Universal Audio Volt 176 USB Audio Interface

Discover top-of-the-line audio quality in a retro-inspired industrial design.

Universal Audio’s Volt 176 desktop recording interface for Mac/PC and iPad/iPhone delivers 1-in/2-out USB 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion, tone shaping via 76 Compressor (based on UA’s iconic 1176), selectable Vintage mic preamp mode and a suite of industry-leading software. Universal Audio created Volt 176 for singers, songwriters, musicians, livestreamers and podcasters who want to easily record audio with big studio sound. The Volt features top-of-the-line audio quality in a retro-inspired industrial design, making it easy to create professional-sounding music productions, livestreams and podcasts at home or on the road. Built-in vintage-style mic preamps and tone shaping bring the rich, full sound of classic UA outboard gear to your studio. It includes a full suite of audio and music tools from Ableton, Relab, Melodyne, UJAM, Marshall, Ampeg and more, giving you all the creative control and flexibility you need.Record Yourself with Best-in-Class Audio QualityFrom the team that brought you the game-changing Apollo interface, Volt 176 delivers superior studio sound quality, with more character and tone than any USB interface in its class.Capture a Classic Vocal with Vintage Mic Preamp ModeFew sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, as used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. Volt 176 gives you the rich, full sound of this classic UA mic/line/instrument preamp, thanks to its built-in tube emulation circuitry, a UA exclusive.Control Volume Peaks with UA CompressionGet album-ready punch and presence with Volt 176's onboard 76 Compressor, an innovative analog circuit inspired by UA's classic 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. Stay Inspired with a Curated Suite of Audio SoftwareSome audio interfaces give you a smattering of random audio apps. Not Volt. Instead, UA put together a bundle of serious music production tools, virtual instruments and plug-ins including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg and more.Easy In, Easy OutVolt 176 gives you simple 1-in/2-out audio connections. Just plug a mic or instrument 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.iPad and iPhone ReadyWhen traveling light, plug Volt 176 into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band’s rehearsals and edit songs anywhere.Includes a 30-day Free Trial to UAD SparkVolt 176 users get an extended 30-day free trial to UAD Spark, an ever-expanding library of world-class plug-ins and instruments for a low monthly price. UAD Spark plug-ins run natively on Mac and will give your recordings the pro analog tones heard on your favorite albums.Capture Inspiration for Years to ComeFeaturing rugged metal construction, retro wood sides and sleek industrial design, Volt 176 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last decades.
Features
FeaturesDesktop 1-in/2-out USB audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion for Mac, PC, iPad and iPhoneVintage Mic Preamp mode lets you record voice or guitar with the rich, full sound of a classic UA tube preamp Built-in 76 Compressor adds instant clarity and punch to voice, instruments, and other sources with all-new analog circuit based on UA's iconic 1176Essential suite of audio and music software including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg and moreStudio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoringUSB bus powered for less cable clutter48V phantom power for condenser microphonesDirect Monitoring for latency-free recordingStylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use1-in/1-out MIDI connectionsUSB-C to USB-A cable includedIncluded SoftwareAbleton Live LiteSoftube Marshall Plexi Classic AmpSoftube Time & Tone BundleCelemony Melodyne EssentialRelab LX480 EssentialsPlugin Alliance Ampeg SVT-VR ClassicBrainworx bx_tunerBrainworx bx_masterdesk ClassicUJAM Virtual Drummer DEEPUJAM Virtual Bassist DANDYSpitfire Audio LABS
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Volt 176 USB Audio Interface Specifications:
Audio Quality
Max bit depth: 24-bit
Max sampling rate: 192kHz
Inputs
Total inputs: 1
Mic preamps: 1
Outputs
Total outputs: 2
Other Connectivity
Connections: USB 2.0
MIDI I/O: Yes
Headphone output(s): 1
Onboard Features
Computer platform: Mac, PC, iOS
Phantom power: Yes
Direct monitoring: Yes
Monitor control: Yes
Headphone control: Yes
Audio?
Analog or digital:? Analog/digital?
Connectivity: USB, 1/4”, XLR?
Included accessories 
Power supply:? Yes
Cable: ?USB-C to USB-A cable included
Stand:? No
Other
Rackmountable: No
Included software: Yes
Minimum System Requirements
Mac requirements: OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
Windows requirements: Windows 10 64-bit edition or later
64-bit compatible: Yes