Universal Audio announces a new audio interface, the Volt

by John BiggsOctober 5, 2021October 5, 20210

Universal Audio does some amazing hardware and software designed to pull audio signals out of amps and microphones and stuff them into your laptop or PC. Their Apollo series is surprisingly solid for the size and price and their new Volt series looks even more interesting.

The Volt comes in multiple models, from the 1 port in, 2 ports out Volt 1 for $139 to the desktop-oriented Volt 476 with 4 ports in, 4 ports out. The Volt has an embedded pre-amp that can be used in conjunction with UA’s modeling and DAW software to simulate a number of different types of amps and effects.

The Volt comes in multiple models, from the 1 port in, 2 ports out Volt 1 for $139 to the desktop-oriented Volt 476 with 4 ports in, 4 ports out. The Volt has an embedded pre-amp that can be used in conjunction with UA’s modeling and DAW software to simulate a number of different types of amps and effects.

From the release:

All Volt interfaces feature a Vintage Mic Preamp mode inspired by the mic/line preamp in UA’s
610 tube console. A UA exclusive, Volt’s tube emulation circuitry allows users to dial in rich, full
sound on vocals and instruments.

Volt 76 models feature a built-in 76 Compressor – an innovative analog circuit based on UA’s
iconic 1176 – with easy-to-use presets for adding clarity and punch to voice, guitar, and other
sources.

The kit includes Ableton Live Lite as well as a number of amp effects. It will ship in November.

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