Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2
The Volt 1 Gen 2 is a next-generation portable USB audio interface with a built-in Tone Shaping Preamp, giving songwriters and content creators the sound of a professional studio from the very first take.
Designed by the same team behind the legendary Apollo interfaces, the Volt 1 makes recording simple. It connects directly to Mac, Windows, iPad, or iPhone, and within minutes youre ready to record, quickly adjusting vocal and guitar levels using the intuitive controls.
A mobile audio interface with a Tone Shaping Preamp, 32-bit / 192 kHz converters, and a complete UAD software suite — all packed into a compact, rugged enclosure ready to go wherever you do, with no need for an external power supply.
Key Features
Tone Shaping Preamp with three tonal characters — Warmth, Focus, and Shine — for the sound of classic analog preamps
Full 32-bit / 192 kHz audio for studio-quality detail in every take
Microphone/line input and Hi-Z instrument input for simultaneous recording of vocals and instruments
+48V phantom power for connecting studio condenser microphones
Built-in Loopback for podcasting, streaming, and video calls
USB bus-powered, with no need for an external power supply*
Full compatibility with Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone, with no drivers or installation required*
Sleek, durable construction designed for years of use
*Requires an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (except for iPhone/iPad models with USB-C). On Windows, the ASIO driver is required via the UA Connect application.
Included UAD Software
LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
More than 15 UAD plugins and virtual instruments, including Teletronix LA-2A, UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor, and UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
Additional third-party software: Melodyne Essential (Celemony), Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle (Plugin Alliance), Virtual Drummer DEEP & Virtual Bassist DANDY (UJAM), Splice INSTRUMENT, Prisma – Producer Lab (UVI), and FL Studio Producer Edition (3 months free)
Technical Specifications
Simultaneous I/O: 2-in / 2-out
Microphone Preamp: One, with Tone Shaping, up to 60 dB gain
Converters: 32-bit / up to 192 kHz
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Phantom Power: +48V (switchable)
Instrument Input: Hi-Z, 1/4 TS connector
Power: USB bus-powered (2.4W typical, 3.6W maximum)
Connection: USB-C, USB 2.0
Compatibility: Mac (macOS 12+), Windows 10 64-bit+, iPad/iPhone (iOS/iPadOS 16+)
DAW Compatibility: Ableton Live, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and more
