Universal Audio Volt 476 USB Type-C Audio Interface

Universal Audio Volt 476 Overview

Vibe-rich tube-emulation circuitry, built-in analog 1176-style compression, pristine pro-grade conversion, and an impressive bundle of music production software make the Universal Audio Volt 476 portable 4×4 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 is equally capable in a computer-based home studio or on the go with your iPad or iPhone.

Plug mics, guitars, or synths into the Volt 476’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. Keep peaks under control while adding punch with three selectable presets of 1176-like analog compression. Direct monitoring lets you hear yourself with no distracting latency, and there are separate volume controls for the speaker and headphone outputs.

Inspiring Software

Some audio interfaces give you a smattering of random audio apps. Not Volt. Instead, UA put together a bundle of serious music production tools, virtual instruments, and plug-ins including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more.

• 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.

iPad and iPhone Ready

Traveling light? Plug Volt 476 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.

Made to Last

Featuring rugged all-metal construction, retro wood sides, and sleek industrial design, Volt 476 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last for decades.

Additional Features

• Class-leading 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
• Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoring
• Separate volume controls for headphone and monitor outputs
• 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
• Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording