--- product_id: 400321833 title: "Volt 176 USB Audio Interface" brand: "universal audio" price: "AED 1070" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Universal Audio" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/400321833-volt-176-usb-audio-interface store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Plug & play USB for Mac, Windows, iOS Classic UA 610 preamp with Vintage mode 1176 analog compressor for punchy vocals Volt 176 USB Audio Interface **Brand:** universal audio **Price:** AED 1070 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸŽ™οΈ Elevate your sound game with classic analog warmth and modern versatility! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Volt 176 USB Audio Interface by universal audio - **How much does it cost?** AED 1070 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/400321833-volt-176-usb-audio-interface) ## Best For - universal audio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted universal audio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Studio-Grade Sound Anywhere:** Capture rich, album-ready audio with legendary UA analog preamps and compressor. - β€’ **Compact, Sleek & Built to Last:** Lightweight 653g design with premium build quality and eye-catching studio aesthetics. - β€’ **Award-Winning LUNA DAW Included:** Mix and produce with the same digital audio workstation trusted by top pros. - β€’ **Seamless Multi-Platform Compatibility:** Effortlessly record on Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone with USB connectivity. - β€’ **Pro-Level Compression at Your Fingertips:** Adjust the built-in 1176 compressor for perfect vocal clarity and dynamic control. ## Overview The Universal Audio Volt 176 is a premium 1-in/2-out USB audio interface featuring classic UA 610 preamps with Vintage mode and a built-in 1176 analog compressor. Compatible with Mac, Windows, and iOS devices, it includes the award-winning LUNA DAW and a suite of UAD plug-ins, delivering professional studio-quality recording and mixing in a compact, portable design. ## Description Product Description Start recording right out of the box with a high-quality 1-in / 2-out USB audio interface, award-winning DAW, and suite of UAD plug-ins and instruments including classic Teletronix LA‑2A and UA 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, PolyMAX Synth, Century Tube Channel Strip, and Oxide Tape Recorder. Built with timeless UA analog sound, Volt 176 gives you the sound of your favorite records. From the Manufacturer Classic Studio Sound, Anywhere. Universal Audio created Volt 176 for singers, songwriters, musicians, livestreamers, and podcasters who want to easily record audio with big studio sound. This portable 1-in/2-out USB recording interface for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone features a built-in Vintage Mic Preamp mode, plus a classic analog compressor β€” ready to capture your inspiration with professional studio results. Review: Includes an adjustable compressor! I love it! - Using this is a dream. One button press and I'm ready to record. Compressor: The compressor is killer! - It not only makes the vocals sound fuller and easier to understand, but it effectively works as a limiter too. So this means I can get extra loud or extra quite with my voice, or move closer and further from the mic - and not have to waste time in editing fixing the volume levels. Amazing for my uses and works far better than Elgato's attempt at this. None of the reviews I saw mentioned this but it's in the manual - you can adjust the compressor via the gain knob. - Basically the compressor sets the top limit and the harder you push your gain the more you push your quite stuff into the loud stuff. In other words, this thing is freakin fantastic. I can get compression that's extremely mild - all the way to pretty insane compression - depending on use/preference. Note: (Please note that while I'm very knowledgeable in audio and I've been working in audio/video for over a decade, I'm still not an expert audio engineer and I have not used a professional standalone compressor unit (other than software plugins, but there too I am not an expert). So I can't say for sure exactly how this stacks up to the big boy stuff and I have not compared them side by side.) Price: Price feels a little steep especially if you want multiple channels. But for a professional device this is worth every single penny. All my issues from my four previous interfaces have gone away. And this kicks the back side of any USB mic that I know of (except *maaaaaaaybe* the Rode NT1 5th gen but that doesn't fit my uses and of course it's limited to one built-in mic) Phantom power: Small complaint is that for my main mic (the insanely good Earthworks SR117) I have to switch on phantom power each time I use this interface. For example if the computer goes to sleep then the Volt might turn off for a few seconds and the phantom power resets to the off position. This IS good for safety with some rare mics that can be damaged by phantom power. On most modern mics this isn't an issue but it's a nice safety feature to have anyways. When it's on there's a pretty red light which is nice. But since the default is phantom power off every time, it's happened a couple times where I started troubleshooting my mic and cables etc before realizing this was the issue. But it's a single button press to turn on so as long as you're aware of this and you or someone else is monitoring with headphones then it's hardly a problem. And anyways this only applies to mics that need the phantom power. There's other quality of life things like that when enabling phantom power it goes silent for a few seconds so your mic doesn't cause a pop. Very nice! If I'm not mistaken all the other settings are remembered after power off. Most importantly all the gain and volume etc since those are physical knobs. I have the single input version of this Volt as that's all that was in stock at