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Universal AudioVolt 1 USB Audio Interface

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Volt 1 is a portable 1-in/2-out USB interface built around a straightforward single-source recording workflow. Plug a mic or instrument into the front-panel input, engage Vintage mic-preamp mode when you want that option, and monitor through headphones or speakers with direct monitoring. It works with Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone and is USB bus powered, making it well suited to compact home recording, podcasts, and recording ideas away from a fixed studio.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Recording one singer, guitarist, or podcast voice through a compact desktop interface.
  • Making beats, editing songs, or recording rehearsals with an iPad or iPhone.
  • A bus-powered Mac or PC setup for a single mic or instrument.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Recording two input sources simultaneously; Volt 1 provides one input.
  • Rack installations; the interface is not rackmountable.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Universal Audio Volt 1 USB Audio Interface construction detail

Detail 01

1-in/2-out USB 2.0 interface

It records one input and supplies a stereo pair of outputs.

Detail 02

24-bit/192 kHz conversion

Supports recording at up to 24-bit and 192 kHz.

Detail 03

USB bus powered

The interface draws its power through USB.

Detail 04

MIDI In and MIDI Out

Provides 5-pin DIN MIDI connections for external MIDI gear.

Detail 05

Switchable +48 V phantom power

Phantom power can be turned on when needed.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Software downloads require an internet connection.
  2. 02A USB 2.0-or-higher port is required.
  3. 03The included cable runs from USB-C to USB-A.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can I connect Volt 1 to an iPhone or iPad?

Yes. Volt 1 supports iPad and iPhone, plus Mac and PC.

02Does Volt 1 have direct monitoring?

Yes. It offers direct monitoring and a quarter-inch TRS headphone output.

03How many inputs does it have?

Volt 1 has one total input and one mic preamp.

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Full specifications

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