Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2 USB Audio Interface
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
Ideal for Podcasts and Livestreams
Features
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.
Specifications
I/O
A/D – D/A Conversion
Power
Analog I/O
Instrument Input 1
Microphone Input 2
Line Input 2
Monitor Outputs
Headphone Output
System Requirements
macOS & Windows
Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port
USB cable (included)
Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon processor
Windows 10 64-bit edition or newer
macOS 12 Monterey or newer
Internet connection for software downloads
iPad & iPhone
iPadOS / iOS 16 or newer
DAW Compatibility
All major DAWs, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and more
















