Universal Audio Volt 176 USB Recording Studio
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| Product # | 232132 |
| Brand | Universal Audio |
| Series | Universal Audio Volt |
| Category | USB Interface |
| Brand Category | Universal Audio - USB Interfaces |
Variants
- For a limited time only, buy any eligible Volt USB Recording Studio and get the UAD Guitar Amp Bundle, Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection, and Opal Morphing Synth FREE.
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 176 USB Recording Studio gives you the sound of your favorite records.
Highlights:
Get the sound of UA’s classic 610 preamps, 1176 compressor 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 soundand 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.
Control Volume Peaks with UA Compression
Get album-ready punch and presence with Volt 176's onboard 76 Compressor —an innovative analog circuit inspired by UA's renowned 1176 Limiting Amplifier. The 76 Compressor features presets to tame voice, guitars, synths, and drum machines. So you can justplug in, pick a setting, and play.
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.
Record Yourself with Best-in-Class Audio Quality
From the team that brought you the game-changing Apollo interface, Volt 176 delivers superior studio sound quality, with more character and tone than any USB interface in its 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 176 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.
Control Volume Peaks with UA Compression
Get album-ready punch and presence with Volt 176's 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.
Easy In, Easy Out
Volt 176 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 176 into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band’s rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere.
Capture Inspiration for Years to Come
Featuring rugged metal construction, retro wood sides, and sleek industrial design, Volt 176 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last decades.
USB-C to USB-A cable
USB-A to barrel (5VDCplug)
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 3rd 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
USB-A to barrel (5VDCplug)
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 3rd 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
- - 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, orany instrument with the rich, full sound of an iconic UA tube preamp
- - 76 Compressor adds clarity and punch to vocals, instruments, and other sources with analog circuit based on UA's renowned 1176
- - 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
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
- 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
| Key attributes | |
|---|---|
| Audio Interface Type | USB |
| Total Inputs | 1 |
| Total Outputs | 2 |
| Midi In/Out | Yes |
| General Information | |
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| Manufacturer information | Universal Audio, Inc.
4585 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley 95066 Scotts Valley CA United States |
| USB Interface attributes | |
|---|---|
| Mic Inputs | 1 |
| Line Inputs | 1 |
| Instrument/HiZ Inputs | 1 |
| Analog Outputs | 2 |
| Digital Inputs | None |
| Digital Outputs | None |
| +48V Phantom Power | Yes |
| Product Details | |
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| Product Number | 232132 |
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| Relevancy rank in Category USB Interface | |
| Date | December 2021 |
| Dimension | |
|---|---|
| Box Depth | 310mm |
| Box Height | 210mm |
| Gross Weight | 1.44kg |
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