flexibility for podcasting and streaming, while useful features such as Auto Gain, which sets levels with a click of a button, and Enhance, which comes with four voice presets, streamline the recording process and ensure a professional broadcast sound in no time at all. The included "Vocaster Hub" software also features an intuitive GUI and ensures simple routing of all channels as well as mixing and audio capture via stereo loopback. Furthermore, a powerful ASIO driver guarantees stable performance.

Focusrite Vocaster One front view

Flexibile connectivity

The Focusrite Vocaster One is equipped with an XLR input (host) for connecting a microphone, and its built-in, studio-quality mic preamp delivers over 70dB of gain - enough to get the best out of any mic without the need for an additional in-line amplifier. In addition to a TRRS connection for connecting a mobile phone, it also has a TRS mini-jack output for recording straight to a camera or portable recording device as well as a pair of balanced jack sockets at the back for monitor speakers. The headphone output on the front in turn features integrated direct monitoring, allowing all signals to be monitored on headphones with near-zero latency.

Rear connections on the Focusrite Vocaster One
Focusrite Vocaster One with a camera for VLOG use

Practical and portable

It has never been easier for users to start recording: Whether podcasting, vodcasting, or streaming, the Focusrite Vocaster One enables beginners to create high-quality content from the get-go thanks to its simple operation and practical functions, while its extremely compact and lightweight design means that the audio interface can be carried anywhere in a small rucksack. The Focusrite Vocaster One's USB-C power input is perfectly suited to on-the-go use as well - what is more, the Kensington MiniSaver slot on the back of the interface ensures peace of mind by protecting against theft when out and about.

Focusrite Vocaster One Audio Interface on Apple Macbook

About Focusrite

Founded in 1985 by Rupert Neve, Focusrite quickly made a name for itself with high-quality analogue consoles. Today, the company markets audio interfaces, mic preamps, consoles, analogue EQs, and channel strips as well as hardware and software for digital audio processing. The company is based in High Wycombe, England, and has won numerous industry awards. In addition to the Focusrite Pro line, the company also has subsidiaries that include Adam Audio, Novation, and iOS app creator Ampify Music.

For professional live streams

Users can bring in guests over the phone or integrate video chats into their live streams by connecting their mobile phone to the Focusrite Vocaster One's TRRS port, and thanks to its mix-minus function, broadcast guests can hear all signals except their own voice, thus avoiding disturbing echoes or feedback. Two stereo loopback channels also enable the routing of audio from a computer to the interface, which easily allows for the integration of intros, outros, video game audio, or pre-recorded interviews into the production. It is also possible to record professional podcast audio straight to a camera via the TRS mini-jack output instead having to use recording software.

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Good for one thing, and one thing only
Akerbos 04.09.2024
I'll compare the unit to the Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen that I've been using for years and was interested to replace with the Vocaster One, especially given its currently discounted price point (<50€). My main use cases is video conferencing, which seems to be closer to the advertised focus of the Vocaster line than the Scarlett line.

Build quality and basic functionality are great. It's a solid device. I basically got it working by plug & play alone, even on Linux. The physical buttons are well designed. I also liked having the XLR input on the back of the device, which allows me to hide one more cable on the desk. I've missed a mute on the Scarlett 2i2, so that one's nice to have.

For firmware updates and software-only settings, I need to connect to a Windows PC or Mac. That's disappointing, but as advertised.

The size of the device is puzzlingly large for the controls it has, but then again it handles well; all user-facing controls are big and clearly separate from each other. I can see operating it while recording yourself, more so than with the Scarlett.

My colleagues reported lower gain than they've become used to from my setup, and lower quality after I increased gain further. I did not spend much time optimizing the setup for reasons to follow, so take that with a grain of salt.

On the other hand, much to my annoyance, some features can not be controlled without their companion software (e.g. switching enhance modes, or muting individual inputs), 3rd-party software (e.g. _not_ mixing computer sound into the microphone audio), or not at all (turning off direct monitor; different gain for headphones and speakers).
Unfortunately, these limitations are deal-breakers for my use case.

