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Universal Audio Volt 4 Portable 4x4 USB Audio/MIDI Interface

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Universal Audio Volt 4 Portable 4x4 USB Audio/MIDI Interface
Key Features
  • Musicians, Songwriters, Content Creators
  • 2 Mic / Line / Hi-Z Preamps, 2 Line In
  • Outputs: 1 Headphone, 2 Monitor, 4 Line
  • USB Type-C for Computers, iPad & iPhone
Vibe-rich tube-emulation circuitry, pristine pro-grade conversion, MIDI ports, and an impressive bundle of music production software make the Universal Audio Volt 4 portable 4x4 audio interface a top-notch yet affordable win for quality-conscious collaborators, vocalists, musicians, and even content creators such as podcasters and livestreamers. Attractive, sturdy, and compact, this USB Type-C interface can be either bus-powered by a computer-based home studio or powered via the included power supply for on-the-go recording with your iPad or iPhone.     
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Configuration
1x2
2x2
4x4
1x2 with Built-In Compressor
2x2 with Built-In Compressor
4x4 with Built-In Compressor
4x4 with 4 Preamps & Built-In Compressor
Includes
Interface
With Mic, XLR Cable, and Headphones
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Universal Audio VOLT 4 Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Best-In-Class Sound for Collaboration
  • 3Classic Vocal Tone
  • 4Easy In, Easy Out
  • 5Versatile Monitoring
  • 6iPad and iPhone Ready
  • 7Built to Last
  • 8Inspiring Software
  • 9Access to UAD Spark Plug-Ins on Mac
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Vibe-rich tube-emulation circuitry, pristine pro-grade conversion, MIDI ports, and an impressive bundle of music production software make the Universal Audio Volt 4 portable 4x4 audio interface a top-notch yet affordable win for quality-conscious collaborators, vocalists, musicians, and even content creators such as podcasters and livestreamers. Attractive, sturdy, and compact, this USB Type-C interface can be either bus-powered by a computer-based home studio or powered via the included power supply for on-the-go recording with your iPad or iPhone.     

Plug mics, guitars, or synths into the Volt 4's two mic preamps, and press the Vintage switches to impart the pleasing character of an emulated UA vintage 610 tube preamp to your voice or instrument. Two rear-panel 1/4" inputs are available for extra line-level sources such as outboard preamps. Direct monitoring lets you hear yourself with no distracting latency; and there are separate volume controls for the speaker and headphone outputs.

Universal Audio bundled the Volt 4 with versatile and creativity-inspiring software including the popular Ableton Live Lite DAW, UJAM virtual instruments, Melodyne pitch correction, and high-end processors for mixing, mastering, and transforming ideas into polished productions.

Best-In-Class Sound for Collaboration
From the team that brought you the game-changing Apollo interface, Volt 4 delivers superior 24-bit / 192 kHz studio sound quality, with character and tone far beyond its class.
Classic Vocal Tone
Few sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, as used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. Volt 4 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 4 gives you simple 4-in / 4-out audio connections. Just plug mics, guitars, or synths into the two XLR-1/4" combo jacks on the front panel—48V phantom power is available for condenser microphones. Hook up additional line-level sources such as external mic preamps or drum machines to the two rear-panel 1/4" inputs.

Connect your beat machine or keyboard controller to the MIDI 5-pin ports on the rear panel to easily integrate them with your setup. Then plug in your speakers or headphones via 1/4" sockets to monitor your audio with no latency. 

Versatile Monitoring
With two 1/4" monitor outputs and four 1/4" line outs, the Volt 4 can feed speakers as well as outboard gear. Build a custom monitor mix by choosing any of the input/output pairs on the top panel, and toggle between monitoring in mono or stereo at the push of a button. There are separate volume-control knobs for the headphones and the monitor outputs
iPad and iPhone Ready
Traveling light? Plug Volt 4 into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band's rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere. The external Volt power supply (included) and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter are required (available separately) for use with iOS mobile devices.
Built to Last
Featuring rugged all-metal construction and sleek vintage-inspired industrial design, Volt 4 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last for decades.
Inspiring Software
  • Ableton Ableton Live Lite (music production DAW)
  • Softube Marshall Plexi Classic Amp (guitar amp sim)
  • Softube Time & Tone Bundle (mixing effects processors)
  • Celemony Melodyne Essential (pitch correction)
  • Relab LX480 Essentials (classic studio reverb)
  • Plugin Alliance Ampeg SVT-VR Classic (bass amp sim)
  • Brainworx bx_tuner (guitar/bass tuner)
  • Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic (mastering processor)
  • UJAM Virtual Drummer DEEP (virtual drum instrument)
  • Virtual Bassist DANDY (virtual bass instrument)
  • Spitfire LABS (virtual instrument)
Access to UAD Spark Plug-Ins on Mac
Also included with the interface is a 30-day trial of UAD Spark, a subscription-based collection of plug-ins and virtual instruments that run natively on your Mac computer's CPU—no UA hardware required. Get exclusive instruments and tools with an ever-expanding library, and give your recordings the analog tones heard on hit albums.
UPC: 819937003394

Universal Audio VOLT 4 Specs

Key Specs
Channels of I/O
Analog:
4 Inputs / 4 Outputs
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
2
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input (Front Panel)
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output
1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel)
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection
1x USB-C
OS Compatibility
macOS 10.14 or Later
Windows 10
Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) or USB Bus Power
Channels of I/O
Analog:
4 Inputs / 4 Outputs
Built-In DSP
No
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
2
Built-In Microphone
No
Input Level Adjustment
2x Knob
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input (Front Panel)
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output
1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel)
Phantom Power
48 V, Selectable On/Off (Applied to All Inputs)
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection
1x USB-C
Host Connection Protocol
USB 2.0
USB (Non-Host)
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
MIDI I/O
1x DIN 5-Pin Input
1x DIN 5-Pin Output
Expansion Slots
No
Wireless
No
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
Up to 192 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion
No
Bit Depths
24-Bit
Latency
Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring
Sync Sources
Internal
Audio Storage & Playback
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
macOS 10.14 or Later
Windows 10
Processor Requirement
Mac:
Intel
Apple M1
Intel
AMD
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: iOS Only
Mobile Device Compatibility
iPad Pro
iPad
iPhone
Required Hardware
Available USB 2.0 Port
USB Cable (Included)
Power
Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) or USB Bus Power
AC/DC Power Adapter
5 VDC (Not Included)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.225 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.8 x 8.7 x 5.3"

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