Focusrite Vocaster One Podcast Interface

Focusrite Vocaster One Podcast Interface

Launch your solo podcast in moments, and easily take the quality of your content to a higher level with the Focusrite Vocaster One. This ultraportable podcast interface turns your computer or USB Type-C iPad into a potent and intuitive content-creation station, with gobs of automatic gain for any kind of microphone, onboard sound enhancements a button-push away, and a smart selection of podcast-centric software. With the option to tap remote guests, infuse music and other audio clips, and even feed the mix to a camera, the Vocaster One is a well-rounded podcasting solution that remains simple.

Just talk and let Vocaster's Auto Gain function automatically set your level in seconds before you record. With phantom power and over 70 dB of gain on tap, Vocaster can boost any mic's output to a strong signal. Plus, you can sweeten your vocal sound instantly with three different podcaster-approved presets and tap the Mute button to keep coughs, gulps, and sneezes out.

The interface's Easy Start tool helps get you going quickly, bypassing the turmoil of having to figure everything out on your own. If you run into a roadblock, award-winning support is available at any time, day or night.

Connect your preferred XLR microphone, a set of headphones, and stereo speakers straight to the Vocaster. For vloggers, there is a dedicated TRS output that lets you feed your mix right into your camera. Input and output levels are easily adjustable from the tactile controls on the Vocaster.

Being a class-compliant USB Type-C interface, Vocaster works with most Mac/Windows computers as well as USB Type-C iPads. Since it can be powered through a USB connection to your host device or via an external USB power supply (available separately), it is truly portable and convenient.

Plug your smartphone into the TRRS port (TRRS cable available separately) to feature a call-in guest, or bring in any other audio from your phone. If your mobile device doesn't have a TRRS headphone port, snag an adapter—Lightning to TRRS and USB Type-C to TRRS are the two most common—to make the hookup possible.

With Vocaster, you're never on your own. It comes with Hindenburg Lite (and a six-month trial to Hindenburg Pro) recording software, a three-month trial of SquadCast Pro + Video (a studio-quality remote recording solution), six months of Acast Influencer for hosting and monetizing your podcasts, and a six-month trial of Amplify Studio Premium to find and tweak music loops for your project.

Designed like a broadcast studio, Vocaster Hub is an integrated mixer that provides access to levels, sound enhancements, audio routing from your computer and phone, and more. Not having your computer handy won't stop you from checking out what your listeners will hear, thanks to Show Mix.

Focusrite's carefully chosen components, biodegradable and recyclable packaging, and use of recycled sources for over half of the plastics used in the product reduce the impact Focusrite interfaces have on the planet.

Form Factor

Tabletop

Channels of I/O

1 Input / 2 Outputs

Maximum Sampling Rate

48 kHz / 24-Bit

Number of Microphone Preamps

1 Preamp

Input Level Adjustment

1 x Knob

Gain/Trim Range

Up to 70 dB

Solo/Mute

Mute per Input Channel

Analog Audio I/O

1 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Input
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Unbalanced Smartphone In/Out
1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Main Output

Phantom Power

48 V, Selectable On/Off

Host Connection / USB

1 x USB Type-C (Class-Compliant USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1)

Frequency Response

Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-0.5 dB
1/8" / 3.5 mm Line Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz
1/4" Line Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.15 dB
1/4" Headphone Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB

Maximum Input Level

Mic Inputs:
+12.5 dBu (Min Gain)
Aux Inputs:
+1 dBu

Maximum Output Level

1/4" Line Outputs:
+14 dBu
1/4" Headphone Outputs:
+6.5 dBu at 0 dBFS
1/8" / 3.5 mm Aux Outputs:
-26 dBu
1/8" / 3.5 mm Line Outputs:
-24.5 dBu

Headphone Output Power

28 mW into 33 Ohms
8.5 mW into 270 Ohms

Impedance

Mic Inputs:
3 Kilohms
Aux Inputs:
18 Kilohms
1/4" Line Outputs:
440 Ohms
1/4" Headphone Outputs:
5 Ohms
1/8" / 3.5 mm Outputs:
220 Ohms

THD+N

Inputs:
≤ -94 dB
1/4" Line Outputs:
≤ -96 dB
1/4" Headphone Outputs:
-96 dB
1/8" / 3.5 mm Outputs:
-73 dB

Sample Rates

Up to 48 kHz

Bit Depths

24-Bit

Sync Sources

Internal

OS Compatibility

macOS
Windows
iPadOS

Compatible Software (Not Included)

Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software

Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins

macOS Class-Compliant (No Driver Needed)
Windows Class-Compliant (No Driver Needed)

Mobile Device Compatibility

iPad (with USB Type-C)

Required Hardware

Available USB Port

Power Requirements

AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included) or USB Bus Power

AC/DC Power Adapter

5 VDC at 1 A (Not Included)

Power Consumption

4 W (Maximum)

Dimensions

7.7 x 4.4 x 2" / 19.5 x 11.3 x 5 cm

Weight

0.8 lb / 0.4 kg (without Accessories)