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THE NEW UNIVERSAL AUDIO VOLT AUDIO INTERFACE SERIES

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LA NUEVA SERIE DE INTERFACES DE AUDIO DE UNIVERSAL AUDIO VOLT

If you've already heard of Universal Audio's Apollo Twin and Apollo Solo audio interfaces, you're going to love this news. UA launches its new Volt series

  Universal Audio was born in 1950 at the hands of Bill Putman, an acclaimed sound engineer for music legends such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Ray Charles. Since its inception, UA has always been synonymous with quality, its products have been chosen by countless professionals, and over time it has become a benchmark for almost every professional studio in the world. For years, the Apollo series audio interfaces have stood out in its catalog. Especially the Apollo Twin and Apollo Solo range. Interfaces that offer us high-quality audio systems and DSPs in an ideal format for small production and recording studios. But it's time to renew and take a step forward. Universal Audio does this with the new Volt series.  

The new Volt audio interfaces

The Volt USB audio interfaces have been created to allow you to easily record audio with a classic studio sound. You just have to connect them to your Mac, your computer, your iPad, or your iPhone and you'll be ready to capture your music, stream live, or make a podcast with the quality of a professional studio. Among its features, we can highlight:
  • The best audio quality in its class for making professional recordings.
  • An analog compressor based on UA's iconic 1176, built-in with perfectly tailored presets that will add clarity and punch to vocals and instruments.
  • A vintage microphone preamp mode with tube emulation circuits, to achieve the richest and fullest sound.
  • And with an essential audio software package that includes Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM's Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and much more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vRxAYFHgBo Next, discover the five different models of Universal Audio's Volt USB audio interfaces:  

Volt 1

The Volt 1 audio interface has been created specifically for singers, songwriters, guitarists, and podcasters who want to easily record audio with a classic studio sound. A bus-powered USB 2.0 audio interface with 1 input / 2 outputs for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone. UNIVERSAL AUDIO VOLT 1

Volt 2

The Volt 2 is the perfect audio interface for collaborators. From musicians and songwriters to live streamers and podcasters who want to easily record audio with a classic studio sound. Volt 2 gives you simple 2 input / 2 output audio connections. Simply connect your microphones or instruments to the front panel. Then, connect your speakers or headphones to monitor your audio with zero latency. UNIVERSAL AUDIO VOLT 2

Volt 176

Designed for singers, songwriters, guitarists, and podcasters who want to easily record audio with a classic studio sound, the Volt 176 adds UA compression's peak volume control to the Volt 1. With the 76 compressor built into the Volt 176, you'll achieve more punch and presence, thanks to its innovative analog circuit inspired by UA's classic 1176 limiting amplifier. It features three perfectly tailored presets to master vocals, guitars, synthesizers, and drum machines. UNIVERSAL AUDIO VOLT 176

Vol 276

Created for musicians, songwriters, livestreamers, and podcasters who want to easily record audio with a classic studio sound, the Volt 276 adds UA compression's peak volume control to the Volt 2 thanks to its 76 compressor. UNIVERSAL AUDIO VOLT 276

Vol 476

The Volt 476 is the crown jewel, the audio interface for large productions. Aimed at musicians, producers, streamers, or content creators looking to record larger projects with a great studio sound. The Volt 476 offers you superior studio sound quality, with more character and tone than any USB interface in its class. And with simple 4 input / 4 output audio connections. UNIVERSAL AUDIO VOLT 476

Compare the different Volt audio interface models

UNIVERSAL AUDIO VOLT comparison   Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy the best audio interfaces on the market and come see the new Volt series at the MicroFusa stores in Barcelona and Madrid or at MicroFusa Online.
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