Capture polished, studio-quality sound from the very first take with the Universal Audio Volt 1 USB Audio Interface. Designed for effortless music production and content creation, it brings professional recording quality into a compact, accessible setup, making it an ideal choice for singer-songwriters, musicians, and creators ready to turn ideas into finished recordings.
Features
- 2-in/2-out USB audio interface with professional 32-bit/192 kHz audio conversion for high-quality recording and playback.
- Tone Shaping Preamp with 60 dB of gain and Warmth, Focus, and Shine modes delivers classic analog-inspired microphone preamp character.
- Mic/line input and front-panel Hi-Z instrument input allow simultaneous recording of vocals and guitar.
- Studio-quality headphone output provides clear, detailed monitoring for recording and playback.
- Built-in loopback functionality supports podcasting, streaming, and content creation.
- 48V phantom power supports condenser microphones for professional recording applications.
- USB bus-powered and class-compliant design provides easy connectivity with Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone without an external power supply.
- UAD Console app and LUNA Digital Audio Workstation compatibility provide an integrated workflow for recording and music production.
- Rugged, stylish construction delivers dependable durability for studio and mobile recording.
- UAD Volt Studio Bundle Includes LUNA Digital Audio Workstation, 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, PolyMAX Synth, Anthem Analog Synth, UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp, and UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp.
- Additional software includes Melodyne Essential by Celemony, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance, Virtual Drummer DEEP and Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM, Splice INSTRUMENT, Prisma – Producer Lab by UVI, and three months of FL Studio Producer Edition.
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; USB Type-C connectors
Digital / Optical: None
MIDI: None
A/D – D/A Conversion
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Bit Depth: 32-bit
Power
USB Bus-Powered: Yes
Power Consumption: 2.4 W typical, 3.6 W maximum at 5 VDC
On / Off Switch: None
Analog I/O – Instrument Input 1
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.03 dB
Dynamic Range: 116 dB (A-weighted)
THD + Noise: -101 dB (0.0009%) at 1 kHz, -1 dBFS
Maximum Input Level: 12.5 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 Megohm
Available Gain: 60 dB
Connector Type: ¼" TS unbalanced
Analog I/O – Microphone Input 2
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
Dynamic Range: 119 dB (A-weighted)
THD + Noise: -108 dB (0.0004%) at 1 kHz, -1 dBFS
Maximum Input Level: 14.5 dBu
Input Impedance: 2 Kilohms
Available Gain: 60 dB
Phantom Power: +48 V (switchable)
Connector Type: XLR Combo Jack, pin 2 positive
Analog I/O – Line Input 2
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
Dynamic Range: 119 dB (A-weighted)
THD + Noise: -108 dB (0.0004%) at 1 kHz, -1 dBFS
Maximum Input Level: 22 dBu
Input Impedance: 10 Kilohms
Available Gain: 60 dB
Connector Type: ¼" Combo Jack, TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
Analog I/O – Monitor Outputs
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.04 dB
Dynamic Range: 122 dB (A-weighted)
THD + Noise: -111 dB (0.0003%) at 1 kHz, -1 dBFS
Maximum Output Level: 20.2 dBu
Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
Connector Type: ¼" TRS balanced (DC coupled)
Analog I/O – Headphone Output
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
Dynamic Range: 121 dB (A-weighted)
THD + Noise: -108 dB (0.0004%) at 1 kHz, -1 dBFS into 300 Ω
Maximum Output Power: 52 mW into 32 Ω; 27 mW into 300 Ω
Connector Type: ¼" TRS stereo unbalanced (DC coupled)
System Requirements – macOS & Windows
USB Port: Available USB 2.0 or higher port
Processor: Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon processor
Windows: Windows 10 64-bit edition or newer
macOS: macOS 12 Monterey or newer
Software Downloads: Internet connection required
System Requirements – iPad & iPhone
Operating System: iPadOS / iOS 16 or newer
DAW Compatibility
Supported DAWs: All major DAWs, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and more