Universal Audio designed the Volt 1 with vocalists, songwriters, guitarists, livestreamers, and podcasters in mind. This portable USB recording interface with 1 input and 2 outputs for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone provides excellent sound quality, a Vintage microphone preamp mode derived from the UA 610 tube preamp, and a suite of industry-leading music software, ensuring your next recording sounds classic.

Key Benefits

• Create classic-sounding music productions, livestreams, and podcasts on Mac/PC, iPad, and iPhone.
• Record your voice or guitar with rich, full sound using the Vintage mic preamp mode.
• Produce with essential audio and music software, including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, and Ampeg.
• Build your computer-based production studio around a stylish interface, designed to withstand years of recording at home and on the road.

Record Yourself with Best-in-Class Audio Quality

Created by the same team behind the groundbreaking Apollo interface, the Volt 1 delivers studio-quality sound, with superior character and tone compared to any other USB interface in its class.

Capture Classic Vocals with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode

Few sounds compare to the legendary warmth of the Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. The Volt 1 provides the rich, full tone of this classic UA mic/line/instrument preamp, thanks to its built-in tube emulation circuitry, available only from UA.

Be Inspired by the Included Audio Software

While some audio interfaces come with random audio apps, the Volt does not. Instead, UA has created a suite of serious music production tools, virtual instruments, and plugins, including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more.

Included Software:

• Ableton: Ableton Live Lite
• Softube: Marshall Plexi Classic Amp, Time & Tone Bundle
• Celemony: Melodyne Essential
• Relab: LX480 Essentials
• Plugin Alliance: Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, Brainworx bx_tuner, Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic
• UJAM: Virtual Drummer DEEP, Virtual Bassist DANDY
• Spitfire: LABS

Easy Inputs and Outputs

The Volt 1 provides simple 1-in/2-out audio connections. Just plug in your microphone or instrument to the front panel, then connect your speakers or headphones to monitor sound with zero latency. With the Volt interface, you’ll create like a pro, and fast.

Compatibility with iPad and iPhone

Traveling light? Connect the Volt 1 directly to your iPad or iPhone to easily create beats and samples, record your band’s rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere*.

Inspiration for Years

With its robust, fully metal construction and elegant vintage-industrial design, the Volt 1 will enhance your production space with impeccable style for years to come.

* Requires external Volt power supply and Lightning to USB adapter (except iPad Pro with USB-C).

Key Features:

• USB audio interface with 1 input/2 outputs and class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion for Mac/PC, iPad, and iPhone
• Vintage mic preamp mode for recording voice or guitar with the rich, full sound of a classic UA tube preamp
• Essential audio and music software bundle, including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM Virtual Drummer, Marshall, and Ampeg
• 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 for years of use
• 1 MIDI input/1 MIDI output
• USB-C to USB-A cable included

System Requirements:

Mac and PC:

• Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port
• USB cable (included)
• Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon processor
• (PC) Windows 10 (64-bit version)
• (macOS) 10.14 Mojave or later
• Internet connection for software downloads

iPad and iPhone:

• iPadOS / iOS 14 or later

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