Universal Audio – VOLT1 Audio Interface

$209.00

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Universal Audio

Record a Classic, Anywhere.

We created Volt 1 for singers, songwriters, guitarists, and podcasters who want to easily record audio with classic studio sound. Plug right in to your Mac, PC, iPad, or iPhone and Volt just shows up — ready to capture your inspiration with professional studio tone, courtesy of Universal Audio.

  • Desktop 1-in/2-out USB 2.0 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone
  • Vintage Mic Preamp mode for recording voice or guitar with the rich, full sound of a classic UA tube preamp
  • Includes an essential suite of audio and music software from Ableton, Melodyne, Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more
  • Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoring
  • USB bus powered to reduce cable clutter
  • 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
  • Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording
  • Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use
  • 1-in/1-out MIDI connections
  • USB-C to USB-A cable included
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Description

With the Universal Audio VOLT1 audio interface, YOU CAN:

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

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Record your voice or guitar with rich, full sound using Vintage Mic Preamp mode

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Produce with an essential suite of audio and music software from Ableton, Melodyne, Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more

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Build your desktop production studio around a stylish interface, built to withstand years of home and mobile recording

Record Yourself with Best-in-Class Audio Quality

Record Yourself with Best-in-Class Audio Quality

From the team that brought you the game‑changing Apollo interface, Volt 1 delivers superior studio sound quality, with more character and tone than any USB interface in its class.

Capture a Classic Vocal with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode

Capture a Classic Vocal with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode

Few sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, as used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. Volt 1 gives you the rich, full sound of this classic UA mic/line/instrument preamp, thanks to its built‑in tube emulation circuitry, a UA exclusive.

Stay Inspired with a Curated Suite of Audio Software

Some audio interfaces give you a smattering of random audio apps. Not Volt. Instead, we put together a bundle of serious music production tools, virtual instruments, and plug‑ins from the industry’s best.

 

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Easy In, Easy Out

Easy In, Easy Out

Volt 1 gives you simple 1-in/2-out audio connections. Just plug in a mic or instrument to the front panel. Then connect your speakers or headphones to monitor your audio with no latency. With Volt, you’ll be creating like a pro, fast.

iPad & iPhone Ready

iPad & 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.*

Capture Inspiration for Years to Come

Capture Inspiration for Years to Come

Featuring rugged all-metal construction and sleek, vintage-inspired industrial design, Volt 1 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last decades.

About Universal Audio
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ABOUT Universal Audio

Pioneering audio recording for more than 60 years.

Universal Audio was founded in 1958 by Bill Putnam Sr.  Universal Audio has been synonymous with innovative recording products since its inception. A favorite engineer of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles and more.  The late Bill Putnam Sr. was a passionate innovator who is widely regarded as the father of modern recording — with many of his legendary studio and equipment designs still in use today.

Specifically, Putnam was the inventor of the modern recording console, the multi-band audio equalizer, and the vocal booth.  He was the first engineer to use artificial reverberation in commercial recording. Alongside his friend Les Paul, Putnam was also involved in the early development of stereophonic recording.

Putnam, a natural entrepreneur, started three audio product companies during his long career: Universal Audio, Studio Electronics, and UREI. All three companies built equipment that remains widely used decades after their introduction, including the ubiquitous LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and the 610 tube recording console. The 610 console in particular stands as one of the most beloved designs in audio history, used to record everyone from Sinatra to the Beach Boys to Van Halen’s eponymous debut.

Shipping

FREE SHIPPING ON MOST PRODUCTS OVER $100

We offer free shipping on most products of $ 100.00 and over with a dimensional weight under 35 pounds.

For orders over $100 with no weight overload or fuel overload, after checking the best delivery options, we could refund you part of shipping fees.

Free shipping is not valid for remote regions such as Nunavut, Yukon, Northwest Territories and the non-metropolitan regions and all other areas driven by our courier. (Purolator / FedEx / UPS). All items will be shipped uninsured via Purolator or Canada Post. Insurance can be added, please just call us to know the details.  It is also possible to deliver order by bus for Quebec resident. Please contact us to get more information about this option.

