Description
Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2 USB Audio Interface (2-in / 2-out)
Volt 1 Gen 2 is the most compact model in the second-generation Volt line: one mic/line input plus a front-panel Hi-Z instrument input lets you record voice and guitar at the same time, and USB bus power means you can record on Mac, Windows, iPad or iPhone.
Universal Audio and Volt
Universal Audio (UA) traces its roots to the 1950s, when founder Bill Putnam Sr. built the 610 tube console and the 1176 compressor that remain studio staples today. Volt is built by the same team behind Apollo interfaces, bringing UA analog sound and workflows to an easy-to-use USB interface.
What’s New in Gen 2
Volt Gen 2 and Volt Max use newly designed 32-bit / 192 kHz A/D and D/A conversion, with the same preamps as Volt 876. The single Vintage mode becomes three Tone Shaping preamp modes — Warmth (Tube), Focus (Solid State) and Shine (British Class-A) — for character at the source with one button.
Included Software
Includes the UAD Volt Studio Bundle with 15+ plug-ins such as the LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Topline Vocal Tune, Showtime ’64 and Lion ’68 guitar amps, Anthem and PolyMAX synths, plus LUNA. Also includes Melodyne Essential, a three-month FL Studio Producer Edition trial and more (subject to change by UA).
Features
・2-in / 2-out USB audio interface with 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion
・One Tone Shaping preamp with 60 dB gain and Warmth, Focus and Shine modes
・One mic/line input plus one front-panel Hi-Z instrument input
・Studio-quality headphone output
・Built-in loopback for podcasting, streaming and content creation
・48V phantom power
・USB bus-powered and class-compliant for Mac, Windows, iPad and iPhone
・No display or Auto-Gain (available from Volt 2 Gen 2 upward)
Specifications
Type
USB audio interface (desktop)
Simultaneous I/O
2-in / 2-out
Mic Preamp
One, 60 dB gain, Tone Shaping (Warmth / Focus / Shine)
Mic/Line Input
One XLR/TRS combo
Instrument Input
One 1/4" TS Hi-Z (front panel)
Monitor Outputs
Two 1/4" TRS balanced (one stereo pair)
Headphone Output
One 1/4" stereo
Conversion
32-bit / 192 kHz A/D and D/A
Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
USB
One USB-C host port (bus-power capable), one USB-C 5V power input
Power
USB bus-powered; 2.4 W typical / 3.6 W maximum
Dimensions
155 x 125 x 51 mm (including knobs)
Weight
Approx. 0.5 kg (bare unit)
In the Box
Volt 1 Gen 2 interface, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable, safety instructions, EULA
Included Software
UAD Volt Studio Bundle (15+ UAD plug-ins), LUNA, Melodyne Essential, three-month FL Studio Producer Edition trial and more (subject to change)
Compatibility
macOS 12 or newer, Windows 10 64-bit or newer (ASIO driver via UA Connect), iPadOS / iOS 16 or newer
Authenticity
Genuine product from Taiwan authorized distributor (新麗聲樂器)
*Product images are official Universal Audio illustrations; actual appearance may vary.
