Universal Audio Volt 2 Gen 2 USB Audio Interface

Universal Audio Volt 2 Gen 2 USB Audio Interface, New, Main

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UA's second-gen Volt 2 adds a front-panel Smart Display to help you get rolling fast. A great value, this 2-preamp USB-C interface includes 15+ UAD plug-ins.

Overview

The Universal Audio Volt 2 Gen 2 is a mobile USB audio interface with on-board Tone Shaping Preamps and a Smart Display, giving music creators the sound of a pro studio with easy, hands-on control.

Built by the same team behind Apollo interfaces, Volt 2 makes recording effortless. Get up and running on Mac, Windows, iPad, or iPhone in minutes. Set vocal, guitar, and stereo instrument levels perfectly with Auto-Gain. And when it's time to mix, you get an award-winning suite of UAD plug-ins and the LUNA Digital Audio Workstation.

Key Benefits:

- Tone Shaping Preamps. Get the rich character of a record, not a demo.
- Full 32-Bit Audio. Hear your performance in incredible detail with UA quality.
- Dual Mic and Instrument Inputs. Capture your vocals and instruments at the same time.
- Smart Display. Select channels and set levels fast, with bright visual feedback.
- Auto-Gain and Clip Protection. Never worry about signal peaks ruining your take again.
- Mobile Ready. Record anywhere with USB bus power -- no external power supply required.*
- Easy to Use. Quickly connect and record using your favorite music apps.
- Premium UAD Software. Get the same EQs, compressors, synths, and guitar amps used by the pros, plus the award-winning LUNA DAW.

Studio Sound at the Push of a Button: Home recordings and phone demos can sound thin and lifeless. Volt gives your recordings incredible tone right from the start. With three mic preamp modes -- Warmth, Focus, and Shine -- you can quickly… read more add Tube, Solid State, and British Class-A tone to everything you record.

Hear Every Detail with Professional-Grade 32-Bit Converters: When you capture that perfect take, Volt's 32-bit / 192 kHz converters preserve every detail, exactly as it happened. And with loud, clear speaker and headphone outputs, you'll get the perfect monitoring levels, from your first take to your final mix.

Record Vocals and Instruments Like a Pro: Volt 2 gives you two studio-grade Mic / Line and Hi-Z Instrument inputs, letting you record vocals, instruments, or stereo sources at the same time. Its clean 48V phantom-powered mic inputs let you connect your favorite studio condenser mics for high-quality recording.

See the Big Picture with Smart Display: Volt 2's full-color Smart Display shows your inputs, levels, and settings in detail. So you spend less time setting up and more time creating.

Get the Perfect Levels with Auto-Gain: Nothing's worse than a great take wrecked by digital distortion. Volt's Auto-Gain sets your recording levels in seconds, and Clip Protection catches unexpected peaks. So you can focus on the performance instead of the meters.

Turn Anywhere You Go into a Studio: Volt 2 is bus-powered. That means you don't need a power outlet or external power supply to make music. Or even a studio space. Just plug Volt into your computer, tablet, or phone, pull up a session and get to work.*

Start Making Music in Minutes: When you're inspired, every second counts. Thankfully, Volt is ready, willing, and USB class-compliant on Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone. No downloads or drivers. Works with any DAW. So you can be up and recording in minutes.

Shape Your Songs with UAD Plug-Ins and LUNA: Every Volt includes over 15 UAD plug-ins and instruments -- the same software used to create and mix countless hit records for decades. Plus you get LUNA, UA's award-winning DAW with authentic "big studio" sound and smart tools designed to make recording easy.

Ideal for Podcasts and Livestreams: Volt Gen 2's Loopback feature allows you to blend live sources with computer audio. So you can mix podcasts and livestreams in realtime. Or just level up your video calls. It's the same way pro broadcasters work, built into every Volt.

