Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2

Volt 1 Gen2

Sound Like a Finished Record from Your Very First Take.

The next-generation Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2 delivers instant studio-grade tone for solo artists, creators, and podcasters on the go. Featuring pristine 32-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion, a versatile Tone Shaping Preamp with selectable Warmth, Focus, and Shine modes, and a dedicated Hi-Z instrument input, it captures your vocals and instruments with incredible detail and rich analog character. Complete with bus-powered mobility, seamless Loopback for streaming, a suite of pro UAD plug-ins, and the LUNA DAW, Volt 1 Gen 2 turns any space into a professional production suite.

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Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2 ger artister, poddare och content-creators det legendariska UA-soundet i ett kompakt, smidigt format. Med ultrahögupplöst 32-bit / 192 kHz ljudomvandling, en inbyggd Tone Shaping-preamps (med lägena Warmth, Focus och Shine) samt en dedikerad Hi-Z-instrumentingång, fångar du sång och instrument med fantastisk detaljrikedom och äkta analog karaktär. Tack vare strömförsörjning via USB, inbyggd Loopback för livestreaming och ett medföljande mjukvarupaket med professionella UAD-plug-ins och DAW:en LUNA, förvandlar Volt 1 Gen 2 vilken plats som helst till en komplett inspelningsstudio.

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The Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2 is a portable 2-in / 2-out USB audio interface engineered for creators who demand studio-quality sonics wherever inspiration strikes. Powered by 32-bit / 192 kHz converters and featuring UA's innovative Tone Shaping Preamp, it allows singer-songwriters, content creators, and podcasters to capture polished, record-ready audio effortlessly on Mac, Windows, and iOS devices.

Key Benefits:

Analog Tone Shaping:
Instantly add rich analog character to your vocals and instruments with three selectable preamp modes: Warmth, Focus, and Shine.

Pristine 32-Bit Conversion:
Hear every nuance of your performance with best-in-class 32-bit / 192 kHz resolution, providing ultra-clear playback and recording.

Simultaneous Vocal & Instrument Tracking:
Capture clean vocals via the 48V phantom-powered mic/line input while tracking guitar or bass directly through the Hi-Z instrument input.

Mobile Bus-Powered Design:
Record anywhere without a power outlet — simply plug into your laptop, tablet, or phone and start creating.

Built-in Loopback for Creators:
Easily blend live microphone audio with computer sound sources for seamless livestreams, podcasts, and video calls.

Premium UAD Software Suite:
Includes over 15 award-winning UAD plug-ins and instruments alongside Universal Audio's LUNA Digital Audio Workstation.

Studio Sound at the Push of a Button
Standard home recordings and phone demos can often sound flat and lifeless. Volt 1 Gen 2 solves this by giving your tracks incredible analog tone right at the input stage. Its built-in Tone Shaping Preamp features three distinct modes — Warmth, Focus, and Shine — letting you effortlessly introduce the classic characteristics of vintage Tube, Solid-State, and British Class-A console circuits to anything you record.

Uncompromised 32-Bit Detail & Monitoring
When you nail the perfect performance, Volt’s updated 32-bit / 192 kHz audio converters ensure every micro-detail is preserved exactly as it happened. Paired with a high-output headphone amplifier and clear monitor outputs, you get pristine, latency-free listening that keeps you inspired from the initial tracking pass to the final mix down.

Streamlined Workflow for Stage, Studio, or Stream
Volt 1 Gen 2 is class-compliant and ready to perform out of the box on Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone without tedious driver installations. For podcasters and live streamers, the integrated Loopback feature allows you to mix real-time microphone signals with background audio, gaming sound, or video playback — bringing broadcast-level audio control straight to your desktop setup.

Complete Production Ecosystem
Every Volt 1 Gen 2 includes a curated collection of world-class UAD plug-ins, giving you direct access to classic EQs, legendary compressors, guitar amplifiers, and virtual instruments used on hit records worldwide. Additionally, you get LUNA — Universal Audio's fully-featured DAW designed to deliver authentic "big studio" analog workflow and sound right inside your computer.

UAD Volt Studio Bundle

- LUNA Digital Audio Workstation

- Topline Vocal Tune

- UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection

-Century Tube Channel Strip

- Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor

- UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor

- Pure Plate Reverb

- Galaxy Tape Echo

- Oxide Tape Recorder

- Vibe Analog Machines

- PolyMAX Synth

- Anthem Analog Synth

- UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp

- UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp

Additional Software

- Melodyne Essential by Celemony

- Ampeg^{® SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance}

- Includes Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, bx_Tuner, bx_Masterdesk_Classic

- Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM

- Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM

- Splice INSTRUMENT

- Prisma - Producer Lab by UVI

- FL Studio Producer Edition (3 months free)

Tech Specs

- Simultaneous I/O: 2-in / 2-out

- A/D Conversion: 32-bit / 192 kHz

- Preamps: 1 x Mic/Line/Instrument (XLR/TRS Combo) with Tone Shaping, 60 dB Gain & Switchable +48V Phantom Power

- Instrument Input: 1 x 1/4" TS Hi-Z

- Line Inputs: 1 x 1/4" TRS (via combo jack)

- Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Outputs (DC coupled, 122 dB Dynamic Range)

- Headphone Outputs: 1 x 1/4" TRS Stereo

- USB & Power: USB 2.0 (Type-C connector), USB Bus-Powered with dedicated 5V DC power input

- Form Factor: Compact Desktop

- System & DAW Compatibility: macOS 12+, Windows 10 (64-bit)+, iOS/iPadOS 16+ (Class-compliant, supports all major DAWs)