Universal Audio Volt 176 | USB-C Audio Interface with Built-in Classic 1176 Compressor and Vintage Preamp
Infuse Your Creations with Classic Analog Soul: Built-in Vintage Preamp and 76 Compressor
The Universal Audio Volt 176 is a 1-in/2-out USB-C audio interface, featuring premium 24-bit/192kHz A/D Resolution, switchable Vintage Mic Preamps mode, and built-in analog circuitry derived from the classic 1176 Compressor. Designed for singers, songwriters, guitarists, streamers, and podcasters, this interface allows you to easily record your work with legendary studio sound.
Unlike most entry-level audio interfaces on the market that only offer clean signals, the Volt 176's uniqueness lies in its built-in true analog coloration circuitry. It allows you to easily achieve the warm saturation of Universal Audio's classic 610 tube preamp and the impact and dynamic control provided by the 1176 Compressor early in the recording process, shaping a professional sound without relying entirely on post-production plugins.
Quick Facts
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Brand: Universal Audio
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Model: Volt 176
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A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
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Simultaneous I/O: 1 x 2
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Core Features: Built-in Vintage Preamp & 1176-style Compressor
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Connector: USB-C
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Use Cases: Solo recording for singers/musicians, Podcast production, Live streaming, YouTuber content creation, Mobile music production
Who is the Volt 176 for?
Universal Audio Volt 176 Core Technologies and Features
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Premium AD/DA Conversion: Equipped with class-leading 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA converters, ensuring your recordings have excellent clarity, dynamics, and detail.
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Vintage Mic Preamps Mode: Activate with one click an analog circuit modeled after UA's classic 610 tube preamp, infusing vocals and instruments with rich, full, classic tube tone.
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Built-in 76 Compressor: Features an analog FET compressor derived from the legendary UREI 1176, offering three professionally tuned preset modes (VOC for vocals, GTR for guitar, and FAST for quick transients), easily adding impact and presence to your tracks.
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Professional Headphone Output: Built-in 22W high-power headphone amplifier can easily drive high-impedance professional monitoring headphones, providing a clear and loud monitoring experience.
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Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring: Offers direct monitoring functionality, allowing you to hear real-time, zero-latency feedback during recording, ensuring optimal performance.
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Comprehensive Connectivity: In addition to microphone/instrument inputs and stereo monitor outputs, it also features MIDI I/O Connector for connecting your synthesizers and controllers.
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Robust Vintage Industrial Design: Features an all-metal chassis with wooden side panels, not only robust and durable but also adding a touch of classic studio style to your desktop.
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Bundled Professional Software Suite: This unit comes with a professional recording/mixing software suite, allowing you to start creating, mixing, and mastering right out of the box.
Vintage Mic Preamps Mode
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Derived from the Classic 610 Tube Preamp: The analog circuit design of this mode is inspired by Universal Audio's legendary 610 tube preamp, which has been used for decades to record countless classic albums from Ray Charles to Van Halen.
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True Analog Saturation: Through meticulously designed solid-state electronic components, it recreates the dynamic saturation and clipping characteristics of tube circuits, adding warmth, rich color, and presence to your sound.
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Flexible Switching: This mode can be switched on or off at any time. When you need a clean, uncolored signal, or when using an external Mic Preamps, you can turn it off to get the most authentic sound.
Built-in 76 Compressor
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Hardware Analog Compression Circuit: This is not a digital emulation, but a true analog FET compressor based on UA's classic 1176 Limiting Amplifier, allowing you to complete dynamic control before the signal enters your computer.
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Three Professional Preset Modes: Offers three meticulously tuned button modes for different sound sources—VOC (vocals), GTR (guitar), and FAST (fast transients), allowing you to quickly achieve ideal dynamic effects without complex settings.
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Enhance Track Texture: Whether making vocals more prominent, guitars more impactful, or adding punch to synthesizers, the 76 Compressor effectively controls dynamic peaks, adding professional studio-grade cohesion and clarity to your tracks.
Studio-Grade Monitoring and Connectivity
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Powerful Headphone Output: Built-in powerful headphone amplifier ensures you get a clear and sufficiently loud monitoring signal, easily driving even high-impedance headphones.
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Professional Monitor Outputs: Equipped with a pair of 1/4" TRS Analog Outputs, connectable to your professional monitor speakers, providing a balanced, clean audio signal.
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MIDI In/Out: Complete MIDI I/O Connector makes the Volt 176 the hub of your studio, easily connecting MIDI keyboards, synthesizers, drum machines, and other external devices.
Bundled Software
UA Native Software (Perpetual License)
- LUNA Recording Software
- UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
- UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor
- Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
- Pure Plate Reverb
- Showtime '64 Tube Amp
- PolyMAX Synth
Third-Party Software (Perpetual License)
- Ableton Live Lite
- Celemony Melodyne Essential
- Plugin Alliance Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle
- Softube Marshall® Plexi Classic Amp Bundle
- UJAM Virtual Drummer DEEP
- UJAM Virtual Bassist DANDY
- Spitfire Audio LABS
※ Bundled software is subject to the manufacturer's current shipment and may change without prior notice.
Tech Specs
| Computer Connection | USB-C |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Simultaneous I/O | 1 x 2 |
| A/D Resolution | Up to 24-bit/192kHz |
| Mic Preamps | 1 (with Vintage Preamp Mode) |
| Phantom Power | Yes (+48V) |
| Analog Inputs | 1 x XLR-1/4" TRS Combo (Mic/Instrument) |
| Analog Outputs | 2 x 1/4" TRS (L/R) |
| Headphone Output | 1 x 1/4" TRS |
| MIDI | In/Out |
| Operating System (Mac) | macOS 10.15 or later |
| Operating System (PC) | Windows 10 (64-bit) or later |
| Mobile App Compatibility | iPadOS / iOS 14 or later |
| Power Source | USB-C Bus Power |
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