Universal Audio Volt 276 Portable 2×2 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface with Built-In Compressor
₨127,000
Universal Audio Volt 276 MIDI Audio Interface – USB Type-C for Computers, iPad & iPhone – 2 Vintage-Tone Mic / Line / Hi-Z Preamps – 1 Headphone Out, 2 Monitor Outs – 24-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA Conversion – Bus Powered / Mac, Windows, iOS – Tube Emulation and Classic Compressor – 48V, Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring – MIDI 5-Pin Input and Output – DAW, VIs, Amp Sims, FX, and Vocal Tuner
The Universal Audio Volt 276 MIDI Audio Interface USB Type-C is a top-notch yet affordable win for quality-conscious collaborators, vocalists, musicians, and even content creators such as podcasters and live streamers.
Attractive, sturdy, and compact, this bus-powered USB Type-C interface is equally capable in a computer-based home studio or on the go with your iPad or iPhone.
Plug mics, guitars, or synths into the Universal Audio Volt 276 MIDI Audio Interface USB Type-C two mic preamps and press the Vintage switches to impart the pleasing character of an emulated UA vintage 610 tube preamp to your voice or instrument. Keep peaks under control while adding punch with three selectable presets of 1176-like analog compression.
Direct monitoring lets you hear yourself with no distracting latency, and there are separate volume controls for the speaker and headphone outputs. Got a beat machine or keyboard controller? Connect them to the MIDI 5-pin ports on the rear panel to easily integrate them with your setup.
Knowing the value of good tools, Universal Audio bundled the Universal Audio Volt 276 MIDI Audio Interface USB Type-C with versatile and creativity-inspiring software tailored for music makers.
From the popular Ableton Live Lite DAW and UJAM virtual instruments to guitar/bass amp simulations, Melodyne pitch correction, and high-end processors for mixing and mastering, there’s a bit of everything to help you transform ideas into polished productions.
Best-In-Class Sound for Collaboration
From the team that brought you the game-changing Apollo interface, Volt 276 delivers superior studio sound quality with character and tone far beyond its class.
Classic Vocal Tone
Few sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, as used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen.
Universal Audio Volt 276 MIDI Audio Interface USB Type-C gives you the rich and full sound of this classic UA mic/line/instrument preamp, thanks to its built-in tube-emulation circuitry, a UA exclusive.
Control Volume Peaks with UA Compression
Get album-ready punch and presence with Universal Audio Volt 276 MIDI Audio Interface USB Type-C onboard 76 Compressor, an innovative analog circuit inspired by UA’s classic 1176 Limiting Amplifier.
The 76 Compressor features three perfectly tailored presets to tame voice, guitars, synths, and drum machines. Just plug in, pick a setting, and play.
Inspiring 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.
- 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
Also included with the interface is a 30-day trial of UAD Spark, a subscription-based collection of plug-ins and virtual instruments that run natively on your Mac computer’s CPU—no UA hardware required.
Get exclusive instruments and tools with an ever-expanding library, and give your recordings the analog tones heard on hit albums.
Easy In, Easy Out
Universal Audio Volt 276 MIDI Audio Interface USB Type-C gives you simple 2-in / 2-out audio connections. Just plug mics, guitars, or synths into the XLR-1/4″ combo jacks on the front panel.
Then, connect your speakers or headphones via 1/4″ sockets to monitor your audio with no latency. With Volt Interface, you’ll be creating like a pro, fast.
iPad and iPhone Ready
Traveling light? Plug Universal Audio Volt 276 MIDI Audio Interface USB Type-C into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band’s rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere.
An external Volt power supply and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter are required (available separately) for iOS mobile devices other than iPad Pros with USB Type-C.
Made to Last
Featuring rugged all-metal construction, retro wood sides, and sleek industrial design, Universal Audio Volt 276 MIDI Audio Interface USB Type-C elevates your production space with impeccable style, that’s built to last for decades.
Additional Features
- Class-leading 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
- Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoring
- Separate volume controls for headphone and monitor outputs
- USB bus-powered to reduce cable clutter
- 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
- Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| Form Factor | Tabletop |
| Display | 4 x Multi-Segment LED Meter |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
| Number of Microphone Preamps | 2 Preamps |
| Input Level Adjustment | 2 x Knob |
| Expansion Slots | None |
| Signal Processing | – |
| Pad | None |
| High-Pass Filter | None |
| Solo/Mute | None |
| Connectivity | – |
| Analog Audio I/O | 2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input (Front Panel) |
| Phantom Power | 48 V, Selectable On/Off (Applied to All Inputs) |
| Digital Audio I/O | None |
| Host Connection / USB | 1 x USB Type-C (USB 2.0) |
| USB (Non-Host) | None |
| Sync I/O | None |
| Network I/O | None |
| MIDI I/O | 1 x DIN 5-Pin Input |
| Wireless Connectivity | None |
| Digital Audio | – |
| Sample Rates | Up to 192 kHz |
| Sample Rate Conversion | None |
| Bit Depths | 24-Bit |
| Latency | Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring |
| Sync Sources | Internal |
| Audio Storage & Playback | – |
| Memory Card Slot | None |
| Compatibility | – |
| OS Compatibility | macOS 10.14 or Later |
| Included Software | Ableton Live Lite |
| Compatible Software (Not Included) | Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software |
| Included Plug-Ins | Delay: |
| Processor Requirement | Mac: |
| Mobile Device Compatibility | iPad Pro |
| Required Hardware | Available USB 2.0 Port |
| Internet Connection | Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download |
| Power | – |
| Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included) or USB Bus Power |
| AC/DC Power Adapter | 5 VDC (Not Included) |
| Physical | – |
| Anti-Theft Features | Kensington Security Slot |
| Packaging Info | – |
| Package Weight | 2.615 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.7 x 7.7 x 4.4" |
| Inputs / Outputs | |
| No of Preamps |
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