Universal Audio Volt 2 Gen 2
The Volt 2 Gen 2 is a next-generation portable USB audio interface featuring built-in Tone Shaping Preamps and a Smart Display, giving music creators professional studio-quality sound with easy, practical control.
Designed by the same team behind the legendary Apollo interfaces, the Volt 2 makes recording simple. It connects directly to Mac, Windows, iPad, or iPhone, and within minutes youre ready to record, with Auto-Gain making it easy to set the perfect levels for vocals, guitars, and stereo instruments.
Two Tone Shaping Preamps, a full-color Smart Display, and Auto-Gain with Clip Protection — the Volt 2 delivers studio-quality sound with real-time visual control, without the need for an external power supply.
Key Features
Two Tone Shaping Preamps with three sonic characters — Warmth, Focus, and Shine — for the sound of classic analog preamps
Full 32-bit / 192 kHz audio for studio-level detail in every take
Two mic/line inputs with front-panel Hi-Z inputs for simultaneous recording of vocals, instruments, or stereo sources
Full-color Smart Display for quick channel selection and visual feedback
Auto-Gain and Clip Protection for perfect recording levels every time
Independent +48V phantom power per channel for 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*
*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 plug-ins 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 / 4-out
Microphone Preamps: Two, 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, independently switchable per channel
Instrument Inputs: Two Hi-Z, ?” TS connectors
Display: Full-color Smart Display
Power: USB bus-powered (3.4W typical, 4.9W 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
