Vibe-rich tube-emulation circuitry, a built-in analog 1176-style compressor, pristine pro-grade conversion, and an impressive bundle of recording hardware and music production software make the Universal Audio Volt 276 Studio Pack a top-notch yet affordable win for quality-conscious collaborators, vocalists, musicians, and even content creators such as podcasters and livestreamers. This Studio Pack features the Volt 276, a bus-powered 2x2 USB Type-C audio/MIDI interface that is equally capable in a computer-based home studio or on the go with your iPad or iPhone, plus a condenser mic, XLR cable, and studio monitor headphones. Plug mics, guitars, or synths into the Volt 276'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. Keep peaks under control while adding punch with three selectable presets of 1176-like analog compression. Direct monitoring lets you hear yourself with no distracting latency, and there are separate volume controls for the speaker and headphone outputs. Got a beat machine or keyboard controller? Connect them to the MIDI 5-pin ports on the rear panel to easily integrate them with your setup. Knowing the value of good tools, Universal Audio bundled the Volt 276 with versatile and creativity-inspiring software tailored for music makers. From the popular Ableton Live Lite DAW and UJAM virtual instruments to guitar/bass amp simulations, Melodyne pitch correction, and high-end processors for mixing and mastering, there's a bit of everything to help you transform ideas into polished productions. Complete Bundle for Pro-Level Home Recording Volt Studio Packs are the perfect way to jumpstart your home recording studio. Capture your music productions, livestreams, and podcasts with Universal Audio's 2-in / 2-out Volt 276 recording interface, featuring a Vintage Mic Preamp and built-in 76 compressor for classic studio sound. This studio pack includes a large-diaphragm condenser mic with a stand mount and XLR mic cable, closed-back studio monitoring headphones, and a suite of music production software. So you'll be recording like a pro, right out of the box. Best-In-Class Sound for Collaboration From the team that brought you the game-changing Apollo interface, Volt 276 delivers superior 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 276 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. Control Volume Peaks with UA Compression Get album-ready punch and presence with Volt 276's onboard 76 Compressor, an innovative analog circuit inspired by UA's classic 1176 Limiting Amplifier. The 76 Compressor features three perfectly tailored presets to tame voice, guitars, synths, and drum machines. Just plug in, pick a setting, and play. Inspiring Software Some audio interfaces give you a smattering of random audio apps. Not Volt. Instead, UA put together a bundle of serious music production tools, virtual instruments, and plug-ins including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more. 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. Easy In, Easy Out Volt 276 gives you simple 2-in / 2-out audio connections. Just plug mics, guitars, or synths into the XLR-1/4" combo jacks on the front panel. Then connect your speakers or headphones via 1/4" sockets to monitor your audio with no latency. With Volt, you'll be creating like a pro, fast. iPad and iPhone Ready Traveling light? Plug Volt 276 into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band's rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere. An external Volt power supply and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter are required (available separately) for iOS mobile devices other than iPad Pros with USB Type-C. Made to Last Featuring rugged all-metal construction, retro wood sides, and sleek industrial design, Volt 276 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last for decades. Additional Features Class-leading 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoring Separate volume controls for headphone and monitor outputs USB bus powered to reduce cable clutter 48V phantom power for condenser microphones Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording Box Contains Universal Audio Volt 276 Studio Pack Home Studio Recording Bundle 1 x Universal Audio Volt 276 Portable 2x2 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface with Built-In Compressor 1 x Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone 1 x Microphone Stand Mount 1 x XLR Microphone Cable (9.8') 1 x Closed-Back Studio Headphones
