In order to improve the sound quality of your live show, we recommend that you use an audio interface (such as interfaces from Focusrite) to livestream. Here we take theFocusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd genfor an example.


Ⅰ. Using Focusrite to live stream on the Android Podbean App

Ⅱ. Using Focusrite to live stream on the iOS Podbean App

Ⅲ. Using Focusrite to live stream on the Window PC

Ⅳ. Using Focusrite to live stream on a Mac



Ⅰ. Using Focusrite to live stream on the Android Podbean App


The following are required for this solution:

  • Scarlett FocusRite Solo 3rd Gen (or 2i2, 2i4, etc)
  • XLR Cable
  • XLR Microphone
  • USB-C (Type C) to USB-C (Type C) cable
  • Android device with USB-C (Type C) connection
  • Podbean Android App


1. Use anXLR cableto connect microphone and Scarlett Solo 3rd gen.



2. Use aUSB Type-C cableto connect your Scarlett Solo 3rd gen to your Android device.



3. After connecting Scarlett Solo 3rd gen with your Android device and microphone, you can open the Podbean App tostart your live show.The Podbean App should now use theScarlett Solo 3rd Genas the input and output device for your sound.


NOTE:Please make sure to plug in yourheadseton the headphone jack of Scarlett Solo 3rd gen to avoid any echo during the livestream. (Note that the headphone connection is ¼ inch jack on the Scarlett, so please be sure that you have the appropriate headphone or adapter for your headphones.)



Ⅱ. Using Focusrite to live stream on the iOS Podbean App


The following are required for this solution:

  • Scarlett FocusRite Solo 3rd Gen (or 2i2, 2i4, etc)
  • XLR Cable
  • XLR Microphone
  • Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
  • USB-C (Type C) to USB-A (USB 3) cable
  • USB Lightning cable and iOS power adapter
  • iOS device with Lightning connection
  • Podbean iOS App


1. Use anXLR cableto connect your microphone to your Scarlett Solo 3rd gen.



2. Connect the Focusrite Solo 3rd gen to anApple Lightning to USB Camera Adapterusing aUSB-C to USB 3 cable.Connect the Lightning adapter to your iOS device.


Note:You will also need to use the charging cable to connect an iPhone/iPad power adapter andApple USB Camera Adapter.


3. After connecting your Scarlett Solo 3rd gen to your power source, microphone and your iOS device, open the Podbean App tostart your live show.


NOTE:Please make sure to plug in yourheadseton the headphone jack of Scarlett Solo 3rd gen to avoid any echo during the livestream. (Note that the headphone connection is ¼ inch jack on the Scarlett, so please be sure that you have the appropriate headphone or adapter for your headphones.)




Ⅲ. Using Focusrite to live stream on the Window PC


The following are required for this solution:

  • Scarlett FocusRite Solo 3rd Gen (or 2i2, 2i4, etc)
  • XLR Cable
  • XLR Microphone
  • USB-C (Type C) to USB-C (USB C) cable
  • Google Chrome web browser


1. Use anXLR cableto connect your microphone and Scarlett Solo 3rd gen. Then use aUSB Type-C cableto connect Scarlett Solo 3rd gen and your Windows PC.



2. Go to the following webpagehttps://customer.focusrite /en/support/downloads

to download and installFocusrite Control.(After installation, you may need to restart your computer.)


3. Login into your Podbean account on thePodbean website(Google Chrome is the required browser for Podbean LiveStream), then start your live show on the Windows PC.


NOTE:Please make sure to plug in yourheadseton the headphone jack of Scarlett Solo 3rd gen. to avoid any echo during the livestream (Note that the headphone connection is ¼ inch jack on the Scarlett, so please be sure that you have the appropriate headphone or adapter for your headphones).



Ⅳ. Using Focusrite to live stream on a Mac


The following are required for this solution:

  • Scarlett FocusRite Solo 3rd Gen (or 2i2, 2i4, etc)
  • XLR Cable
  • XLR Microphone
  • USB-C (Type C) to USB-C (USB C) cable
  • Google Chrome web browser


1. Use anXLR cableto connect your microphone and Scarlett Solo 3rd gen. Then useUSB Type-C cableto connect Scarlett Solo 3rd gen to your Mac.


2. Your Mac should automatically detect your Scarlett as an interface. In the event that it does not, go to the following webpagehttps://customer.focusrite /en/support/downloadsto download and install theFocusrite Control.(After installation, you may need to restart your computer.)


3. Go to theSystem Preference-->Soundof the Mac PC, select “Scarlett Solo USB: USB” as theOutputandInputoptions.



4. Login into your Podbean account on thePodbean website(Google Chrome is the required browser for Podbean LiveStream), then start your live show on your Mac.


NOTE:Please make sure to plug in yourheadseton the headphone jack of Scarlett Solo 3rd gen to avoid any echo during the livestream. (Note that the headphone connection is ¼ inch jack on the Scarlett, so please be sure that you have the appropriate headphone or adapter for your headphones.)