Universal Audio VOLT 276 USB Audio Interface

Universal Audio Volt 276 – Pro Studio Sound with Vintage Compression

The Universal Audio Volt 276 is a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface designed for musicians, producers, and content creators who want studio-quality sound with built-in analog-style compression. With award-winning UA preamps, vintage tube emulation, and a 1176-inspired compressor, the Volt 276 makes it easy to capture professional recordings with warmth, clarity, and dynamic control.

Volt 276 Features:

• Classic Analog Warmth – Engage the Vintage Mic Preamp Mode to capture the rich, full tone of the legendary UA 610 tube preamp used on countless hit records.
• Built-In 1176-Style Analog Compression – Get punch, presence, and dynamic control with an easy-to-use 76 Compressor featuring three optimized presets for vocals, guitars, synths, and drum machines.
• High-Quality Audio Conversion – 24-bit/192kHz resolution ensures pristine, professional-grade sound.
• Flexible I/O for Any Setup – 2-in/2-out design with XLR and instrument inputs, 48V phantom power, and zero-latency monitoring for seamless recording and playback.
• Bundled Pro Software Suite – Includes Ableton Live Lite, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more for recording, mixing, and production.
• Portable & Durable Build – A rugged all-metal design, bus-powered via USB-C, and compatible with Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone for recording anywhere.

UA Volt 276 Specifications:

• Desktop 2-in/2-out USB audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion for Mac, PC, iPad and iPhone
• Vintage Mic Preamp mode lets you record voice or guitar with the rich, full sound of a classic UA tube preamp
• Built-in 76 Compressor adds instant clarity and punch to voice, instruments and other sources with all-new analog circuit based on UA's iconic 1176
• Essential suite of audio and music software including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg and more
• Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoring
• USB bus powered for less 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

Audio Quality

• Max bit depth: 24-bit
• Max sampling rate: 192kHz

Inputs

• Total inputs: 2
• Mic preamps: 2

Outputs

• Total outputs: 2

Other Connectivity

• Connections: USB 2.0
• MIDI I/O: Year s
• Headphone output(s): 1

Onboard Features

• Computer platform: Mac, PC, iOS
• Phantom power: Yes
• Direct monitoring: Yes
• Monitor control: Yes
• Headphone control: Yes

Audio 

• Analog or digital: Analog/digital 
• Connectivity: USB, 1/4", XLR 

Included Accessories 

• Power supply:  Yes
• Cable: USB-C to USB-A cable included
• Stand:  No

Other

• Rackmountable: No
• Included software: Yes

Minimum System Requirements

• Mac requirements: OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
• Windows requirements: Windows 10 64-bit edition or later
• 64-bit compatible: Yes

Included UA Software

• LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
• Century Tube Channel Strip
• Pultec Passive EQ Collection
• Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Pure Plate Reverb
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Included 3rd-Party Software

• Marshall Plexi Classic Amp Bundle by Softube
• Ableton Live Lite
• Melodyne Essential by Celemony
• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance
• LX480 Essentials by Relab Development
• Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM
• Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM
• LABS by Spitfire Audio

For pro-quality sound, built-in compression, and classic analog tone, the Volt 276 is the perfect choice for musicians and producers looking to level up their recordings.