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Shape your sound before recording
Volt 4P MAX gives you three Tone Shaping Preamp modes across its four 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 realtime compressor presets tuned for sources including vocals, guitar, and bass. Combining the Tone and Max settings gives you more than 18 character combinations. And with processing available across four channels, you can shape several sources during the same recording session without building complicated software processing chains first.
Capture more performances at once
Recording at up to 32-bit/192kHz, Volt 4P MAX is designed to retain the detail in your performances. Four mic/line inputs let you track up to four sources simultaneously, making the interface particularly useful for bands, drums, and sessions involving several musicians. Two front-panel Hi-Z connections also let you plug instruments straight in.
Each channel gets independent 48V phantom power for compatible condenser microphones. Auto-Gain helps establish appropriate input levels in seconds, while Clip Protection responds to unexpected signal peaks. Clear speaker monitoring and two studio-quality headphone outputs then help you keep track of performances throughout recording and mixing.
Expand your studio as it grows
A desktop interface does not have to limit your setup. Alongside its analogue connections, Volt 4P MAX provides an optical input 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. Main and Alt speaker switching also lets you move between two monitor sets. Plus, integration with UAD Console and LUNA provides session recall and low-latency cue mixes, helping the interface fit neatly into more developed recording setups.
Handle streaming and sessions more easily
Volt 4P MAX has useful tools beyond conventional music recording. Built-in loopback lets you combine live inputs with computer audio, making it suited to multi-guest podcasts, livestreams, and other content where several 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. A substantial software collection is included too, covering LUNA, UAD processors, instruments, guitar amps, and additional production tools.
Features
General
- 12-input and 6-output desktop USB interface with professional 32-bit 192 kHz audio conversion
- Four Tone Shaping preamps provide 60 dB gain with Warmth, Focus, and Shine analog-inspired modes
- Four mic and line inputs enable simultaneous recording of vocals, instruments, drums, and other sources
- Max processing offers six realtime compression presets tailored for vocals, guitars, and bass
- Tone and Max combinations provide more than 18 distinctive recording sounds
- Two front-panel Hi-Z inputs simplify direct recording of guitars and other instruments
- Independent 48V phantom power supports condenser microphones on each channel
- ADAT and S/PDIF optical connectivity expands the system with up to eight digital inputs
- MIDI input and output integrate keyboards, synthesizers, controllers, and external equipment
- Main and Alt speaker switching provides convenient control of two monitor pairs
- Full-color Smart Display clearly shows channels, signal levels, settings, and gain reduction
- Auto-Gain quickly optimizes recording levels while Clip Protection helps prevent unwanted distortion
- Two studio-quality headphone outputs support monitoring and performer collaboration
- Integrated talkback microphone simplifies communication during studio sessions
- Built-in loopback combines live and computer audio for multi-guest podcasts, streaming, and content creation
- Onboard USB hub connects compatible peripherals and can power external MIDI controllers
- UAD Console and LUNA integration supports session recall and low-latency cue monitoring
- USB bus-powered operation provides flexible studio and portable recording with compatible devices
- Class-compliant connectivity supports Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone with applicable adapters or drivers
- Includes LUNA DAW, UAD plug-ins, virtual instruments, effects, compressors, preamps, guitar amps, and additional 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: 12-in / 6-out
- Microphone preamps: Four, 60 dB available gain with tone shaping, harmonic saturation, and max compression
- Monitor outputs: Two stereo (main and alt speaker switching)
- 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 @ 2A minimum (3A provided with unit); 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, â…›” 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): 6.0W typical, 9.1W 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 1-4:
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.08 dB
- Dynamic range (A-weighted): 119 dB
- THD + noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -108 dB (0.0004%)
- 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 1-4:
- 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 & line 3-4 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 or TS unbalanced (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 â…›” 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: VOLT4PMAX