Universal Audio Volt 4 Max USB Audio Interface

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Overview

Volt 4 Max is a next-generation desktop USB audio interface with two Tone Shaping Preamps, a Smart Display with bright visual feedback, speaker switching, and Max dynamics processing. Taken together, it packs the rich, full sound of a pro studio into the smallest footprint possible.

Built by the same Universal Audio team as legendary Apollo interfaces, Volt Max gives you studio mic preamp tones and classic compression at the push of a button. And when it's time to commit, you get the perfectly tailored suite of award-winning UAD plug-ins and the LUNA Digital Audio Workstation.

Key Benefits:

- Tone Shaping Preamps. Get the rich, full character of a record, not a demo.
- Max Processing. Record with classic compressor presets tuned for vocals, guitar, and bass.
- Full 32-Bit Audio. Capture your performance in incredible detail, with legendary UA quality.
- Expanded I/O. Capture your vocals and instruments simultaneously, connect external hardware over MIDI, and add inputs over ADAT.
- 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.
- 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 Max gives your… read more recordings incredible tone right from the start. With three harmonic mic preamp modes -- Warmth, Focus, and Shine -- you can quickly add Tube, Solid State, and British Class-A tone to everything you record.

Add Punch with Max Processing: Volt Max lets you punch up your vocals, guitars, bass, and other sources as you track, thanks to Max dynamics processing. With six push-button presets ranging from "Rap Vocals" to "Jangly Acoustic," you'll get big, radio-ready sounds based on UA's venerable 1176 and LA-2A studio compressors. Combined with its three preamp modes, it puts 18 inspiring sonic possibilities right at your fingertips.

Hear Every Detail with Best-in-Class 32-Bit Converters: When you capture that perfect take, Volt Max'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.

Capture Bigger Ideas with More I/O: With Volt Max, your audio interface never becomes a bottleneck. Use its dual mic and Hi-Z instrument inputs to record multiple vocalists and instruments at the same time. Tap into clean 48V phantom power for your fancy studio condenser mics. Connect your controllers and synths over MIDI. And with ADAT you can add eight more digital inputs, should the need arise.

See the Big Picture with Smart Display: Volt Max's beautiful 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. 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.

Start Making Music in Minutes: When you're inspired, every second counts. Thankfully, Volt Max 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 Max'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. There's even a Talkback mic to communicate with talent. It's the same way pro broadcasters work, built into every Volt.

Included UA Software: Get a collection of premium UAD plug-ins and instruments compatible with any DAW, as used on award-winning albums, plus LUNA, the world's only DAW with authentic analog sound and smart tools that make recording 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 included)

Features:

- 12-in / 6-out desktop USB audio interface with professional 32-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
- Two Tone Shaping Preamps with 60 dB gain and three harmonic character modes -- Warmth, Focus, and Shine -- for the rich sounds of classic analog mic preamps at the source
- Max Processing -- onboard realtime compression with six musical presets for vocals, guitars, and bass, modeled on classics like the LA-2A and 1176
- Over 18 character combinations by pairing Tone and Max, all completely noise-free
- Two mic / line inputs with two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs, plus additional line I/O for external gear
- Speaker switching between two sets of monitors (Main and Alt)
- Built-in talkback microphone for effortless studio communication
- ADAT or S/PDIF optical input for up to eight channels of digital expansion, plus MIDI In and Out
- Onboard USB hub for connecting peripherals and powering external MIDI controllers
- Full-color Smart Display for bright, at-a-glance visual feedback, including gain-reduction metering
- Auto-Gain and Clip Protection for perfect recording levels, every time
- Two studio-quality headphone outputs (with one shared cue mix) for monitoring and collaboration
- 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

Specs

I/O:
Simultaneous I/O:: 12-in / 6-out
Microphone Preamps:: Two, 60 dB available gain with Tone Shaping, Harmonic Saturation, and Max Compression
Monitor Outputs:: Two stereo (main and alternate speaker switching)
Headphone Outputs:: Two stereo (one shared cue mix)
USB Host Port:: One USB 2.0 Host port
USB Hub Port:: One USB Hub port for peripherals (supplies 5VDC @ 0.5A maximum)
USB External Power Input:: One USB External Power input port (requires 5VDC @ 1.5A minimum; 3A power supply included)
USB Connectors:: USB Type-C
Digital / Optical:: ADAT or S/PDIF optical input
ADAT Input:: 8 channels at 44.1 and 48 kHz; S/MUX capable 4 channels at 96 kHz; S/MUX capable 2 channels at 192 kHz
S/PDIF Input:: 2 channels at all supported sample rates
MIDI:: In/Out via 1/8" TRS Mini-Jack (MIDI Type A)
Talkback:: Built-in microphone
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):: 5.5W typical, 7.1W maximum
On/Off Switch:: Yes (rear panel)
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 1-2:
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)
Line Inputs 3-4:
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" TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
Monitor & Line 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 or TS unbalanced (DC coupled)
Headphone Outputs:
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" and 1/8" TRS stereo unbalanced (DC coupled)
System Requirements:
USB Port:: USB 2.0 or higher
USB Cable:: Included
Processor:: Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon processor
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