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.
2 detailsSound
- Input impedance
- 10 kohm
- Output impedance
- 100 ohm
6 detailsConnections & power
- Maximum input level
- +22dBu
- Monitor outputs
- 2 × stereo pairs (Main and Alt)
- Line outputs
- 8 × 1/4" TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
- Phantom power
- +48V switchable per channel
- Maximum output power
- 225mW @ 32 ohm, 35mW @ 600Ω
- Maximum output level
- +20.2dBu
1 detailsSize & weight
- Bit depth
- 32-bit
26 detailsOther
- Processor
- Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon
- MIDI
- 1 × MIDI In, 1 × MIDI Out (5-pin DIN)
- Dynamic range
- 116dB
- Power supply
- External power required
- ADAT channels
- 16 channels @ 44.1–48kHz, 8 channels @ 88.2–96kHz, 4 channels @ 176.4–192kHz
- Windows
- Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
- IOS
- iPadOS / iOS 16 or later
- Channels
- 8 × 1/4" TRS balanced or TS unbalanced
- THD+N
- -108dB (0.0004%)
- Tier
- new
- Gain range
- 60dB
- Frequency response
- 20Hz–20kHz ±0.2dB
- Form factor
- Rackmount (1U)
- MacOS
- Big Sur 11 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
- 2 × 1/4" TRS stereo
- Korena Special
- false
- Headphones
- 2 × 1/4" TRS
- Product Type
- USB audio interface
- Model
- Volt 876
- Internet
- Required for software download
- Source Id
- site51500000467966
- Digital I/O
- 2 × optical ADAT In, 2 × optical ADAT Out (S/MUX capable), S/PDIF via Toslink
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