Universal Audio|SKU: UA-VOLT-1

Universal Audio VOLT-1 USB Audio Interface

Sale price $149.00 Regular price $174.00

Product highlights

  • Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoring
  • USB bus powered to reduce cable clutter
  • 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
  • Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording
  • Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use
  • 1-inch to 1-out MIDI connections

In the box

Universal Audio VOLT-1 USB Audio Interface with Curated Suite of Audio Software for Singers

USB-C to USB-A Cable

Suite of Audio and Music software from Ableton, Melodyne, Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and More

Limited 1-Year Warranty

Free standard shipping

*Orders placed before 1 PM EST Mon - Thur will ship the same day. Orders placed beyond these hours will be shipped the next business day. Exclusions apply. See shipping policy

Free Local Pickup

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The Universal Audio VOLT-1 USB Audio Interface allows you to record like a pro, anywhere. The Volt 1 USB audio interface is created for singers, guitarists, and content creators who want to easily record audio with legendary studio sound. Plug right into your Mac, PC, iPad, or iPhone and Volt just shows up ready to capture your inspiration with professional sound, courtesy of Universal Audio. It creates legendary sounding music productions, livestreams, and podcasts on Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone. Produced with an essential suite of audio and music software from Ableton, Melodyne, Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more. You can record your voice or guitar with album‑ready sound using Vintage Mic Preamp mode. Build your desktop production studio around a stylish interface, built to withstand years of home and mobile recording. Record Yourself with Best-in-Class Audio Quality from the team that brought you the game‑changing Apollo interface, Volt 1 delivers superior studio sound 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 1 gives you the rich, full sound of this iconic UA preamp, thanks to its built-in tube emulation circuitry, a UA exclusive quality, with more character and tone than any USB interface in its class.
VOLT-1 USB Audio Interface
The Universal Audio VOLT-1 USB Audio Interface allows you to record like a pro, anywhere. The Volt 1 USB audio interface is created for singers, guitarists, and content creators who want to easily record audio with legendary studio sound.
Curated Suite of Audio Software to Inspire
Some audio interfaces give you a smattering of random audio apps. Not Volt, instead, there is a bundle of serious music production tools, virtual instruments, and plug‑ins from the industry's best is put together.
Easy In, Easy Out
Volt 1 gives you simple 1-inch to 2-out audio connections. Just plug in a mic or instrument to 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.
iPad and iPhone Ready
Plug Volt 1 into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band’s rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere.
Capture Inspiration for Years to Come
Featuring rugged all-metal construction and sleek, vintage-inspired industrial design, Volt 1 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last decades.

Shipping & Returns

  • Same Day Shipping


    All orders placed by 1PM( EST), Monday through Thursday, and by 11AM (EST) on Friday, are shipped same day. Orders placed outside these times will ship the next business day. We do not ship internationally or to Puerto Rico, Guam and other US territories at this time. For more details click here.

  • Free Standard Shipping


    We offer free standard shipping on thousands of items within the continental USA (this does not include Alaska and Hawaii).



  • Easy returns


    If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, our flexible 30-day free return policy makes it easy to get a full refund. Click here to view our return policy.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I return an item?

Returns are incredibly simple. Please log into your account, find your item you wish to return and follow the prompts to make a return. If you do not have an account, click here to find your order and make a return.

Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?

You will receive a full refund when you return an item in its original manufacturer’s packaging, undamaged and unmarked. If the item you are returning is priced at less than $35, you will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Please note you will not be refunded any shipping charges.

How many days do I have to make a return?

You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days. 

My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?

If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact support@focuscamera.com with your order number and a description of the damage. 

There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?

Oh no! Please contact our customer service team so we can resolve the issue immediately. You can call us on 1.800.221.0828, email us at support@focuscamera.com, or send us a message here.

Can I exchange an item?

We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead.

If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?

If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund.

I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?

If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund.

Do you offer repairs?

We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900.

What is your return policy?

Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy.