Sound Like a Record from Your First Take
Volt 1 is a next-generation mobile USB audio interface with onboard Tone Shaping Preamp, giving singer-songwriters and content creators the sound of a pro studio from the moment they hit "record."
Built by the same team behind legendary Apollo interfaces, Volt 1 makes recording effortless. Get up and running on Mac, Windows, iPad, or iPhone in minutes. Set guitar and vocal levels quickly with hands-on controls. And when it’s time to mix, you get an award-winning suite of UAD plug-ins and the LUNA Digital Audio Workstation.
Key Benefits
Tone Shaping Preamp. Get the rich character of a record, not a demo.
Full 32-Bit Audio. Hear your performance in incredible detail with legendary UA quality.
Mic & Instrument Inputs. Capture your vocals and instruments at the same time.
Mobile Ready. Record anywhere with USB bus power — no external power supply required.*
Easy to Use. Quickly connect and record using your favorite music apps.
Premium UAD Software. Get the same EQs, compressors, synths, and guitar amps used by the pros, plus the award-winning
LUNA DAW
Studio Sound at the Push of a Button
Home recordings and phone demos can sound thin and lifeless. Volt gives your recordings incredible tone right from the start. With three mic preamp modes — Warmth, Focus, and Shine — you can quickly add Tube, Solid State, and British Class-A tone to everything you record.
Hear Every Detail with Best-in-Class 32-Bit Converters
When you capture that perfect take, Volt’s 32-bit / 192 kHz converters preserve every detail, exactly as it happened. And with loud, clear speaker and headphone outputs, you'll get the perfect monitoring levels, from your first take to your final mix.
Record Your Voice and Instrument Like a Pro
Volt 1 gives you studio-grade Mic / Line and Hi-Z Instrument inputs, letting you record your vocals and instruments at the same time. Its clean 48V phantom-powered mic input lets you connect your favorite studio condenser mic for high-quality recording.
Turn Anywhere you Go into a Studio
Volt 1 is bus-powered. That means you don’t need a power outlet or external power supply to make music. Or even a studio space. Just plug Volt into your computer, tablet, or phone, pull up a session and get to work.*
Start Making Music in Minutes
When you’re inspired, every second counts. Thankfully, Volt is ready, willing, and USB class-compliant on Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone. No downloads or drivers. Works with any DAW. So you can be up and recording in minutes.*
Shape Your Songs with UAD Plug-Ins and LUNA
Every Volt includes over 15 UAD plug-ins and instruments — the same software used to create and mix countless hit records for decades. Plus you get LUNA, UA’s award-winning DAW with authentic “big studio” sound and smart tools designed to make recording easy.
Ideal for Podcasts and Livestreams
Volt Gen 2’s Loopback feature allows you to blend live sources with computer audio. So you can mix podcasts and livestreams in realtime.Or just level up your video calls. It's the same way pro broadcasters work, built into every Volt.
Features
2-in / 2-out USB audio interface with professional 32-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
Tone Shaping Preamp with 60 dB gain and three character modes — Warmth, Focus, and Shine — for the sound of classic analog mic preamps
Mic / line input and front-panel Hi-Z instrument input for recording your voice and guitar at the same time
Studio-quality headphone output for clear, confident monitoring
Works with the UAD Console app and LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
Built-in loopback for podcasting, streaming, and content creation
48V phantom power for condenser microphones
USB bus-powered and class-compliant for easy setup with Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone*
Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use
*Requires an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (except iPhone / iPads with USB-C). Windows systems use the ASIO driver, available in the UA Connect app. Requirements for bus-power vary by model and device.
Included FREE UA Software
Get a collection of premium UAD plug-ins and instruments compatible with any DAW, as used on award-winning albums, plus LUNA, the world’s only DAW with authentic analog sound and smart tools that make recording, mixing, and mastering easier.**
UAD Volt Studio Bundle
LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
Topline Vocal Tune
UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
Century Tube Channel Strip
Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor
Pure Plate Reverb
Galaxy Tape Echo
Oxide Tape Recorder
Vibe Analog Machines
PolyMAX Synth
Anthem Analog Synth
UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp
UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
Additional Software
Melodyne Essential by Celemony
Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance
Includes Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, bx_Tuner, bx_Masterdesk_Classic
Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM
Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM
Splice INSTRUMENT
Prisma - Producer Lab by UVI
FL Studio Producer Edition (3 months free)
Access to exclusive Puremix audio education content
**Included UAD Volt Studio and third-party software bundles subject to change without notice.
Specifications
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
I/O
Simultaneous I/O: 2-in / 2-out
Microphone Preamp: One, 60 dB available gain
with Tone Shaping
Monitor Outputs: One stereo
Headphone Output: One stereo (shared monitor mix)
USB: One USB 2.0 Host port
One USB External Power input port – requires 5VDC @ 1A minimum
USB Type-C connectors
Digital / Optical: None
MIDI: None
A/D – D/A Conversion
Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Bit Depth: 32
Power
USB Bus-Powered: Yes
Power Consumption (@ 5VDC): 2.4W typical, 3.6W maximum
On / Off Switch: None
ANALOG I/O
Instrument Input 1
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.03 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 116 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -101 dB (0.0009%)
Maximum Input Level: 12.5 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 Megohm
Available Gain 60 dB
Connector Type: ¼” TS unbalanced
Microphone Input 2
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 119 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -108 dB (0.0004%)
Maximum Input Level: 14.5 dBu
Input Impedance: 2 Kilohms
Available Gain: 60 dB
Phantom Power: +48V (switchable)
Connector Type: XLR Combo Jack, pin 2 positive
Line Input 2
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 119 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -108 dB (0.0004%)
Maximum Input Level: 22 dBu
Input Impedance: 10 Kilohms
Available Gain: 60 dB
Connector Type: ¼” Combo Jack
TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
Monitor Outputs
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.04 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 122 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -111 dB (0.0003%)
Maximum Output Level: 20.2 dBu
Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
Connector Type: ¼” TRS balanced (DC coupled)
Headphone Output
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 121 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS into 300Ω): -108 dB (0.0004%)
Maximum Output Power into 32Ω: 52 mW
Maximum Output Power into 300Ω: 27 mW
Connector Type: ¼” TRS stereo unbalanced (DC coupled)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
macOS & Windows
Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port
USB cable (included)
Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon processor
Windows 10 64-bit edition or newer
macOS 12 Monterey or newer
Internet connection for software downloads
iPad & iPhone
iPadOS / iOS 16 or newer
DAW Compatibility
All major DAWs, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and more
