Capture studio-quality sound with the UAD Volt 2 Gen 2 USB Audio Interface, built for recording vocals, instruments, and other audio directly to your computer. Its two-input design supports flexible recording setups, while USB connectivity keeps your workspace streamlined. A practical choice for home studios, content creation, and music production.
- Tone Shaping Preamps. Get the rich character of a record, not a demo.
- Full 32-Bit Audio. Hear your performance in incredible detail with legendary UA quality.
- Dual Mic & Instrument Inputs. Capture your vocals and instruments at the same time.
- Smart Display. Select channels and set levels fast, with bright visual feedback.
- Auto-Gain & Clip Protection. Never worry about signal peaks ruining your take again.
- Mobile Ready. Record anywhere with USB bus power — no external power supply required.*
- Easy to Use. Quickly connect and record using your favorite music apps.
- Premium UAD Software. Get the same EQs, compressors, synths, and guitar amps used by the pros, plus the award-winning LUNA DAW.
Key Features
- 2-in / 4-out USB audio interface with professional 32-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
- Two Tone Shaping Preamps with 60 dB gain and three character modes — Warmth, Focus, and Shine — for the sound of classic analog mic preamps
- Two mic / line inputs with two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs for recording your vocals and instruments together, or in stereo
- Full-color Smart Display for bright, at-a-glance visual feedback of inputs, levels, and settings
- Auto-Gain and Clip Protection for perfect recording levels, every time
- Full integration with the UAD Console app and LUNA, including session recall and low-latency cue mixes
- Built-in loopback for podcasting, streaming and content creation
- Independent 48V phantom power per channel for condenser microphones
- USB bus-powered and class-compliant for easy setup with Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone*
- Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use
*Requires an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (except iPhone / iPads with USB-C). Windows systems use the ASIO driver, available in the UA Connect app. Requirements for bus-power vary by model and device.
Included FREE UA Software
Get a collection of premium UAD plug-ins and instruments compatible with any DAW, as used on award-winning albums, plus LUNA, the world’s only DAW with authentic analog sound and smart tools that make recording, mixing, and mastering easier.**
UAD Volt Studio Bundle
- LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
- Topline Vocal Tune
- UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
- UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor
- Pure Plate Reverb
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Vibe Analog Machines
- PolyMAX Synth
- Anthem Analog Synth
- UAD Lion ‘68 Super Lead Amp
- UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
Additional Software
- Melodyne Essential by Celemony
- Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance
- Includes Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, bx_Tuner, bx_Masterdesk_Classic
- Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM
- Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM
- Splice INSTRUMENT
- Prisma - Producer Lab by UVI
- FL Studio Producer Edition (3 months free)
- Access to exclusive Puremix audio education content
**Included UAD Volt Studio and third-party software bundles subject to change without notice.
Specifications
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
I/O
Simultaneous I/O: 2-in / 4-out
Microphone Preamps: Two, 60 dB available gain
with Tone Shaping
Monitor Outputs: One stereo
Headphone Output: One stereo (one cue mix)
USB: One USB 2.0 Host port
One USB External Power input port – requires 5VDC @ 1A minimum
USB Type-C connectors
Digital / Optical: None
MIDI: None
A/D – D/A Conversion
Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Bit Depth: 32
Power
USB Bus-Powered: Yes
Power Consumption (@ 5VDC): 3.4W typical, 4.9W maximum
On / Off Switch: None
ANALOG I/O
Instrument Inputs 1-2
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.02 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 116 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -108 dB (0.0004%)
Maximum Input Level: 13 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 Megohms
Available Gain (Digitally-controlled): 60 dB
Connector Type: ¼” TS unbalanced
Microphone Inputs 1-2
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.08 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 119 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -110 dB (0.0003%)
Maximum Input Level: 14 dBu
Input Impedance: 2 Kilohms
Available Gain (Digitally-controlled): 60 dB
Phantom Power: +48V (switchable per channel)
Connector Type: XLR Combo Jack, pin 2 positive
Line Inputs 1-2
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 119 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -108 dB (0.0004%)
Maximum Input Level: 22 dBu
Input Impedance: 10 Kilohms
Available Gain (Digitally-controlled): 60 dB
Connector Type: ¼” Combo Jack
TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
Monitor Outputs
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 126 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -112 dB (0.0003%)
Maximum Output Level: 20.2 dBu
Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
Connector Type: ¼” TRS balanced (DC coupled)
Headphone Output
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.08 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 116 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS into 300Ω): -103 dB (0.0007%)
Maximum Output Power into 32Ω: 45 mW
Maximum Output Power into 300Ω: 24 mW
Connector Type: ¼” TRS stereo unbalanced (DC coupled)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
macOS & Windows
Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port
USB cable (included)
Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon processor
Windows 10 64-bit edition or newer
macOS 12 Monterey or newer
Internet connection for software downloads
iPad & iPhone
iPadOS / iOS 16 or newer
DAW Compatibility
All major DAWs, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and more
