Universal Audio Volt 276 2-in/2-out USB Audio Interface
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Description
The Universal Audio Volt 276 is a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface with a Vintage preamp and an analog 76 Compressor on each of its two channels. Both combo inputs take a microphone, a line source or an instrument, so one person can record vocals and guitar together, or two people can record side by side. The Vintage circuit is inspired by UA's 610 tube preamp and the 76 Compressor is based on UA's 1176 Limiting Amplifier. Conversion runs at up to 24-bit/192 kHz on USB bus power.
Two Channels of Analog Processing
Each channel has its own gain knob, Vintage button, 76 Compressor button and INST button. The compressor presets, all at 6:1, cover smooth vocal leveling (VOC), guitar and bass with longer sustain (GTR) and fast, aggressive compression (FAST). One button sends 48 V phantom power to both XLR inputs.
Monitoring, MIDI and Software
Direct monitoring runs in stereo, with the inputs panned left and right, or in mono with both centered. MIDI in and out on 5-pin DIN connect a keyboard or drum machine, and Volt 276 comes with UA's LUNA recording software and a set of UAD plug-ins.
Features
- 2-in/2-out USB audio interface with two XLR/TRS combo inputs for mic, line or instrument
- Two Vintage Mic Preamps, analog circuits inspired by the UA 610 tube preamp
- Two analog 76 Compressors based on the UA 1176, with VOC, GTR and FAST presets
- 24-bit/192 kHz conversion
- 48 V phantom power for both mic inputs and INST buttons for guitar or bass
- Direct monitoring in stereo or mono
- Headphone output with its own volume control
- MIDI in and out on 5-pin DIN
- Bus powered over USB-C, with a 5 VDC input for external power
- Works with macOS, Windows, iPad and iPhone
- LUNA recording software and UAD plug-ins included: UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection, UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor, Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor, Century Tube Channel Strip, Pure Plate Reverb, Vibe Analog Machines Essentials, UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp and PolyMAX Synth, plus third-party titles
Specifications
- Simultaneous I/O: 2-in/2-out
- Inputs: 2 XLR/TRS combo (mic, line, instrument)
- Outputs: 2 x 1/4" monitor outputs, 1 x 1/4" stereo headphone output
- Conversion: 24-bit, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz
- 76 Compressor presets: VOC (2 ms attack, 300 ms release), GTR (1.5 ms attack, 700 ms release), FAST (30 µs attack, 35 ms release), all at 6:1
- Mic inputs: 55 dB gain, -127 dBu EIN (A-weighted), 112 dB dynamic range, 9 dBu maximum, 3 kilohms
- Instrument inputs: 1/4" TS, 1 megohm, 12.5 dBu maximum
- Line inputs: 1/4" TRS balanced, 15 kilohms, 22 dBu maximum
- Monitor outputs: 1/4" TRS balanced, 15 dBu maximum, 110 dB dynamic range
- Headphone output: 84 mW per channel into 32 ohms, 22 mW into 300 ohms
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB (mic input)
- MIDI: In and out, 5-pin DIN
- Computer connection: USB 2.0 on a USB-C connector
- Power: USB bus power, or 5 VDC center-positive barrel input (5.5 mm OD, 2.1 mm ID); 3.5 W typical
- System requirements: macOS 10.15 or later, Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), iOS and iPadOS 14 or later; Intel, AMD or Apple silicon
- Mobile use: iPhone and iPad use needs external 5 V power, and Lightning devices need Apple's Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
- Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.1 x 2.6 in (18.4 x 13.0 x 6.6 cm)
- Weight: 1.8 lbs (0.79 kg)
In the Box
- Universal Audio Volt 276 USB audio interface
- USB-A to USB-C cable
- USB-A to DC barrel power cable
