Universal Audio VOLT 2 MAX USB zvučna kartica

Universal Audio Volt 2 Max — Studio Tone Onboard With 32-Bit Conversion

The Universal Audio Volt 2 Max is a second-generation Volt USB audio interface that puts classic UA studio character directly into the recording path. This 10-in / 4-out desktop interface pairs full 32-bit audio conversion with two Tone Shaping preamps and Max Processing compression, capturing a performance and printing finished-sounding tone at the same time. For musicians, producers, and content creators who want Universal Audio quality without stepping up to an Apollo, the Volt 2 Max brings talkback, MIDI, and ADAT expansion to a compact two-preamp desktop unit.

What Sets the Volt 2 Max Apart

Three things separate this interface from a basic two-channel box. The Tone Shaping preamps offer three switchable analog voicings — Warmth (tube), Focus (solid-state), and Shine (British Class-A) — so each source gets matched character before it hits the converters. Max Processing adds six real-time compression presets based on the 1176 and LA-2A. The full-color Smart Display plus Auto-Gain and Clip Protection remove the most common causes of ruined takes.

I/O and Conversion

Conversion quality and routing flexibility define how much of a performance reaches the DAW. The Volt 2 Max runs at full 32-bit audio conversion, and its 10-in / 4-out architecture leaves room to grow beyond a single mic and a guitar.

• Simultaneous I/O: 10 In / 4 Out — headroom for vocal-plus-instrument tracking plus external gear
• Audio Conversion: 32-bit / 192 kHz
• USB Connection: USB-C, class-compliant — works with macOS, Windows, iPad, and iPhone (iPadOS / iOS 16 or newer)

Preamps and Onboard Processing

The preamp and compression stages are where this model earns its place in the Volt family. Both preamps offer switchable analog voicings, and Max Processing applies studio-grade dynamics as the signal is tracked.

• Microphone Preamps: 2 Tone Shaping preamps — Warmth, Focus, and Shine modes for instant analog flavor
• Onboard Compression: Max Processing with 6 presets — modeled on the 1176 and LA-2A studio compressors
• Phantom Power: +48V switchable — supports professional condenser microphones on both channels

Monitoring and Bundled Software

The Smart Display, Auto-Gain, and Clip Protection handle level-setting, while the included LUNA DAW and UAD plug-ins cover the software side from day one.

• Smart Display: full-color — shows inputs, levels, and settings at a glance
• Auto-Gain & Clip Protection: built-in — sets levels in seconds and catches unexpected peaks
• Included Software: LUNA DAW, UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection, Teletronix LA-2A, UA 1176, Pure Plate Reverb, PolyMAX Synth, UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp, UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp, plus Melodyne Essential and Ampeg SVT-VR