UNIVERSAL AUDIO Volt 2 Max

USB-C Audio Interface with 10 Inputs/4 Outputs, Tone Shaping Preamp, and Max Processing Volt 2 - DAW and Plug-ins Included

• Desktop USB-C audio interface with two Tone Shaping microphone preamps
• Max dynamic processing with six presets inspired by the 1176 and LA-2A compressors
• Three preamp modes—Warmth, Focus, and Shine—for 18 sound combinations with Max presets
• Color Smart Display for inputs, levels, and settings
• Auto-Gain and Clip Protection for accurate levels and peak protection
• Two Mic/Line/Hi-Z inputs with 48 V phantom power, 32-bit / 192 kHz converters
• Loopback, USB bus-powered, and class-compliant operation on Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone
• Over 15 UAD plug-ins and virtual instruments, plus the LUNA DAW, included

The Universal Audio Volt 2 Max is a desktop USB audio interface that packs two Tone Shaping preamps, a color Smart Display, and Max dynamic processing into a compact design. Designed by the same team behind the Apollo interfaces, it lets you record vocals, guitars, bass, and other sources with a distinct character right from the start, thanks to compression presets inspired by the 1176 and LA-2A compressors. It sets up in minutes on Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone and comes with a suite of UAD plug-ins and the LUNA DAW so you can start mixing right away.

Max Processing with 1176- and LA-2A-Inspired Compression

Max dynamic processing lets you compress sources as you record, with six presets tailored for vocals, guitar, bass, and other instruments—ranging from “Rap Vocals” to “Jangly Acoustic.” The presets are inspired by two legendary studio compressors, the 1176 and the LA-2A, and give you takes that are already dynamically controlled and ready for mixing.

Tone-Shaping Preamps: Warmth, Focus, and Shine

Each preamp offers three tone-shaping modes: Warmth adds the roundness of a tube preamp, Focus the definition of a solid-state preamp, and Shine the openness of a British-style Class-A preamp. Combined with the six Max presets, these three modes provide 18 different sound combinations to choose from depending on the source.

Smart Display, Auto-Gain, and Clip Protection

The full-color Smart Display shows inputs, levels, and settings in detail, so you spend less time setting things up and more time performing. Auto-Gain sets the ideal recording level in seconds, while Clip Protection handles unexpected peaks—so you can focus on your playing instead of the meters.

Two Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs and 32-bit Converters

The two professional-grade Mic/Line inputs also accept high-impedance instruments, allowing you to record vocals and an instrument, two microphones, or a stereo source simultaneously. Clean 48 V phantom power fuels your studio condenser microphones, and the 32-bit/192 kHz converters preserve every detail. The powerful, clean monitor and headphone outputs guide you from the first take to the final mix.

Loopback, USB Power, and Included Software

The Loopback feature lets you mix live sources with audio from your computer, enabling real-time management of podcasts and livestreams or enhancing video calls. Volt 2 Max is powered via USB bus, with no external power adapters required, and is class-compliant on Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone: it works with any DAW without installing drivers. On Windows, the ASIO driver is available via the UA Connect app, while on iPhones and iPads without a USB-C port, you’ll need Apple’s Lightning to USB Camera Adapter.

UAD Plug-ins and LUNA DAW Included

Every Volt includes over 15 UAD plug-ins and virtual instruments, including EQs, compressors, synths, and guitar amp simulations—the same software used for decades in professional production—along with LUNA, Universal Audio’s DAW designed to make recording quick and easy.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Universal Audio
• Model: Volt 2 Max
• Type: Desktop USB-C audio interface
• Inputs: 2 Mic/Line/Hi-Z with 48 V phantom power
• Preamps: 2 Tone Shaping preamps with Warmth, Focus, and Shine modes
• Dynamic processing: Max, 6 presets inspired by the 1176 and LA-2A
• Sound Combinations: 18 (3 preamp modes x 6 Max presets)
• Level Control: Auto-Gain, Clip Protection
• Display: Color Smart Display
• Outputs: monitor, headphones
• Conversion: 32-bit / 192 kHz
• Loopback: Yes, for mixing live sources and computer audio
• Power: via USB bus
• Compatibility: Class-compliant on macOS, Windows, iPadOS, and iOS; ASIO driver for Windows via UA Connect
• Included software: over 15 UAD plug-ins and virtual instruments, LUNA DAW
• Notes: On iPhones and iPads without USB-C, the Apple Lightning to USB for Cameras adapter is required