Features:

- 2-in / 4-out USB audio interface with professional 32-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
- Two Tone Shaping Preamps with 60 dB gain and three character modes -- Warmth, Focus, and Shine -- for the sound of classic analog mic preamps
- Two mic / line inputs with two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs for recording your vocals and instruments together, or in stereo
- Full-color Smart Display for bright, at-a-glance visual feedback of inputs, levels, and settings
- Auto-Gain and Clip Protection for perfect recording levels, every time
- Full integration with the UAD Console app and LUNA, including session recall and low-latency cue mixes
- Built-in loopback for podcasting, streaming and content creation
- Independent 48V phantom power per channel for condenser microphones
- USB bus-powered and class-compliant for easy setup with Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone
- Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use

Included FREE UA Software: Get a collection of premium UAD plug-ins and instruments compatible with any DAW, as used on award-winning albums, plus LUNA, a DAW with authentic analog sound and smart tools that make recording, mixing, and mastering easier.

UAD Volt Studio Bundle:

- LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
- Topline Vocal Tune
- UA 610 Tube Preamp and EQ Collection
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
- UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor
- Pure Plate Reverb
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Vibe Analog Machines
- PolyMAX Synth
- Anthem Analog Synth
- UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp
- UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp

Additional Software:

- Melodyne Essential by Celemony
- Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance
- Includes Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, bx_Tuner, bx_Masterdesk_Classic
- Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM
- Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM
- Splice INSTRUMENT
- Prisma -- Producer Lab by UVI
- FL Studio Producer Edition (3 months free)

Specs

I/O:

Simultaneous I/O: 2-in / 4-out
Microphone Preamps: Two, 60 dB available gain with Tone Shaping
Monitor Outputs: One stereo
Headphone Output: One stereo (one cue mix)
USB: One USB 2.0 Host port
USB External Power Input: One USB External Power input port (requires 5VDC @ 1A minimum)
USB Connectors: USB Type-C
Digital / Optical: None
MIDI: None

A/D - D/A Conversion:

Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Bit Depth: 32-bit

Power:

USB Bus-Powered: Yes
Power Consumption (@ 5VDC): 3.4W typical, 4.9W maximum
On / Off Switch: None

Instrument Inputs:

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.02 dB
Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 116 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -108 dB (0.0004%)
Maximum Input Level: 13 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 M ohms
Available Gain: 60 dB (digitally controlled)
Connector Type: 1/4" TS unbalanced

Microphone Inputs:

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.08 dB
Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 119 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -110 dB (0.0003%)
Maximum Input Level: 14 dBu
Input Impedance: 2 kohms
Available Gain: 60 dB (digitally controlled)
Phantom Power: +48V (switchable per channel)
Connector Type: XLR Combo Jack, pin 2 positive

Line Inputs:

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.05 dB
Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 119 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -108 dB (0.0004%)
Maximum Input Level: 22 dBu
Input Impedance: 10 kohms
Available Gain: 60 dB (digitally controlled)
Connector Type: 1/4" Combo Jack (TRS balanced or TS unbalanced)

Monitor Outputs:

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.05 dB
Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 126 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -112 dB (0.0003%)
Maximum Output Level: 20.2 dBu
Output Impedance: 200 ohms
Connector Type: 1/4" TRS balanced (DC coupled)

Headphone Output:

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.08 dB
Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 116 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS into 300 ohms): -103 dB (0.0007%)
Maximum Output Power (32 ohms): 45 mW
Maximum Output Power (300 ohms): 24 mW
Connector Type: 1/4" TRS stereo unbalanced (DC coupled)

System Requirements:

USB Port: USB 2.0 or higher
USB Cable: Included
Processor: Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon
Windows Compatibility: Windows 10 64-bit or newer
macOS Compatibility: macOS 12 Monterey or newer
Internet Connection: Required for software downloads
iPad / iPhone Compatibility: iPadOS / iOS 16 or newer
DAW Compatibility: Ableton Live, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and other major DAWs