Universal Audio Volt 1 - USB Recording Studio

Volt 1 USB Recording Studio is Universal Audio’s 1 preamp, 1-in / 2-out complete USB recording solution for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone.

Supercharge your music with legendary sound.

Start recording right out of the box with a high-quality 1-in / 2-out USB audio interface, award-winning DAW, and suite of UAD plug-ins and instruments including classic Teletronix LA‑2A compressors and Pultec EQs, plus new favorites like PolyMAX Synth, Century Tube Channel Strip, and Oxide Tape Recorder.

Built with timeless UA analog sound, Volt 1 USB Recording Studio gives you the sound of your favorite records. 

Highlights

• Get the sound of UA’s classic 610 preamps and professional-grade converters to capture every detail and nuance of your performance with up to 24-bit / 192 kHz quality
• Record and mix with the award-winning LUNA Digital Audio Workstation, giving you the sound and workflow of a real analog studio
• Create using the same UAD plug-ins and instruments trusted by top industry pros – for the sound of your favorite records right in your home studio
• Level up your recording and mixing skills with tips and tutorials for beginners to advanced users

Record with Studio-Quality Sound at Home

Powered by Universal Audio’s award-winning preamp and converter technology, Volt elevates any recording with pro studio sound, even for those just starting.

Get Analog Warmth with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode

Plug in your mic or instrument, press the Vintage button, and experience the rich, full sound of the renowned UA 610 tube preamp — one of the most recorded mic preamps of all time.

Sound Like Your Favorite Records

We designed LUNA to bring the sound of classic tape machines and analog mixing consoles into a modern DAW, with intuitive workflows and unlimited track counts to capture your wildest ideas.

Record & Mix with Premium UAD Plug-Ins

Mix like the pros with a suite of UAD plug-ins and instruments including classic Teletronix LA‑2A compressors and Pultec EQs, plus new favorites like PolyMAX Synth, Century Tube Channel Strip, Galaxy Tape Echo, Pure Plate Reverb, Oxide Tape Recorder, and Verve Analog Machines Essentials.

Features

• Desktop 1-in / 2-out USB audio interface with 1 preamp and class-leading 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
• Vintage Mic Preamp mode for recording your voice, guitar, or any instrument with the rich, full sound of an iconic UA tube preamp 
• Listen in realtime as you record with Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording
• Bus-powered and class-compliant for hassle-free set-up with Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone using the included USB-C to USB-A cable
• Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoring
• 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
• Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use

Included UA Software

• LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
• Century Tube Channel Strip
• Pultec Passive EQ Collection
• Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Pure Plate Reverb
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Included 3^rd Party Software

• Marshall^® Plexi Classic Amp Bundle by Softube
• Ableton Live Lite
• Melodyne Essential by Celemony
• Ampeg^® SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance
• LX480 Essentials by Relab Development
• Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM
• Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM
• LABS by Spitfire Audio

Specifications

I/O 

Monitor Outputs: Two (one stereo pair) 

Headphone Output: One stereo

USB: One USB 2.0 port (USB Type-C connector)

MIDI: In, Out (two 5-pin DIN connectors)

A/D – D/A Conversion

Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 

Bit Depth: 24 

ANALOG I/O

Microphone Input(s)

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB 

Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 112 dB

THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -103 dB (0.0007 %)

Equivalent Input Noise (150 Ohms, A-weighted): -127 dBu

Maximum Input Level: 9 dBu

Input Impedance: 3 Kilohms

Available Gain: 55 dB

Phantom Power: +48V (switchable)

Connector Type: XLR Female, pin 2 positive

Instrument Input(s)

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB 

Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 111 dB

THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -84 dB (0.006 %)

Maximum Input Level: 12.5 dBu

Input Impedance: 1 Megohms

Available Gain: 55 dB

Connector Type: ¼” TS unbalanced

Line Input(s)

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB 

Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 111 dB

THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -102 dB (0.0008 %)

Maximum Input Level: 22 dBu

Input Impedance: 15 Kilohms

Available Gain: 55 dB

Connector Type: ¼” TRS balanced or TS unbalanced

Monitor & Line Output(s)

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB

Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 110 dB

THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -102.5 dB (0.00075%)

Maximum Output Level: 15 dBu

Output Impedance: 100 Ohms

Connector Type: ¼” TRS balanced or TS unbalanced

Headphone Output(s)

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB

Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 110 dB

THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -102.5 dB (0.00075%)

Maximum Output Level: 15 dBu

Output Impedance: 100 Ohms

Connector Type: ¼” TRS balanced or TS unbalanced

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

macOS & Windows

Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port

USB cable (included)

Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon processor

Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions)

macOS Catalina 10.15 or newer operating system

Internet connection for software downloads

iPad & iPhone

iPadOS / iOS 14 or newer