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Universal Audio UA Volt 1 Audio Interface

USB Audio Interface for recording, podcasting, and streaming with essential audio software including $400 in UAD plug-ins

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Universal Audio Volt 1 was created for singers, songwriters, guitarists, livestreamers, and podcasters. This portable 1-in/2-out USB recording interface for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone gives you superior sound quality, a Vintage Mic Preamp mode derived from UA’s 610 tube preamp, plus a suite of industry-leading music software — so your next recording will sound classic.

Record Yourself with Best-in-Class Audio Quality
From the team that brought you the game-changing Apollo interface, Volt 1 delivers superior studio sound quality, with more character and tone than any USB interface in its class.

Capture a Classic Vocal with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode
Few sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, as used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. Volt 1 gives you the rich, full sound of this classic UA mic/line/instrument preamp, thanks to its built-in tube emulation circuitry, a UA exclusive.

Stay Inspired with a Curated Suite of Audio Software
Some audio interfaces give you a smattering of random audio apps. Not Volt. Instead, UA put together a bundle of serious music production tools, virtual instruments, and plug-ins including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more.

Easy In, Easy Out
Volt 1 gives you simple 1-in/2-out audio connections. Just plug a mic or instrument into the front panel. Then connect your speakers or headphones to monitor your audio with no latency. With Volt, you'll be creating like a pro, fast.

iPad & iPhone Ready
Traveling light? Plug Volt 1 into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band’s rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere.*

Capture Inspiration for Years to Come
Featuring rugged all-metal construction and sleek, vintage-inspired industrial design, Volt 1 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last decades.

More Key Features

- Desktop 1-in/2-out USB audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone
- Vintage Mic Preamp mode lets you record voice or guitar with the rich, full sound of a classic UA tube preamp
- Essential suite of audio and music software including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more
- Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoring
- USB bus powered to reduce cable clutter
- 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
- Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording
- Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use
- 1-in/1-out MIDI connections
- USB-C to USB-A cable included

*Requires external Volt power supply and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (except iPad Pro with USB-C).



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MPN: Volt1
UPC: 819937003233

  • Connectivity: USB 2.0
  • Simultaneous I/O: 1 x 2
  • Number of Preamps: 1 x mic
  • Phantom Power: Yes
  • A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
  • Analog Inputs: 1 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/instrument)
  • Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/R)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
  • MIDI I/O: In/Out
  • USB: 1 x USB-C
  • Bus Powered: Yes
  • Power Supply: USB bus powered /(5V DC power supply sold separately)

  • Included Software
    Ableton Ableton Live Lite
    Softube Marshall Plexi Classic Amp, Softube Time & Tone Bundle
    Celemony Melodyne Essential
    Relab LX480 Essentials
    Plugin Alliance Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, Brainworx bx_tuner, Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic
    UJAM Virtual Drummer DEEP, Virtual Bassist DANDY
    Spitfire LABS

  • System Requirements
    Mac & PC
    - Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port
    - Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon processor
    - (PC) Windows 10 64-bit edition
    - (macOS) 10.14 Mojave or later
    - Internet connection for software downloads
    iPad & iPhone
    - iPadOS / iOS 14 or later


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