“A brilliant budget audio interface, the Volt 1 is perfect for solo musicians or those looking to work exclusively with software. Packing a generous software bundle and a genuinely useful tube preamp emulation, it’s certainly a contender as one of the best beginner audio interfaces around.” – MusicRadar
“The Volt 1 really surprised me. I mentioned at the start of this review that audio interfaces at this price point needs to do things a bit differently to stand out from the crowd… and I think the Volt 1 definitely does. The build quality is exceptionally good for an audio interface that comes in at under £150, plus the inclusion of features like the actually noticeable and usable vintage mode, the inclusion of MIDI I/O, an on off switch and external power really make this a contender for one of the best value budget interfaces I’ve ever come across. Not only that, it just provides really clean, clear recordings. Universal Audio obviously know what they’re doing when it comes to high quality premium audio interfaces and it’s great to see them jam all of that know how and quality into this tiny wee metal box.” – The GarageBand Guide
Desktop 1 pre in / 2 line out USB 2.0 audio interface with professional audio conversion, built-inVintage Mic Preamp, and bus power for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone.
The Universal Audio Volt 1 is designed for singers, songwriters, guitarists, live streamers, and podcasters. This portable 1-in/2-out USB recording interface, compatible with Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone, delivers exceptional sound quality. It features a Vintage Mic Preamp mode inspired by UA’s renowned 610 tube preamp, along with a suite of industry-leading music software. With Volt 1, your next recording will sound timeless and professional.
Now you can:
Create classic-sounding music productions, livestreams, and podcasts on Mac, PC,iPad, and iPhone
Record your voice or guitar with rich, full sound using Vintage Mic Preamp mod
Produce with an essential suite of audio and music software including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more
Build your desktop production studio around a stylish interface, built to withstand years of home and mobile recording
Record Yourself with Best-in-Class Audio Quality
From the team that brought you the game-changing Apollo interface, Volt 1 delivers superior studio sound quality, with more character and tone than any USB interface inits class.
Capture a Classic Vocal with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode
Few sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, as used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. Volt 1 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.
Stay Inspired with a Curated Suite of Audio Software
Some 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 Out
Volt 1 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 & iPhone Ready
Traveling light? Plug Volt 1 into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band’s rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere. Requires external Volt power supply and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter(except iPad Pro with USB-C).
Capture Inspiration for Years to Come
Featuring rugged all-metal construction and sleek, vintage-inspired industrial design,Volt 1 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last decades.
Key Features
Desktop 1-in/2-out USB audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone
Vintage Mic Preamp mode lets you record voice or guitar with the rich, full sound of a classic UA tube preamp
Essential suite of audio and music software including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more
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 built to withstand years of use
1-in/1-out MIDI connections
USB-C to USB-A cable included