Universal Audio Volt 2 USB Recording Studio
A USB Recording Studio for Analog Junkies
Armed with class-leading AD/DA conversion
The Universal Audio Volt 2 USB Recording Studio includes outstanding AD/DA conversion — a must-have feature for professional-sounding tracks. This optimized conversion circuitry delivers true 24-bit/192kHz performance, ensuring true-to-life detail and clarity with tons of dimensionality. The engineers here at Bepromusic have found that projects recorded via this USB-C audio interface are top shelf all the way. With the Volt 2 USB Recording Studio, you’ll be able to produce rock-solid, album-worthy tracks.
Infuses your tracks with 610-style analog sound
UA is renowned for their classic analog designs, and the Volt 2 USB Recording Studio reflects their decades of experience. This audio interface includes two custom analog mic/line preamplifiers that sound startlingly similar to Universal Audio’s classic 610 tube pre. The Vintage Preamp Mode employs expertly designed op-amps and solid-state electronics to deliver tubelike dynamic saturation and clipping, arming you with powerful, intuitive tone shaping for your microphones and line-level signals. Best of all, Vintage Preamp Mode is selectable, which enables you to use the Volt 2 USB Recording Studio with external preamps and channel strips with zero added coloration.
Includes a premium software bundle
The Volt 2 USB Recording Studio comes with a value-laden collection of pro-grade software, enabling you to start recording right out of the box. For starters, you get UA’s award-winning LUNA DAW software, allowing you to record, edit, and mix using the sound and workflow of an analog studio. The Volt 2 USB Recording Studio also includes a suite of UAD plug-ins and instruments, comprising classic Teletronix LA‑2A compressors and Pultec EQs plus new favorites, such as the PolyMAX Synth, Century Tube Channel Strip, and Oxide Tape Recorder. Thanks to this generous software bundle, you can create music using the same plug-ins and instruments that top industry pros rely on in your home studio. Moreover, you’ll be able to level up your recording and mixing skills with tips and tutorials geared toward beginners and advanced engineers alike.
Universal Audio Volt 2 USB Recording Studio Features:
- 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface with 2 microphone preamps/input channels
- Topflight analog circuitry and class-leading 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA conversion
- Selectable Vintage Preamp Mode employs solid-state electronics for tubelike dynamic saturation and clipping
- Convenient input metering makes setting levels a piece of cake
- Stereo analog outputs and a headphones output make monitoring a snap
- 22W headphone amp easily drives high-impedance headphones
- Direct monitoring supplies zero-latency operation
- MIDI I/O for your synths and controllers
- Rugged, retro-inspired industrial design
- Includes UA’s award-winning LUNA software and a generous cache of cutting-edge plug-ins and virtual instruments
Tech Specs
- Computer Connectivity:USB 2.0
- Form Factor:Desktop
- Simultaneous I/O:2 x 2
- Number of Preamps:2 x mic
- Phantom Power:Yes
- A/D Resolution:24-bit/192kHz
- Analog Inputs:2 x XLR-1/4″ combo (mic/instrument)
- Analog Outputs:2 x 1/4″ (L/R)
- Headphones:1 x 1/4″
- MIDI I/O:In/Out
- USB:1 x USB-C
- Software:LUNA DAW Software, Melodyne Essential, UJAM, Softube Marshall, Plugin Alliance Ampeg, Relab LX480 Essentials
- OS Requirements – Mac:macOS 10.15 or later, iOS 14 or later
- OS Requirements – PC:Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
- Bus Powered:Yes
- Power Supply:USB bus powered / 5V DC power supply (sold separately)
- Height:1.96″
- Width:6.88″
- Depth:5.11″
- Weight:1.43 lbs.
- Manufacturer Part Number:VOLT2