the time. Meters: The audio meters on this are better than all my previous interfaces but still not enough different levels for what most pros would want. But with the awesome compressor it's really not an issue because I can't peak anyways. - so for my uses I'm anyways adjusting based on how the compressor sounds and not based on any visual indication. If you don't need fancy effects running on your interface (other than the awesome compressor) then I don't know of anything better. Stunningly well made device. Alternatives: I was considering the Rode interface since it has a ton of effects and adjustments but looking at desertcart reviews there seems to be issues with the device failing so for now that's a no-go for me. And it's not exactly cheap (500 ish). Same for Lewitt's interface. Looks like they need to work on reliability. Conclusion: In conclusion. I love it. 100% recommended. And it's pretty too. Nice eye candy for the desk. The lights and buttons on it look exceptionally good! Not just cheap LEDs. Photo: Photographed in my desk drawer where it lives. This keeps my desk surface clean for whatever project I'm working on and it keeps my devices and cables away from my cats. Compatibility notes: Mac: Works great on my Mac. Plug and play. I assume Windows as well. Camera: For use with a camera (which I do often) I can output from the headphones output of the Volt into the mic input of my camera, then plug in my headphones into the camera's own headphone output. This works great because the headphone volume knob on there volt works as an additional amplifier to adjust the output volume *after* the compression. This would have been nice to have for the USB output too but as it is at the moment you only have the main knob (which is limited in volume if you're using the compressor and then digital adjustments on the recording device (computer etc) for any further amplification. The headphone out has lots of volume so I can set the camera's built-in gain to the lowest setting and then overpower the camera's noisy preamps to keep noise low. Playstation compatibility: ***(most people can ignore this)*** This interface is *not* compatible with the Playstation 5 in case anyone is trying to record videos on that. But even with interfaces that ended up being compatible (elgato Wave XLR, Shure X2U), the PS5 seems to record audio in a super low bitrate and it's totally unusable if you want something that sounds nice. So I've switched to just recording my screen with a camera - worse image but audio is x10 better which for me is much more important. Plus manually coping recordings off the PS5 is a huge pain if you need to do it often. I could do screen recording with a second computer but I don't want a second monitor on my desk. Another option might be some professional recorders like the Atomos ones but I don't want to spend money on that right now. Review: Great product - Great product, makes my voice sound beautiful! ## Features - Enjoy the rich, album-ready sound of classic UA 610 preamps with Vintage mode - Add clarity and punch to vocals, instruments, and more with an analog compressor based on the renowned 1176 - Record and mix with the award-winning LUNA Digital Audio Workstation, giving you the sound and workflow of a real analog studio - Create using the same UAD plug-ins and instruments trusted by top industry pros for the sound of your favorite records - Level up your recording and mixing skills with tips and tutorials for beginners to advanced users - Take Volt anywhere with support for MacOS, Windows, iPad, iPhone (iOS 14+) for laptops, desktop, and mobile recording. Requires external Volt power supply and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (except iPads with USB-C). ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09J1W9NHV | | Audio Input | USB | | Best Sellers Rank | #5,354 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #49 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces | | Brand Name | Universal Audio | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (401) | | Frequency Response | 96 KHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00819937003202 | | Item Type Name | USB Audio Interface | | Item Weight | 653 Grams | | Manufacturer | Universal Audio | | Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz | | Number of Channels | 2 | | Operating System | Windows, macOS | | Supported Software | Ableton, Melodyne, Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg | | UPC | 819937003202 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Universal Audio - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Number of Channels:** 2 - **Supported Software:** Ableton, Melodyne, Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg ## Images ![Volt 176 USB Audio Interface - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ku0ydeK6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Includes an adjustable compressor! I love it! *by M***O on January 11, 2024* Using this is a dream. One button press and I'm ready to record. Compressor: The compressor is killer! - It not only makes the vocals sound fuller and easier to understand, but it effectively works as a limiter too. So this means I can get extra loud or extra quite with my voice, or move closer and further from the mic - and not have to waste time in editing fixing the volume levels. Amazing for my uses and works far better than Elgato's attempt at this. None of the reviews I saw mentioned this but it's in the manual - you can adjust the compressor via the gain knob. - Basically the compressor sets the top limit and the harder you push your gain the more you push your quite stuff into the loud stuff. In other words, this thing is freakin fantastic. I can get compression that's extremely mild - all the way to pretty insane compression - depending on use/preference. Note: (Please note that while I'm very knowledgeable in audio and I've been working in audio/video for over a decade, I'm