UNIVERSAL AUDIO Volt 1 Gen 2

2-in/2-out USB-C Audio Interface with Volt 1 Tone Shaping Preamp - DAW and Plug-ins Included

• Compact USB-C audio interface with Tone Shaping microphone preamp
• Three preamp modes: Warmth, Focus, and Shine, inspired by tube, solid-state, and British Class-A designs
• 32-bit/192 kHz converters for detailed recordings
• Mic/Line input with 48 V phantom power and Hi-Z instrument input, for recording vocals and instruments together
• Powerful and clean monitor and headphone outputs
• Loopback function for mixing live sources and computer audio in podcasts and livestreams
• 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 1 Gen 2 is a compact USB audio interface, designed by the same team that developed the Apollo interfaces, to bring the UA sound to musicians, home studios, and content creators. The built-in Tone Shaping preamp adds character to vocals and instruments the moment you hit “rec,” while 32-bit converters preserve every detail. It sets up in minutes on Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone, is powered directly from the USB port, and comes with a suite of UAD plug-ins and the LUNA DAW so you can go straight from recording to mixing.

Tone Shaping Preamp with Warmth, Focus, and Shine Modes

The Volt 1’s microphone preamp offers three tone-shaping modes. Warmth adds the warmth of a tube preamp, Focus the clarity of a solid-state preamp, and Shine the openness of a British-style Class-A preamp. This allows you to choose the character of your recording right at the recording stage, rather than having to recreate it later with plug-ins.

Microphone Input with 48 V Phantom Power and Hi-Z Input

The Mic/Line input with 48 V phantom power accommodates any studio condenser microphone, while the professional-grade Hi-Z instrument input is designed for guitars and basses. You can record vocals and an instrument simultaneously, adjusting the levels with the direct manual controls on the panel.

32-bit/192 kHz converters and monitoring outputs

The 32-bit / 192 kHz converters capture your performance with detail and depth, from the dynamics of a voice to the timbre of an acoustic instrument. The powerful, clean monitor and headphone outputs ensure proper listening levels from the first take all the way to the final mix.

Loopback for podcasts, livestreams, and video calls

The Volt Gen 2’s Loopback feature lets you mix live sources with audio from your computer. You can manage podcasts and livestreams in real time, insert backing tracks or audio contributions during a live broadcast, or enhance the quality of video calls—all using the same approach as in professional broadcasting.

Portable, class-compliant USB-C interface

Volt 1 is powered via USB bus: no external power supplies or power outlets are needed—simply connect it to your computer, tablet, or smartphone to start recording anywhere. It’s class-compliant on Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone, so it works with any DAW without installing drivers; on Windows, the ASIO driver is available via the UA Connect app. On iPhone and iPad devices without a USB-C port, you’ll need the Apple 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 that has been used in professional production for decades. Rounding out the package is LUNA, Universal Audio’s DAW, with its big-studio sound and tools designed to make recording quick and easy.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Universal Audio
• Model: Volt 1 Gen 2
• Type: USB-C audio interface
• Configuration: 2 inputs / 2 outputs
• Inputs: 1 Mic/Line with 48 V phantom power, 1 Hi-Z instrument
• Preamp: Tone Shaping with Warmth, Focus, and Shine modes
• 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