Detail 01
1-in/2-out USB interface
It handles one recording input and provides a stereo pair of outputs.
Product detailSKU #1500000361425
Universal AudioVolt 176 USB-C Audio Interface
Sale
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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.
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.
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
- 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 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.
2 detailsSound
- Input impedance
- 15 kohm
- Output impedance
- 100 ohm
6 detailsConnections & power
- Maximum input level
- +22dBu
- Equivalent input noise
- -127dBu
- Monitor outputs
- 2 × 1/4" TRS (stereo pair)
- Line outputs
- 1/4" TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
- Phantom power
- +48V switchable
- Maximum output level
- +15dBu
1 detailsSize & weight
- Bit depth
- 24-bit
22 detailsOther
- Processor
- Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon
- MIDI
- 1 × MIDI In, 1 × MIDI Out (5-pin DIN)
- Dynamic range
- 110dB
- Windows
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
- Channels
- 1-in/2-out
- THD+N
- -102.5dB (0.00075%)
- Tier
- new
- Gain range
- 55dB
- Power source
- USB bus powered
- Frequency response
- 20Hz–20kHz ±0.1dB
- MacOS
- Catalina 10.15 or later
- Category Source
- detail
- Sample rates
- 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
- USB
- USB 2.0 or higher port
- Product type
- USB audio interface
- Connection
- 1/4" TRS stereo
- Korena Special
- false
- Headphones
- 1 × 1/4" TRS
- Product Type
- USB audio interface
- Model
- Volt 176
- Internet
- Required for software download
- Source Id
- site51500000361425
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