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Volt 276 USB Audio Interface

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Volt 276 USB Audio Interface
Volt 276 USB Audio Interface
Volt 276 USB Audio Interface
Volt 276 USB Audio Interface

Volt 276 USB Audio Interface

4.5 (123)

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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Details

  • Desktop 2-in / 2-out USB audio interface with 2 preamps 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
  • UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
  • UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor 
  • Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
  • Century Tube Channel Strip
  • Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
  • Pure Plate Reverb
  • Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
  • PolyMAX Synth

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 2-in / 2-out USB audio interface, award-winning DAW, and a suite of UAD plug-ins and instruments including classic Teletronix LA‑2A and UA 1176 compressors, PolyMAX Synth, Century Tube Channel Strip, Pure Plate Reverb, and more. Built upon timeless UA analog sound, Volt 276 gives you the sound of your favorite records.

Enjoy 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 276'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.

Mix Like the Pros with Included UAD Plug-Ins

Volt includes all the software you need to create music that sounds like a record. With the UAD Explore FREE bundle, you get plug-ins like the 1176 Classic FET Compressor, Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor, UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp, and more.

Level Up Your Production Skills

From beginner tutorials to advanced techniques, Volt 276 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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4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 123 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 94 Total 4 star reviews: 12 Total 3 star reviews: 9 Total 2 star reviews: 3 Total 1 star reviews: 5
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  • H
    Hridhaan
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Amazing product

    very good product and works well with garage band

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  • SL
    SWAR L. M.
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    FOR VOCAL POWER FULL GEAR

    CLEAR AND HEAVY SOUND DEPTH INTHIS GEAR

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    Youssef
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Excellent, Almost Perfect

    I couldn't put 4.9 stars out of 5, but you get the idea. I use this interface with my custom piezo sensors for Oud. In general, the input impedance is quite acceptable for piezos, but this comes at the cost of a permanent background hiss. I developed a 15 dB low noise JFET buffer to fix the problem, and it's gone without any side artifacts (DR, THD preserved). I also developed a noise reduction VST using some voodoo math from my work to get rid of all the residual noise entirely (ie. better -60 dB). The question here is WHY Universal Audio didn't take more time to tweak the noise floor of the instrument input? Maybe they overlooked that people who really need this input are not distortion guitarists?

    Moving to USB 3.x in the next iterations is highly recommended for lower latency. C'mon. 2025. USB 2.0 ?

    The other parameters are good, just as expected from an audio interface of this grade.

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    Krzysztof
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    Clear, dynamic, stable

    The Best sound. Stable. Good software. Good support .

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  • SH
    Sara H.
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Sound cuts out often

    The sound cuts out after a few minutes of running. Comes back on after a computer restart. I've tried to uninstall and reinstall a couple times but the problem has yet to stop. Not sure what else to do.

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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

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