For solo artists on a budget, the Focusrite Scarlett Solo is the interface for you. At an incredible price, you get Focusrite quality audio interfacing, a high quality mic preamp with both an XLR input and a line input for instruments. With 48v phantom power, you can plug even the most expensive, quality condenser mics into the Scarlett Solo and then set the levels super quickly with simple gain knobs so you can be ready to record whenever inspiration hits.