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Universal Audio Volt 2 Gen 2 Audio Interface || Guildwater Gear is an Authorized Universal Audio Dealer.
Universal Audio Volt 2 Gen 2. 2-in / 4-out USB Audio Interface with Onboard Tone Shaping. 32-bit / 192 kHz bus-powered USB audio interface featuring Tone Shaping Preamps, Hi-Z instrument inputs, full-color Smart Display, Auto-Gain and Clip Protection, and a suite of UAD plug-ins and LUNA Digital Audio Workstation. Compatible with Mac, Windows, and iOS.
The Smart Way to Sound Like a Record. Volt 2 is a next-generation mobile USB audio interface with two onboard Tone Shaping Preamps and a Smart Display, giving music creators the sound of a pro studio with easy, hands-on control.
Built by the same team behind legendary Apollo interfaces, Volt 2 makes recording effortless. Get up and running on Mac, Windows, iPad, or iPhone in minutes. Set vocal, guitar, and stereo instrument levels perfectly with Auto-Gain. And when it’s time to mix, you get an award-winning suite of UAD plug-ins and the LUNA Digital Audio Workstation.
Key Benefits
- Tone Shaping Preamps. Get the rich character of a record, not a demo.
- Full 32-Bit Audio. Hear your performance in incredible detail with legendary UA quality.
- Dual Mic & Instrument Inputs. Capture your vocals and instruments at the same time.
- Smart Display. Select channels and set levels fast, with bright visual feedback.
- Auto-Gain & Clip Protection. Never worry about signal peaks ruining your take again.
- Mobile Ready. Record anywhere with USB bus power — no external power supply required.*
- Easy to Use. Quickly connect and record using your favorite music apps.
- Premium UAD Software. Get the same EQs, compressors, synths, and guitar amps used by the pros, plus the award-winning LUNA DAW.
Studio Sound at the Push of a Button. Home recordings and phone demos can sound thin and lifeless. Volt gives your recordings incredible tone right from the start. With three mic preamp modes — Warmth, Focus, and Shine — you can quickly add Tube, Solid State, and British Class-A tone to everything you record.
Hear Every Detail with Best-in-Class 32-Bit Converters. When you capture that perfect take, Volt’s 32-bit / 192 kHz converters preserve every detail, exactly as it happened. And with loud, clear speaker and headphone outputs, you'll get the perfect monitoring levels, from your first take to your final mix.
Record Vocals and Instruments Like a Pro. Volt 2 gives you two studio-grade Mic / Line and Hi-Z Instrument inputs, letting you record vocals, instruments, or stereo sources at the same time. Its clean 48V phantom-powered mic inputs let you connect your favorite studio condenser mics for high-quality recording.
See the Big Picture with Smart Display. Volt 2’s full-color Smart Display shows your inputs, levels, and settings in detail. So you spend less time setting up and more time creating.
Get the Perfect Levels with Auto-Gain. Nothing’s worse than a great take wrecked by digital distortion. Volt's Auto-Gain sets your recording levels in seconds, and Clip Protection catches unexpected peaks. So you can focus on the performance instead of the meters.
Turn Anywhere You Go into a Studio. Volt 2 is bus-powered. That means you don’t need a power outlet or external power supply to make music. Or even a studio space. Just plug Volt into your computer, tablet, or phone, pull up a session and get to work.*
Start Making Music in Minutes. When you’re inspired, every second counts. Thankfully, Volt is ready, willing, and USB class-compliant on Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone. No downloads or drivers. Works with any DAW. So you can be up and recording in minutes.*
Shape Your Songs with UAD Plug-Ins and LUNA. Every Volt includes over 15 UAD plug-ins and instruments — the same software used to create and mix countless hit records for decades. Plus you get LUNA, UA’s award-winning DAW with authentic “big studio” sound and smart tools designed to make recording easy.
Ideal for Podcasts and Livestreams. Volt Gen 2’s Loopback feature allows you to blend live sources with computer audio. So you can mix podcasts and livestreams in realtime. Or just level up your video calls. It's the same way pro broadcasters work, built into every Volt.
