Description
Universal Audio Volt 4 Gen 2 USB Audio Interface (12-in / 6-out)
Beyond its two preamps, Volt 4 Gen 2 adds extra line I/O, an ADAT/S/PDIF optical input for up to eight channels of digital expansion, MIDI In/Out and an onboard USB hub — ready for outboard gear, synths and MIDI controllers as your studio grows.
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
・12-in / 6-out USB audio interface with 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion
・Two Tone Shaping preamps with 60 dB gain and Warmth, Focus and Shine modes
・Two mic/line inputs and two front-panel Hi-Z inputs, plus additional line I/O for outboard gear
・ADAT or S/PDIF optical input for up to eight channels of digital expansion
・MIDI In and Out for controllers, keyboards and synths
・Onboard USB hub for peripherals and powering MIDI controllers
・Full-color Smart Display, Auto-Gain and Clip Protection
・Full UAD Console and LUNA integration, built-in loopback
・Independent 48V phantom power per channel; USB bus-powered and class-compliant
Specifications
Type
USB audio interface (desktop)
Simultaneous I/O
12-in / 6-out
Mic Preamps
Two, 60 dB gain, Tone Shaping (Warmth / Focus / Shine)
Mic/Line Inputs
Two XLR/TRS combo
Instrument Inputs
Two 1/4" TS Hi-Z (front panel)
Monitor Outputs
Two 1/4" TRS balanced (one stereo pair)
Headphone Output
One 1/4" stereo (one cue mix)
Digital Input
ADAT or S/PDIF optical (ADAT 8 ch at 44.1/48 kHz)
MIDI
In / Out (1/8" TRS Type A)
Display
Full-color Smart Display
Auto-Gain
Yes, with Clip Protection
48V Phantom Power
Yes, switchable per channel
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 hub port (5V 0.5A), one USB-C 5V power input
Power
USB bus-powered; 4.2 W typical / 5.8 W maximum; rear-panel power switch
Dimensions
187 x 125 x 51 mm (including knobs)
Weight
Approx. 0.6 kg (bare unit)
In the Box
Volt 4 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.
