Universal Audio Volt 4 Max - 12-in / 6-out USB Audio Interface with Onboard Tone Shaping and Compression

Volt 4 Max is a next-generation desktop USB audio interface with two Tone Shaping Preamps, a Smart Display, speaker switching, and Max dynamics processing -- packing the rich, full sound of a pro studio into the smallest footprint possible.

Max Processing adds onboard realtime compression with six musical presets modeled on classics like the LA-2A and 1176, combining with three Tone Shaping preamp modes for 18 total character combinations, all completely noise-free.

Volt 4 Max adds speaker switching between two sets of monitors, a built-in talkback mic, ADAT/S-PDIF optical input for up to 8 channels of digital expansion, MIDI In/Out, and an onboard USB hub, plus over 15 UAD plug-ins and instruments and the LUNA Digital Audio Workstation.

Features

• 12-in / 6-out desktop USB audio interface with professional 32-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
• Two Tone Shaping Preamps with 60 dB gain and three harmonic character modes -- Warmth, Focus, and Shine
• Max Processing -- onboard realtime compression with six musical presets for vocals, guitars, and bass
• Over 18 character combinations by pairing Tone and Max, all completely noise-free
• Two mic / line inputs with two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs, plus additional line I/O for external gear
• Speaker switching between two sets of monitors (Main and Alt)
• Built-in talkback microphone for effortless studio communication
• ADAT or S/PDIF optical input for up to eight channels of digital expansion, plus MIDI In and Out
• Onboard USB hub for connecting peripherals and powering external MIDI controllers
• Full-color Smart Display with gain-reduction metering
• Auto-Gain and Clip Protection for perfect recording levels, every time
• Two studio-quality headphone outputs (one shared cue mix)
• Independent 48V phantom power per channel for condenser microphones
• USB bus-powered and class-compliant for Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone

I/O

• Simultaneous I/O: 12-in / 6-out
• Microphone Preamps: Two, 60 dB available gain with Tone Shaping, Harmonic Saturation, and Max Compression
• Monitor Outputs: Two stereo (main and alt speaker switching)
• Headphone Outputs: Two stereo (one shared cue mix)
• USB: One USB 2.0 Host port, one USB Hub port (5VDC @ 0.5A max), one USB External Power input port (5VDC @ 1.5A min, 3A provided with unit), USB Type-C connectors
• Digital / Optical: ADAT or S/PDIF optical input; ADAT IN 8ch @44.1/48kHz (S/MUX 4ch @96kHz, 2ch @192kHz); S/PDIF IN 2ch at all supported rates
• MIDI: In, Out, 1/8" TRS Mini-Jack, MIDI Type A
• Talkback: Built-in microphone

A/D - D/A Conversion

• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Bit Depth: 32-bit

Power

• USB Bus-Powered: Yes
• Power Consumption (@5VDC): 5.5W typical, 7.1W maximum
• On / Off Switch: Yes - Rear Panel

Analog I/O

• Instrument Inputs 1-2: 1 Megohm input impedance, 60 dB digitally-controlled gain, 1/4" TS unbalanced, 116 dB dynamic range
• Microphone Inputs 1-2: 2 Kilohm input impedance, 60 dB gain, +48V switchable per channel, XLR combo jack, 119 dB dynamic range
• Line Inputs 1-2: 10 Kilohm input impedance, 60 dB gain, 1/4" combo jack, 119 dB dynamic range
• Line Inputs 3-4: 10 Kilohm input impedance, 60 dB gain, 1/4" TRS balanced or TS unbalanced, 119 dB dynamic range
• Monitor & Line 3-4 Outputs: 1/4" TRS balanced or TS unbalanced (DC coupled), 126 dB dynamic range
• Headphone Outputs: 1/4" and 1/8" TRS stereo unbalanced (DC coupled), 45mW into 32ohm

System Requirements

• macOS & Windows: Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port; USB cable (included); Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon processor; Windows 10 64-bit or newer; macOS 12 Monterey or newer; internet connection for software downloads
• iPad & iPhone: iPadOS / iOS 16 or newer
• DAW Compatibility: All major DAWs, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and more

Included FREE UA Software (UAD Volt Studio Bundle + Additional Software)

• LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
• Topline Vocal Tune
• UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
• Century Tube Channel Strip
• Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
• UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor
• Pure Plate Reverb
• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Vibe Analog Machines
• PolyMAX Synth
• Anthem Analog Synth
• UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp
• UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp
• Melodyne Essential by Celemony
• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance (Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, bx_Tuner, bx_Masterdesk_Classic)
• Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM
• Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM
• Splice INSTRUMENT
• Prisma - Producer Lab by UVI
• FL Studio Producer Edition (3 months free)
• Access to exclusive Puremix audio education content