Universal Audio designed Volt series interfaces to deliver album-worthy results, and its AD/DA conversion reflects this commitment to quality. Everything you capture with your Volt is chock-full of detail and dimensionality, thanks to optimized conversion circuitry and UA-quality analog components. Plus, the Volt series’ robust 22W headphone amp is more than enough power to drive studio-standard, high-impedance headphones. Don’t let the Volt’s straightforward design fool you. The tracks you record with your Volt can sit comfortably beside professional studio-produced tracks without drastic differences in quality.

The Volt 76 models — the 176, 276, 476, and 476P — include a built-in analog FET compressor modeled after the UREI 1176. Studio professionals have long prized the 1176 for the punch and presence it adds to guitars, vocals, and especially to drums. This onboard analog compressor includes three easy-to-use push-button modes for Vocals, Guitars, and Fast sources, enabling you to dial in the right sound for any source with minimal effort. With a Volt 76 on your desktop, you won’t need a rack full of vintage analog gear to achieve a studio-quality sound.

Volt’s Vintage Preamp Mode and 76 Compressor provide you with a stellar analog front end for your projects. These robust tone-shaping tools add incredible, ear-grabbing character and polish to your tracks.

Here are some tips to help you get the most out of these amazing features: