Universal Audio Volt 1 Type-C Audio Interface
$174
USB Type-C for Computers, iPad & iPhone with Vintage Mic Preamp Built-In Audio Interface
5 in stock
Vibe-rich tube-emulation circuitry, pristine pro-grade conversion, and an impressive bundle of music production software make the Universal Audio Volt 1 portable 1×2 audio interface a top-notch yet affordable win for quality-conscious vocalists, musicians, and even content creators such as podcasters and livestreamers. Attractive, sturdy, and compact, this bus-powered USB Type-C interface is equally capable in a computer-based home studio or on the go with your iPad or iPhone.
Plug in a mic, guitar, or synth to the Volt 1’s mic preamp, and press the Vintage switch to impart the pleasing character of an emulated UA vintage 610 tube preamp to your voice or instrument. Direct monitoring lets you hear yourself with no distracting latency, and threre are separate volume controls for the speaker and headphone outputs. Got a beat machine or keyboard controller? Connect them to the MIDI 5-pin ports on the rear panel to easily integrate them with your setup. Knowing the value of good tools, Universal Audio bundled the Volt 1 with versatile and creativity-inspiring software tailored for music makers. From the popular Ableton Live Lite DAW and UJAM virtual instruments, to guitar/bass amp simulations, Melodyne pitch correction, and high-end processors for mixing and mastering—there’s a bit of everything to help you transform ideas into polished productions.
Best-In-Class Sound for Yourself
From the team that brought you the game-changing Apollo interface, Volt 1 delivers superior studio sound quality with character and tone far beyond its class.
Classic Vocal Tone
Few sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. Volt 1 gives you the rich and full sound of this classic UA mic/line/instrument preamp thanks to its built-in tube-emulation circuitry, a UA exclusive.
Inspiring Software
Some audio interfaces give you a smattering of random audio apps—not Volt. Instead, UA put together a bundle of serious music production tools, virtual instruments, and plug-ins including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more.
Ableton Ableton Live Lite (music production DAW)
Softube Marshall Plexi Classic Amp (guitar amp sim)
Softube Time & Tone Bundle (mixing effects processors)
Celemony Melodyne Essential (pitch correction)
Relab LX480 Essentials (classic studio reverb)
Plugin Alliance Ampeg SVT-VR Classic (bass amp sim)
Brainworx bx_tuner (guitar/bass tuner)
Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic (mastering processor)
UJAM Virtual Drummer DEEP (virtual drum instrument)
Virtual Bassist DANDY (virtual bass instrument)
Spitfire LABS (virtual instrument)
Access to UAD Spark Plug-Ins on Mac
Also included with the interface is a 30-day trial of UAD Spark, a subscription-based collection of plug-ins and virtual instruments that run natively on your Mac computer’s CPU—no UA hardware required. Get exclusive instruments and tools with an ever-expanding library, and give your recordings the analog tones heard on hit albums.
Easy In, Easy Out
Volt 1 gives you simple 1-in / 2-out audio connections. Just plug a mic or instrument into the XLR-1/4″ combo jack on the front panel. Then, connect your speakers or headphones via 1/4″ sockets to monitor your audio with no latency. With Volt, you’ll be creating like a pro, fast.
iPad and iPhone Ready
Traveling light? Plug Volt 1 into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band’s rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere. An external Volt power supply and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter are required, and available separately, for iOS mobile devices without a USB Type-C port.
Made to Last
Featuring rugged all-metal construction and sleek vintage-inspired industrial design, Volt 1 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last for decades.
Additional Features
Class-leading 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoring
Separate volume controls for headphone and monitor outputs
USB bus powered to reduce cable clutter
48V phantom power for condenser microphones
Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording
Universal Audio VOLT 1 Specs
Form Factor Desktop
Display None
Channels of I/O Analog:
1 Input / 2 Outputs
Maximum Sampling Rate 192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Preamps 1 Preamp
Input Level Adjustment 1 x Knob
Expansion Slots None
Signal Processing
Pad None
High-Pass Filter None
Solo/Mute None
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O 1 x Combo XLR-1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input (Front Panel)
2 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Monitor Output
1 x 1/4″ TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel)
Phantom Power 48 V, Selectable On/Off
Digital Audio I/O None
Host Connection / USB 1 x USB-C
Host Connection Protocol USB 2.0
USB (Non-Host) None
Sync I/O None
Network I/O None
MIDI I/O 1 x DIN 5-Pin Input
1 x DIN 5-Pin Output
Wireless Connectivity None
Digital Audio
Sample Rates Up to 192 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion None
Bit Depths 24-Bit
Latency Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring
Sync Sources Internal
Audio Storage & Playback
Memory Card Slot None
Compatibility
OS Compatibility macOS 10.14 or Later
Windows 10 (64-Bit Only)
iOS 14 or Later
iPadOS 14 or Later
*As of November, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Included Software Ableton Live Lite
Compatible Software (Not Included) Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software
Included Plug-Ins Delay:
Softube Tube Delay
Dynamics:
Softube Drawmer S73 Intelligent Master Processor
Guitar & Bass:
Softube Marshall Plexi Classic Amp
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic
Harmonic & Tape:
Softube Saturation Knob
Special Processing:
Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic
Reverb & Room:
Relab LX480 Essentials
Softube TSAR-1R Reverb
Tuning:
Celemony Melodyne Essential
Brainworx bx_tuner
Virtual Instruments:
UJAM Virtual Drummer DEEP
UJAM Virtual Bassist DANDY
Spitfire LABS
Processor Requirement Mac:
Intel
Apple M1
PC:
Intel
AMD
Mobile Device Compatibility iPad Pro
iPad
iPhone
Required Hardware Available USB 2.0 Port
USB Cable (Included)
Internet Connection Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download
Power
Power Requirements AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included) or USB Bus Power
AC/DC Power Adapter 5 VDC (Not Included)
Physical
Anti-Theft Features Kensington Security Slot
Packaging Info
Package Weight 1.945 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 8.1 x 7.7 x 3.8″
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Brand
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