Universal Audio Volt 176 USB Audio Interface

Full Description

FREE - 3 plugin bundle for a limited time only!

Until 30th September, Universal Audio are giving any customer who purchases a Volt interface the chance to claim premium-grade plugins for free. The plugin package includes the UAD Guitar Amp Bundle - authentic amp emulations that cover everything from classic vintage tones to modern high gain sounds, perfect for shaping guitar tracks with professional polish.

You will also get the renowned Fairchild® Tube Limiter Collection, bringing legendary warmth, depth and vintage character to your mixes and a go to choice for countless top engineers. For producers and sound designers, the Opal Morphing Synth offers a powerful evolving synthesis engine that can seamlessly morph between timbres for rich dynamic soundscapes.

This free plugin package significantly enhances the creative possibilities of any Volt setup, making it an ideal opportunity for musicians, producers and home studio owners looking to expand their sonic palette.

Best in class audio quality

Universal Audio boasts a rich heritage of producing the finest sounding interfaces and outboard equipment for your studio and with Volt 176, this is no different. Delivering superior audio quality with 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion means that every detail and minutia of your performance will be picked up and translated into your computer, meaning no matter how dynamic your performance is, Volt 176 will keep up with you every step of the way.

Add warmth and flavour to your sound with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode

Exclusive for the UA Volt interfaces, the Vintage Mic Preamp Mode captures the essence of a vintage UA 610 tube preamplifier to add to your recording signal. Used by the greats of the past such as Ray Charles and Van Halen, the Vintage Mic Preamp Mode will subtly shape your sound with a rich and warm layer of organic saturation that fills out your signal for sonic perfection. Perfect for adding character to a vocal performance or for adding subtle tone shaping to an electric guitar signal, you will quickly see why this preamp became a hit with the stars.

Control volume peaks with Universal Audio Compression

Inspired by the industry classic Universal Audio 1176 Limiting Amplifier, the Volt 176 Audio Interface features an innovative analog compression circuitry that produces album-ready punch and depth to your source tones. The compressor circuit features three perfectly tailored presets for vocals, guitars and synths on a simple button, removing the need for any overcomplicated switches or dials. Producers and recording engineers will now be able to quickly and easily tame the dynamics of a driving bass guitar performance to add consistency and punch with ease. Whether you're looking to tame dynamics or add character to your vocal performance, this simple solution can help you achieve the depth and weight to your tracks to be put alongside the pros.

Get creative with the curated suite of audio software

With Volt, you are given access to a carefully selected range of useful, creative and inspiring music production tools that will help you to create the music you've always dreamt of. Where other interfaces may include an overwhelming range of options, Volt gives you exactly what you need to stay inspired and level up your production. Discover plug-ins such as Celemony's Melodyne, a pitch correction software, as well as virtual instruments from Spitfire Audio and UJAM and of course a place to record it all onto with the Ableton Live DAW.

Easy in, easy out

Giving you everything you need and leaving out all the frills, the Volt 176 packs in a tremendous amount of functionality in a simple 1-in/2-out interface. With two balanced 1/4 inch outputs, you can connect your favourite studio monitors or speakers in a stereo configuration and the combination input features both unbalanced TRS and female XLR connectivity to plug in your instruments and microphones. With Volt, you'll be creating like a pro at breakneck speed.

iPad & iPhone Ready

For producers on the go, the Volt 176 provides the perfect solution. iOS compatibility allows you to create beats and record your instruments anywhere you are in the world, whether you're travelling between studio sessions or rehearsals or on your tour bus, never miss a moment when inspiration strikes with Volt 176 USB Audio Interface.

Please note: IOS requires external Volt power supply and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (except iPad Pro with USB-C).

Features

• 1-in and 2-out audio interface with premium 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion
• Vintage-inspired interface with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode for a rich and warm gain stage
• Add clarity and punch to your input source with the integrated analog 1176 compressor
• Perfect for vocals, guitar, bass and much more
• Compatible with Mac, Windows and iOS devices
• Comes included with a range of premium production software including Albeton Live Lite, Melodyne, UJAM's virtual drummer, Softube guitar and bass amplifiers including Marshall Plexi Classic and Ampeg bass amp.
• Studio-quality headphone output for crystal clear monitoring
• USB-bus powered for compact and portable recording
• +48v application for use with condenser microphones
• Direct monitoring for latency-free recording
• MIDI input and output to connect to a host of external instruments and effects
• Housed in a stylish and rugged casing with artisanal wood edges
• USB-C - USB-A cable included

Specifications

Software included

• Softube:
  • Marshall Plexi Classic Amp
  • Time & Tone Bundle
• Plugin Alliance:
  • Ampeg SVT-VR Classic
  • Brainworx bx_tuner
  • Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic
• UJAM
  • Virtual Drummer DEEP
  • Virtual Bassist DANDY
• Ableton Live Lite
• Celemony Melodyne Essential
• Relab LX480 Essentials
• Spitfire LABS
• 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