Volt 276
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Collaborate with Legendary Sound, Anywhere.
Universal Audio created the Volt 276 USB audio interface for collaborators — from musicians and producers to livestreamers and content creators — who want to easily record audio with big studio tone. Plug right in to your Mac, PC, iPad, or iPhone and Volt just shows up, ready to capture your inspiration with legendary sound, courtesy of Universal Audio.
Create professional music productions, livestreams, and podcasts on Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone
Record your voice or guitar with album‑ready sound using Vintage Mic Preamp mode
Add clarity and punch to vocals, instruments, and other sources with an analog compressor based on UA’s renowned 1176
Produce with an essential suite of audio and music software including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM's Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more
Collaborate with Best-in-Class Audio Quality
From the team that brought you the game-changing Apollo interface, Volt 276 delivers superior studio sound quality, with more character and tone than any USB interface in its class.
Capture Legendary Vocals with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode
Few sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, as used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. Volt 276 gives you the rich, full sound of this iconic UA preamp, thanks to its built-in tube emulation circuitry, a UA exclusive.
Control Volume Peaks with UA Compression
Get album-ready punch and presence with Volt 276's onboard 76 Compressor — an innovative analog circuit inspired by UA's renowned 1176 Limiting Amplifier. The 76 Compressor features three perfectly tailored presets to tame voice, guitars, synths, and drum machines. Just plug in, pick a setting, and play.
Easy In, Easy Out
Volt 276 gives you simple 2-in/2-out audio connections. Just plug your mics, guitars, or synths into the front panel. Then connect your speakers or headphones to monitor your audio with no latency. With Volt, you’ll be creating like a pro, fast.
Stay Inspired with a Curated Suite of Audio Software
Some audio interfaces give you a smattering of random audio apps. Not Volt. Instead, we put together a bundle of serious music production tools, virtual instruments, and plug‑ins from the industry's best.
See Included Software for Mac & PC ›
iPad & iPhone Ready
Traveling light? Plug Volt 276 into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band’s rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere.*
Capture Inspiration for Years to Come
Featuring rugged metal construction, retro wood sides, and sleek industrial design, Volt 276 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last decades.
Get Everything you Need to Record
Volt 276 is also available as a Studio Pack. Learn more ›
Inspiration Comes Quick. Watch the Videos.
*Requires external Volt power supply and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (except iPads with USB‑C).Customer Reviews
M. Seow
November 27, 2023
BEST STARTER INTERFACE!!!!
I love the volt sound, I previously had a volt 1 and then proceeded to upgrade later that week too the volt 276, not only did I enjoy and fall in love with the sound quality but the warmth...
Read MoreM. Seow
November 27, 2023
BEST STARTER INTERFACE!!!!
I love the volt sound, I previously had a volt 1 and then proceeded to upgrade later that week too the volt 276, not only did I enjoy and fall in love with the sound quality but the warmth...
Read Morej. sato
September 26, 2023
Direct monitor volume control...?
VOLT276...sound quality, usability, design and appearance...almost perfect in every way (especially the solid wood between the two sides...very nice!) The only thing I have to say is......
Read MoreG. Lobo
September 15, 2023
Excelente!!!!
Muito boa, frequencias definidas, som limpo, e recursos fantasticos.
Read MoreD. Okano
August 13, 2023
Awesome Interface
Was downsizing my rig and was looking for a small two channel interface to use on the go. After all my research I had narrowed things down to the SSL 2+ or the UAD Volt 276. In the end...
Read MoreJ. KABBASH
August 11, 2023
love it....buy this...you won't be disappointed!!!
love it....buy this...you won't be disappointed!!!
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Included Software for Mac & PC
Offering a powerful DAW, vintage guitar and bass amps, industry-leading virtual instruments, and much more, Volt gives you everything you need to start producing music, podcasts, and livestreams, right out of the box.
- Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
- Live 11 Lite
- Melodyne Essential
- Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
- LX480 Essentials
- Virtual Drummer DEEP
- Virtual Bassist DANDY
- LABS
Marshall Plexi Classic Amp Bundle by Softube
Create with an expertly modeled version of the iconic British amp that invented the sound of rock. Plus, shape your tones further with the included Softube Time & Tone Bundle, featuring additional reverb, delay, compression, and saturation plug-ins.
Ableton Live 11 Lite
Packed with all the effects, instruments, and features you need to make professional music productions, Live is fast, fluid, and flexible software for music creation and performance.
Melodyne Essential by Celemony
Easily correct the pitch of recordings and samples with quick, intelligent note-based processing, and tune vocal and instrument tracks for more professional-sounding recordings and mixes.
Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance
Get all the massive, earth-shaking tube tone of Ampeg’s iconic bass amp. Plus, use the bx_tuner for quick tuning and the powerful bx_masterdesk plug‑in to add the final touch to any source.
LX480 Essentials by Relab Development
Add lush dimension and ambience with Relab's expert model of this classic '80s digital reverb unit. You can also add complex delay and modulation textures for space and movement to your tracks.
Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM
From classic soul and funk rhythms of the ‘60s and ‘70s to contemporary pop and rock styles, DEEP sports UJAM’s dynamic "round-robin" algorithm, giving you drum tracks that sound like the real thing.
Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM
Get classic flatwound bass sounds for soul, pop, blues, and rock tracks with UJAM's custom-made DSP algorithms. DANDY automatically follows the key and chord you play, intelligently selecting musical bass articulations to make your tracks shine.
LABS by Spitfire Audio
Delivering on-the-spot inspiration for music productions, soundtracks, and podcasts, LABS is a curated virtual instrument library that features strings, pianos, percussion, synths, guitars, and more.
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Key Features
Desktop 2-in/2-out USB 2.0 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone
Vintage Mic Preamp mode for recording your voice or guitar with the rich, full sound of an iconic UA tube preamp
76 Compressor adds clarity and punch to vocals, instruments, and other sources with analog circuit based on UA's renowned 1176
Essential suite of audio and music software including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM's Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more
Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoring
USB bus powered to reduce cable clutter
48V phantom power for condenser microphones
Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording
Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use
1-in/1-out MIDI connections
USB-C to USB-A cable included
To see full system requirements, click here.
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Customer Reviews
Volt 276
C. Lhomme
Complicated
There 's always a twist to complicate things . Can't open it on ipad pro.
M. Seow
BEST STARTER INTERFACE!!!!
I love the volt sound, I previously had a volt 1 and then proceeded to upgrade later that week too the volt 276, not only did I enjoy and fall in love with the sound quality but the warmth and depth the compressor added to not only vocals but my guitars too was truly remarkable for the price point the volt 276 sits at.
M. Seow
BEST STARTER INTERFACE!!!!
I love the volt sound, I previously had a volt 1 and then proceeded to upgrade later that week too the volt 276, not only did I enjoy and fall in love with the sound quality but the warmth and depth the compressor added to not only vocals but my guitars too was truly remarkable for the price point the volt 276 sits at.
j. sato
Direct monitor volume control...?
VOLT276...sound quality, usability, design and appearance...almost perfect in every way (especially the solid wood between the two sides...very nice!)
The only thing I have to say is... yes.
The only thing is that the volume setting for the direct monitor is not adjustable.... When recording a song, a vocalist might say, "Play louder! Turn down the singing monitor!" I want to do that, but I can't adjust the volume of each track on the DAW (even though I've already adjusted it to a good level!). I have to tweak the volume of each track on the DAW (even though it's already adjusted to a good level!). The Roland Octacapture I've used so far had direct monitor volume control, so I could easily respond to the orders of a hard-core (lol) vocalist... But when I'm recording guitar myself, I'm happy enough with the VOLT settings...