Key Features
- 2-in / 4-out USB audio interface with professional 32-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
- Two Tone Shaping Preamps with 60 dB gain and three character modes — Warmth, Focus, and Shine — for the sound of classic analog mic preamps
- Two mic / line inputs with two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs for recording your vocals and instruments together, or in stereo
- Full-color Smart Display for bright, at-a-glance visual feedback of inputs, levels, and settings
- Auto-Gain and Clip Protection for perfect recording levels, every time
- Full integration with the UAD Console app and LUNA, including session recall and low-latency cue mixes
- Built-in loopback for podcasting, streaming and content creation
- Independent 48V phantom power per channel for condenser microphones
- USB bus-powered and class-compliant for easy setup with Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone*
- Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use
*Requires an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (except iPhone / iPads with USB-C). Windows systems use the ASIO driver, available in the UA Connect app. Requirements for bus-power vary by model and device.
Included FREE UA Software. Get a collection of premium UAD plug-ins and instruments compatible with any DAW, as used on award-winning albums, plus LUNA, the world’s only DAW with authentic analog sound and smart tools that make recording, mixing, and mastering easier.**
UAD Volt Studio Bundle
- LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
- Topline Vocal Tune
- UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
- UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor
- Pure Plate Reverb
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Vibe Analog Machines
- PolyMAX Synth
- Anthem Analog Synth
- UAD Lion ‘68 Super Lead Amp
- UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
Additional Software
- Melodyne Essential by Celemony
- Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance. Includes Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, bx_Tuner, bx_Masterdesk_Classic
- Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM
- Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM
- Splice INSTRUMENT
- Prisma - Producer Lab by UVI
- FL Studio Producer Edition (3 months free)
- Access to exclusive Puremix audio education content
**Included UAD Volt Studio and third-party software bundles subject to change without notice.
Specifications. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
I/O
- Simultaneous I/O: 2-in / 4-out
- Microphone Preamps: Two, 60 dB available gain with Tone Shaping
- Monitor Outputs: One stereo
- Headphone Outputs: One stereo (one cue mix)
- USB: One USB 2.0 Host port
- One USB External Power input port - requires 5VDC @ 1A minimum
- USB Type-C connectors
Digital / Optical: none
MIDI: none
A/D - D/A Conversion
- Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
- Bit Depth: 32
Power
- USB Bus-Powered: Yes
- Power Consumption: 3.4W typical, 4.9W maximum
- On / Off Switch: None
ANALOG I/O
Instrument Inputs 1-2
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz plus or minus 0.02 dB
- Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 116 dB
- THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -108 dB (0.0004 percent)
- Maximum Input Level: 13 dBu
- Input Impedance: 1 megohms
- Available Gain (Digitally-controlled): 60 dB
- Connector Type: 1/4" TS unbalanced
Microphone Inputs 1-2
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz plus or minus 0.08 dB
- Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 119 dB
- THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -110 dB (0.0003 percent)
- Maximum Input Level: 14 dBu
- Input Impedance: 2 Kilohms
- Available Gain (Digitally-controlled): 60 dB
- Phantom Power: +48V (switchable per channel)
- Connector Type: XLR Combo Jack, pin 2 positive
Line Inputs 1-2
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz plus or minus 0.05 dB
- Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 119 dB
- THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -108 dB (0.0004 percent)
- Maximum Input Level: 22 dBu
- Input Impedance: 10 Kilohms
- Available Gain (Digitally-controlled): 60 dB
- Connector Type: 1/4 Combo Jack; TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
Monitor Outputs
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz plus or minus 0.05 dB
- Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 126 dB
- THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -112 dB (0.0003 percent)
- Maximum Output Level: 20.2 dBu
- Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
- Connector Type: 1/4" TRS balanced (DC coupled)
Headphone Outputs
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz plus or minus 0.8 dB
- Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 116 dB
- THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS into 300 ohms): -103 dB (0.0007 percent)
- Maximum Output Power into 32 ohms: 45 mW
- Maximum Output Power into 300 ohms: 24 mW
- Connector Type: 1/4" TRS stereo unbalanced (DC coupled)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- macOS & Windows
- Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port
- USB cable (included)
- Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon processor
- Windows 10 64-bit edition or newer
- macOS 12 Monterey or newer
- Internet connection for software downloads
- iPad & iPhone: iPadOS / iOS 16 or newer
- DAW Compatibility: All major DAWs, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and more