Vibe-rich tube-emulation circuitry, pristine pro-grade conversion, MIDI ports, and an impressive bundle of music production software make the Universal Audio Volt 4 portable 4x4 audio interface a top-notch yet affordable win for quality-conscious collaborators, vocalists, musicians, and even content creators such as podcasters and livestreamers. Attractive, sturdy, and compact, this USB Type-C interface can be either bus-powered by a computer-based home studio or powered via the included power supply for on-the-go recording with your iPad or iPhone.
Plug mics, guitars, or synths into the Volt 4 s two mic preamps, and press the Vintage switches to impart the pleasing character of an emulated UA vintage 610 tube preamp to your voice or instrument. Two rear-panel 1/4" inputs are available for extra line-level sources such as outboard preamps. Direct monitoring lets you hear yourself with no distracting latency and there are separate volume controls for the speaker and headphone outputs.
Universal Audio bundled the Volt 4 with versatile and creativity-inspiring software including the popular Ableton Live Lite DAW, UJAM virtual instruments, Melodyne pitch correction, and high-end processors for mixing, mastering, and transforming ideas into polished productions.
Best-In-Class Sound for Collaboration
From the team that brought you the game-changing Apollo interface, Volt 4 delivers superior 24-bit / 192 kHz studio sound quality, with character and tone far beyond its class.
Classic Vocal Tone
Few sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, as used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. Volt 4 gives you the rich, full sound of this classic UA mic/line/instrument preamp, thanks to its built-in tube emulation circuitry, a UA exclusive.
Easy In, Easy Out
Volt 4 gives you simple 4-in / 4-out audio connections. Just plug mics, guitars, or synths into the two XLR-1/4" combo jacks on the front panel 48V phantom power is available for condenser microphones. Hook up additional line-level sources such as external mic preamps or drum machines to the two rear-panel 1/4" inputs.
Connect your beat machine or keyboard controller to the MIDI 5-pin ports on the rear panel to easily integrate them with your setup. Then plug in your speakers or headphones via 1/4" sockets to monitor your audio with no latency.
Versatile Monitoring
With two 1/4" monitor outputs and four 1/4" line outs, the Volt 4 can feed speakers as well as outboard gear. Build a custom monitor mix by choosing any of the input/output pairs on the top panel, and toggle between monitoring in mono or stereo at the push of a button. There are separate volume-control knobs for the headphones and the monitor outputs
iPad and iPhone Ready
Traveling light? Plug Volt 4 into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band s rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere. The external Volt power supply (included) and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter are required (available separately) for use with iOS mobile devices.
Built to Last
Featuring rugged all-metal construction and sleek vintage-inspired industrial design, Volt 4 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last for decades.
Inspiring Software
- Ableton Ableton Live Lite (music production DAW)
- Softube Marshall Plexi Classic Amp (guitar amp sim)
- Softube Time & Tone Bundle (mixing effects processors)
- Celemony Melodyne Essential (pitch correction)
- Relab LX480 Essentials (classic studio reverb)
- Plugin Alliance Ampeg SVT-VR Classic (bass amp sim)
- Brainworx bx_tuner (guitar/bass tuner)
- Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic (mastering processor)
- UJAM Virtual Drummer DEEP (virtual drum instrument)
- Virtual Bassist DANDY (virtual bass instrument)
- Spitfire LABS (virtual instrument)
Access to UAD Spark Plug-Ins on Mac
Also included with the interface is a 30-day trial of UAD Spark, a subscription-based collection of plug-ins and virtual instruments that run natively on your Mac computer s CPU no UA hardware required. Get exclusive instruments and tools with an ever-expanding library, and give your recordings the analog tones heard on hit albums.
EAN: 819937003394
Universal Audio VOLT 4 Specs
Form Factor | Desktop |
Display | None |
Channels of I/O | Analog: 4 Inputs / 4 Outputs |
Built-In DSP | None |
Maximum Sampling Rate | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
Number of Microphone Preamps | 2 Preamps |
Built-In Microphone | None |
Input Level Adjustment | 2 x Knob |
Expansion Slots | None |
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O | 2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input (Front Panel) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output 1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel) |
Phantom Power | 48 V, Selectable On/Off (Applied to All Inputs) |
Digital Audio I/O | None |
Host Connection / USB | 1 x USB-C |
Host Connection Protocol | USB 2.0 |
MIDI I/O | 1 x DIN 5-Pin Input 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output |
Wireless Connectivity | None |
Digital Audio
Sample Rates | Up to 192 kHz |
Sample Rate Conversion | None |
Bit Depths | 24-Bit |
Latency | Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring |
Sync Sources | Internal |
Audio Storage & Playback
Memory Card Slot | None |
Compatibility
OS Compatibility | macOS 10.14 or Later Windows 10 *As of August, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Included Software | Ableton Live Lite |
Included Plug-Ins | Delay: Softube Tube Delay Dynamics: Softube Drawmer S73 Intelligent Master Processor Guitar & Bass: Softube Marshall Plexi Classic Amp Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Harmonic & Tape: Softube Saturation Knob Special Processing: Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic Reverb & Room: Relab LX480 Essentials Softube TSAR-1R Reverb Tuning: Celemony Melodyne Essential Brainworx bx_tuner Virtual Instruments: UJAM Virtual Drummer DEEP UJAM Virtual Bassist DANDY Spitfire LABS |
Processor Requirement | Mac: Intel Apple M1 Intel AMD |
Mobile Device Compatibility | iPad Pro iPad iPhone |
Required Hardware | Available USB 2.0 Port USB Cable (Included) |
Internet Connection | Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download |
Power
Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) or USB Bus Power |
AC/DC Power Adapter | 5 VDC (Not Included) |
Physical
Anti-Theft Features | Kensington Security Slot |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 3.225 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.8 x 8.7 x 5.3" |
In the Box
- Universal Audio Volt 4 Portable 4x4 USB Audio/MIDI Interface
- Power Supply
- USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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