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Volt 1 USB Recording Studio

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Volt 1 USB Recording Studio
Volt 1 USB Recording Studio
Volt 1 USB Recording Studio

Volt 1 USB Recording Studio

4.8 (75)

Supercharge your music with legendary sound.

  • Get the rich, full album-ready sound of UA’s classic 610 preamps with Vintage mode
  • Capture every detail and nuance of your performance with up to 24-bit / 192 kHz quality and crystal clear converters
  • Record and mix with the award-winning LUNA Digital Audio Workstation, giving you the sound and workflow of a real analog studio
  • Create using the same UAD plug-ins and instruments trusted by top industry pros for the sound of your favorite records
  • Level up your recording and mixing skills with tips and tutorials for beginners to advanced users
  • Take Volt anywhere with support for MacOS, Windows, iPad, iPhone (iOS 14+) for laptops, desktop, and mobile recording*
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Details

  • Desktop 1-in / 2-out USB audio interface with 1 preamp and class-leading 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
  • Vintage Mic Preamp mode for recording your voice, guitar, or any instrument with the rich, full sound of an iconic UA tube preamp 
  • Listen in realtime as you record with Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording
  • Bus-powered and class-compliant for hassle-free set-up with Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone using the included USB-C to USB-A cable*
  • Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoring
  • 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
  • Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use
  • Connect MIDI controllers, synths, and drum machines through the onboard 1-in / 1-out MIDI connection
What’s Included

Included Software for Mac & PC

  • LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
  • PolyMAX 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
  • 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

Supercharge your Music with Legendary Sound

Start recording right out of the box with a high-quality 1-in / 2-out USB audio interface, award-winning DAW, and suite of UAD plug-ins and instruments including Teletronix LA‑2A compressors, Pultec EQs, PolyMAX Synth, Century Tube Channel Strip, and Oxide Tape Recorder. Built with timeless UA analog sound, Volt 1 USB Recording Studio gives you the sound of your favorite records.

Record with Studio-Quality Sound at Home

Powered by Universal Audio’s award-winning preamp and converter technology, Volt elevates any recording with pro studio sound, even for those just starting.

Get Analog Warmth with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode

Plug in your mic or instrument, press the Vintage button, and experience the rich, full sound of the renowned UA 610 tube preamp — one of the most recorded mic preamps of all time.

Sound Like Your Favorite Records

We designed LUNA to bring the sound of classic tape machines and analog mixing consoles into a modern DAW, with intuitive workflows and unlimited track counts to capture your wildest ideas.

Record & Mix with Premium UAD Plug-Ins

Mix like the pros with a suite of UAD plug-ins and instruments including classic Teletronix LA‑2A compressors and Pultec EQs, plus new favorites like PolyMAX Synth, Century Tube Channel Strip, Galaxy Tape Echo, Pure Plate Reverb, Oxide Tape Recorder, and Verve Analog Machines Essentials.

Level up Your Production Skills

From beginner tutorials to advanced techniques, Volt 1 USB Recording Studio includes tons of helpful content to get you up and running fast, plus a 3-month trial of PureMix Pro.

If you’re looking for an audio interface that can handle pretty much any instrument while also printing a pleasing vintage tone onto your tracks, then this is the perfect pick for you.

Universal Audio have freshened up the market for entry‑level audio interfaces, spicing up otherwise conventional designs with analogue compression and preamp emulation.

...this is a solid interface that I would keep handy for the potency of its signal path and ease of use alone, not to mention that it expands my mobile recording palette significantly.

These capable and great-sounding audio interfaces are ideal for a first studio build, and a worthwhile upgrade for existing small setups.

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4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 75 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 65 Total 4 star reviews: 6 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 1
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75 reviews
  • AK
    A. K.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Function Triumps over Form

    Set-up was not the best, but not bad. I hate the "UA Connect" software. You're probably better off skipping that. But the unit itself works great, sounds good, and was easily recognized by Logic Pro. My other quibbles are the headphone amp, which puts out a very harsh, tinny sound, although at a high volume. And personally I'd prefer the main input to be on the back. The industrial boxy design is OK, but not as sleek as their other designs.

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  • FH
    F. H.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    LOVING IT

    I own the Apollo twin and Volt 1 Extremely useful and thankful for the products that Universal Audio provide

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    .
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Ummmmm

    Whoever hyped

    pro-tools up needs to be evaluated IMMEDIATELY!! THEY LIED!!! ABOUT EVERYTHING IT’S ALL A LIE!! BUT THIS VOLT 1 IF THIS AIN’T A MAN

    MAN OR WOMAN OF THE MOST HIGH IDK WHAT TO TELL YOU THANKS UA

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  • LP
    L. P.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Volt 1 is great!

    Interface is a 10! The construction is robust, the sound is spectacular, MIDI is what I needed, preamp has great sound. I was having latency problems with my old interface and now that's over. The plugins that came with it are so good that I bought the UAD Signature 2 on sale. I'm very happy with the result!

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  • JL
    J. L.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    Perfect.

    No words, just 12/10.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vintage preamp mode is an all-analog circuit designed exclusively for Volt interfaces, giving you the rich, full sound of UA tube preamps on your mic, line, and instrument inputs. To enable the feature, simply press the VINTAGE button.

Yes! Volt is class-compliant USB so it can be used with a wide variety of devices. Your device may require an adapter and external power source to connect to Volt.

All Volt interfaces include the UAD Essentials Edition plug-in bundle, LUNA Digital Audio Workstation, plus Ableton Live 11 Lite, Marshall Plexi Classic Amp Bundle by Softube, 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, and a 30-Day Trial of UAD Spark.

Check our Knowledge Base for additional questions

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*Requires external Volt power supply and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (except iPads with USB-C).