The input is just USB, and the OS sees that as an input source on its own – no need to do anything special.

It’s not. The reason I picked this one was – I hoped it will have enough power/gain to power the mic (which is very gain-hungry). It didn’t (hence the need to get the CloudLifter).
A larger preamp would probably be good without the CloudLifter, but, if you’re planning to get that anyways, sure – you can probably go with a smaller model.

https://www.muziker.ro/focusrite-scarlett-solo-2nd-generation

Cool, thanks.

So, the setup is definitely good – I’m quite happy with it.
Now, background noise is always a problem. This mic is good at minimizing that, and reverb in the room (that’s why I picked it).
But, at the end of the day, the better the room – the better the sound. Some simple room treatment helps.
And recording between certain hours also helps 🙂

Thanks. I have no experience with audio recordings and your setup and videos are top quality, so I’m thinking about purchasing similar equipment.

Related to the mic, can it cancel any unforeseen background noise? Would a shotgun much be a better choice if my recordings studio is in a block flat, and you can’t predict what the neighbors might be doing? ?

Hey Vlad,
Sure, let’s jump right in.
1 – if you get the CloudLifter – then you need 2; without it, you only need one
2 – yes
3 – yes

Are you going for the same setup?

1. How many XLR cables do you need for this setup? Is it that you need one from the Mic to the Cloudlifter, and another one Cloudlifter to the amplifier?
2. Are those Male to Female XLR cables?
3. From the Focusrite amplifier, you can connect the PC using an USB cable and use it as a mic, right?

Hey Steve – no adapter – you just screw it in (the mic has screws on the site).