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Shape your sound before recording
Volt 2 MAX gives you three Tone Shaping Preamp modes across its two 60dB-gain preamps. Warmth, Focus, and Shine provide harmonic characters inspired by tube, solid-state, and British Class-A microphone preamps, helping you establish the right starting point before audio reaches your software.
Max dynamics processing adds another layer, with six real-time compressor presets tuned for sources including vocals, guitar, and bass. Combining the Tone and Max settings gives you more than 18 character combinations. This makes it easy to explore different recording sounds directly from the interface without building a complicated processing chain first.
Capture performances with detailed conversion
Recording at up to 32-bit/192kHz, Volt 2 MAX is designed to retain the detail in your performances. Two mic/line inputs handle microphones and line-level equipment, while front-panel Hi-Z connections let you plug instruments straight in. Each channel also gets independent 48V phantom power for compatible condenser microphones.
Auto-Gain helps you establish an appropriate input level in seconds, and Clip Protection responds to unexpected signal peaks. That means less time watching meters when you would rather concentrate on the take. Clear speaker monitoring and two studio-quality headphone outputs then help you hear your recording throughout tracking and mixing.
Expand your studio as it grows
A compact interface does not have to limit your setup. Alongside its analogue inputs, Volt 2 MAX provides an optical connection supporting ADAT or S/PDIF, with ADAT allowing up to eight additional digital input channels.
MIDI In and Out make it straightforward to connect controllers, synthesizers, and other MIDI equipment, while the onboard USB hub can accommodate peripherals and power external MIDI controllers. You also get integration with UAD Console and LUNA, including session recall and low-latency cue mixes. USB bus power keeps the desktop setup tidy and gives you a practical option for compatible mobile recording systems.
Handle streaming and sessions more easily
Volt 2 MAX has useful tools beyond conventional music recording. Built-in loopback lets you combine live inputs with computer audio, making it suited to podcasts, livestreams, and other content where multiple audio sources need to meet inside one production. The integrated talkback microphone gives you a simple way to communicate with performers during sessions. Meanwhile, the full-colour Smart Display provides clear visual information for inputs, settings, levels, and gain reduction.
Mac, Windows, iPad and iPhone compatibility gives you plenty of choice over your recording platform, with USB class compliance simplifying setup on supported systems. A substantial software collection is included too, covering LUNA, UAD processors, instruments, guitar amps, and additional production tools.
Features
General
- 10-input and 4-output desktop USB audio interface for recording, production, streaming, and podcasting
- Professional 32-bit 192 kHz conversion delivers detailed, high-quality audio
- Two Tone Shaping preamps provide 60 dB of gain with Warmth, Focus, and Shine analog-inspired modes
- Max dynamics processing features six realtime compression presets optimized for vocals, guitar, and bass
- Tone and Max settings provide more than 18 distinctive recording character combinations
- Two mic and line inputs plus dual front-panel Hi-Z connections support microphones and instruments
- Independent 48V phantom power accommodates condenser microphones
- ADAT and S/PDIF optical connectivity enables up to eight additional digital input channels
- MIDI input and output integrate synthesizers, keyboards, controllers, and other MIDI equipment
- Built-in USB hub supports compatible peripherals and external MIDI controllers
- Full-color Smart Display clearly shows channels, levels, settings, and gain reduction
- Auto-Gain quickly establishes suitable input levels while Clip Protection helps prevent digital distortion
- Two studio-quality headphone outputs make monitoring and collaboration convenient
- Integrated talkback microphone simplifies communication during recording sessions
- Built-in loopback combines live and computer audio for streaming, podcasts, and online content
- UAD Console and LUNA integration provides session recall and low-latency monitoring
- USB bus-powered design supports portable recording without a separate power supply on compatible devices
