Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2 Audio Interface
Universal Audio - Volt 1 Gen 2, 2-in / 2-out USB Audio Interface with Onboard Tone Shaping
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2-in / 2-out USB Audio Interface with Onboard Tone Shaping
Universal Audio - Volt 1 Gen 2
Sound Like a Record from Your First TakeVolt 1 is a next-generation mobile USB audio interface with onboard Tone Shaping Preamp, giving singer-songwriters and content creators the sound of a pro studio from the moment they hit "record." Built by the same team behind legendary Apollo interfaces, Volt 1 makes recording effortless. Get up and running on Mac, Windows, iPad, or iPhone in minutes. Set guitar and vocal levels quickly with hands-on controls. And when it’s time to mix, you get an award-winning suite of UAD plug-ins and the LUNA Digital Audio Workstation.
Amazing Features
• 2-in / 2-out USB audio interface with professional 32-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
• Tone Shaping Preamp with 60 dB gain and three character modes — Warmth, Focus, and Shine — for the sound of classic analogue mic preamps
• Mic / line input and front-panel Hi-Z instrument input for recording your voice and guitar at the same time
• Studio-quality headphone output for clear, confident monitoring
• Works with the UAD Console app and LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
• Built-in loopback for podcasting, streaming, and content creation
• 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
• USB bus-powered and class-compliant for easy setup with Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone
• Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use
Hear Every Detail
Studio Sound at the Push of a ButtonHome recordings and phone demos can sound thin and lifeless. Volt gives your recordings incredible tone right from the start. With three mic preamp modes — Warmth, Focus, and Shine — you can quickly add Tube, Solid State, and British Class-A tone to everything you record.
Best-in-Class 32-Bit ConvertersWhen you capture that perfect take, Volt’s 32-bit / 192 kHz converters preserve every detail, exactly as it happened. And with loud, clear speaker and headphone outputs, you'll get the perfect monitoring levels, from your first take to your final mix.
Record Your Voice and Instrument Like a ProVolt 1 gives you studio-grade Mic / Line and Hi-Z Instrument inputs, letting you record your vocals and instruments at the same time. Its clean 48V phantom-powered mic input lets you connect your favorite studio condenser mic for high-quality recording.
Turn Anywhere you Go into a StudioVolt 1 is bus-powered. That means you don’t need a power outlet or external power supply to make music. Or even a studio space. Just plug Volt into your computer, tablet, or phone, pull up a session and get to work.
Start Making Music in MinutesWhen you’re inspired, every second counts. Thankfully, Volt is ready, willing, and USB class-compliant on Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone. No downloads or drivers. Works with any DAW. So you can be up and recording in minutes.
Shape Your Songs with UAD Plug-Ins and LUNAEvery Volt includes over 15 UAD plug-ins and instruments — the same software used to create and mix countless hit records for decades. Plus you get LUNA, UA’s award-winning DAW with authentic “big studio” sound and smart tools designed to make recording easy.
Ideal for Podcasts and LivestreamsVolt Gen 2’s Loopback feature allows you to blend live sources with computer audio. So you can mix podcasts and livestreams in realtime.Or just level up your video calls. It's the same way pro broadcasters work, built into every Volt.
Included FREE UA Software
authentic soundsGet a collection of premium UAD plug-ins and instruments compatible with any DAW, as used on award-winning albums, plus LUNA, the world’s only DAW with authentic analogue sound and smart tools that make recording, mixing, and mastering easier.
UAD Volt Studio Bundle
• LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
• Topline Vocal Tune
• UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
• Century Tube Channel Strip
• Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
• UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor
• Pure Plate Reverb
• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Vibe Analog Machines
• PolyMAX Synth
• Anthem Analog Synth
• UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp
• UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
Additional Software
• Melodyne Essential by Celemony
• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance
• Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM
• Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM
• Splice INSTRUMENT
• Prisma - Producer Lab by UVI
• FL Studio Producer Edition (3 months free)
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | I/O | Simultaneous I/O: 2-in / 2-out Microphone Preamp: One, 60 dB available gain with Tone Shaping Monitor Outputs: One stereo Headphone Output: One stereo (shared monitor mix) USB: One USB 2.0 Host port One USB External Power input port – requires 5VDC @ 1A minimum USB Type-C connectors Digital / Optical: None MIDI: None |
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| A/D – D/A Conversion | Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 Bit Depth: 32 |
| Power | USB Bus-Powered: Yes Power Consumption (@ 5VDC): 2.4W typical, 3.6W maximum On / Off Switch: None |
| Instrument Input 1 | Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.03 dB Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 116 dB THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -101 dB (0.0009%) Maximum Input Level: 12.5 dBu Input Impedance: 1 Megohm Available Gain: 60 dB Connector Type: ¼” TS unbalanced |
| Microphone Input 2 | Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 119 dB THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -108 dB (0.0004%) Maximum Input Level: 14.5 dBu Input Impedance: 2 Kilohms Available Gain: 60 dB Phantom Power: +48V (switchable) Connector Type: XLR Combo Jack, pin 2 positive |
| Line Input 2 | Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 119 dB THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -108 dB (0.0004%) Maximum Input Level: 22 dBu Input Impedance: 10 Kilohms Available Gain: 60 dB Connector Type: ¼” Combo Jack TRS balanced or TS unbalanced |
| Monitor Outputs | Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.04 dB Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 122 dB THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -111 dB (0.0003%) Maximum Output Level: 20.2 dBu Output Impedance: 100 Ohms Connector Type: ¼” TRS balanced (DC coupled) |
| Headphone Output | Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 121 dB THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS into 300Ω): -108 dB (0.0004%) Maximum Output Power into 32Ω: 52 mW Maximum Output Power into 300Ω: 27 mW Connector Type: ¼” TRS stereo unbalanced (DC coupled) |
| System Requirements | macOS & Windows Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port USB cable (included) Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon processor Windows 10 64-bit edition or newer macOS 12 Monterey or newer Internet connection for software downloads iPad & iPhone iPadOS / iOS 16 or newer DAW Compatibility All major DAWs, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and more |
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