Universal Audio Volt 276 USB-C Audio Interface

“This is a solid interface that I would keep handy for the potency of its signal path and ease of use alone, not to mention that it expands my mobile recording palette significantly. It even “legitimizes” my noodlings on the iPad and brings that whole iOS recording habitat into the studio with serious fidelity. High voltage!” – Tape Op

“With analog features like Vintage Mic Preamp mode and 76 Compressor, Volt interfaces stand out from the crowd.” – Sound On Sound

“These are great, with a spritz of hard-to-resist recording history magic on top.” – MusicRadar

Desktop 2 pre in / 2 line out USB-C audio interface with professional audio conversion, built-inVintage Mic Preamp, 76 Compressor, and bus power for Mac, PC, iPad,and iPhone

Universal Audio created Volt 276 for collaborators, from musicians and producers to live streamers and content creators. This portable 2-in/2-out USB recording interface for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone features a built-in Vintage Mic Preamp mode, plus a classic analog compressor — ready to capture your inspiration with professional studio result.

Now you can:

Create classic-sounding music productions, livestreams, and podcasts on Mac, PC,iPad, and iPhone

Record your voice or guitar with rich, full sound using Vintage Mic Preamp mode

Add clarity and punch to voice, instruments, and other sources with an analog compressor based on UA’s iconic 1176

Produce with an essential suite of audio and music software including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more

Collaborate with Best-in-Class Audio Quality

From the team that brought you the game-changing Apollo interface, Volt 276 delivers superior studio sound quality, with more character and tone than any USB interface inits class.

Capture Classic Vocals with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode

Few sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, as used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. Volt 276gives you the rich, full sound of this classic UA mic/line/instrument preamp, thanks to its built-in tube emulation circuitry, a UA exclusive.

Control Volume Peaks with UA Compression

Get album-ready punch and presence with Volt 276’s onboard 76 Compressor — an innovative analog circuit inspired by UA’s classic 1176 Limiting Amplifier. The 76 Compressor features three perfectly tailored presets to tame voice, guitars, synths, and drum machines. Just plug in, pick a setting, and play.

Stay Inspired with a Curated Suite of Audio Software

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.

Easy In, Easy Out

Volt 276 gives you simple 2-in/2-out audio connections. Just plug your mics, guitars, or synths into the front panel. Then connect your speakers or headphones to monitor your audio with no latency. With Volt, you’ll be creating like a pro, fast.

iPad & iPhone Ready

Traveling light? Plug Volt 276 right 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).

Key Features

Desktop 2-in/2-out USB audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone

Vintage Mic Preamp mode lets you record voice or guitar with the rich, full sound of a classic UA tube preamp

Built-in 76 Compressor adds instant clarity and punch to voice, instruments, and other sources with all-new analog circuit based on UA’s iconic 1176

Essential suite of audio and music software including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’sVirtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more

Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoring

USB bus powered for less cable clutter

48V phantom power for condenser microphones

Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording

Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use

1-in/1-out MIDI connections

USB-C to USB-A cable included