VOLT 1
Built for singers, guitarists, and podcasters, this portable recording interface for Mac/PC and iPad/iPhone delivers 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion, a selectable Vintage mic preamp mode, and a suite of industry-leading software.
Product Highlights
- Desktop 1-in/2-out USB 2.0 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone
- Vintage Mic Preamp mode for recording voice or guitar with the rich, full sound of a classic UA tube preamp
- Includes an essential suite of audio and music software from Ableton, Melodyne, Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more
- Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoring
- USB bus powered to reduce cable clutter
- 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
- Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording
- Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use
- 1-in/1-out MIDI connections
- USB-C to USB-A cable included
- Overview
- Tech Specs
Record Yourself with Best-in-Class Audio Quality
From the team that brought you the game‑changing Apollo interface, Volt 1 delivers superior studio sound quality, with more character and tone than any USB interface in its class.
Capture a Classic Vocal with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode
Few sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, as used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. Volt 1 gives you the rich, full sound of this classic UA mic/line/instrument preamp, thanks to its built‑in tube emulation circuitry, a UA exclusive.
Easy In, Easy Out
Volt 1 gives you simple 1-in/2-out audio connections. Just plug in a mic or instrument to the front panel. Then connect your speakers or headphones to monitor your audio with no latency. With Volt, you’ll be creating like a pro, fast.
iPad & iPhone Ready
Traveling light? Plug Volt 1 into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band’s rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere.
Capture Inspiration for Years to Come
Featuring rugged all-metal construction and sleek, vintage-inspired industrial design, Volt 1 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last decades.
Form Factor | Tabletop |
Display | None |
Channels of I/O | Analog 1 Input / 2 Outputs |
Max Sample Rate/Resolution | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
Number of Mic Preamps | 1 |
Input Level Adjustment | 1 x Knob |
Expansion Slots | None |
Signal Processing | |
Pad | None |
High-Pass Filter | None |
Solo/Mute | None |
Connectivity | |
Analog Audio I/O | 1 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input (Front Panel) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output 1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel) |
Phantom Power | 48 V, Selectable On/Off |
Digital Audio I/O | None |
Host Connection / USB | 1 x USB Type-C (USB 2.0) |
USB (Non-Host) | None |
Sync I/O | None |
Network I/O | None |
MIDI I/O | 1 x DIN 5-Pin Input 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output |
Wireless Connectivity | None |
Digital Audio | |
Sample Rates | Up to 192 kHz |
Sample Rate Conversion | None |
Bit Depths | 24-Bit |
Latency | Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring |
Sync Sources | Internal |
Audio Storage & Playback | |
Memory Card Slot | None |
Compatibility | |
OS Compatibility | macOS 10.14 or Later Windows 10 (64-Bit) iOS 14 or Later iPadOS 14 or Later |
Included Software | Ableton Live Lite |
Compatible Software (Not Included) | Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software |
Included Plug-Ins | Delay: Softube Tube Delay Dynamics: Softube Drawmer S73 Intelligent Master Processor Guitar & Bass: Softube Marshall Plexi Classic Amp Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Harmonic & Tape: Softube Saturation Knob Special Processing: Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic Reverb & Room:Relab LX480 Essentials Softube TSAR-1R Reverb Tuning: Celemony Melodyne Essential Brainworx bx_tuner Virtual Instruments:UJAM Virtual Drummer DEEP UJAM Virtual Bassist DANDY Spitfire LABS |
Processor Requirement | Mac: Intel Apple M1 PC: Intel AMD |
Mobile Device Compatibility | iPad Pro iPad iPhone |
Required Hardware | Available USB 2.0 Port USB Cable (Included) |
Internet Connection | Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download |
Power | |
Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included) or USB Bus Power |
AC/DC Power Adapter | 5 VDC (Not Included) |
Physical | |
Anti-Theft Features | Kensington Security Slot |
Included Software
Offering a powerful DAW, vintage guitar and bass amps, industry-leading virtual instruments, and much more, Volt gives you everything you need to start producing music, podcasts, and livestreams, right out of the box.
- Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
- Live 11 Lite
- Melodyne Essential
- Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
- LX480 Essentials
- Virtual Drummer DEEP
- Virtual Bassist DANDY
- LABS