Universal Audio Volt 1 USB Interface Audio

One of the things that makes the Volt stand out from the crowd is the 'Vintage Mic Preamp' mode. When activated, this mode emulates the sound of the UA 610 tube preamp. Utilising cutting-edge technology to emulate the tube circuitry, the vintage preamp mode is perfect for those who want to replicate the analog sound of the golden era.

Monitor your sound via your headphones using the built-in amplifier for studio-grade sound quality. The Volt comes complete with a comprehensive music software suite including Ableton Live Lite and a range of world-class virtual instruments and plugins to get you started straight out of the box. It is also bus-powered, meaning you just have to plug it into your device and you're ready to go!

Class-leading sound quality

Universal Audio are well known for their audio technology, creating high-end, industry-leading audio interfaces for professionals. Now they have taken their expertise to the world of portable interfaces. The result is the Volt. The Volt helps to spark your creativity, combining a streamlined USB audio interface with classic preamping and a wide range of music software. The interface is designed to work with virtually any system, with support for Mac, PC, iPad and iPhone devices.

Capture every nuance from your performance thanks to the best-in-class audio fidelity capturing every subtle detail. From the makers of the Apollo interfaces, UA incorporates their sound technology into this series of interfaces, ensuring you get the best take every time! No matter whether you’re recording instruments and vocals or are communicating with your audience on Twitch, the Volt has you covered.

Capture the sound of a classic tube amp

Unlike conventional USB audio interfaces, the Volt includes a preamp that emulates the circuitry of a vintage tube amp. The Vintage Preamp Mode emulates the sound of the Universal Audio 610 tube preamp which was famously used to record many legendary singers including Ray Charles and Van Halen. This is ideal for recording both instruments and vocals, providing classic, analog-style sound for the modern era.

Complete with music software suite – a DAW, virtual instruments and more!

Get creating straight out of the box using the music software suite included with Volt. From a powerful digital audio workstation to virtual instruments and effect plugins, the suite has it all! Ableton Live Lite is a streamlined version of the award-winning DAW, providing all the tools you need to record, arrange, edit and publish music and audio.

In total, the interface comes complete with 10 pieces of unique software comprised of everything from guitar amp emulations to classic reverb units and virtual instruments for drums and bass.

What's Included

Interface

• Volt interface

• USB-C cable

Software

• Ableton Live Lite

• Softube Marshall Plexi Classic Amp

• Softube Time and Tone Bundle

• Celemony Melodyne Essential

• Relab LX480 Essentials

• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic

• Brainworx bx_tuner

• Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic

• UJAM Virtual Drummer DEEP

• UJAM Virtual Bassist DANDY

• Spitfire LABS

Features

• Desktop 1-in/2-out USB 2.0 interface

• Class-leading 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion for Mac, PV, iPad and iPhone

• Vintage Mic Preamp mode for recording your voice or guitar with the rich, full sound of a legendary UA tube preamp

• Includes an essential suite of audio and music software from Ableton, Melodyne, Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg and more

• Studio quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoring

• USB bus powered to reduce cable clutter

• 48V phantom power for condenser microphones

• Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording

• Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use

• 1-in/1-out MIDI connections

• USB-C to USB-A cable included

Specifications

System Requirements

Mac and PC

• USB: Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port

• Processor: Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon processor

• OS:
  • (PC) Windows 10 64-bit edition

  • (macOS) 10.14 Mojave or later

• Other: Internet connection for software downloads