Commercial Sound Cards

Universal Audio Volt 2

Key features:

  • PC Connection: USB
  • Card Type: External
  • Phantom Power Function
  • MIDI Function
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Description

Description

Universal Audio created the Volt 2 for singers, songwriters, guitarists, livestreamers, and podcasters.

This portable 2-in/2-out USB audio recording card for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone offers you superior sound quality, a Vintage Mic Preamp mode derived from UA's 610 tube preamp, and a suite of top-tier music software.

Work with the best sound quality in the category

From the team that brought you the game-changing Apollo, the Volt 2 offers superior studio sound quality, with more character and tone than any USB card in its class.

Capture Legendary Vocals with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode

Few sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 preamp, as used for recording by Ray Charles to Van Halen. The Volt 2 offers you the rich, full sound of this iconic UA preamp, thanks to the built-in, exclusive UA emulation circuitry.

Easy In, Easy Out

The Volt 2 provides you with simple 2-in/2-out audio connections. Just plug in your microphones or instruments. Then, connect your speakers or headphones to monitor your sound without delay. With the Volt, you will create like a professional, quickly.

Ready for iPad and iPhone

Connect the Volt 2 to your iPad or iPhone and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band's rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere.

Features

  • USB audio interface 2-in/2-out
  • Top-notch 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone
  • Vintage Mic Preamp mode for recording vocals or guitar with the rich, full sound of a classic UA tube preamp
  • Essential audio and music software suite, including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more
  • Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear listening
  • Powered by USB
  • 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
  • Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording
  • Sleek, robust construction to withstand years of use
  • 1-in/1-out MIDI
  • Includes USB-C to USB-A cable
  • Included software:
  • Ableton: Ableton Live Lite
  • Softube: Marshall Plexi Classic Amp, Softube Time & Tone Bundle
  • Celemony: Melodyne Essential
  • Relab: LX480 Essentials
  • Plugin Alliance: Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, Brainworx bx_tuner, Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic
  • UJAM: Virtual Drummer DEEP, Virtual Bassist DANDY
  • Spitfire: LABS

Requirements:

  • Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port
  • USB cable (included)
  • Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon processor
  • (PC) Windows 10 64-bit version, (macOS) 10.14 Mojave or later
  • Internet connection for software download
  • iPadOS / iOS 14 or later

Manufacturer

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Specifications

Specifications

Connectivity

PC Connectivity
USB

Dimensions

Card Type
External
Phantom Power
Yes
MIDI
Yes
Loopback
-
Auto Gain
-
Clip Safe
-
Colour
White

Audio Ports

XLR Input
2
Headphones
Yes
6.3mm Output
2
3.5mm
No
RCA
No

Compatibility

Compatible Software
Windows, macOS, iOS

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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Reviews (7)

Reviews

  1. 7
  2. 4 stars
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  3. 3 stars
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  5. 1 star
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  • jimmakos1711

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    For this price, the upgrade is worth it! Trying out the vintage preamp, it's an amazing functional addition.

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    • Audio delay
    • Number of ports
    • Number of functions
    • Installation
    • Software support
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
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  • on_the_rails_ghetto_crew
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Very good card that gives you plugins and other useful things, sturdy and beautiful construction with the vintage preamp. If you have good headphones, it sounds great (personally, I have the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro 80ohms). I have also connected a turntable, and compared to the Focusrite 2i2 3rd gen, the two-channel version has a much louder and nicer sound, at least in my opinion. 10/10. If an issue arises, I will edit. It's important that it also has an on/off switch.

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    • Number of ports
    • Number of functions
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    • Software support
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
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    • Audio delay
    • Number of ports
    • Number of functions
    • Installation
    • Software support
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
    • Audio delay
    • Number of ports
    • Number of functions
    • Installation
    • Software support
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
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    • Audio delay
    • Number of ports
    • Number of functions
    • Installation
    • Software support
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
  • For this price, the upgrade is worth it! Trying out the vintage preamp, it's an amazing functional addition.

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    0
  • Very good card that gives you plugins and other useful things, sturdy and beautiful construction with the vintage preamp. If you have good headphones, it sounds great (personally, I have the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro 80ohms). I have also connected a turntable, and compared to the Focusrite 2i2 3rd gen, the two-channel version has a much louder and nicer sound, at least in my opinion. 10/10. If an issue arises, I will edit. It's important that it also has an on/off switch.

