Universal Audio Volt 1 Desktop USB Audio Interface

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Record Like a Pro, Anywhere.

The Volt 1 USB audio interface was created for singers, guitarists, and content creators who want to easily record audio with legendary studio sound. Plug right into your Mac, PC, iPad, or iPhone and Volt just shows up — ready to capture your inspiration with professional sound, courtesy of Universal Audio.

Highlights

• Create legendary-sounding music productions, livestreams, and podcasts on Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone
• Produce with an essential suite of audio and music software from Ableton, Melodyne, Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more
• Record your voice or guitar with album‑ready sound using Vintage Mic Preamp mode
• Build your desktop production studio around a stylish interface, built to withstand years of home and mobile recording

Key Features:

• Desktop 1-in/2-out USB 2.0 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone
• Vintage Mic Preamp mode for recording your voice or guitar with the rich, full sound of a legendary UA tube preamp
• Includes an essential suite of audio and music software from Ableton, Melodyne, 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

Specifications:

• Microphone/Line/Instrument Preamp Inputs
• One Combo XLR/TRS
• Monitor Outputs
• Two (one stereo pair)
• Headphone Outputs
• One stereo
• USB
• One USB 2.0 port (USB Type-C connector)
• MIDI
• In, Out (two 5-pin DIN connectors)
• Supported Sample Rates (kHz)
• 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
• Bit Depth Per Sample
• 24
• Vintage mode
• Selectable ON/OFF

 

Microphone Input:

• Frequency Response
• 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
• Dynamic Range (A–weighted)
• 112 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS)
• -103 dB (0.0007 %)
• Equivalent Input Noise (150 Ohms, A-weighted)
• -127 dBu
• Maximum Input Level
• 9 dBu
• Input Impedance
• 3 Kilohms
• Available Gain
• 55 dB
• Phantom Power
• +48V (switchable)
• Connector Type
• XLR Female, pin 2 positive

 

Instrument Input:

• Frequency Response
• 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
• Dynamic Range (A–weighted)
• 111 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS)
• -84 dB (0.006 %)
• Maximum Input Level
• 12.5 dBu
• Input Impedance
• 1 Megohms
• Gain Range
• 55 dB
• Connector Type
• ¼” TS unbalanced

 

Line Input:

• Frequency Response
• 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
• Dynamic Range (A–weighted)
• 111 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS)
• -102 dB (0.0008 %)
• Maximum Input Level
• 22 dBu
• Input Impedance
• 15 Kilohms
• Gain Range
• 55 dB
• Connector Type
• ¼” TRS balanced or TS unbalanced

 

Monitor & Line Outputs:

• Frequency Response
• 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
• Dynamic Range (A–weighted)
• 110 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS)
• -102.5 dB (0.00075%)
• Maximum Output Level
• 15 dBu
• Output Impedance
• 100 Ohms
• Connector Type
• ¼” TRS balanced or TS unbalanced

 

Stereo Headphone Outputs:

• Frequency Response
• 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
• Dynamic Range (100K load, A-weighted)
• 110 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS, 300 Ohms)
• -100 dB (0.001%)
• Maximum Output Power into 32 Ohms
• 84 mW per channel
• Maximum Output Power into 300 Ohms
• 22 mW per channel
• Maximum Output Power into 600 Ohms
• 12 mW per channel
• Connector Type
• ¼” TRS Stereo

 

Package Contents:

• Volt Audio Interface Unit
• USB Type-A to Type-C cable
• USB Type-A to DC Barrel cable

Model:	VOLT1
Manufacturer:	Universal Audio