Compared to the 2i2 that I have (which has a similar MSRP and _smaller_ physical size), the Vocaster One seems to provide little flexibility. If you do not want to use it solely for its poster use-case -- recording yourself for podcasts or videos -- you should probably stay away. For video conferencing, at least, the device is not suitable, at all.
I'll compare the unit to the Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen that I've been using for years and was interested to replace with the Vocaster One, especially given its currently discounted price point (<50€). My main use cases is video conferencing, which seems to be closer to the advertised focus of the Vocaster line than the Scarlett line.

Build quality and basic
I'll compare the unit to the Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen that I've been using for years and was interested to replace with the Vocaster One, especially given its currently discounted price point (<50€). My main use cases is video conferencing, which seems to be closer to the advertised focus of the Vocaster line than the Scarlett line.

Build quality and basic functionality are great. It's a solid device. I basically got it working by plug & play alone, even on Linux. The physical buttons are well designed. I also liked having the XLR input on the back of the device, which allows me to hide one more cable on the desk. I've missed a mute on the Scarlett 2i2, so that one's nice to have.

For firmware updates and software-only settings, I need to connect to a Windows PC or Mac. That's disappointing, but as advertised.

The size of the device is puzzlingly large for the controls it has, but then again it handles well; all user-facing controls are big and clearly separate from each other. I can see operating it while recording yourself, more so than with the Scarlett.

My colleagues reported lower gain than they've become used to from my setup, and lower quality after I increased gain further. I did not spend much time optimizing the setup for reasons to follow, so take that with a grain of salt.

On the other hand, much to my annoyance, some features can not be controlled without their companion software (e.g. switching enhance modes, or muting individual inputs), 3rd-party software (e.g. _not_ mixing computer sound into the microphone audio), or not at all (turning off direct monitor; different gain for headphones and speakers).
Unfortunately, these limitations are deal-breakers for my use case.

Compared to the 2i2 that I have (which has a similar MSRP and _smaller_ physical size), the Vocaster One seems to provide little flexibility. If you do not want to use it solely for its poster use-case -- recording yourself for podcasts or videos -- you should probably stay away. For video conferencing, at least, the device is not suitable, at all.
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Works well... mostly
HolyDeathFridge 09.08.2024
Works really well as just an audio interface. I really appreciate having a mute button on it but I wish that the software would work.
From what I've found the interface needs USB 3.1 or higher for the software to work. Others have said that you need to have version 1.3 or lower (which can be hard to get since Focusrite doesn't have any older versions listed).
The headphone output does also have monitoring on by default and it can only be turned off in the software, which doesn't work for me.
Works really well as just an audio interface. I really appreciate having a mute button on it but I wish that the software would work.
From what I've found the interface needs USB 3.1 or higher for the software to work. Others have said that you need to have version 1.3 or lower (which can be hard to get since Focusrite doesn't have any older versions
Works really well as just an audio interface. I really appreciate having a mute button on it but I wish that the software would work.
From what I've found the interface needs USB 3.1 or higher for the software to work. Others have said that you need to have version 1.3 or lower (which can be hard to get since Focusrite doesn't have any older versions listed).
The headphone output does also have monitoring on by default and it can only be turned off in the software, which doesn't work for me.
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Suffers from noise of power supply
Superkartoffel 05.10.2024
I like the simplicity of this device. it does what it says. I also like that it is USB-powered, which means that you do not need a separate power supply. Unfortunately it is poorly isolated from any noise on the USB socket. It is barely acceptable when connected to a Macbook and unusable when connected to my desktop PC or the KVM of my monitor. I had to get a USB hub with a low-noise power-supply.
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He does his job!
mrSpirit 26.12.2024
For its functions, it is a completely justified purchase. The only negative is the quality of the output sound in headphones and speakers. No compressor settings. Because of this, a pumping effect is observed.
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