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Volt – Built to Inspire

Volt – Built to Inspire

Volt 1 USB Audio Interface

Volt 1 USB Audio Interface

Getting Started with Volt USB Audio Interface

Getting Started with Volt USB Audio Interface

Make Music Anywhere With Volt and Your iOS Device

Make Music Anywhere With Volt and Your iOS Device

Universal Audio

Description

The Universal Audio Volt 1 USB interface puts classic studio sounds in reach of singers, musicians and anyone who wants to record great audio.

Built for singers, guitarists and podcasters, the Volt 1 desktop 1-in/2-out USB 2.0 portable recording interface for Mac/PC and iPad/iPhone delivers 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion, a selectable Vintage mic preamp mode and a suite of industry-leading software. The Volt 1 features top-of-the-line audio quality in a retro-inspired industrial design, making it easy to create professional-sounding music productions, livestreams and podcasts at home or on the road. It includes bus power for Mac, PC, iPad and iPhone. Built-in vintage-style mic preamps and tone shaping bring the rich, full sound of classic UA outboard gear to your studio. It includes a full suite of audio and music tools from Ableton, Relab, Melodyne, UJAM, Marshall, Ampeg and more, giving you all the creative control and flexibility you need.
The Volt 1 has one combination 1/4"/ XLR input for instruments, condenser and dynamic mics. It also has MIDI in/out and headphone amplifier.

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.
The Volt 1 audio interface employs emulation circuity to capture the warm sound of a vintage UA 610 tube preamp.

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.

Universal Audio includes a full suite of software and audio plug-ins with the Volt 1 interface. There's no need to buy anything else.

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.

Includes a 30-day Free Trial to UAD Spark

Volt 1 users get an extended 30-day free trial to UAD Spark, an ever-expanding library of world-class plug-ins and instruments for a low monthly price. UAD Spark plug-ins run natively on Mac and will give your recordings the pro analog tones heard on your favorite albums.

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.

Features

Features
  • Desktop 1-in/2-out USB audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192kHz 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
Included Software
  • 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
  • UJAM Virtual Bassist DANDY
  • Spitfire Audio LABS

Specs

General
  • Product type: USB audio interface
  • Model: Volt 1
  • Channels: 1-in/2-out
Connectivity
  • USB: 1 × USB-C (USB 2.0)
  • MIDI: 1 × MIDI In, 1 × MIDI Out (5-pin DIN)
  • Monitor outputs: 2 × 1/4" TRS (stereo pair)
  • Headphones: 1 × 1/4" TRS
Audio Conversion
  • Bit depth: 24-bit
  • Sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Microphone Input
  • Connection: XLR
  • Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.1dB
  • Dynamic range: 112dB
  • THD+N: -103dB (0.0007%)
  • Equivalent input noise: -127dBu
  • Maximum input level: +9dBu
  • Input impedance: 3 kohm
  • Gain range: 55dB
  • Phantom power: +48V switchable
Instrument Input
  • Connection: 1/4" TS
  • Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.05dB
  • Dynamic range: 111dB
  • THD+N: -84dB (0.006%)
  • Maximum input level: +12.5dBu
  • Input impedance: 1 Mohm
  • Gain range: 55dB
Line Input
  • Connection: 1/4" TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
  • Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.05dB
  • Dynamic range: 111dB
  • THD+N: -102dB (0.0008%)
  • Maximum input level: +22dBu
  • Input impedance: 15 kohm
  • Gain range: 55dB
Monitor and Line Outputs
  • Line outputs: 1/4" TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
  • Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.1dB
  • Dynamic range: 110dB
  • THD+N: -102.5dB (0.00075%)
  • Maximum output level: +15dBu
  • Output impedance: 100 ohm
Headphone Output
  • Connection: 1/4" TRS stereo
  • Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.1dB
  • Dynamic range: 110dB
  • THD+N: -102.5dB (0.00075%)
  • Maximum output level: +15dBu
  • Output impedance: 100 ohm
Power
  • Power source: USB bus powered
System Requirements
  • macOS: Catalina 10.15 or later
  • Windows: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon
  • USB: USB 2.0 or higher port
  • Internet: Required for software download

Warranty

One year parts and labor warranty on all U.A. products and Kind of Loud products.

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