Tone Shaping Preamps. Get the rich, full character of a record, not a demo.
Max Processing. Record with classic compressor presets tuned for vocals, guitar, and bass.
Full 32-Bit Audio. Capture your performance in incredible detail, with legendary UA quality.
Expanded I/O. Capture your vocals and instruments simultaneously, connect external hardware over MIDI, and add inputs over ADAT.
Smart Display. Select channels and set levels fast, with bright visual feedback.
Auto-Gain & Clip Protection. Never worry about signal peaks ruining your take again.
Easy to Use. Quickly connect and record using your favorite music apps.
Premium UAD Software. Get the same EQs, compressors, synths, and guitar amps used by the pros, plus the award-winning LUNA DAW.
Details
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 — for the rich sounds of classic analog mic preamps at the source
Max Processing — onboard realtime compression with six musical presets for vocals, guitars, and bass, modeled on classics like the LA-2A and 1176
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 for bright, at-a-glance visual feedback, including gain-reduction metering
Auto-Gain and Clip Protection for perfect recording levels, every time
Two studio-quality headphone outputs (with one shared cue mix) for monitoring and collaboration
Full integration with the UAD Console app and LUNA, including session recall and low-latency cue mixes
Built-in loopback for podcasting, streaming and content creation
Independent 48V phantom power per channel for condenser microphones
USB bus-powered and class-compliant for easy setup with Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone*
Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use
What’s Included
Included Volt Software (Subject to Change)
UAD Volt Studio Bundle
LUNA Free
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
Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
PolyMAX Synth
Anthem Analog Synth
UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp
UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
Additional Software
Melodyne Essential by Celemony
Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance (Includes 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
Add Punch with Max Processing
Volt Max lets you punch up your vocals, guitars, bass, and other sources as you track, thanks to Max dynamics processing. With six push-button presets ranging from “Rap Vocals” to “Jangly Acoustic,” you’ll get big, radio-ready sounds based on our venerable 1176 and LA-2A studio compressors. Combined with its three preamp modes, it puts 18 inspiring sonic possibilities right at your fingertips.
Hear Every Detail with 32-Bit Converters
When you capture that perfect take, Volt Max’s best-in-class 32-bit / 192 kHz converters preserve every detail, exactly as it happened. And with loud, clear speaker and headphone outputs, you’ll get the perfect monitoring levels, from your first take to your final mix.
Capture Bigger Ideas with More I/O
With Volt Max, your audio interface never becomes a bottleneck. Use its dual mic and Hi-Z instrument inputs to record multiple vocalists and instruments at the same time. Tap into clean 48V phantom power for your fancy studio condenser mics. Connect your controllers and synths over MIDI. And with ADAT you can add eight more digital inputs, should the need arise.
See the Big Picture with Smart Display
Volt Max’s beautiful full-color Smart Display shows your inputs, levels, and settings in detail. So you spend less time setting up and more time creating.