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Universal AudioVolt 176 USB-C Audio Interface

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Universal Audio Volt 176 USB-C Audio Interface
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Volt 176 is a compact 1-in/2-out interface for recording one mic or instrument at a time into a Mac, PC, iPad, or iPhone. Its selectable Vintage mic-preamp mode and onboard 76 Compressor give you hands-on tone shaping before you record, with dedicated compressor settings for voice, guitars, synths, and drum machines. Direct monitoring, stereo monitor outputs, and a quarter-inch headphone connection keep a simple recording setup focused and easy to manage.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Recording a vocal, guitar, synth, or other single source at home or while travelling.
  • Making beats, capturing rehearsals, or editing songs from an iPad or iPhone.
  • Podcasts and livestreams that need one input with direct headphone or speaker monitoring.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Recording two input sources simultaneously; Volt 176 provides one input.
  • Rack installations; the interface is not rackmountable.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Universal Audio Volt 176 USB-C Audio Interface construction detail

Detail 01

1-in/2-out USB interface

It handles one recording input and provides a stereo pair of outputs.

Detail 02

24-bit/192 kHz conversion

Supports recording at up to 24-bit and 192 kHz.

Detail 03

MIDI In and MIDI Out

Provides 5-pin DIN MIDI connections for external MIDI gear.

Detail 04

Switchable +48 V phantom power

Phantom power can be turned on when needed.

Detail 05

USB bus powered

The interface draws its power through USB.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Software downloads require an internet connection.
  2. 02A USB 2.0-or-higher port is required.
  3. 03The included cable runs from USB-C to USB-A.
Universal Audio Volt 176 USB-C Audio Interface close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can Volt 176 record directly to an iPhone or iPad?

Yes. It is supported on iPad and iPhone as well as Mac and PC.

02Does Volt 176 include compression?

Yes. Its onboard 76 Compressor has three presets for voice, guitars, synths, and drum machines.

03How many microphones can I connect?

Volt 176 has one mic preamp and one total input.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

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 176
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

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