Overview
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.
Key Features
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).
Specifications
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