Universal Audio Volt 2 USB Audio Interface
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Great for singer/songwriters and podcasters looking for upgraded audio quality, the Volt 2 interface includes a Vintage switch for added warmth and richness.
Overview
Built for singer/songwriters, keyboardists, and podcasters, the Universal Audio Volt 2 is a 2-channel recording interface for Mac/PC and iPad/iPhone that delivers 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion, a selectable Vintage mic preamp mode, and a suite of industry-leading software.
Best-In-Class Audio Quality: Create professional-sounding music productions, livestreams, and podcasts.
Built-In Vintage Mic Preamps & Tone Shaping: Easily add the rich, full sound of vintage UA mic preamps, plus analog compression in the '76 models.
Retro-Inspired Industrial Design: Build your desktop studio with a stylish interface built to withstand years of home and mobile recording.
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Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM: From classic soul and funk rhythms of the ‘60s and ‘70s to contemporary pop and rock styles, DEEP sports UJAM’s dynamic "round-robin" algorithm, giving you drum tracks that sound like the real thing.
Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM: Get classic flatwound bass sounds for soul, pop, blues, and rock tracks with UJAM's custom-made DSP algorithms. DANDY automatically follows the key and chord you play, intelligently selecting musical bass articulations to make your tracks shine.
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Best-In-Class Audio Quality: Create professional-sounding music productions, livestreams, and podcasts.
Built-In Vintage Mic Preamps & Tone Shaping: Easily add the rich, full sound of vintage UA mic preamps, plus analog compression in the '76 models.
Retro-Inspired Industrial Design: Build your desktop studio with a stylish interface built to withstand years of home and mobile recording.
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.Marshall Plexi Classic Amp Bundle by Softube: Create with an expertly modeled version of the iconic British amp that invented the sound of rock. Plus, shape your tones further with the included Softube Time & Tone Bundle, featuring additional reverb, delay, compression, and saturation plug-ins.
Ableton Live Lite: Packed with all the effects, instruments, and features you need to make professional music productions, Live is fast, fluid, and flexible software for music creation and performance.
Melodyne… read more Essential by Celemony: Easily correct the pitch of recordings and samples with quick, intelligent note-based processing, and tune vocal and instrument tracks for more professional-sounding recordings and mixes.
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance: Get all the massive, earth-shaking tube tone of Ampeg’s iconic bass amp. Plus, use the bx_tuner for quick tuning and the powerful bx_masterdesk plug‑in to add the final touch to any source.
LX480 Essentials by Relab Development: Add lush dimension and ambience with Relab's expert model of this classic '80s digital reverb unit. You can also add complex delay and modulation textures for space and movement to your tracks.
Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM: From classic soul and funk rhythms of the ‘60s and ‘70s to contemporary pop and rock styles, DEEP sports UJAM’s dynamic "round-robin" algorithm, giving you drum tracks that sound like the real thing.
Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM: Get classic flatwound bass sounds for soul, pop, blues, and rock tracks with UJAM's custom-made DSP algorithms. DANDY automatically follows the key and chord you play, intelligently selecting musical bass articulations to make your tracks shine.
LABS by Spitfire Audio: Delivering on-the-spot inspiration for music productions, soundtracks, and podcasts, LABS is a curated virtual instrument library that features strings, pianos, percussion, synths, guitars, and more.
Specs
- Interface Type: USB-C Audio Interface
- Connectivity: USB-C to USB-A cable (included), USB-C to USB-C cable compatible
- USB Standard: USB 2.0
- Bit Depth: 24-bit
- Sample Rate: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
- Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR/TRS combo inputs (mic/line/instrument)
- Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS monitor outputs, 1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output
- Microphone Preamps: 2 x Vintage Mic Preamp mode for rich, full sound of an iconic UA tube preamp
- Phantom Power: +48V switchable (shared between both inputs)
- Input Impedance: 3 kOhms (microphone inputs)
- Dynamic Range: 112 dB (A-weighted, microphone inputs), 111 dB (A-weighted, instrument inputs)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB (microphone inputs), 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB (instrument inputs)
- THD+N: -103 dB (0.0007%) at 1 kHz @ -1 dBFS (microphone inputs), -84 dB (0.006%) at 1 kHz @ -1 dBFS (instrument inputs)
- EIN: -127 dBu (150 Ohms, A-weighted)
- Gain Range: 55 dB available gain
- MIDI I/O: 1 x MIDI In, 1 x MIDI Out (5-pin DIN)
- Power Source: USB bus powered or optional 5VDC external power
- Compatibility: macOS 10.14 Mojave or later, Windows 10 or later (64-bit), iOS/iPadOS 14+
- Latency: Direct monitoring for zero-latency recording
- Connectivity: USB-C to USB-A cable (included), USB-C to USB-C cable compatible
- USB Standard: USB 2.0
- Bit Depth: 24-bit
- Sample Rate: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
- Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR/TRS combo inputs (mic/line/instrument)
- Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS monitor outputs, 1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output
- Microphone Preamps: 2 x Vintage Mic Preamp mode for rich, full sound of an iconic UA tube preamp
- Phantom Power: +48V switchable (shared between both inputs)
- Input Impedance: 3 kOhms (microphone inputs)
- Dynamic Range: 112 dB (A-weighted, microphone inputs), 111 dB (A-weighted, instrument inputs)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB (microphone inputs), 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB (instrument inputs)
- THD+N: -103 dB (0.0007%) at 1 kHz @ -1 dBFS (microphone inputs), -84 dB (0.006%) at 1 kHz @ -1 dBFS (instrument inputs)
- EIN: -127 dBu (150 Ohms, A-weighted)
- Gain Range: 55 dB available gain
- MIDI I/O: 1 x MIDI In, 1 x MIDI Out (5-pin DIN)
- Power Source: USB bus powered or optional 5VDC external power
- Compatibility: macOS 10.14 Mojave or later, Windows 10 or later (64-bit), iOS/iPadOS 14+
- Latency: Direct monitoring for zero-latency recording
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item
- Shipping Weight: 2.25 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 4 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): VOLT 2
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 831-440-1176
Web: https://help.uaudio.com/
Phone: 831-440-1176
Web: https://help.uaudio.com/
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