Universal Audio Volt 2 Max - 10-in / 4-out USB Audio Interface with Onboard Tone Shaping and Compression
Volt 2 Max is a next-generation desktop USB audio interface with two Tone Shaping Preamps, a Smart Display with bright visual feedback, and Max dynamics processing -- packing the rich, full sound of a pro studio into the smallest footprint possible.
Max Processing adds onboard realtime compression with six musical presets modeled on classics like the LA-2A and 1176, combining with three Tone Shaping preamp modes for 18 total character combinations, all completely noise-free.
Volt 2 Max adds a built-in talkback mic, ADAT/S-PDIF optical input for up to 8 channels of digital expansion, MIDI In/Out, and an onboard USB hub, plus over 15 UAD plug-ins and instruments and the LUNA Digital Audio Workstation.
Features
- 10-in / 4-out desktop USB audio interface with professional 32-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
- Two Tone Shaping Preamps with 60 dB gain and three harmonic character modes -- Warmth, Focus, and Shine
- Max Processing -- onboard realtime compression with six musical presets for vocals, guitars, and bass
- Over 18 character combinations by pairing Tone and Max, all completely noise-free
- Two mic / line inputs with two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs
- Built-in talkback microphone for effortless studio communication
- ADAT or S/PDIF optical input for up to eight channels of digital expansion, plus MIDI In and Out
- Onboard USB hub for connecting peripherals and powering external MIDI controllers
- Full-color Smart Display with gain-reduction metering
- Auto-Gain and Clip Protection for perfect recording levels, every time
- Two studio-quality headphone outputs (one shared cue mix)
- Independent 48V phantom power per channel for condenser microphones
- USB bus-powered and class-compliant for Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone
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 (5VDC @ 0.5A max), one USB External Power input port (5VDC @ 1A min), USB Type-C connectors
- Digital / Optical: ADAT or S/PDIF optical input; ADAT IN 8ch @44.1/48kHz (S/MUX 4ch @96kHz, 2ch @192kHz); S/PDIF IN 2ch at all supported rates
- MIDI: In, Out, 1/8" TRS Mini-Jack, MIDI Type A
- Talkback: Built-in microphone
A/D - D/A Conversion
- Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
- Bit Depth: 32-bit
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: 1 Megohm input impedance, 60 dB digitally-controlled gain, 1/4" TS unbalanced, 116 dB dynamic range
- Microphone Inputs 1-2: 2 Kilohm input impedance, 60 dB gain, +48V switchable per channel, XLR combo jack, 119 dB dynamic range
- Line Inputs 1-2: 10 Kilohm input impedance, 60 dB gain, 1/4" combo jack, 119 dB dynamic range
- Monitor Outputs: 1/4" TRS balanced (DC coupled), 126 dB dynamic range
- Headphone Outputs: 1/4" and 1/8" TRS stereo unbalanced (DC coupled), 45mW into 32ohm
System Requirements
- macOS & Windows: Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port; USB cable (included); Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon processor; Windows 10 64-bit 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
Included FREE UA Software (UAD Volt Studio Bundle + Additional Software)
- 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
- Melodyne Essential by Celemony
- Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance (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)
- Access to exclusive Puremix audio education content
