Universal Audio Volt 2 USB Audio Interface (Black/White)
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About Universal Audio Volt 2 USB Audio Interface (Black/White)
Overall Feedback:
75% positive
84% liked the rugged and durable build, while 16% found it flimsy
I was impressed with the product's build quality and it worked fine while I used it.
The build quality is solid and it can be bus powered through the USB-C port.
This audio interface feels solid and is built to last, designed to be my recording partner for years to come.
I was impressed with the company's build quality and technical support. The support team helped me almost instantly for more than an hour on a weekend.
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86% found it compatible, but 14% experienced compatibility issues
I have had no issues with latency or headroom while using the device for music recording.
When I use a Windows computer for mixing, the drivers are stable as a rock.
The device is not compatible with common stereo sources like a smartphone, laptop, or MP3 player.
77% appreciated the variety of connectivity, but 23% found them limited
I chose this interface because I already had a rack compressor and an Eq mixer. If not, I would have gone with the 476 to play around with the built-in compressor.
It's a plug-and-play situation with Macs, but it also works with iPads and iPhones.
The 48v toggle is not retained when I power off and on the interface, whether via the power switch or USB-C. This can be annoying for me as I require phantom power for my mics.
90% liked the size and weight, but 10% found it heavy
I find it difficult to adjust the volume knob that controls headphone volume as the buttons and dials are too close together and poorly sized.
I am dissatisfied with the size of the unit as it appears smaller than online.
91% praised for its crisp and clear sound, while 9% noticed some distortion
I noticed a slight difference in audio quality and depth.
As soon as I plugged in the Volt, I could hear the power of my monitors, indicating an improvement in sound quality.
The sound quality is perfect when using this interface with my Shure SM7db microphone on my Mac Mini M2 running Logic Pro.
I experienced high quality sound and great A/D conversion from the device.
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87% found the user interface intuitive, but 13% found it confusing
This unit stands out with its onboard compressor and vintage setting.
The audio interface is plug-and-play with Macs and also works with iPads and iPhones.
The lack of an input mix knob is slightly annoying, but I make it work fine since most interfaces at this size only have a direct monitoring button.