I think it would be great if I could adjust the direct monitor volume to my liking within the software, even if it is not possible with the hardware. If there is already some way to do that, I would love to hear about it.
Thanks for making a lovely, lovely product.
Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)G. Lobo
Excelente!!!!
Muito boa, frequencias definidas, som limpo, e recursos fantasticos.
D. Okano
Awesome Interface
Was downsizing my rig and was looking for a small two channel interface to use on the go. After all my research I had narrowed things down to the SSL 2+ or the UAD Volt 276. In the end the Volt won out due to the hardware features and the included UAD plug ins were better value in my opinion. Was a long time user but first time UAD hardware owner and I am very happy with my purchase!
J. KABBASH
love it....buy this...you won't be disappointed!!!
love it....buy this...you won't be disappointed!!!
r. toms
headphone jack broke in the first 2 months
Interface audio is great, functionality is there but within the first month the headphone jack input became broken and wobbly somehow? I babied this and only had the headphones plugged in not even 10 times into the unit. Very disappointed in the build quality from a prestige company
P. Jensen
Great on stage and in the Studio
On stage I use the Volt 276 together with the UA MAX and Reverberator pedal.
It sounds Great. You can also "just" use the 276 with the preamp and the 1176.
Plug your mix in, and connect it to a line in channel on the mixer. Simple and it works just swell.R. Puga
Volt 276
Awsome unit! Well made sturdy! I highly recommend!!! Well worth the buy!
J. Marceau
Excellent
J’apprécie grandement le coté facile d’utilisation et les performances au niveau de la qualité du son.
Je ne suis ps un professionnel de la sono mais je sens bien que j’ai un bon appareil entre les mains et une compagnie dédiée à la qualité et au service de l’autreP. Stacey
Nice!
Just WORKS!
A. Klingaman
Smooth and easy
Purchased from Sweetwater, lots of help moving from 20+ year old recording gear to a DAW and this. Like doing my own projects but this really helped with friends wanting me to play on their projects as well. I use it for adding sax parts and the added compression presets and vintage let me choose a great dry uncolored track that works well. Lots of gain, nice monitor out, great build and a smooth presence to what I record. Nice!
N. O
So far amazing
I have Apogee Duet2, but after using volt2, I’m surprised, how good it is. Amazing performance. Love it
N. O
So far amazing
I have Apogee Duet2, but after using volt2, I’m surprised, how good it is. Amazing performance. Love it
S. Davis
Beginner friendly
Purchased Volt276 through Sweetwater. This is my first interface unit and I found it quite manageable to get it up and rolling.
Installing the Ableton Live Lite software can be tricky if you aren't computer savvy, as it requires accessibility to the "hidden" C:\ProgramData\Ableton file; however, the answer is a mere internet search away.
And like I said, first time user, and non-tech savvy. But the Volt 76 compresser makes the Martin 000-15M sound just *that* much warmer.d. pardue
Wonderful interface
I can't say enough about the Volt 276. I love the overall layout, and I love the large volume knob with just the right amount of resistance. The sound is super-clean, and the vintage preset adds just a subtle touch of "air" which is nice. The compressor presets are all subtle, which is terrific to me, as that's the way I was hoping to use them. And lastly, the set-up was super-easy. I can't thank your team enough for such a wonderful product, it is already allowing music-making to be so much more enjoyable for me.
R. Pressing
Absolut tolles Interface!!!
Ich bin total begeistert! Ich benutze das Volt 276 für Bass-Recordings und bin total beeindruckt , wirklich ein klasse Interface!!!
S. Frazee
Great Product
I made the right choice for my first interface. I wish the DAW were as simple and easy to set up as the VOLT276 was. Great product. 100% recommend
F. Calzas
much better than i thought
I was using an SSL 2 interface, and i must say i love it, but this one really knocked me out!. The construction, the look, and above all. the sound is much better than i thought . Amazing quality sound. I absolutely LOVE my VOLT 276. Thanks UAD!!!!
