Music production equipment prices span from compact controllers and entry-level USB interfaces to multichannel Dante systems costing several thousand dollars. This snapshot uses current or sale listings accessed on September 29, 2026, with sale and refurbished prices identified separately. The figures are listed prices, not a market average or a forecast.
Contents
- Entry-level USB interfaces
- Clarett, Vocaster, and ADAT expansion
- ISA preamps and premium conversion
- Thunderbolt and Dante systems
- MIDI keyboards by key count
- Pads, control surfaces, and sequencing
Entry-level USB interfaces
Focusrite’s current US audio-interface listing places the 4th-generation Scarlett Solo at $159.99. It is a 2-in/2-out USB interface, providing a relatively compact entry point for a setup that needs two inputs and two outputs. The same Focusrite Audio Interfaces listing, accessed September 29, 2026, prices the 4th-generation Scarlett 2i2 at $224.99, also in a 2-in/2-out configuration.
The Studio bundles cost more because they package the interface with additional recording equipment. Focusrite lists the Scarlett Solo Studio bundle at $289.99 and the Scarlett 2i2 Studio bundle at $339.99. These are bundle prices from the same current listing, rather than estimates of the individual interface prices plus accessories.
For projects that need more simultaneous connections, the 4th-generation Scarlett 4i4 is listed at $309.99 for 4-in/4-out operation. The 4th-generation Scarlett 16i16 is $409.99 for its 16-in/16-out configuration. The 18i16 is $569.99 for 18 inputs and 16 outputs, while the 18i20 is $769.99 for 26-in/26-out connectivity.
| Current Scarlett listing | Configuration | Listed price |
|---|---|---|
| Scarlett Solo, 4th generation | 2-in/2-out | $159.99 |
| Scarlett 2i2, 4th generation | 2-in/2-out | $224.99 |
| Scarlett 4i4, 4th generation | 4-in/4-out | $309.99 |
| Scarlett 16i16, 4th generation | 16-in/16-out | $409.99 |
| Scarlett 18i16, 4th generation | 18-in/16-out | $569.99 |
| Scarlett 18i20, 4th generation | 26-in/26-out | $769.99 |
The same Focusrite page also lists the 3rd-generation Scarlett Solo at $119.99 for 2-in/2-out USB connectivity. The 3rd-generation Scarlett 4i4 is listed at $199.99 for 4-in/4-out. These are legacy-generation listings, so they should not be read as current 4th-generation prices or as a like-for-like replacement for every feature comparison.
Clarett, Vocaster, and ADAT expansion
The Focusrite listing covers products aimed at different recording workflows. Vocaster One is listed at $149.99 as a solo-content-creator interface, while Vocaster Two is $249.99 as a content-creator interface. These prices sit near the lower end of the supplied interface range, but their source descriptions identify a content-creation focus rather than the same input/output configurations used to describe Scarlett units.
The 3rd-generation Scarlett 18i8 is listed at $449.99 for 18-in/8-out USB connectivity. Clarett+ prices move higher: the Clarett+ 2Pre is $559.99 for 10-in/4-out, the Clarett+ 4Pre is $769.99 for 18-in/8-out, and the Clarett+ 8Pre is $1,139.99 for 18-in/20-out. These current listing prices were accessed September 29, 2026, on Focusrite’s Audio Interfaces page.
ADAT expansion appears in the Clarett+ OctoPre listing at $939.99. Focusrite describes it as an 8-in/8-out ADAT preamp configuration. That makes it a different purchasing proposition from a standalone USB interface: the listed product is specifically identified as an ADAT preamp, so its usefulness depends on a compatible system that can accept that expansion format.
Across these listings, the price differences are associated with different product families and connection descriptions. A lower price does not by itself indicate equivalent I/O, preamp count, or workflow. The configuration language is therefore essential when comparing the figures.
ISA preamps and premium conversion
Focusrite’s ISA Range listing, accessed September 29, 2026, shows a separate price tier for dedicated preamps and higher-channel-count conversion hardware. ISA One is listed at $699.99 as a single-channel mic preamp with independent DI. ISA Two is $1,029.99 for a two-channel mic-preamp configuration.
The four- and eight-channel models carry substantially higher listed prices. ISA 428 MkII is $2,399.99 for four channels of mic preamplification. ISA 828 MkII is $3,599.99 for eight channels. These descriptions identify preamp channel counts, so they are useful for comparing channel expansion, but they do not turn the prices into a universal per-channel market rate.
The same source lists the ISA C8X at $2,299.99 for a 26-in/28-out USB-C interface with eight preamps. It also lists ISA ADN2 at $549.99 for a two-channel A-D expansion card with Dante connectivity, and ISA ADN8 at $749.99 for an eight-channel A-D expansion card with Dante connectivity.
| ISA product | Source description | Listed price |
|---|---|---|
| ISA One | Single-channel mic preamp with independent DI | $699.99 |
| ISA Two | Two-channel mic preamp | $1,029.99 |
| ISA ADN2 | Two-channel A-D expansion card, Dante | $549.99 |
| ISA ADN8 | Eight-channel A-D expansion card, Dante | $749.99 |
| ISA C8X | 26-in/28-out USB-C interface, eight preamps | $2,299.99 |
| ISA 428 MkII | Four-channel mic preamp | $2,399.99 |
| ISA 828 MkII | Eight-channel mic preamp | $3,599.99 |
These figures describe listed products at a particular access date. They should not be interpreted as historical averages, used-equipment prices, or a forecast of future studio-equipment costs.
