Universal Audio Volt 176

1-in/2-out USB 2.0 desktop audio interface with professional audio conversion, built-in Vintage microphone preamp, 76 compressor, and bus power for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone.

Universal Audio created the Volt 176 for singers, songwriters, musicians, live streamers, and podcasters who want to easily record audio with a great studio sound. This portable 1-in/2-out USB recording interface for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone features a built-in Vintage microphone preamp mode, as well as a classic analog compressor, ready to capture your inspiration with professional studio results.

Record your voice or guitar with a rich, full sound using the Vintage microphone preamp mode

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

Record yourself with the best audio quality in its class

From the team that brought you the revolutionary Apollo interface, the Volt 176 delivers superior studio sound quality, with more character and tone than any other USB interface in its class.

Capture a classic vocal sound with the vintage microphone preamp mode

Few sounds can compare to a classic Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. The Volt 176 gives you the rich, full sound of this classic UA microphone/line/instrument preamp, thanks to its exclusive UA tube-emulation circuitry.

Control volume peaks with UA Compression

Get album-ready punch and presence with the Volt 176's built-in 76 compressor, an innovative analog circuit inspired by UA's classic 1176 limiting amplifier. The 76 compressor features three perfectly tuned presets for mastering vocals, guitars, synths, and drum machines. Simply plug it in, choose a setting, and play.