UNIVERSAL AUDIO Volt 176

UNIVERSAL AUDIO Volt 176

Classic studio sound wherever you are

Universal Audio created the Volt 176 for vocalists, songwriters, musicians, livestreamers and podcasters who want to easily record audio with full studio sound. This portable USB recording interface with 1 input/2 outputs for Mac/PC, iPad and iPhone features a built-in Vintage microphone preamp mode and a classic analogue compressor - ready to capture inspiration and achieve professional studio results.

Key benefits

Create classic-sounding music productions, livestreams and podcasts on Mac, PC, iPad and iPhone

Record your voice or guitar with a rich, full sound thanks to the Vintage microphone preamp mode

Add clarity and crispness to voices, instruments and other sources with an analogue compressor based on the iconic UA 1176

Produce with an essential set of audio and music software, including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM Virtual Drummer, Marshall and Ampeg, among others

Record yourself with best-in-class sound quality

Developed by the same team that was responsible for the creation of the groundbreaking Apollo interface, the Volt 176 delivers superior studio sound quality with more character and tone than any other USB interface in its class.

Record classic vocals with Vintage microphone preamp mode

Few sounds can compare to that of the Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. The Volt 176 delivers the deep, full-bodied sound of this classic UA microphone/linear-instrument preamp, thanks to the built-in tube emulation circuitry, available exclusively from UA.

Adjust volume peaks with UA compression

Get album-like sound with the Volt 176's built-in Compressor 76 - an innovative analogue circuit inspired by the classic UA 1176 Limiting Amplifier. Compressor 76 features three perfectly matched presets for mastering voice, guitar, synth and drum machine levels. Simply plug in, select a preset and play.

Take inspiration from the audio software suite

Some audio interfaces give you a bunch of random audio apps. But not Volt. Instead, UA has created a suite of serious music production tools, virtual instruments and plug-ins, including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg and many more.

Included software:

- Ableton: Ableton Live Lite

- Softube: Marshall Plexi Classic Amp, Time &amp, Tone Bundle

- Purposes: Melodyne Essential

- Relab: LX480 Essentials

- Plugin Alliance: Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, Brainworx bx_tuner, Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic

- UJAM: Virtual Drummer DEEP, Virtual Bassist DANDY

- Spitfire: LABS

Easy inputs and outputs

Volt 176 provides simple audio connections with 1 input/2 outputs. Simply plug your microphone or instrument into the front panel, then connect your speakers or headphones to monitor your audio without delay. With Volt, you'll be creating like a pro, and fast.

Works with iPad and iPhone

Travelling without luggage? Connect Volt 176 directly to your iPad or iPhone and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band's rehearsals and edit tracks anywhere*.

Includes a 30-day free trial of UAD Spark

Volt users receive a 30-day free trial of UAD Spark, an ever-growing library of world-class plug-ins and instruments for a low monthly fee. UAD Spark plug-ins run natively on the Mac and will give your recordings the professional analogue sound you hear on your favourite albums.

Inspiration for years to come

With its solid metal construction, retro wooden sides and sleek industrial design, the Volt 176 will enhance your production space with impeccable style for years to come.

*Requires an external Volt power adapter and Apple Lightning to USB Adapter (except for iPad Pro with USB-C).

Key features

• USB audio interface with 1 input/2 outputs and class-leading 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion for Mac/PC, iPad and iPhone

• Vintage microphone preamp mode allows you to record voice or guitar with the deep, full sound of a classic UA tube preamp

• Built-in Compressor 76 adds instant clarity and crispness to voices, instruments and other sources with an all-new analogue circuit based on the iconic UA 1176

• A suite of essential audio and music software, including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM's Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, among others

• Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear listening

• USB bus power for fewer cables

• 48V phantom power supply for condenser microphones

• Direct monitoring function for latency-free recording

• Stylish, robust design that will last for years of use

• 1 MIDI input/1 output

• USB-C to USB-A cable included

System requirements: Mac and PC

• USB 2.0 (or higher) available

• USB cable (supplied)

• Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon processor

• (PC) Windows 10 (64-bit version)

• (macOS) 10.14 Mojave or later

• Internet connection for software download

• iPad and iPhone

• iPadOS / iOS 14 or later