Volt 176 USB Audio Interface

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Volt 176 USB Audio Interface

Get legendary analog sound at the push of a button.

Enjoy the rich, album-ready sound of classic UA 610 preamps with Vintage mode
Add clarity and punch to vocals, instruments, and more with an analog compressor based on our renowned 1176
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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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
76 Compressor adds clarity and punch to vocals, instruments, and other sources with analog circuit based on UA's renowned 1176
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

UAD Producer Suite:

Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor
Pultec Passive EQ Collection
Century Tube Channel Strip
Oxide Tape Recorder
Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Pure Plate Reverb
Galaxy Tape Echo
PolyMAX Synth
Showtime ‘64 Tube Amp

Included 3rd Party Software (subject to change):

Ableton Live Lite
Melodyne Essential by Celemony
Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance
Marshall® Plexi Classic Amp Bundle by Softube
Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM
Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM
LABS by Spitfire Audio

Create Something Legendary

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 classic Teletronix LA‑2A and UA 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, PolyMAX Synth, Century Tube Channel Strip, and Oxide Tape Recorder. Built with timeless UA analog sound, Volt 176 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.

Control Volume Peaks with UA Compression

Get album-ready punch and presence with Volt 176's onboard 76 Compressor — an innovative analog circuit inspired by UA's renowned 1176 Limiting Amplifier. The 76 Compressor features presets to tame voice, guitars, synths, and drum machines. So you can just plug in, pick a setting, and play.

Record and Mix with LUNA — Our Award-Winning DAW

LUNA is our award winning DAW that’s built for the future of music creation, giving you the incredible sound of an analog studio with tools that make recording easier. Unlock your creativity and sound like the records you love with features like unlimited track counts, AI-powered Voice Control, Instrument Detection, and more.

Create with Premium Plug-Ins & Instruments using UAD Producer Suite

Volt 176 includes the UAD Producer Suite, a premium collection of UAD plug-in titles — from Teletronix LA-2A and UA 1176 compressors to Pultec EQs, PolyMAX Synth, and the Showtime ’64 Tube Amp — giving you the tones of classic studio gear and inspiring instruments right out of the box.

Level Up Your Production Skills

From beginner tutorials to advanced techniques, Volt 176 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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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.

The 76 Compressor lets you add clarity and punch to voice, guitars, and more, with an analog compressor inspired by UA's iconic 1176 FET Compressor. Press the 76 COMPRESSOR button repeatedly to cycle through the presets or disable the circuit (VOC, GTR, FAST, or OFF).

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 software and plug-ins to start creating music right out of the box. For the entire list of included software, refer to the “What’s Included” tab above. Or visit our Volt Knowledge Base for more information.

Check our Knowledge Base for additional questions

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

Volt 176 USB Audio Interface

Volt 176 USB Audio Interface

Get legendary analog sound at the push of a button.

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Included Software for Mac & PC

Create Something Legendary

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UA Studio Sessions

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