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Universal Audio VOLT 2 MAX USB Audio Interface

Brand: Universal Audio

Product code: 1312759

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The Universal Audio Volt 2 Max is a 10-in / 4-out USB audio interface built around full 32-bit audio conversion and Universal Audio's Tone Shaping preamps. It adds Max Processing compression (six presets based on the 1176 and LA-2A), a full-color Smart Display, and Auto-Gain with Clip Protection. Bus-powered and class-compliant, it works with…

Number of Channels: 10
Number of Preamps: 2
Sample Rate: 192 kHz / 32 bit
Bit Depth: 32 bit
Inputs: ADAT / S/PDIF, Combo (XLR/Jack), Jack 6,3 mm TS, MIDI IN Jack 3,5 mm TRS
Outputs: Balanced Jack 6,3 mm TRS, Headphone Jack 3,5 mm TRS, Headphone Jack 6,3 mm TRS, MIDI OUT Jack 3,5 mm TRS

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Universal Audio VOLT 2 MAX USB Audio Interface

10 simultaneous inputs / 4 outputs via USB-C with class-compliant setup across Mac, PC, and iOS
Two Tone Shaping preamps with Warmth, Focus, and Shine modes for instant analog character
Max Processing engine delivers six compression presets modeled on the 1176 and LA-2A
Full-color Smart Display plus Auto-Gain and Clip Protection streamline level setting

Universal Audio Volt 2 Max — Studio Tone Onboard With 32-Bit Conversion

The Universal Audio Volt 2 Max is a second-generation Volt USB audio interface that puts classic UA studio character directly into the recording path. This 10-in / 4-out desktop interface pairs full 32-bit audio conversion with two Tone Shaping preamps and Max Processing compression, capturing a performance and printing finished-sounding tone at the same time. For musicians, producers, and content creators who want Universal Audio quality without stepping up to an Apollo, the Volt 2 Max brings talkback, MIDI, and ADAT expansion to a compact two-preamp desktop unit.

What Sets the Volt 2 Max Apart

Three things separate this interface from a basic two-channel box. The Tone Shaping preamps offer three switchable analog voicings — Warmth (tube), Focus (solid-state), and Shine (British Class-A) — so each source gets matched character before it hits the converters. Max Processing adds six real-time compression presets based on the 1176 and LA-2A. The full-color Smart Display plus Auto-Gain and Clip Protection remove the most common causes of ruined takes.

I/O and Conversion

Conversion quality and routing flexibility define how much of a performance reaches the DAW. The Volt 2 Max runs at full 32-bit audio conversion, and its 10-in / 4-out architecture leaves room to grow beyond a single mic and a guitar.

Simultaneous I/O: 10 In / 4 Out — headroom for vocal-plus-instrument tracking plus external gear
Audio Conversion: 32-bit / 192 kHz
USB Connection: USB-C, class-compliant — works with macOS, Windows, iPad, and iPhone (iPadOS / iOS 16 or newer)

Preamps and Onboard Processing

The preamp and compression stages are where this model earns its place in the Volt family. Both preamps offer switchable analog voicings, and Max Processing applies studio-grade dynamics as the signal is tracked.

Microphone Preamps: 2 Tone Shaping preamps — Warmth, Focus, and Shine modes for instant analog flavor
Onboard Compression: Max Processing with 6 presets — modeled on the 1176 and LA-2A studio compressors
Phantom Power: +48V switchable — supports professional condenser microphones on both channels

Monitoring and Bundled Software

The Smart Display, Auto-Gain, and Clip Protection handle level-setting, while the included LUNA DAW and UAD plug-ins cover the software side from day one.

Smart Display: full-color — shows inputs, levels, and settings at a glance
Auto-Gain & Clip Protection: built-in — sets levels in seconds and catches unexpected peaks
Included Software: LUNA DAW, UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection, Teletronix LA-2A, UA 1176, Pure Plate Reverb, PolyMAX Synth, UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp, UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp, plus Melodyne Essential and Ampeg SVT-VR

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Number of Channels: 10

This product offers 10 channels, allowing you to efficiently connect and manage multiple audio sources simultaneously. Each channel operates independently, giving you full control over each input, greatly expanding your ability to create and edit sound.

Number of Preamps: 2

The product features two preamplifiers, ensuring high-quality sound processing for two input channels. This system provides clear sound with low noise, ideal for stereo recording or using two microphones or instruments simultaneously.

Phantom Power: Yes

Phantom power provides the necessary voltage for condenser microphones that require an external power source to operate properly. This power supply is built directly into the microphone input, eliminating the need for additional power supplies.

Bit Depth: 32 bit

The 32-bit depth provides an extremely wide dynamic range and extreme precision in audio processing. This format is ideal for professional recording, post-production and sound design, where it is essential to capture every detail with maximum precision and minimum noise. 32-bit depth ensures the highest possible quality, which is especially important when processing highly dynamic audio.

S/PDIF: Yes

S/PDIF is a digital interface used to transfer high-quality audio between devices such as CD players, audio interfaces, amplifiers, and home theaters. It transfers audio signals in digital form without any loss of quality. S/PDIF ensures clean and accurate signal transmission without the need for conversion to analog form, minimizing noise and interference, making it ideal for professional and home audio systems.

ADAT: Yes

ADAT is a digital transmission protocol that allows the transmission of up to 8 channels of digital audio over a single optical cable (Toslink). It is often used in studio applications to increase the number of audio channels between devices such as audio interfaces and digital mixers. ADAT allows for high-quality audio transmission while providing more channels at lower sample rates. This format is ideal for situations where it is necessary to transmit multiple channels of digital audio without loss of quality.

Inputs

Combo (XLR/Jack)
MIDI IN Jack 3,5 mm TRS
Jack 6,3 mm TS
ADAT / S/PDIF

Outputs

Headphone Jack 3,5 mm TRS
Balanced Jack 6,3 mm TRS
MIDI OUT Jack 3,5 mm TRS
Headphone Jack 6,3 mm TRS

Headphone Output: Yes

The headphone output allows direct connection of headphones for private listening. This output provides a convenient way to enjoy the sound without disturbing others or ambient noise.

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USB Cable

DA Conversion: Yes

DA conversion allows digital signals to be converted to analog signals with high accuracy. This process ensures that digital audio is reproduced with minimal distortion, preserving all the fine details and dynamics of the original sound. Thanks to high-quality DA conversion, the sound is clear, rich, and true to the original when played through speakers or headphones.

AD Conversion: Yes

High-quality AD conversion ensures that every detail and dynamic range of analog audio is preserved when converted to digital form, ideal for professional recording and production. This allows analog sound sources such as microphones and instruments to be accurately recorded in digital systems.