Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2 USB Audio Interface

• Tone Shaping Preamp. Get the rich character of a record, not a demo.
• Full 32-Bit Audio. Hear your performance in incredible detail with legendary UA quality.
• Mic & Instrument Inputs. Capture your vocals and instruments at the same time.
• Mobile Ready. Record anywhere with USB bus power — no external power supply required.*
• Easy to Use. Quickly connect and record using your favorite music apps.
• Premium UAD Software. Get the same EQs, compressors, synths, and guitar amps used by the pros, plus the award-winning LUNA DAW.

Studio Sound at the Push of a Button

Home 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.

Hear Every Detail with 32-Bit Converters

When you capture that perfect take, Volt’s best-in-class 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 Pro

Volt 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.

Start Making Music in Minutes

When 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.*

Turn Anywhere You Go into a Studio

Volt 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.*

Shape Your Songs with UAD Plug-Ins and LUNA
Every 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, our award‑winning DAW with authentic “big studio” sound and smart tools designed to make recording easy.

Ideal for Podcasts and Livestreams
Volt 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.

*Requires an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (except iPhone / iPads with USB-C). Windows systems use the ASIO driver, available in the UA Connect app. Requirements for bus-power vary by model and device.

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 analog 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

Specifications

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

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

Included Volt Software (Subject to Change)

UAD Volt Studio Bundle

• LUNA Free
• 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
• Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
• 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 (Includes Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, bx_Tuner, bx_Masterdesk_Classic)
• Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM
• Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM
• Splice INSTRUMENT
• Prisma - Producer Lab by UVI
• FL Studio Producer Edition (3 months free)
• Access to exclusive Puremix audio education content