- Class-compliant operation supports Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone with applicable drivers or adapters
- Rugged desktop construction provides reliable studio and mobile use
- Includes LUNA DAW, premium UAD effects, compressors, preamps, synthesizers, guitar amps, and additional music production software
UAD Volt Studio Bundle
- LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
- Topline Vocal Tune
- UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
- UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor
- Pure Plate Reverb
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Vibe Analog Machines
- PolyMAX Synth
- Anthem Analog Synth
- UAD Lion ‘68 Super Lead Amp
- UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
Additional Software
- Melodyne Essential by Celemony
-
Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance
- Includes Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, bx_Tuner, bx_Masterdesk_Classic
- Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM
- Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM
- Splice INSTRUMENT
- Prisma - Producer Lab by UVI
- FL Studio Producer Edition (3 months free)
- Please Note: UA Volt Studio and third-party software bundles subject to change without notice
Specifications
- I/O:
- Simultaneous I/O: 10-in / 4-out
- Microphone preamps: Two, 60 dB available gain with tone shaping, harmonic saturation, and max compression
- Monitor outputs: One stereo
- Headphone outputs: Two stereo (one shared cue mix)
- USB: One USB 2.0 host port; one USB hub port for peripherals – supplies 5VDC @ 0.5A maximum; one USB external power input port – requires 5VDC @ 1A minimum; USB Type-C connectors
- Digital / optical:
- ADAT or S/PDIF optical input
- ADAT IN: 8 channels at 44.1 and 48 kHz; S/MUX capable 4 channels at 96 kHz; S/MUX capable 2 channels at 192 kHz
- S/PDIF IN: 2 channels at all supported sample rates
- MIDI: In, out, ?” TRS mini-jack; MIDI Type A
- Talkback: Built-in microphone
- A/D – D/A conversion:
- Supported sample rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
- Bit depth: 32
- Power:
- USB bus-powered: Yes
- Power consumption (@ 5VDC): 4.1W typical, 5.7W maximum
- On / off switch: Yes - rear panel
- Analog I/O:
- Instrument inputs 1-2:
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.02 dB
- Dynamic range (A-weighted): 116 dB
- THD + noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -108 dB (0.0004%)
- Maximum input level: 13 dBu
- Input impedance: 1 Megohms
- Available gain (digitally-controlled): 60 dB
- Connector type: ¼” TS unbalanced
- Microphone inputs 1-2:
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.08 dB
- Dynamic range (A-weighted): 119 dB
- THD + noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -110 dB (0.0003%)
- Maximum input level: 14 dBu
- Input impedance: 2 Kilohms
- Available gain (digitally-controlled): 60 dB
- Phantom power: +48V (switchable per channel)
- Connector type: XLR combo jack, pin 2 positive
- Line inputs 1-2:
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
- Dynamic range (A-weighted): 119 dB
- THD + noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -108 dB (0.0004%)
- Maximum input level: 22 dBu
- Input impedance: 10 Kilohms
- Available gain (digitally-controlled): 60 dB
- Connector type: ¼” combo jack, TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
- Monitor outputs:
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
- Dynamic range (A-weighted): 126 dB
- THD + noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -112 dB (0.0003%)
- Maximum output level: 20.2 dBu
- Output impedance: 200 Ohms
- Connector type: ¼” TRS balanced (DC coupled)
- Headphone outputs:
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.08 dB
- Dynamic range (A-weighted): 116 dB
- THD + noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS into 300Ω): -103 dB (0.0007%)
- Maximum output power into 32Ω: 45 mW
- Maximum output power into 300Ω: 24 mW
- Connector type: ¼” and ?” TRS stereo unbalanced (DC coupled)
- System requirements:
- macOS & Windows:
- Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port
- USB cable (included)
- Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon processor
- Windows 10 64-bit edition or newer
- macOS 12 Monterey or newer
- Internet connection for software downloads
- iPad & iPhone: iPadOS / iOS 16 or newer
- DAW compatibility: All major DAWs, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and more
- Product Code: VOLT2MAX