Universal Audio Volt 1 Portable 1×2 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface
Universal Audio Volt 1: Elevate Your Studio, Unleash Your Creativity
Best-In-Class Sound for Yourself
Vintage Tube Preamp Emulation
Plug in your microphone, guitar, or synth into the Volt 1’s mic preamp, and experience the magic of the Vintage switch. Press it to impart the pleasing character of an emulated UA vintage 610 tube preamp to your voice or instrument.
Direct Monitoring
Enjoy latency-free recording with direct monitoring, allowing you to hear yourself without distractions. The Volt 1 offers separate volume controls for the speaker and headphone outputs for precise audio control.
MIDI Integration
Connect your beat machine or keyboard controller to the MIDI 5-pin ports on the rear panel, seamlessly integrating them with your creative setup.
Classic Vocal Tone
UA Exclusive Tube-Emulation Circuitry
Experience the rich and full sound of the classic Universal Audio 610 tube preamp with Volt 1’s built-in tube-emulation circuitry—an exclusive feature that brings classic vocal tones to your recordings.
Inspiring Software Bundle
Serious Music Production Tools
Universal Audio bundled the Volt 1 with versatile and creativity-inspiring software tailored for music makers. From Ableton Live Lite DAW to UJAM virtual instruments, guitar/bass amp simulations, Melodyne pitch correction, and high-end processors for mixing and mastering—it’s a comprehensive package to transform your ideas into polished productions.
Noteworthy Software Included
- Ableton Live Lite (music production DAW)
- Softube Marshall Plexi Classic Amp (guitar amp sim)
- Softube Time & Tone Bundle (mixing effects processors)
- Celemony Melodyne Essential (pitch correction)
- Relab LX480 Essentials (classic studio reverb)
- Plugin Alliance Ampeg SVT-VR Classic (bass amp sim)
- Brainworx bx_tuner (guitar/bass tuner)
- Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic (mastering processor)
- UJAM Virtual Drummer DEEP (virtual drum instrument)
- Virtual Bassist DANDY (virtual bass instrument)
- Spitfire LABS (virtual instrument)
- Access to UAD Spark Plug-Ins on Mac (30-day trial)
Easy In, Easy Out
Simplified Audio Connections
Volt 1 provides simple 1-in / 2-out audio connections. Plug a mic or instrument into the XLR-1/4″ combo jack on the front panel and connect your speakers or headphones via 1/4″ sockets for quick and easy professional-grade recording.
iPad and iPhone Ready
Mobile Creativity
For those on the go, Volt 1 is iPad and iPhone ready. Easily create beats, record rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere by connecting Volt 1 to your iOS device. An external Volt power supply and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter are required for iOS mobile devices without a USB Type-C port.
Made to Last
Robust Construction
Featuring rugged all-metal construction and a sleek vintage-inspired industrial design, Volt 1 not only elevates your production space with impeccable style but is also built to last for decades.
Additional Features
- Class-leading 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
- 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
