Universal Audio Volt 176 USB Audio Interface

The Universal Audio Volt 176 combines UA's acclaimed 610 tube preamp circuitry with an analog compressor based on the legendary 1176—the studio standard that shaped countless hit records from Motown to modern pop. This single-channel interface delivers the rich, album-ready sound solo artists, podcasters, and vocalists chase in professional studios, now accessible in a compact, bus-powered design. Whether you're a Wisconsin singer-songwriter tracking bedroom demos, a podcast host who refuses to sound thin and amateurish, or a home producer capturing vocals that sit perfectly in the mix, Volt 176 provides genuine analog processing at the push of a button.

Adding the 76 Compressor transforms raw recordings into polished, professional tracks. Based on UA's renowned 1176 circuit—the fast, musical compressor heard on everything from Led Zeppelin vocals to contemporary pop—it adds clarity, punch, and consistency without the digital artifacts or learning curve of plugin compression. Track vocals that need gentle leveling or aggressive character, process direct guitars and basses, or tame dynamic instruments like acoustic guitar—all with hardware quality in realtime, printed to your recording.

Record and mix with LUNA Digital Audio Workstation (included)—UA's award-winning software replicating analog studio workflow. Direct monitoring ensures latency-free tracking. Studio-quality headphone amplifier provides loud, clear monitoring for critical listening. 48V phantom power supports condenser microphones. MIDI I/O connects controllers, synths, and drum machines. Pristine 24-bit/192 kHz conversion captures every detail. Multi-platform support (Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone iOS 14+) with included USB-C to USB-A cable.

• 1-in/2-out USB audio interface
• UA 610 Vintage Mic Preamp mode
• 76 Compressor (1176-based analog circuit)
• 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion
• Direct monitoring (latency-free)
• Studio-quality headphone amp
• 48V phantom power
• MIDI I/O (1-in/1-out)
• LUNA DAW and UAD plug-ins included
• USB bus-powered
• Multi-platform: Mac, Windows, iPad, iPhone (iOS 14+)