Supercharge your music with legendary sound.
Start recording right out of the box with a high-quality 1-in / 2-out USB audio interface, award-winning DAW, and suite of UAD plug-ins and instruments including classic Teletronix LA‑2A compressors and Pultec EQs, plus new favorites like PolyMAX Synth, Century Tube Channel Strip, and Oxide Tape Recorder.
Built with timeless UA analog sound, Volt 176 USB Recording Studio gives you the sound of your favorite records.
Highlights
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Get the sound of UA’s classic 610 preamps, 1176 compressor and professional-grade converters to capture every detail and nuance of your performance with up to 24-bit / 192 kHz quality
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Record and mix with the award-winning LUNA Digital Audio Workstation, giving you the sound and workflow of a real analog studio
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Create using the same UAD plug-ins and instruments trusted by top industry pros – for the sound of your favorite records right in your home studio
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Level up your recording and mixing skills with tips and tutorials for beginners to advanced users
Record with Studio-Quality Sound at Home
Powered by Universal Audio’s award-winning preamp and converter technology, Volt elevates any recording with pro studio sound, even for those just starting.
Get Analog Warmth with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode
Plug in your mic or instrument, press the Vintage button, and experience the rich, full sound of the renowned UA 610 tube preamp — one of the most recorded mic preamps of all time.
Control Volume Peaks with UA Compression
Get album-ready punch and presence with Volt 176's onboard 76 Compressor — an innovative analog circuit inspired by UA's renowned 1176 Limiting Amplifier. The 76 Compressor features presets to tame voice, guitars, synths, and drum machines. So you can just plug in, pick a setting, and play.
Sound Like Your Favorite Records
We designed LUNA to bring the sound of classic tape machines and analog mixing consoles into a modern DAW, with intuitive workflows and unlimited track counts to capture your wildest ideas.
Record & Mix with Premium UAD Plug-Ins
Mix like the pros with a suite of UAD plug-ins and instruments including classic Teletronix LA‑2A compressors and Pultec EQs, plus new favorites like PolyMAX Synth, Century Tube Channel Strip, Galaxy Tape Echo, Pure Plate Reverb, Oxide Tape Recorder, and Verve Analog Machines Essentials.
Features
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Desktop 1-in / 2-out USB audio interface with 1 preamp and class-leading 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
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Vintage Mic Preamp mode for recording your voice, guitar, or any instrument with the rich, full sound of an iconic UA tube preamp
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76 Compressor adds clarity and punch to vocals, instruments, and other sources with analog circuit based on UA's renowned 1176
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Listen in realtime as you record with Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording
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Bus-powered and class-compliant for hassle-free set-up with Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone using the included USB-C to USB-A cable
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Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoring
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48V phantom power for condenser microphones
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Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use
Included UA Software
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LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
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PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
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Century Tube Channel Strip
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Pultec Passive EQ Collection
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Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
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Galaxy Tape Echo
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Pure Plate Reverb
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Oxide Tape Recorder
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Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Included 3rd Party Software
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Marshall® Plexi Classic Amp Bundle by Softube
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Ableton Live Lite
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Melodyne Essential by Celemony
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Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance
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LX480 Essentials by Relab Development
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Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM
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Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM
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LABS by Spitfire Audio
Specifications
I/O
Monitor Outputs: Two (one stereo pair)
Headphone Output: One stereo
USB: One USB 2.0 port (USB Type-C connector)
MIDI: In, Out (two 5-pin DIN connectors)
A/D – D/A Conversion
Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Bit Depth: 24
ANALOG I/O
Microphone Input(s)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 112 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -103 dB (0.0007 %)
Equivalent Input Noise (150 Ohms, A-weighted): -127 dBu
Maximum Input Level: 9 dBu
Input Impedance: 3 Kilohms
Available Gain: 55 dB
Phantom Power: +48V (switchable)
Connector Type: XLR Female, pin 2 positive
Instrument Input(s)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 111 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -84 dB (0.006 %)
Maximum Input Level: 12.5 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 Megohms
Available Gain: 55 dB
Connector Type: ¼” TS unbalanced
Line Input(s)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 111 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -102 dB (0.0008 %)
Maximum Input Level: 22 dBu
Input Impedance: 15 Kilohms
Available Gain: 55 dB
Connector Type: ¼” TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
Line Input 3 & 4 (4, 476, 476P only)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 113 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -105 dB (0.0008 %)
Maximum Input Level: 22 dBu
Input Impedance: 15 Kilohms
Available Gain: 55 dB
Connector Type: ¼” TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
Monitor & Line Output(s)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 110 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -102.5 dB (0.00075%)
Maximum Output Level: 15 dBu
Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
Connector Type: ¼” TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
Headphone Output(s)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighted): 110 dB
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -102.5 dB (0.00075%)
Maximum Output Level: 15 dBu
Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
Connector Type: ¼” TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
macOS & Windows
Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port
USB cable (included)
Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon processor
Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions)
macOS Catalina 10.15 or newer operating system
Internet connection for software downloads
iPad & iPhone
iPadOS / iOS 14 or newer