Detail 01
Per-channel +48V phantom power
Each mic input has its own switchable phantom-power control.
Product detailSKU #1500000467966
Universal AudioVolt 876 USB-C Audio Interface
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around eight mic preamps, the Volt 876 is a 1U recording hub for sessions that need several sources under control at once. Vintage mode and a 1176-style analog compressor are available on every channel, so engineers can set tone and manage peaks during tracking. Its 32-bit/192kHz conversion, talkback, direct monitoring, dual headphone outputs, and ADAT expansion keep ensemble recording and overdub sessions organized. The system can expand to 24 inputs and 28 outputs, with LUNA and additional production software included.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tracking drum kits, ensembles, or other multi-mic sessions with eight channels of onboard front-end control.
- Expanding a studio through ADAT toward a 24-input, 28-output recording configuration.
- Managing performer cue mixes and session communication with direct monitoring, two headphone outputs, and onboard talkback.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups without access to external power.
- Users unable to download the included software through an internet connection.
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
ADAT I/O
Two optical ADAT inputs and two outputs support S/MUX operation and the stated expansion options.
Detail 03
MIDI In/Out
A pair of 5-pin DIN MIDI connections is built in.
Detail 04
Two stereo monitor-output pairs
Main and Alt monitor pairs provide two stereo output destinations.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01An external power supply is required.
- 02Software download requires internet access.
- 03iPadOS/iOS use requires iPadOS or iOS 16 or newer; Lightning-equipped devices need an Apple Lightning-to-USB adapter, sold separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many mic preamps does the Volt 876 have?
It has eight mic preamps, each with Vintage mode and a 1176-style analog compressor.
02Can the Volt 876 be expanded with ADAT?
Yes. Its ADAT connections support up to a 24-input, 28-output recording system.
03What software is included?
It includes LUNA, UAD plug-ins and virtual instruments, plus Ableton Live Lite, Melodyne Essential, Ampeg, Marshall, UJAM, and LABS software.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz–20kHz ±0.2dB
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Preamps
- 8 with vintage mode
1 detailsBody & build
- Construction
- Rackmount, 1U
22 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- USB 2.0 or higher port
- Phantom Power
- +48V switchable per channel
- MIDI
- 1 × MIDI In, 1 × MIDI Out (5-pin DIN)
- Headphone Power 32 Ohms
- 225mW
- Input Impedance Line
- 10 kohms
- Line Outputs
- 8 × 1/4 inch TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
- Mic Inputs
- 8 x XLR female (pin 2 positive)
- Line Inputs
- 8 x 1/4 inch TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
- Maximum Input Level Mic
- 14dBu
- Maximum Output Level
- +20.2dBu
- Maximum Input Level
- +22dBu
- Headphone Outputs
- 2 x 1/4 inch TRS stereo unbalanced
- Input Impedance Mic
- 2k ohms
- USB Port
- USB 2.0 (Type-C)
- Instrument Inputs
- 2 x 1/4 inch TS unbalanced
- Input Impedance
- 10 kohm
- Output Impedance
- 100 ohm
- Main Monitor Outputs
- 2 x stereo (Line Out 1–2, Line Out 3–4)
- Input Impedance Instrument
- 1 Mohm
- Power Supply
- External power required
- Maximum Output Power
- 225mW @ 32 ohm, 35mW @ 600Ω
- Monitor Outputs
- 2 × stereo pairs (Main and Alt)
5 detailsSize & weight
- Height
- 1.75 inch
- Weight
- 5.5
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Depth
- 9.25 inch
- Width
- 19 inch
26 detailsOther
- Headphones
- 2 × 1/4 inch TRS
- Ios
- iPadOS / iOS 16 or later
- Model Name
- Universal Audio Volt 876 USB recording studio
- Compressors
- 8 x 1176-style analog compressors
- Model
- Volt 876
- Connection
- 2 × 1/4 inch TRS stereo
- Adat Channels
- 16 channels @ 44.1–48kHz, 8 channels @ 88.2–96kHz, 4 channels @ 176.4–192kHz
- Daw
- LUNA digital audio workstation
- MIDI I O
- In, Out (2 x 5-pin DIN)
- Digital I O
- 2 × optical ADAT In, 2 × optical ADAT Out (S/MUX capable), S/PDIF via Toslink
- Adat I O
- 2 x in, 2 x out (S/MUX capable)
- Gain Range
- 60dB
- Processor
- Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon
- Ipad Iphone
- iPadOS/iOS 16 or newer (USB-C or Apple Lightning-to-USB adapter required, sold separately)
- Sample Rates
- 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
- Channels
- 8 × 1/4 inch TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
- Internet
- Required for software download
- Thd N
- -108dB (0.0004%)
- Macos
- Big Sur 11 or later
- Dynamic Range
- 116dB
- Windows
- Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
- Ua Plug Ins
- Teletronix LA-2A, UA 1176, Pultec EQs, Oxide Tape Recorder, PolyMAX Synth, Showtime ’64 Guitar Amp
- Product Type
- USB audio interface
- S Pdif I O
- Toslink stereo at all sample rates
- Form Factor
- Rackmount (1U)
- 3rd Party Software
- Ableton Live Lite, Melodyne Essential, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, Marshall Plexi Classic, UJAM Virtual Drummer DEEP, UJAM Virtual Bassist DANDY, LABS by Spitfire Audio
