Universal Audio Volt 276 (2021)

A two-channel USB-C interface that pairs two combo XLR/TRS inputs with a built-in 1176-style FET compressor and 24-bit/192kHz conversion. The USB-C connection is bus-powered and class-compliant with Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone. Two balanced 1/4-inch monitor outputs and a 1/4-inch headphone jack cover monitoring, and 5-pin DIN MIDI In and Out connect external instruments and controllers.

Device Information

Manufacturer
Universal Audio
Release Year
2021
Model Number
Volt 276
Category
Audio Interface

Available Ports

Connector Quantity Power (PD) Capabilities Label Notes
XLR (3-pin Balanced Audio) 2 — — Combo Inputs 1-2 (Mic) Mic-level XLR legs of the two combo jacks
6.35mm TRS (1/4 inch Audio) 2 — Same jack Combo Inputs 1-2 (Line/Inst) Line/instrument legs of the two combo jacks
6.35mm TRS (1/4 inch Audio) 2 — — Monitor Outputs L/R Balanced 1/4-inch monitor outputs
6.35mm TRS (1/4 inch Audio) 1 — — Headphone Output Front 1/4-inch stereo headphone output
5-pin DIN MIDI 2 — — MIDI IN / OUT Two 5-pin DIN connectors (IN and OUT) on the rear
USB Type-C (USB 2.0) 1 — — USB-C (host) USB 2.0 to computer/iOS; bus-powered

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Notes & Compatibility

Two-channel bus-powered interface, 24-bit/192kHz, with a built-in 1176-style FET compressor (three modes) and a Vintage preamp mode modeled on UA’s 610 tube preamp. The two combo inputs are on the front, with 48V phantom and a Hi-Z instrument switch. The USB-C socket runs at USB 2.0 and the box ships with a USB-C to USB-A cable, so a USB-C-only laptop needs a USB-C to USB-C lead; any basic USB 2.0 C-to-C cable is enough. A rear 5V DC barrel inlet (not modeled as a port) covers ports or hubs that cannot supply enough bus power, which UA says may be needed with an iPhone or iPad. The 1/4-inch monitor outputs take balanced TRS cables, or TS for unbalanced speakers. The headphone output is 1/4-inch TRS, so 3.5mm headphones need an adapter. Confirmed via official UA Volt Specifications: 5-pin DIN MIDI In/Out present.