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.

Build your desktop production studio around a stylish interface, built to withstand years of home and mobile recording One thing that’s worth noting: to work in this manner with iPhone’s and older iPad’s, you’ll require an external Volt power supply, plus an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (*unless* you’re using an iPad Pro with USB-C).

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In addition to the two transparent-sounding channels, a Vintage Mic Preamp mode is also on board, based on the 610 Tube Preamp. Depending on your needs, simply switch on the timbr and leave it at the ultra-clean sound of the interface. The high-quality headphone amplifier delivers enough power and crystal-clear sound for all common headphones, so you can enjoy your recordings latency-free and in high quality .

Harness the iconic sound of the now-legendary 480L hardware reverb within your mixes. Choose from emulations of four classic presets found on the original unit – Medium Hall, Fat Plate, Small Ambience and Large Wood Room – created by industry-leading mixers like Joe Carell and Richard Furch. Traveling light? Plug Volt 2 into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band’s rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere. Requires external Volt power supply and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (except iPad Pro with USB-C). They aren’t just a pretty face though; quality metal components ensure the Volt is incredibly durable, withstanding years of recording both on-the-go and at home. From the team that brought you the game-changing Apollo interface, Volt 2 delivers superior studio sound quality, with more character and tone than any USB interface in its class.

Universal Audio created Volt 2 for collaborators — from musicians and songwriters to livestreamers and podcasters. This portable 2-in/2-out USB recording interface for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone gives you superior sound quality, a Vintage Mic Preamp mode derived from UA’s 610 tube preamp, plus a suite of industry-leading music software — so your next recording will sound classic. Few sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, as used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. Volt 2 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.