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Description & Specifications

Universal Audio created the Volt 2 for singers, songwriters, guitarists, livestreamers, and podcasters.

This portable 2-in/2-out USB audio recording card for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone offers you superior sound quality, a Vintage Mic Preamp mode derived from UA's 610 tube preamp, and a suite of top-tier music software.

Work with the best sound quality in the category

From the team that brought you the game-changing Apollo, the Volt 2 offers superior studio sound quality, with more character and tone than any USB card in its class.

Capture Legendary Vocals with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode

Few sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 preamp, as used for recording by Ray Charles to Van Halen. The Volt 2 offers you the rich, full sound of this iconic UA preamp, thanks to the built-in, exclusive UA emulation circuitry.

Easy In, Easy Out

The Volt 2 provides you with simple 2-in/2-out audio connections. Just plug in your microphones or instruments. Then, connect your speakers or headphones to monitor your sound without delay. With the Volt, you will create like a professional, quickly.

Ready for iPad and iPhone

Connect the Volt 2 to your iPad or iPhone and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band's rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere.

Features

  • USB audio interface 2-in/2-out
  • Top-notch 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone
  • Vintage Mic Preamp mode for recording vocals or guitar with the rich, full sound of a classic UA tube preamp
  • Essential audio and music software suite, including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more
  • Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear listening
  • Powered by USB
  • 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
  • Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording
  • Sleek, robust construction to withstand years of use
  • 1-in/1-out MIDI
  • Includes USB-C to USB-A cable
  • Included software:
  • Ableton: Ableton Live Lite
  • Softube: Marshall Plexi Classic Amp, Softube Time & Tone Bundle
  • Celemony: Melodyne Essential
  • Relab: LX480 Essentials
  • Plugin Alliance: Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, Brainworx bx_tuner, Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic
  • UJAM: Virtual Drummer DEEP, Virtual Bassist DANDY
  • Spitfire: LABS

Requirements:

  • Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port
  • USB cable (included)
  • Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon processor
  • (PC) Windows 10 64-bit version, (macOS) 10.14 Mojave or later
  • Internet connection for software download
  • iPadOS / iOS 14 or later

Manufacturer

Connectivity

PC Connectivity
USB

Dimensions

Card Type
External
Phantom Power
Yes
MIDI
Yes
Loopback
-
Auto Gain
-
Clip Safe
-
Colour
White

Audio Ports

XLR Input
2
Headphones
Yes
6.3mm Output
2
3.5mm
No
RCA
No

Compatibility

Compatible Software
Windows, macOS, iOS

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (7)

  1. 7
  2. 4 stars
    0
  3. 3 stars
    0
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • Audio delay
  • Number of ports
  • Number of functions
  • Installation
  • Software support
  • Value for money
  • Construction quality

Reviews by our members

  • jimmakos1711

    Verified purchase

    For this price, the upgrade is worth it! Trying out the vintage preamp, it's an amazing functional addition.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Audio delay
    • Number of ports
    • Number of functions
    • Installation
    • Software support
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • on_the_rails_ghetto_crew
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Very good card that gives you plugins and other useful things, sturdy and beautiful construction with the vintage preamp. If you have good headphones, it sounds great (personally, I have the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro 80ohms). I have also connected a turntable, and compared to the Focusrite 2i2 3rd gen, the two-channel version has a much louder and nicer sound, at least in my opinion. 10/10. If an issue arises, I will edit. It's important that it also has an on/off switch.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

    • Audio delay
    • Number of ports
    • Number of functions
    • Installation
    • Software support
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
  • Verified purchase

    • Audio delay
    • Number of ports
    • Number of functions
    • Installation
    • Software support
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
    • Audio delay
    • Number of ports
    • Number of functions
    • Installation
    • Software support
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
  • Verified purchase

    • Audio delay
    • Number of ports
    • Number of functions
    • Installation
    • Software support
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
  • For this price, the upgrade is worth it! Trying out the vintage preamp, it's an amazing functional addition.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • Very good card that gives you plugins and other useful things, sturdy and beautiful construction with the vintage preamp. If you have good headphones, it sounds great (personally, I have the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro 80ohms). I have also connected a turntable, and compared to the Focusrite 2i2 3rd gen, the two-channel version has a much louder and nicer sound, at least in my opinion. 10/10. If an issue arises, I will edit. It's important that it also has an on/off switch.

    Translated from Greek ·
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