still not an expert audio engineer and I have not used a professional standalone compressor unit (other than software plugins, but there too I am not an expert). So I can't say for sure exactly how this stacks up to the big boy stuff and I have not compared them side by side.) Price: Price feels a little steep especially if you want multiple channels. But for a professional device this is worth every single penny. All my issues from my four previous interfaces have gone away. And this kicks the back side of any USB mic that I know of (except *maaaaaaaybe* the Rode NT1 5th gen but that doesn't fit my uses and of course it's limited to one built-in mic) Phantom power: Small complaint is that for my main mic (the insanely good Earthworks SR117) I have to switch on phantom power each time I use this interface. For example if the computer goes to sleep then the Volt might turn off for a few seconds and the phantom power resets to the off position. This IS good for safety with some rare mics that can be damaged by phantom power. On most modern mics this isn't an issue but it's a nice safety feature to have anyways. When it's on there's a pretty red light which is nice. But since the default is phantom power off every time, it's happened a couple times where I started troubleshooting my mic and cables etc before realizing this was the issue. But it's a single button press to turn on so as long as you're aware of this and you or someone else is monitoring with headphones then it's hardly a problem. And anyways this only applies to mics that need the phantom power. There's other quality of life things like that when enabling phantom power it goes silent for a few seconds so your mic doesn't cause a pop. Very nice! If I'm not mistaken all the other settings are remembered after power off. Most importantly all the gain and volume etc since those are physical knobs. I have the single input version of this Volt as that's all that was in stock at the time. Meters: The audio meters on this are better than all my previous interfaces but still not enough different levels for what most pros would want. But with the awesome compressor it's really not an issue because I can't peak anyways. - so for my uses I'm anyways adjusting based on how the compressor sounds and not based on any visual indication. If you don't need fancy effects running on your interface (other than the awesome compressor) then I don't know of anything better. Stunningly well made device. Alternatives: I was considering the Rode interface since it has a ton of effects and adjustments but looking at Amazon reviews there seems to be issues with the device failing so for now that's a no-go for me. And it's not exactly cheap (500 ish). Same for Lewitt's interface. Looks like they need to work on reliability. Conclusion: In conclusion. I love it. 100% recommended. And it's pretty too. Nice eye candy for the desk. The lights and buttons on it look exceptionally good! Not just cheap LEDs. Photo: Photographed in my desk drawer where it lives. This keeps my desk surface clean for whatever project I'm working on and it keeps my devices and cables away from my cats. Compatibility notes: Mac: Works great on my Mac. Plug and play. I assume Windows as well. Camera: For use with a camera (which I do often) I can output from the headphones output of the Volt into the mic input of my camera, then plug in my headphones into the camera's own headphone output. This works great because the headphone volume knob on there volt works as an additional amplifier to adjust the output volume *after* the compression. This would have been nice to have for the USB output too but as it is at the moment you only have the main knob (which is limited in volume if you're using the compressor and then digital adjustments on the recording device (computer etc) for any further amplification. The headphone out has lots of volume so I can set the camera's built-in gain to the lowest setting and then overpower the camera's noisy preamps to keep noise low. Playstation compatibility: ***(most people can ignore this)*** This interface is *not* compatible with the Playstation 5 in case anyone is trying to record videos on that. But even with interfaces that ended up being compatible (elgato Wave XLR, Shure X2U), the PS5 seems to record audio in a super low bitrate and it's totally unusable if you want something that sounds nice. So I've switched to just recording my screen with a camera - worse image but audio is x10 better which for me is much more important. Plus manually coping recordings off the PS5 is a huge pain if you need to do it often. I could do screen recording with a second computer but I don't want a second monitor on my desk. Another option might be some professional recorders like the Atomos ones but I don't want to spend money on that right now. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product *by E***I on February 9, 2026* Great product, makes my voice sound beautiful! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use, great sounding interface. *by A***H on March 10, 2026* I use this to record voice over work. It does a great job. The compressor is nice. I would like a separate control outside of the gain to control the compression about, but so far it hasn't been an issue. Overall a great sounding, low noise, easy to use interface for recording. ## Frequently Bought Together - Universal Audio Volt 176 USB Recording Studio Audio Interface - RØDE NT1 Signature Series Condenser Microphone with SM6 Shockmount and Pop Filter - Black - OneOdio Wired Over Ear Headphones Hi-Res Studio Monitor & Mixing DJ Stereo Headsets with 50mm Drivers and 1/4 to 3.5mm Jack for AMP Computer Recording Podcast Keyboard Guitar Laptop - Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/400321833-volt-176-usb-audio-interface](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/400321833-volt-176-usb-audio-interface) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*