We created the Volt 176 for singers, composers, musicians, podcasters and those who stream live and want to record easily while enjoying the big sound of studios. Plug the Volt 176 directly into your Mac, PC, iPad or iPhone, it will pop up immediately and you can start capturing your ideas instantly, with pro sound from Universal Audio.
YOU CAN NOW:
Easily produce music, livestreams and podcasts with classic sound on Mac, PC, iPad and iPhone
Record your voice or guitar while enjoying rich, full sound thanks to Vintage Mic Preamp mode
Bring crispness and punch to your vocals, instruments and other sources using the analog compressor based on UA's legendary 1176
Produce your projects with a suite of essential music software and audio processing, including Ableton Live, Melodyne, UJAM Virtual Drummer, Marshall amps, Ampeg, and more.
Record yourself with the best sound quality
The latest innovation from the team that brought you the revolutionary Apollo interface, the Volt 176 gives you superior sound quality. No other USB interface in this category is capable of giving you sound with as much character.
Legendary vocal takes thanks to Vintage Mic Preamp mode
The sound of Universal Audio's vintage 610 tube mic preamps is unmatched on the market. You've heard it on the records of the greatest, from Ray Charles to Van Halen. The Volt 176 lets you benefit from all the richness of this iconic mic/line/instrument preamp, thanks to its integrated tube circuit emulation, a UA exclusive.
Control volume peaks with UA's compressor
The 76 compressor integrated into the Volt 176 gives you unparalleled sonic presence and dynamics. This innovative analog circuit inspired by UA's famous classic 1176 Limiting Amplifier processor offers three tailor-made presets for taming vocals, guitars, synths and drum machines. Plug in your instrument or mic, choose a setting, and you're done.
Plug in, record
The Volt 176 has simple connectivity consisting of one input and two outputs. Plug in a microphone or instrument on the front, then your speakers or headphones to monitor audio without latency. With the Volt, you'll be creating like the pros, in the blink of an eye.
A suite of audio software to never run out of inspiration
Some audio interfaces come with a handful of often randomly chosen audio applications. This is not the case with the Volt. Instead, we've put together a bundle of premium music production tools, instruments, and virtual effects from the best of the industry.