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Universal Audio Volt 276 USB Audio Interface Bundle

  • 2 in / 2 out USB audio interface
  • 192 KHz maximum sample rate
  • 3.8 pounds unit weight
  • USB, MIDI, XLR and AUX connectivity listed
  • 2 XLR cables included in the bundle
  • DAW and UAD plug-ins come with it
  • Computer, tablet and smartphone compatible

Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

Bundled software and cables make it a ready-to-record starter for a solo player. It offers only a pair of inputs, so larger sessions need a bigger interface.

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ASIN: B0DYGF8965Model: Volt 276Category: Audio Interfaces

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Overview

Universal Audio's Volt 276 is a USB recording interface built around the company's analog sound character, with recording software and a plug-in suite included. The listing is a bundle that adds a pair of XLR cables for connecting microphones.

Software is the reason to look: a recording application and a suite of classic-style compressors and equalizers come with it, so there is little to buy after the interface. The limit is input count, which stops at two sources at once. Phantom power and monitoring details are not given in the listing.

Who it's for

A bedroom producer who wants an interface plus recording software and plug-ins in one purchase. A drummer miking a full kit, or a band tracking live, needs far more inputs than this unit provides.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Recording software and plug-ins included
  • XLR cables bundled for microphones
  • Works with computer, tablet and phone
  • High maximum sample rate
Cons
  • Only two inputs and two outputs
  • Listing brand is a bundler, not Universal Audio
  • Phantom power not listed

Performance notes

Sample rate and converter quality shape recorded detail, while the analog-style character comes from the interface design. Plug-ins run on the host device, so a computer with spare processing power matters when many are active. Cable quality affects noise on long microphone runs.

Specifications

BrandUniversal Audio
ModelVolt 276
Dimensions & fit
Item weight3.8 poundslower than 51% of 48 audio interfaces
Capacity & performance
Inputs outputs2 in / 2 out
Compatibility & installation
Connectivity TechnologyUSB, MIDI, XLR, AUX
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer, Tablet, Smartphone
Other details
Maximum Sample Rate192 KHz
Number of Items1
Bundled contentDAW and UAD plug-ins and instruments

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Frequently asked questions

What comes in the Volt 276 bundle?

The title lists 2 XLR cables with the interface. The description adds an award-winning DAW and a suite of UAD plug-ins and instruments.

Does the Volt 276 have more than two inputs?

The description calls it a 2-in / 2-out interface, though the spec list shows 4 channels, so treat it as a two input unit and confirm with the seller.