Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2

Sound Like a Record from Your First Take

The Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2 is a compact 2-in/2-out USB audio interface designed for singer-songwriters, musicians, podcasters, streamers, and content creators who want professional studio sound without a complicated setup. Featuring upgraded 32-bit/192kHz audio conversion and UA's new Tone Shaping Preamp, Volt 1 delivers polished recordings from the moment you hit record

FEATURES

• Tone Shaping Preamp: Get the rich character of a record, not a demo.

• Full 32-Bit Audio: Hear your performance in incredible detail with legendary UA quality.

• Mic & Instrument Inputs: Capture your vocals and instruments at the same time.

• Mobile Ready: Record anywhere with USB bus power — no external power supply required.*

• Easy to Use: Quickly connect and record using your favorite music apps.

• Premium UAD Software: Get the same EQs, compressors, synths, and guitar amps used by the pros, plus the award-winning LUNA DAW.

Studio Sound at the Push of a Button
Home recordings and phone demos can sound thin and lifeless. Volt gives your recordings incredible tone right from the start. With three mic preamp modes — Warmth, Focus, and Shine — you can quickly add Tube, Solid State, and British Class‑A tone to everything you record.

Hear Every Detail with 32-Bit Converters
When you capture that perfect take, Volt’s best-in-class 32-bit / 192 kHz converters preserve every detail, exactly as it happened. And with loud, clear speaker and headphone outputs, you'll get the perfect monitoring levels, from your first take to your final mix.

Record Your Voice and Instrument Like a Pro
Volt 1 gives you studio‑grade Mic / Line and Hi‑Z Instrument inputs, letting you record your vocals and instruments at the same time. Its clean 48V phantom‑powered mic input lets you connect your favorite studio condenser mic for high‑quality recording.

Start Making Music in Minutes
When you’re inspired, every second counts. Thankfully, Volt is ready, willing, and USB class‑compliant on Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone. No downloads or drivers. Works with any DAW. So you can be up and recording in minutes.*

Turn Anywhere You Go into a Studio
Volt 1 is bus-powered. That means you don’t need a power outlet or external power supply to make music. Or even a studio space. Just plug Volt into your computer, tablet, or phone, pull up a session and get to work.*

Shape Your Songs with UAD Plug-Ins and LUNA
Every Volt includes over 15 UAD plug‑ins and instruments — the same software used to create and mix countless hit records for decades. Plus you get LUNA, our award‑winning DAW with authentic “big studio” sound and smart tools designed to make recording easy.

Ideal for Podcasts and Livestreams
Volt Gen 2’s Loopback feature allows you to blend live sources with computer audio. So you can mix podcasts and livestreams in realtime.Or just level up your video calls. It's the same way pro broadcasters work, built into every Volt.

*Requires an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (except iPhone / iPads with USB-C). Windows systems use the ASIO driver, available in the UA Connect app. Requirements for bus-power vary by model and device.

SPECIFICATIONS

I/O
Simultaneous I/O: 2-in / 2-out
Microphone Preamp: One, 60 dB available gain with Tone Shaping
Monitor Outputs: One stereo
Headphone Output: One stereo (shared monitor mix)
USB: One USB 2.0 Host port One USB External Power input port – requires 5VDC @ 1A minimum USB Type-C connectors
Digital / Optical: None
MIDI: None

A/D – D/A Conversion
Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Bit Depth: 32

Power
USB Bus-Powered: Yes
Power Consumption (@ 5VDC): 2.4W typical, 3.6W maximum
On / Off Switch: None

Analog I/O

Instrument Input 1
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.03 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 116 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -101 dB (0.0009%)
Maximum Input Level: 12.5 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 Megohm
Available Gain: 60 dB

Microphone Input 2
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 119 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -108 dB (0.0004%)
Maximum Input Level: 14.5 dBu
Input Impedance: 2 Kilohms
Available Gain: 60 dB
Phantom Power: +48V (switchable)
Connector Type: XLR Combo Jack, pin 2 positive

Line Input 2
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 119 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -108 dB (0.0004%)
Maximum Input Level: 22 dBu
Input Impedance: 10 Kilohms
Available Gain: 60 dB

Monitor Outputs
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.04 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 122 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -111 dB (0.0003%)
Maximum Output Level: 20.2 dBu
Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
Connector Type: 1/4" TRS balanced (DC coupled)

Headphone Output
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 121 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS into 300Ω): -108 dB (0.0004%)
Maximum Output Power into 32Ω: 52 mW
Maximum Output Power into 300Ω: 27 mW
Connector Type: 1/4" TRS stereo unbalanced (DC coupled)

System Requirements
macOS & Windows:

• Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port

• USB cable (included)

• Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon processor

• Windows 10 64-bit edition or newer

• macOS 12 Monterey or newer

• Internet connection for software downloads

iPad & iPhone: iPadOS / iOS 16 or newer
DAW Compatibility: All major DAWs, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and more