Universal Audio VOLT2 USB Audio Interface for recording, podcasting and streaming

Product Information

What Vintage Mode does to your audio is going to be dependent on your voice, mic used, and your room (condenser mics that are more sensitive). However, we don’t advise traveling with this interface unprotected. The plastic knobs on the front are a bit loose and can get damaged if you’re not careful. Design Quality

Part of the charm of budget interfaces is that they are easy to use; fewer bells and whistles means a more streamlined process. Phantom power is required by most condenser microphones, but is usually not required with dynamic microphones or ribbon microphones (phantom power can damage some ribbon microphones). Tip: Clipping occurs when the signal is overloaded. When clipping happens, the top of the waveform is squared off, creating distortion that may be unpleasant. Clipping has creative uses, but is usually avoided. To prevent clipping, adjust the gain so only green and yellow meters light, and the red LED doesn't light. (4) Vintage Buttons Preamp gain and impedance automatically adjusts for line or mic signals, based on whether the plug is XLR or ¼”, along with the state of the INST button.

Get the very best of both worlds

With each model featuring a USB-C 2.0 connection, the Volt Series can easily integrate into the large majority of home studio setups. For a plug-and-play experience, the Volt 1, Volt 2, Volt 176 and Volt 276 are all bus-powered, meaning they draw power from the machine you plug them into. Suppose your household's eligible for Volt by having Virgin Media broadband. At least one eligible O2 Pay Monthly tariff registered, but you're already on the fastest broadband speeds in your area (up to a max of 1Gbps). It does what its supposed to do, and comes with a pretty significant software bundle if you're just starting out. I use it as a midi-out/line-in recording interface and it works fine. If you're cross shopping it with the Focusrite Scarlet, I don't know if the little "vintage" button on this one really sets it apart.

If you think everything’s correct and still aren’t seeing the option to activate your benefits, please get in touch by calling 202 from your O2 mobile.Featuring rugged all-metal construction and sleek, vintage-inspired industrial design, Volt 2 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last decades. A higher dynamic range gives additional headroom while recording. This way, you can record hotter signals and worry less about clipping. For producers that want to add energy or excitement to their recordings, the '76 Series Volt Interfaces push the boundaries even further with a built-in 1176 analog compressor. With its two inputs and two outputs, the UA Volt 2 follows the most popular interface configuration for home recording, singer/songwriters, mobile recording, streaming and podcasting. Direct competitors include the hugely popular Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, Motu M2, Steinberg UR22C, Arturia MiniFuse 2, and Tascam US-2x2HR, all of which are very similar in terms of I/O and price.

Much of the Volt 276 is exactly the same as the Volt 2: Two inputs, two outputs, headphone output, direct monitoring, two preamps with Vintage Mode, MIDI in/out. The basic sound is also identical. But the higher price of the 276 gets you more than just fancy side panels. For example, you can connect with a USB-C to USB-C cable if your computer has a USB-C port. For iOS or iPad devices, connect the interface with a USB-C cable (iPads with USB-C) or with the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (other iPadOS and iOS devices). Today, I’ll be reviewing an audio interface from Universal Audio, the Volt 2. In this review I will: supercharged speeds, data and WiFi, meaning double the mobile data on every eligible O2 Pay Monthly plan in your household Vintage Mode stood out to us. The combination of the interface’s features and software makes this bundle a powerhouse, particularly given the price.

Tip: Generally speaking, the INST button should be off when connecting a line-level source such as a keyboard or sound module, unless you need more gain. (6) 48V Phantom Power Button When direct monitoring is off, you may notice your inputs have latency (a slight delay) before they are heard, as a result of buffering and signal processing by the audio software. At this price point, I think the Volt 2 is one of the top options on the market at the moment. The Volt 2 versus the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

This portable recording interface for Mac/PC and iPad/iPhone delivers 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion, a selectable Vintage mic preamp mode and a suite of industry-leading software. The Scarlett 2i2 is only bus powered, so the USB-C cable takes care of both the data and the power. By plugging straight into your laptop, the unit is ready to go.You’ll also find a button to enable vintage mode and another for switching the TRS input between an instrument and line-level input. Join O2 and get double the mobile data on every eligible O2 Pay Monthly plan in your household, a broadband speed boost to the next available level (if you aren’t already on the fastest speeds you can get in your area), and supercharged connectivity at home and on the move. All when your household is with both Virgin Media and O2. Vintage Mic Preamp mode lets you record voice or guitarwith the rich, full sound of a classic UA tube preamp.