VOLT 176 | Audio Interface

• 1-in/2-out USB-C audio interface with 1 microphone preamp/input channel
• Top-flight analog circuitry and class-leading 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA conversion
• Selectable Vintage Preamp Mode employs solid-state electronics for tube-like dynamic saturation and clipping
• Convenient input metering makes setting levels a piece of cake
• Built-in 1176-derived analog compressor with 3 expert presets
• Stereo analog outputs and a headphones output make monitoring a snap
• 22W headphone amp easily drives high-impedance headphones
• Direct monitoring supplies zero-latency operation
• MIDI I/O for your synths and controllers
• Rugged, retro-inspired industrial design with wood side panels
• Comes with a cutting-edge native software bundle

Volt 176 is the USB audio interface for musicians and content creators who want to easily record audio with big studio tone. Plug right into your Mac, PC, iPad, or iPhone and Volt 176 just shows up — ready to capture your inspiration with legendary sound, courtesy of Universal Audio.

Record Yourself with Best-in-Class Audio Quality

From the team that brought you the game-changing Apollo interface, Volt 176 delivers superior studio sound quality, with more character and tone than any USB interface in its class.

Capture a Legendary Vocal with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode

Few sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, as used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. Volt 176 gives you the rich, full sound of this iconic UA preamp, thanks to its built-in tube emulation circuitry, a UA exclusive.

Control Volume Peaks with UA Compression

Get album-ready punch and presence with Volt 176’s onboard 76 Compressor — an innovative analog circuit inspired by UA’s renowned 1176 Limiting Amplifier. The 76 Compressor features three perfectly tailored presets to tame voice, guitars, synths, and drum machines. Just plug in, pick a setting, and play.

Easy In, Easy Out

Volt 176 gives you simple 1-in/2-out audio connections. Just plug a mic or instrument into the front panel. Then connect your speakers or headphones to monitor your audio with no latency. With Volt, you’ll be creating like a pro, fast.

Stay Inspired with a Curated Suite of Audio Software

Some audio interfaces give you a smattering of random audio apps. Not Volt. Instead, we put together a bundle of serious music production tools, virtual instruments, and plug‑ins from the industry’s best.

iPad & iPhone Ready

Traveling light? Plug Volt 176 into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band’s rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere.(Requires external Volt power supply and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (except iPads with USB‑C).

Capture Inspiration for Years to Come

Featuring rugged metal construction, retro wood sides, and sleek industrial design, Volt 176 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last decades.