Detail 01
1-in/2-out USB 2.0 interface
It records one input and supplies a stereo pair of outputs.
Product detailSKU #1500000361427
Universal AudioVolt 1 USB Audio Interface
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Volt 1 is a portable 1-in/2-out USB interface built around a straightforward single-source recording workflow. Plug a mic or instrument into the front-panel input, engage Vintage mic-preamp mode when you want that option, and monitor through headphones or speakers with direct monitoring. It works with Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone and is USB bus powered, making it well suited to compact home recording, podcasts, and recording ideas away from a fixed studio.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording one singer, guitarist, or podcast voice through a compact desktop interface.
- Making beats, editing songs, or recording rehearsals with an iPad or iPhone.
- A bus-powered Mac or PC setup for a single mic or instrument.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Recording two input sources simultaneously; Volt 1 provides one input.
- Rack installations; the interface is not rackmountable.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
24-bit/192 kHz conversion
Supports recording at up to 24-bit and 192 kHz.
Detail 03
USB bus powered
The interface draws its power through USB.
Detail 04
MIDI In and MIDI Out
Provides 5-pin DIN MIDI connections for external MIDI gear.
Detail 05
Switchable +48 V phantom power
Phantom power can be turned on when needed.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Software downloads require an internet connection.
- 02A USB 2.0-or-higher port is required.
- 03The included cable runs from USB-C to USB-A.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I connect Volt 1 to an iPhone or iPad?
Yes. Volt 1 supports iPad and iPhone, plus Mac and PC.
02Does Volt 1 have direct monitoring?
Yes. It offers direct monitoring and a quarter-inch TRS headphone output.
03How many inputs does it have?
Volt 1 has one total input and one mic preamp.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz–20kHz ±0.1dB
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Monitor Control
- Yes
- Mic Preamps
- 1
- Headphone Control
- Yes
17 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- USB 2.0 or higher port
- Equivalent Input Noise
- -127dBu
- Phantom Power
- +48V switchable
- Total Outputs
- 2
- MIDI
- 1 × MIDI In, 1 × MIDI Out (5-pin DIN)
- Connectivity
- USB, 1/4 inch, XLR
- Headphone Output S
- 1
- Power Source
- USB bus powered
- Input Impedance
- 15 kohm
- Output Impedance
- 100 ohm
- Line Outputs
- 1/4 inch TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
- Analog or Digital
- Analog/digital
- Maximum Output Level
- +15dBu
- Power Supply
- Yes
- Total Inputs
- 1
- Monitor Outputs
- 2 × 1/4 inch TRS (stereo pair)
- Maximum Input Level
- +22dBu
2 detailsSize & weight
- Max Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
3 detailsIn the box
- Stand
- ✕ Not included
- Cable
- USB-C to USB-A cable included
- Included Software
- ✓ Included
22 detailsOther
- Computer Platform
- Mac, PC, iOS
- Headphones
- 1 × 1/4 inch TRS
- Direct Monitoring
- Yes
- 64 Bit Compatible
- Yes
- Thd N
- -102.5dB (0.00075%)
- Mac Requirements
- OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
- Max Sampling Rate
- 192kHz
- Model
- Volt 1
- Connection
- 1/4 inch TRS stereo
- Windows Requirements
- Windows 10 64-bit edition or later
- MIDI I O
- Yes
- Connections
- USB 2.0
- Macos
- Catalina 10.15 or later
- Gain Range
- 55dB
- Dynamic Range
- 110dB
- Rackmountable
- No
- Windows
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon
- Sample Rates
- 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
- Product Type
- USB audio interface
- Channels
- 1-in/2-out
- Internet
- Required for software download
