Universal Audio Volt 4 Max - Professional Desktop USB Audio Interface with Studio-Grade Preamps and Real-Time Compression
The Volt 4 Max is a next-generation desktop USB audio interface featuring two Tone Shaping Preamps, an intuitive Smart Display with visual metering, dual speaker switching, and real-time Max processing compression. Designed by the same team behind the legendary Apollo interfaces, the Volt 4 Max brings professional studio preamp character and classic compression to your desktop setup in the most compact form factor possible.
Key Features:
• Two Tone Shaping Preamps with three harmonic characters — Warmth, Focus, and Shine — for authentic analog preamp warmth
• Max Processing: Real-time built-in compression with six musical presets for vocals, guitars, and bass, based on classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors
• 18+ tone character combinations by blending Tone and Max processing, completely noise-free
• Two mic/line inputs with front Hi-Z instrument inputs, plus additional line I/O for external gear
• Speaker switching between two monitor sets (Main and Alt)
• ADAT or S/PDIF optical input for expanding up to eight additional channels, plus MIDI In/Out
• Built-in talkback microphone for easy studio communication
• Color Smart Display with gain-reduction metering and visual feedback
• Auto-Gain and Clip Protection for perfect recording levels every time
• Independent +48V phantom power per channel for condenser microphones
• USB bus-powered operation with no external power adapter required
Included Software:
• LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
• Over 15 UAD plugins and virtual instruments (Teletronix LA-2A, UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor, UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ)
• Third-party software: Melodyne Essential, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle, Virtual Drummer DEEP & Virtual Bassist DANDY
• Splice INSTRUMENT, Prisma - Producer Lab, FL Studio Producer Edition (3 months free)
Technical Specifications:
• Simultaneous I/O: 12-in / 6-out
• Microphone Preamps: Two with Tone Shaping, Harmonic Saturation and Max Compression, up to 60 dB gain
• Converters: 32-bit / up to 192 kHz
• Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Monitor Outputs: Two stereo (Main/Alt speaker switching)
• Digital Input: ADAT or S/PDIF optical, up to 8 channels
• MIDI: In/Out — 3.5mm TRS Mini-Jack (Type A)
• Talkback: Built-in microphone
• Phantom Power: +48V, independent per channel
• Display: Color Smart Display with gain-reduction metering
• Power: USB bus-powered (5.5W typical, 7.1W maximum)
• Connection: USB-C with integrated USB hub
• Compatibility: Mac (macOS 12+), Windows 10 64-bit+, iPad/iPhone (iOS/iPadOS 16+)
