Universal Audio Volt 2 Max - 10in / 4out Audio Interface
Volt 2 Max is a next-generation USB audio interface for desktop use, featuring two tone-shaping preamps, a smart display with clear visual feedback, and Max dynamic processing. Together, these features deliver the rich, full sound of a professional studio in a compact package.
Developed by the same Universal Audio team that created the legendary Apollo interfaces, the Volt Max delivers studio-quality preamp sounds and classic compression at the touch of a button. Plus, when it’s time to finalize your recording, you’ll have access to a perfectly matched suite of award-winning UAD plug-ins and the LUNA Digital Audio Workstation.
- 10-input / 4-output desktop USB audio interface with professional 32-bit / 192-kHz audio conversion
- Two tone-shaping preamps with 60 dB of gain and three harmonic character modes—“Warmth,” “Focus,” and “Shine”—for the rich sound of classic analog microphone preamps right at the source
- Max Processing — built-in real-time compression with six musical presets for vocals, guitars, and bass, modeled after classics like the LA-2A and the 1176.
- Over 18 character combinations by mixing Tone and Max, all completely noise-free
- Two microphone/line inputs with two Hi-Z instrument inputs on the front panel
- Built-in talkback microphone for effortless studio communication
- Optical ADAT or S/PDIF input for digital expansion up to eight channels, plus MIDI input and output
- Built-in USB hub for connecting peripherals and powering external MIDI controllers
- Full-color smart display for bright, clear visual feedback, including a gain reduction indicator
- Auto-gain and clip protection for consistently perfect recording levels
- Two studio-quality headphone outputs (with a shared cue mix) for monitoring and collaboration
- Full integration with the UAD Console app and LUNA, including session restoration and low-latency cue mixes
- Built-in loopback functionality for podcasting, streaming, and content creation
- Independent 48-V phantom power per channel for condenser microphones
- USB bus-powered and class-compliant for easy setup with Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone*
- Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use
*Requires an Apple Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter (except for iPhones and iPads with USB-C). Windows systems use the ASIO driver available in the UA Connect app. Bus-powered requirements vary by model and device.
