Checked September 2026

Universal Audio
Universal Audio Volt 276 review
Audio interfaces
A 2-in, 2-out USB interface with Vintage Mic Preamp mode and a 76 Compressor. Best for home recording of vocals and instruments with built-in compression. Price not published on the developer's site.

Key features
- 76 Compressor based on the UA 1176
- Vintage Mic Preamp Mode
- Direct monitoring
- 48V phantom power
- 24-bit/192 kHz
- Includes LUNA DAW and UAD plug-ins
Pros
- Compressor built in
- Bus-powered and class-compliant
- Includes Melodyne Essential and UAD plug-ins
Cons
- USB 2.0 connection only
Universal Audio Volt 276 alternatives
A 1-in, 2-out bus-powered USB interface with a Vintage Mic Preamp mode.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOSA 2-in, 2-out bus-powered USB interface with two Vintage Mic Preamp inputs.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOSA 1-in, 2-out USB interface with Vintage Mic Preamp mode and a 76 Compressor.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
Sources: www.uaudio.com