Get Studio-grade Sound Wherever You Record
The Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2 is a compact 2-in/2-out USB audio interface from the same team behind Universal Audio's Apollo line. Its Tone Shaping Preamp lets you add tube, solid-state, or British Class A color at the press of a button, giving your recordings big, studio-grade sound from the start. Additionally, hands-on controls make it quick to set vocal and guitar levels, while monitor and headphone outputs deliver every detail clearly, from your first take to your final mix. Volt 1 runs on USB bus power and connects to Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone, so your studio goes wherever you do. You also get a generous bundle of UAD plugins and instruments, plus the award-winning LUNA Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). From capturing moments of inspiration to recording, mixing, and mastering full-length projects, the Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2 provides the tools, features, and control you need for professional, polished sound.
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Tone Shaping Preamps put character on every take
Volt 1's Tone Shaping Preamp delivers up to 60 decibels of gain and offers three character modes: Warmth adds the rounded glow of a tube preamp, Focus brings the clarity of a solid-state design, and Shine lends the open lift of a British Class A circuit. Switchable 48-volt phantom power lets you run your favorite condenser mic, and 32-bit converters running at up to 192 kilohertz preserve every nuance of the performance. For tracks that have the energy and fullness of studio records — not the thinness of demos — simply hit record and let the Volt 1 Gen 2 handle the rest.
Record, stream, and mix anywhere
Because Volt 1 draws its power from USB, you can set up a session wherever inspiration strikes: just connect your laptop, tablet, or phone and start tracking. Volt 1 works with Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone, and it plays nicely with any major DAW. Built-in loopback also lets you blend a live mic with computer audio for podcasts, livestreams, and video calls, a real boon for content creators. Moreover, the included UAD Volt Studio bundle provides top-notch instrument, effects, and utility plugins like the Teletronix LA-2A, the 1176 Classic FET Compressor, Pure Plate Reverb, Galaxy Tape Echo, and a pair of UAD guitar amps, alongside LUNA and third-party extras such as Melodyne Essential. For a complete mobile studio in a single box, the Volt 1 Gen 2 is tough to top.
Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2 Features:
- 2-in/2-out, 32-bit/192kHz USB audio interface with onboard tone shaping for pro-sounding recordings at home or on the go
- Tone Shaping Preamp with 60dB of gain and 3 character modes: Warmth (tube), Focus (solid-state), and Shine (British Class A)
- Mic/line combo input with switchable 48V phantom power and a front-panel hi-Z instrument input for tracking vocals and instruments together
- USB bus-powered and class-compliant for driver-free setup on Mac, iPad, and iPhone, with a Windows ASIO driver available in the UA Connect app
- Built-in loopback blends live sources with computer audio for podcasting, livestreaming, and video calls
- Includes the UAD Volt Studio bundle with 15+ UAD plugins and instruments, plus LUNA, Melodyne Essential, and more
- Works with the UAD Console app and LUNA
- Stereo 1/4-in. TRS balanced monitor outputs and a 1/4-in. stereo headphone output
- USB Type-C connectors, including a separate USB power input for devices that require external power (5V DC, 1A minimum)
- Lightning-equipped iPhone and iPad models require an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately)
- Rugged construction built to withstand years of use