In store pick up

  • To pick up your order in store, please write it down in the additional information. Specify the store of your choice. (Laval or Montreal)
  • When your order is ready, we will notify you.
  • You can then come to the selected store to pick up your order by presenting the credit card used for the transaction and a valid Photo ID card showing the billing address that appears on your order.
Specifications
SYSTEM
I/O Complement
Microphone/Line/Instrument Preamp InputsCombo XLR/TRS
Volt 1One
Volt 2Two
Volt 176One
Volt 276Two
Volt 476Two
Additional Line Inputs (Volt 476 only)Two
Line Outputs (Volt 476 only)Four
Monitor OutputsTwo (one stereo pair)
Headphone OutputsOne stereo
USBOne USB 2.0 port (USB Type-C connector)
MIDIIn, Out (two 5-pin DIN connectors)
A/D – D/A Conversion
Supported Sample Rates (kHz)44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Bit Depth Per Sample24
ANALOG I/O
Mic, Line, Instrument Input(s)
Vintage mode (all Volt models)Selectable ON/OFF
76 Compressor presets (176, 276, 476 only)Selectable VOC, GTR, FAST, OFF
76 Compressor preset timesAttack / Release times (approximate)
VOCAttack 2 ms / Release 300 ms
GTRAttack 1.5 ms / Release 700 ms
FASTAttack 30 µs / Release 35 ms
Compression Ratio06:01
Microphone Input(s)
Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted)112 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise-103 dB (0.0007 %)
(1 kHz @ -1 dBFS)
Equivalent Input Noise (150 Ohms, A-weighted)-127 dBu
Maximum Input Level9 dBu
Input Impedance3 Kilohms
Available Gain55 dB
Phantom Power+48V (switchable)
Connector TypeXLR Female, pin 2 positive
Instrument Input(s)
Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted)111 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise-84 dB (0.006 %)
(1 kHz @ -1 dBFS)
Maximum Input Level12.5 dBu
Input Impedance1 Megohms
Gain Range55 dB
Connector Type¼” TS unbalanced
Line Input(s)
Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted)111 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise-102 dB (0.0008 %)
(1 kHz @ -1 dBFS)
Maximum Input Level22 dBu
Input Impedance15 Kilohms
Gain Range55 dB
Connector Type¼” TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
Line Inputs 3-4 (Volt 476 only)
Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted)113 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise-105 dB (0.0006 %)
(1 kHz @ -1 dBFS)
Maximum Input Level18 dBu
Input Impedance10 Kilohms
Connector Type¼” TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
Monitor & 476 Line Outputs
Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted)110 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise-102.5 dB (0.00075%)
(1 kHz @ -1 dBFS)
Maximum Output Level15 dBu
Output Impedance100 Ohms
Connector Type¼” TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
Stereo Headphone Outputs
Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
Dynamic Range (100K load, A-weighted)110 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise-100 dB (0.001%)
(1 kHz @ -1 dBFS, 300 Ohms)
Maximum Output Power into 32 Ohms84 mW per channel
Maximum Output Power into 300 Ohms22 mW per channel
Maximum Output Power into 600 Ohms12 mW per channel
Connector Type¼” TRS Stereo
ELECTRICAL
External DC Power InputBarrel, female, 5.5mm OD, 2.1mm ID,
IEC 60130-10 Type A
Power Supply, Electrical Requirements+5VDC, Center Positive (+)
Power Consumption
Volt 12.8W maximum, 1.9W typical
Volt 24.2W maximum, 2.5W typical
Volt 1763.2W maximum, 2.3W typical
Volt 2765W maximum, 3.5W typical
Volt 4766.7W maximum, 4.9W typical
ENVIRONMENTAL
Ambient Temperature Range32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
MECHANICAL
Dimensions
Chassis (including knobs and protrusions)Width x Depth x Height
Volt 15.7 x 5.1 x 2.0 in (14,5 x 13,0 x 5,0 cm)
Volt 26.9 x 5.1 x 2.1 in (17,4 x 13,0 x 5,3 cm)
Volt 1765.9 x 5.1 x 2.6 in (15,0 x 13,0 x 6,5 cm)
Volt 2767.3 x 4.7 x 2.7 in (18,4 x 11,9 x 6,7 cm)
Volt 4768.4 x 5.2 x 2.6 in (21,2 x 13,2 x 6,6 cm)
Shipping BoxWidth x Depth x Height
Volt 17.8 x 6.9 x 3.7 in (1,9 x 17,5 x 9,5 cm)
Volt 29.0 x 6.9 x 3.7 in (22,8 x 17,5 x 9,4 cm)
Volt 1768.1 x 7.1 x 4.2 in (20,6 x 18,2 x 10,6 cm)
Volt 2769.5 x 6.9 x 4.0 in (24,1 x 17,5 x 10,2 cm)
Volt 4769.5 x 6.9 x 5.2 in (24,1 x 17,5 x 13,3 cm)
Weight
Shipping Weight (with box & accessories)
Volt 11.9 lbs (0.9 kg)
Volt 22.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
Volt 1762.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
Volt 2762.6 lbs (1.2 kg)
Volt 4763.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
Weight (bare unit)
Volt 11.2 lbs (0.55 kg)
Volt 21.4 lbs (0.65 kg)
Volt 1761.4 lbs (0.65 kg)
Volt 2761.8 lbs (0.79 kg)
Volt 4762.0 lbs (0.92 kg)
Package Contents
Volt Audio Interface Unit
USB Type-A to Type-C cable
USB Type-A to DC Barrel cable (except Volt 476)
External Power Supply Unit with AC adapter kit (Volt 476 only)