Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2

Everything you need to know about the Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2 USB audio interface 32-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion for capturing vocals, guitar and instruments with great precision. Tone Shaping preamp with 60 dB of gain, featuring three characters-Warmth, Focus and Shine-inspired by iconic analog circuits. Compact 2-input / 2-output configuration with mic/line input, Hi-Z instrument input, monitor outputs and headphone output. Built-in loopback and a generous software bundle for recording, streaming, podcasting, mixing and producing right away. A new-generation Volt designed to create without compromise The Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2 continues the tradition of the American brand's compact interfaces, designed to make studio-quality recording accessible anywhere. Developed by the team behind the Apollo interfaces, it carries Universal Audio's commitment to sonic excellence in an easy-to-use USB format, suitable for both home studios and mobile creation. This second generation goes further with 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion, a preamp enhanced with three Tone Shaping modes and a native loopback function. Whereas a conventional audio interface simply digitizes the source, the Volt 1 Gen 2 lets you give it a more refined color right from the recording stage, closer to a finished take. A USB interface for singers, guitarists, podcasters and content creators The Volt 1 Gen 2 is ideal for singer-songwriters, guitarists, singers, podcasters and videographers who want to record quickly without complicating their setup. Its combo mic/line input accommodates a dynamic microphone, a condenser microphone or a line source, while the front-panel Hi-Z instrument input is optimized for directly connecting a guitar or bass. This allows you to record vocals and an instrument simultaneously, with immediate level control. Powered via USB, it integrates

Technical specifications

Compatibility	PC, Mac, iPad	Number of outputs	2
Sampling frequency	192 kHz	Color	Grey
Max resolution	32-bits	Nominal mode power consumption (Wh)	2 W
Headphone outputs	Yes

USB audio interface	2 simultaneous inputs / 2 outputs	Instrument input 1	unbalanced 6.35 mm TS jack, 1 M ohm impedance, 60 dB of available gain, maximum input level of 12.5 dBu
Microphone preamps	1 preamp with 60 dB of gain and Tone Shaping modes	Instrument input frequency response	20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-0.03 dB
Speaker outputs	1 stereo pair	Instrument input dynamic range	116 dB A-weighted
Headphone output	1 stereo output with shared headphone return	Instrument input harmonic distortion and noise	-101 dB, or 0.0009 percent
USB	1 USB 2.0 host port and 1 USB input dedicated to external power	Microphone input 2	XLR/jack combo connector, pin 2 positive, 2 k ohm impedance, 60 dB of available gain, maximum input level of 14.5 dBu
USB connectors	USB-C	Microphone input frequency response	20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB
Digital or optical connection	no	Microphone input dynamic range	119 dB A-weighted
MIDI	no	Microphone input harmonic distortion and noise	-108 dB, or 0.0004 percent
Digital audio resolution	32-bit	Phantom power	switchable 48 V
Supported sampling rates	44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz	Line input 2	balanced 6.35 mm TRS jack or unbalanced TS jack, 10 k ohm impedance, 60 dB of available gain, maximum input level of 22 dBu
USB bus-powered	yes	Line input frequency response	20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-0.05 dB
External power input	5 V DC, 1 A minimum	Line input dynamic range	119 dB A-weighted
Power consumption at 5 V DC	2.4 W typical, 3.6 W maximum	Line input harmonic distortion and noise	-108 dB, or 0.0004 percent
Power switch	no