Thunderbolt and Dante systems
At the professional connectivity end of the supplied data, Focusrite lists RedNet TNX at $2,199.99 as a Thunderbolt and Dante interface. The product is presented in Focusrite Pro’s Thunderbolt Audio Interfaces listing, accessed September 29, 2026.
The Red 8Line is listed at $3,699.99 for a 58x64 interface and 32x32 Dante I/O configuration. The Red 16Line is listed at $4,599.99 for a 64x64 interface and 32x32 Dante I/O configuration. The two Red Line figures are therefore tied to extensive interface and Dante I/O descriptions, not simply to a number of microphone inputs.
| Thunderbolt or Dante listing | Configuration stated by Focusrite | Listed price |
|---|---|---|
| RedNet TNX | Thunderbolt and Dante interface | $2,199.99 |
| Red 8Line | 58x64 interface; 32x32 Dante I/O | $3,699.99 |
| Red 16Line | 64x64 interface; 32x32 Dante I/O | $4,599.99 |
This is a different segment from the Scarlett Solo or 2i2. The supplied prices show a wide spread between compact USB recording interfaces and systems built around Thunderbolt and Dante connectivity. They do not establish that one connection type is better for every studio, and they do not include unlisted costs such as computers, cables, networking equipment, or software.
MIDI keyboards by key count
Novation’s current MIDI Keyboards listing, accessed September 29, 2026, provides a useful key-count comparison. Launchkey Mini 25 is listed at $129.99 for a 25-mini-key controller, and Launchkey Mini 37 is $159.99 for 37 mini keys. The full-size Launchkey 25 is $189.99, Launchkey 37 is $229.99, Launchkey 49 is $279.99, Launchkey 61 is $329.99, and Launchkey 88 is $449.99. Novation describes the 49-, 61-, and 88-key models as semi-weighted controllers.
The FLkey range overlaps several of those sizes. FLkey Mini 25 is listed at $129.99, FLkey 37 at $229.99, FLkey 49 at $279.99, and FLkey 61 at $329.99. The same page also lists Launchkey 25 MK3 at $129.99 for a 25-key controller with 16 pads, and Launchkey 88 MK3 at $449.99 for an 88-key controller with 16 pads and nine faders.
The prices show why key count is only one comparison variable. A 25-key mini controller and a 25-key controller are both present at $129.99 in different listings, while the source descriptions distinguish mini keys, full-size keys, and added controls. The 37-key Launchkey Mini is $159.99, compared with $229.99 for the full-size Launchkey 37.
Novation also lists FLkey Mini MK1 at $119.99 for a 25-mini-key controller and FLkey 37 MK1 at $219.99 for a 37-key controller. These are legacy-generation listings and should be kept distinct from the current products above.
Pads, control surfaces, and sequencing
Keyboard pricing is only part of controller spending. Novation lists Launch Control at $169.99 as a compact MIDI control surface and Launch Control XL at $249.99 as a MIDI control surface on its MIDI Control Surfaces page, accessed September 29, 2026.
For grid controllers, the Novation Launchpad listing, accessed September 29, 2026, prices Launchpad Mini at $129.99 as a 64-pad MIDI grid controller. Launchpad X is $219.99 as a 64-pad MIDI grid controller, while Launchpad Pro is $399.99 with a four-track, eight-note-polyphonic, 32-step sequencer.
Hardware sequencing adds another price tier. Novation lists the 49SL MkIII at $699.99 as a 49-key controller with an 8-track sequencer, and the 61SL MkIII at $819.99 as a 61-key controller with an 8-track sequencer. Those prices are from Novation’s SL listing, accessed September 29, 2026.
Sale and refurbished listings provide a separate view of current availability, not a replacement for the standard product prices. Novation’s sale page, accessed during the sale listing period, lists Launchkey 25 MK3 at $129.99, Launchkey 37 MK3 at $199.99, and Launchkey 49 MK3 at $199.99. It lists refurbished Launchkey Mini MK3 at $87.99, reduced from $109.99; refurbished Circuit Rhythm at $343.99, reduced from $429.99; refurbished FLkey 37 MK1 at $175.99, reduced from $219.99; and refurbished Launchpad X at $175.99, reduced from $219.99.
The distinction matters when planning a budget. A current listing, a sale catalog price, and a refurbished price describe different purchasing conditions. Together, the figures show that music production equipment pricing ranges from $87.99 for a listed refurbished compact controller to $4,599.99 for a listed Red 16Line professional interface, while the actual choice depends on the required keys, pads, preamps, I/O, and connection format.