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Volt 1 USB Audio Interface

Volt 1 USB Audio Interface

Getting Started with Volt USB Audio Interface

Getting Started with Volt USB Audio Interface

Make Music Anywhere With Volt and Your iOS Device

Make Music Anywhere With Volt and Your iOS Device

Universal Audio

Description

The Universal Audio Volt 1 USB interface puts classic studio sounds in reach of singers, musicians and anyone who wants to record great audio.

Built for singers, guitarists and podcasters, the Volt 1 desktop 1-in/2-out USB 2.0 portable recording interface for Mac/PC and iPad/iPhone delivers 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion, a selectable Vintage mic preamp mode and a suite of industry-leading software. The Volt 1 features top-of-the-line audio quality in a retro-inspired industrial design, making it easy to create professional-sounding music productions, livestreams and podcasts at home or on the road. It includes bus power for Mac, PC, iPad and iPhone. Built-in vintage-style mic preamps and tone shaping bring the rich, full sound of classic UA outboard gear to your studio. It includes a full suite of audio and music tools from Ableton, Relab, Melodyne, UJAM, Marshall, Ampeg and more, giving you all the creative control and flexibility you need.
The Volt 1 has one combination 1/4"/ XLR input for instruments, condenser and dynamic mics. It also has MIDI in/out and headphone amplifier.

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.
The Volt 1 audio interface employs emulation circuity to capture the warm sound of a vintage UA 610 tube preamp.

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.

Universal Audio includes a full suite of software and audio plug-ins with the Volt 1 interface. There's no need to buy anything else.

Stay Inspired With a Curated Suite of Audio 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.

Easy In, Easy Out

Volt 1 gives you simple 1-in/2-out audio connections. Just plug a mic or instrument into 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

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.

Includes a 30-day Free Trial to UAD Spark

Volt 1 users get an extended 30-day free trial to UAD Spark, an ever-expanding library of world-class plug-ins and instruments for a low monthly price. UAD Spark plug-ins run natively on Mac and will give your recordings the pro analog tones heard on your favorite albums.

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.

Features

Features
  • Desktop 1-in/2-out USB audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion for Mac, PC, iPad and iPhone
  • Vintage Mic Preamp mode lets you record voice or guitar with the rich, full sound of a classic UA tube preamp 
  • Essential suite of audio and music software including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s 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
Included Software
  • Ableton Live Lite
  • Softube Marshall Plexi Classic Amp
  • Softube Time & Tone Bundle
  • Celemony Melodyne Essential
  • Relab LX480 Essentials
  • Plugin Alliance Ampeg SVT-VR Classic
  • Brainworx bx_tuner
  • Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic
  • UJAM Virtual Drummer DEEP
  • UJAM Virtual Bassist DANDY
  • Spitfire Audio LABS

Specs

Audio Quality
  • Max bit depth: 24-bit
  • Max sampling rate: 192kHz
Inputs
  • Total inputs: 1
  • Mic preamps: 1
Outputs
  • Total outputs: 2
  • Other Connectivity
  • Connections: USB 2.0
  • MIDI I/O: Yes
  • Headphone output(s): 1
Onboard Features
  • Computer platform: Mac, PC, iOS
  • Phantom power: Yes
  • Direct monitoring: Yes
  • Monitor control: Yes
  • Headphone control: Yes
Audio
  • Analog or digital: Analog/digital
  • Connectivity: USB, 1/4", XLR
Included accessories
  • Power supply: Yes
  • Cable: USB-C to USB-A cable included
  • Stand: No
Other
  • Rackmountable: No
  • Included software: Yes
  • Minimum System Requirements
  • Mac requirements: OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
  • Windows requirements: Windows 10 64-bit edition or later
  • 64-bit compatible: Yes
Included UA Software
  • LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
  • PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
  • Century Tube Channel Strip
  • Pultec Passive EQ Collection
  • Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
  • Galaxy Tape Echo
  • Pure Plate Reverb
  • Oxide Tape Recorder
  • Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Included 3rd-Party Software
  • Marshall Plexi Classic Amp Bundle by Softube
  • Ableton Live Lite
  • Melodyne Essential by Celemony
  • Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance
  • LX480 Essentials by Relab Development
  • Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM
  • Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM
  • LABS by Spitfire Audio

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Reviews

4.53

15 Reviews

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

This is absolutely the best interface in its class
This is absolutely the best interface in its class
This is absolutely the best interface in its class
This is absolutely the best interface in its class
This is absolutely the best interface in its class

Most Liked Positive Review

5

This is absolutely the best interface in its class

Ive had many budget interfaces from Steinberg to Focusrite to M-Audio, and this bad boy knocks them all out. Immaculately clean design with pristine sounding preamps. It's so much headroom on the input and output, it's literally underpriced for this type of quality. The volt interface series is the the apollo twin minus the console software. The Vintage 610 setting fills your vocals with warmth and character, I was shocked at my dry recordings. And then midi In/Out. Wowwwwwwww!!!

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Returning due to garbage iLok software

Specifically bought the Volt1 after research for the hardware, but also because it included some plugins I was eye-balling. After dealing with the antiquated license setup, I'm uninstalling everything and returning the product. Not happy that Universal Audio has 0 live phone or chat.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Home Studio11
  2. Amateur Recording6
  3. Professional Recording3
  4. Outdoor Events / Games1
  5. Performances1
Cons
  1. Limited Functions1
  2. Unreliable1
  3. Garbage iLok software required for plugins1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced6
  2. Novice6
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Good Audio12
  2. Compact9
  3. Easy To Use9
  4. Durable7
  5. Lightweight7

Reviewed by 15 customers

  • Lots of pops and digital noise

    3

    submitted14 days ago

    byJacob

    fromMcallen Tx

    Bought this as a travel rig for the plugins and the reputation over the Focusrite but honestly, I shouldve gone with the Focusrite. This box has a tendency to produce digital clicks/ glitches at random. Havent had an issues like that with My Scarlett 18i20 at the home studio.

  • Returning due to garbage iLok software

    1

    submitteda year ago

    byEL

    fromWethersfield, CT

    Specifically bought the Volt1 after research for the hardware, but also because it included some plugins I was eye-balling. After dealing with the antiquated license setup, I'm uninstalling everything and returning the product. Not happy that Universal Audio has 0 live phone or chat.

  • Highly Recommend If You Need A Single Interface

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byDave

    fromOregon City, OR

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I purchased the Volt1 when it was on sale. I had a another interface that worked great, but it didn't have a separate volume control for the headphone jack. The Volt1 does. The microphone input levels are very clean and have power behind it. This interface just works. Highly recommend.

  • Volt 1 Folcusrite Killer

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byOmar

    fromIN

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Very great Interface. My first one and still using, about to receive my TLM 102 and am excited to try it out. Great interface if you want a bit more quality for your first. Watch videos and keep in mind YouTube doesn't justify the sound quality how it actually does. Enjoy

  • Works just as advertised

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJeremey

    fromSacramento

    I've been using this to record music that I have written. I've been able to connected Bass and Electric Guitar and Keyboard. I use this Interface with my IPhone with the purchase of a required accessories the Interface worked beautifully.

  • love it

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    bydousiiee

    fromLos Angeles

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    amazing

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byVolt 1

    fromNew Jersey

    New to the interface world! Can I use my Marshall 412 for a monitor speaker? Looks like I can use the rear jack? I have a full stack so maybe 1 cab for left, 1 cab for right?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No. A monitor speaker requires power.