Universal Audio - Volt 2 Gen 2 USB Audio Interface
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.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Three discrete preamp voicings (Tube warmth, solid-state Focus, British Class-A Shine) sculpt tone at the source; 2-in/2-out I/O with robust headphone output; class-compliant USB 2.0 connectivity; compact desktop footprint without sacrificing build quality or input impedance sensitivity.
Requires USB power; works with Mac/Windows/iPad without drivers. Pair with a decent condenser mic and audio interface cable if not already owned. Headphone monitoring is low-latency but monitor mixing happens in DAW. No MIDI I/O—purely audio-focused.
At this price point, three legitimate preamp characters plus reliable I/O give home recordists real sonic options without pretension. The Volt 2 Gen 2 elevates recording quality noticeably and remains unpretentious about what it does well: capture and flavor.
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The smart way to sound like a record
- 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 32-Bit Converters
When you capture that perfect take, Volt’s best-in-class 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 Your Voice and Instrument Like a Pro
Volt 2 gives you studio-grade Mic / Line and Hi-Z Instrument inputs, letting you record your vocals and instruments at the same time. Its clean 48V phantom-powered mic input lets you connect your favorite studio condenser mic 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.
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.*
Get the Perfect Levels with Auto-Gain
Start Making Music in Minutes
Shape Your Songs with UAD Plug-Ins and LUNA
Ideal for Podcasts and Livestreams
*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.
I/O |
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| Simultaneous I/O | 2-in / 4-out |
| Microphone Preamps | Two, 60 dB available gain with Tone Shaping |
| Monitor Outputs | One stereo |
| Headphone Output | 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 |
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| Supported Sample Rates (kHz) | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 |
| Bit Depth | 32 |
Power |
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| USB Bus-Powered | Yes |
| Power Consumption (@ 5VDC) | 3.4W typical, 4.9W maximum |
| On / Off Switch | None |
Analog I/O |
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Instrument Inputs 1-2 |
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| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.02 dB |
| Dynamic Range (A–weighted) | 116 dB |
| THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS) | -108 dB (0.0004%) |
| 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 |
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| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.08 dB |
| Dynamic Range (A–weighted) | 119 dB |
| THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS) | -110 dB (0.0003%) |
| 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 |
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| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB |
| Dynamic Range (A–weighted) | 119 dB |
| THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS) | -108 dB (0.0004%) |
| 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 |
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| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB |
| Dynamic Range (A–weighted) | 126 dB |
| THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS) | -112 dB (0.0003%) |
| Maximum Output Level | 20.2 dBu |
| Output Impedance | 200 Ohms |
| Connector Type | 1/4" TRS balanced (DC coupled) |
Headphone Output |
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| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.08 dB |
| Dynamic Range (A–weighted) | 116 dB |
| THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS into 300Ω) | -103 dB (0.0007%) |
| Maximum Output Power into 32Ω | 45 mW |
| Maximum Output Power into 300Ω | 24 mW |
| Connector Type | 1/4" TRS stereo unbalanced (DC coupled) |
System Requirements |
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| 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 |
Universal Audio has been a leader in professional audio technology since 1958, building a reputation for combining classic analog sound with modern digital innovation. The company is renowned for its expertise in modeling vintage audio gear and delivering studio-quality tools to home and professional recordists alike.
Known for meticulous attention to sound character and user experience, Universal Audio consistently develops interfaces and plugins that bring warmth and clarity to recordings. The Volt series represents the brand's commitment to making professional-grade tone accessible to musicians and podcasters at any experience level.
