{"product_id":"universal-audio-volt-4-max-gen-2-usb-12-in-6-out-audio-interface","title":"Universal Audio Volt 4 Max Gen 2 USB 12-in \/ 6-out Audio Interface","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRecord-Making Sound - The Universal Audio Volt 4 Max Gen 2 USB  12-in \/ 6-out Audio Interface\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVolt 4 Max is a next-generation desktop USB audio interface with two Tone Shaping Preamps, a Smart Display with bright visual feedback, speaker switching, and Max dynamics processing. Taken together, it packs the rich, full sound of a pro studio into the smallest footprint possible. Built by the same Universal Audio team as legendary Apollo interfaces, Volt Max gives you studio mic preamp tones and classic compression at the push of a button. And when it's time to commit, you get the perfectly tailored suite of award-winning UAD plug-ins and the LUNA Digital Audio Workstation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-in \/ 6-out desktop USB audio interface with professional 32-bit \/ 192 kHz audio conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Processing — onboard realtime compression with six musical presets for vocals, guitars, and bass, modeled on classics like the LA-2A and 1176\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 18 character combinations by pairing Tone and Max, all completely noise-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo mic \/ line inputs with two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs, plus additional line I\/O for external gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker switching between two sets of monitors (Main and Alt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in talkback microphone for effortless studio communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eADAT or S\/PDIF optical input for up to eight channels of digital expansion, plus MIDI In and Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard USB hub for connecting peripherals and powering external MIDI controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color Smart Display for bright, at-a-glance visual feedback, including gain-reduction metering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-Gain and Clip Protection for perfect recording levels, every time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo studio-quality headphone outputs (with one shared cue mix) for monitoring and collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull integration with the UAD Console app and LUNA, including session recall and low-latency cue mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in loopback for podcasting, streaming and content creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent 48V phantom power per channel for condenser microphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB bus-powered and class-compliant for easy setup with Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eStudio Sound at the Push of a Button\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHome recordings and phone demos can sound thin and lifeless. Volt Max gives your recordings incredible tone right from the start. With three harmonic mic preamp modes — Warmth, Focus, and Shine — you can quickly add Tube, Solid State, and British Class-A tone to everything you record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAdd Punch with Max Processing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVolt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHear Every Detail with Best-in-Class 32-Bit Converters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you capture that perfect take, Volt Max’s 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCapture Bigger Ideas with More I\/O\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSee the Big Picture with Smart Display\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVolt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eGet the Perfect Levels with Auto-Gain\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNothing’s worse than a great take wrecked by digital distortion. Auto-Gain sets your recording levels in seconds, and Clip Protection catches unexpected peaks. So you can focus on the performance instead of the meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eStart Making Music in Minutes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you’re inspired, every second counts. Thankfully, Volt Max is ready, willing, and USB class-compliant on Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone. No downloads or drivers. Works with any DAW. So you can be up and recording in minutes.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eShape Your Songs with UAD Plug-Ins and LUNA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Volt includes over 15 UAD plug-ins and instruments — the same software used to create and mix countless hit records for decades. Plus you get LUNA, UA’s award-winning DAW with authentic “big studio” sound and smart tools designed to make recording easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal for Podcasts and Livestreams\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVolt Max's Loopback feature allows you to blend live sources with computer audio. So you can mix podcasts and livestreams in realtime. Or just level up your video calls. There's even a Talkback mic to communicate with talent. It's the same way pro broadcasters work, built into every Volt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIncluded Free UA Software\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGet a collection of premium UAD plug-ins and instruments compatible with any DAW, as used on award-winning albums, plus LUNA, the world’s only DAW with authentic analog sound and smart tools that make recording easier.**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUAD Volt Studio Bundle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLUNA Digital Audio Workstation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopline Vocal Tune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUA 610 Tube Preamp \u0026amp; EQ Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentury Tube Channel Strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUA 1176 Classic FET Compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure Plate Reverb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalaxy Tape Echo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxide Tape Recorder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibe Analog Machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyMAX Synth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnthem Analog Synth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Software\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelodyne Essential by Celemony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmpeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, bx_Tuner, bx_Masterdesk_Classic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplice INSTRUMENT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrisma - Producer Lab by UVI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio Producer Edition (3 months free)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to exclusive Puremix audio education content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI\/O\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimultaneous I\/O: 12-in \/ 6-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrophone Preamps: Two, 60 dB available gain with Tone Shaping, Harmonic Saturation, and Max Compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor Outputs: Two stereo (main and alt speaker switching)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone Outputs: Two stereo (one shared cue mix)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: One USB 2.0 Host port; 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