Description
The Universal Audio Volt 4 MAX Audio Interface is built for musicians, producers and content creators, equipped with unique onboard sound shaping controls to suit any source. Its two Tone Shaping Preamps give you Warmth, Focus, and Shine modes, letting you choose between tube, solid-state, and British Class-A-inspired characters before recording.
Pair these with six Max compression presets for vocals, guitars, and bass, and you have over 18 combinations for shaping sources as you track. Recording is handled at up to 32-bit/192kHz, helping preserve the detail of each performance. Setup is straightforward too. Auto-Gain quickly establishes recording levels, while Clip Protection manages unexpected peaks that could otherwise cause digital distortion.
The full-colour Smart Display keeps levels and settings visible at a glance. Plus, ADAT expansion, MIDI connectivity, loopback, dual headphone outputs, built-in talkback, and Main/Alt speaker switching make Volt 4 MAX flexible enough for larger music sessions, podcasts, livestreams, and collaborative recording. The Volt also comes complete with a huge software bundle comprised of the powerful DAWs, virtual instruments and analog-modelled effects – giving you everything you need to make music straight out of the box.
Shape your sound before recording
Volt 4 MAX gives you three Tone Shaping Preamp modes across its two 60dB-gain preamps. Warmth, Focus, and Shine provide harmonic characters inspired by tube, solid-state, and British Class-A microphone preamps, helping you establish the right starting point before audio reaches your software.
Max dynamics processing adds another layer, with six realtime compressor presets tuned for sources including vocals, guitar, and bass. Combining the Tone and Max settings gives you more than 18 character combinations. This makes it easy to explore different recording sounds directly from the interface without building a complicated processing chain first.
Capture performances with detailed conversion
Recording at up to 32-bit/192kHz, Volt 4 MAX is designed to retain the detail in your performances. Two mic/line inputs handle microphones and line-level equipment, while front-panel Hi-Z connections let you plug instruments straight in. Each channel also gets independent 48V phantom power for compatible condenser microphones.
Auto-Gain helps you establish an appropriate input level in seconds, and Clip Protection responds to unexpected signal peaks. That means less time watching meters when you would rather concentrate on the take. Clear speaker monitoring and two studio-quality headphone outputs then help you hear your recording throughout tracking and mixing.
Expand your studio as it grows
A desktop interface does not have to limit your setup. Alongside its analogue connections, Volt 4 MAX provides an optical input supporting ADAT or S/PDIF, with ADAT allowing up to eight additional digital input channels.
MIDI In and Out make it straightforward to connect controllers, synthesizers, and other MIDI equipment, while the onboard USB hub can accommodate peripherals and power external MIDI controllers. Main and Alt speaker switching also lets you move between two monitor sets. Plus, integration with UAD Console and LUNA provides session recall and low-latency cue mixes, helping the interface fit into more developed recording setups.
Handle streaming and sessions more easily
Volt 4 MAX has useful tools beyond conventional music recording. Built-in loopback lets you combine live inputs with computer audio, making it suited to podcasts, livestreams, and other content where multiple audio sources need to meet inside one production. The integrated talkback microphone gives you a simple way to communicate with performers during sessions. Meanwhile, the full-colour Smart Display provides clear visual information for inputs, settings, levels, and gain reduction.
Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone compatibility gives you plenty of choice over your recording platform. A substantial software collection is included too, covering LUNA, UAD processors, instruments, guitar amps, and additional production tools.
Features
- 12-input and 6-output desktop USB audio interface with professional 32-bit 192 kHz conversion
- Two Tone Shaping preamps deliver 60 dB gain with Warmth, Focus, and Shine analog-inspired modes
- Max processing provides six realtime compression presets designed for vocals, guitar, and bass
- Tone and Max settings combine for more than 18 distinctive recording sounds
- Dual mic and line inputs, two front-panel Hi-Z connections, and additional line I/O accommodate instruments and external equipment
- Independent 48V phantom power supports condenser microphones
- ADAT and S/PDIF optical connectivity enables up to eight additional digital inputs
- MIDI input and output connect keyboards, synthesizers, controllers, and other compatible equipment
- Speaker switching provides convenient control between Main and Alt monitor pairs
- Full-color Smart Display clearly presents input levels, settings, and gain reduction
- Auto-Gain quickly establishes recording levels while Clip Protection helps prevent unwanted distortion
- Two studio-quality headphone outputs support monitoring and collaboration with a shared cue mix
- Integrated talkback microphone simplifies communication during recording sessions
- Built-in loopback blends live sources with computer audio for podcasts, livestreaming, and content creation
- Onboard USB hub connects compatible peripherals and can power external MIDI controllers
- UAD Console and LUNA integration supports session recall and low-latency cue monitoring
- USB bus-powered design offers convenient portable operation with compatible devices
- Class-compliant connectivity supports Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone with applicable adapters or drivers
- Rugged desktop construction is designed for dependable studio and mobile use
- Includes LUNA DAW, premium UAD plug-ins, virtual instruments, compressors, preamps, effects, guitar amps, and additional music production software
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