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Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2

Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2

Regular price €139,00
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Product details

Main features

  • PreampTone Shaping mic/line preamp with 60 dB gain and Warmth, Focus and Shine modes
  • Conversion32-bit audio at sample rates up to 192 kHz
  • InputsHi-Z instrument and mic/line inputs recordable at the same time
  • Loopbackmixes live inputs with computer audio for streams, podcasts and calls

Overview

The Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2 is a compact, bus-powered USB-C audio interface with two inputs and two outputs, built around a single Tone Shaping mic/line preamp. It is aimed at singer-songwriters and content creators who record one microphone at a time, either alone or together with a guitar or bass. This second-generation Volt 1 adds 32-bit/192 kHz conversion, and three Tone modes replace the single Vintage preamp mode of the original.

  • Tone Shaping preamp: up to 60 dB of gain on the rear XLR/TRS combo input, with Warmth, Focus and Shine modes
  • 32-bit conversion: sample rates from 44.1 kHz up to 192 kHz
  • Simultaneous recording: front Hi-Z instrument input and rear mic/line input can be captured to separate tracks
  • Direct monitoring: latency-free monitoring of channel 1, channel 2 or both, with Tone Shaping included
  • Loopback: mixes live inputs with computer audio for podcasts, livestreams and calls
  • Software: UAD Volt Studio Bundle with LUNA Free and more than 15 native UAD plug-ins and instruments

The TONE button steps through Off and the three voicings, each shown by its own LED colour. Warmth is modelled on the tube character of the UA 610, Focus gives a punchy solid-state sound in the style of classic American consoles and suits drums, guitar and bass, and Shine adds a British Class-A colour with a smooth top end. Each mode also applies an EQ curve derived from analog hardware, and tones can be selected from the UAD Console app as well as the front panel.

Switchable +48V phantom power is available on the XLR and turns off automatically when a 1/4 inch plug is connected. The front panel also has signal/clip LEDs for both gain controls, a MUTE button for monitors and headphones, and separate monitor and headphone level knobs.

The Volt 1 Gen 2 runs class-compliant on Mac, iPad and iPhone, while Windows uses UA's ASIO driver installed through UA Connect. A second USB-C port accepts 5V power for hosts that cannot supply enough current, and Lightning devices need Apple's Lightning to USB Camera Adapter. The bundled software includes the 610 Tube Preamp and EQ Collection, Teletronix LA-2A, UA 1176, Pure Plate Reverb, Galaxy Tape Echo and Melodyne Essential, among others; UA notes the bundle is subject to change.

Specifications· 43 details

General

Configuration
2-in/2-out
Bit depth
32-bit
Sample rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Preamp gain
60 dB
Tone modes
Off, Warmth, Focus, Shine
Phantom power
+48V, switchable (XLR only)
Mic input frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
Mic input dynamic range
119 dB (A-weighted)
Mic input THD+N
-108 dB (0.0004%)
Mic input max level
+14.5 dBu
Mic input impedance
2 kΩ
Line input max level
+22 dBu
Line input impedance
10 kΩ
Instrument input dynamic range
116 dB
Instrument input max level
+12.5 dBu
Instrument input impedance
1 MΩ
Monitor output dynamic range
122 dB
Monitor output THD+N
-111 dB (0.0003%)
Monitor output max level
+20.2 dBu
Monitor output impedance
100 Ω
Headphone output dynamic range
121 dB (300 Ω)
System requirements
macOS 12 or newer, Windows 10 64-bit or newer, iOS/iPadOS 16 or newer, USB 2.0 or faster port
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Connectivity technology
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Audio component form factor
Desktop
Maximum bit depth

Connections

Mic/line input
1 x XLR/TRS combo (rear)
Instrument input
1 x 1/4" TS Hi-Z (front)
Monitor outputs
2 x 1/4" TRS balanced, DC coupled
Headphone output
1 x stereo 1/4"
USB
1 x USB-C (USB 2.0) host port
Power port
1 x USB-C 5VDC
Security
Kensington slot

Controls

Gain
2 knobs with signal/clip LEDs
Buttons
TONE, 48V, DIRECT, MUTE
Levels
Monitor level, headphone level

Power

Power
USB bus-powered, 5VDC
Consumption
2.4 W typical, 3.6 W maximum
Optional power port
5VDC, minimum 1A

Dimensions & weight

Dimensions (incl. knobs)
6.1 x 4.9 x 2 in (15.5 x 12.5 x 5.1 cm)
Weight
1.2 lb (0.5 kg)
Operating temperature
0 - 40 °C

About the brand

Universal Audio

Universal Audio marries vintage tube circuitry with powerful processing platforms, crafting iconic studio compressors, precision conversion interfaces, and virtual instruments that define the benchmark for professional recording and mixing studios worldwide.
Origin
US
Founded
1958
Products
56
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