Universal Audio’s range of Volt interfaces has steadily grown since being introduced in 2021, and includes a selection of desktop units that come in at a lower cost than the company’s flagship Apollo offerings. The latest arrival to the series becomes the first to occupy a rackmount chassis, ups the I/O count significantly, and pairs its eight onboard mic preamps with eight 1176-style compressors.
Designed by the same team behind the Apollo series, the new Volt 876 line-up offers a total of 24 inputs and 28 outputs, employs 32-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion, and comes bundled with a suite of UAD plug-ins and UA’s LUNA DAW software. It boasts a set of eight Vintage preamps — a design inspired by those present in the company’s renowned 610 unit — each of which are joined by an analogue compressor circuit based on the 1176.
Two mic/line inputs are provided on front-panel XLR/TRS combo sockets, with the remaining six located on the rear panel — the front-panel sockets can also be switched to accept Hi-Z instrument signals. a set of rear-panel quarter-inch TRS sockets provide access to the unit’s line-level outputs, and there are two headphone outputs located on the front panel, each with their own dedicated level controls. As for digital I/O, the Volt 876 features two ADAT inputs and outputs, allowing up to three units to be combined to create a 24-channel recording system, as well as making it possible to use the interface as an expander for an Apollo or other ADAT-equipped interface. MIDI I/O is provided on five-pin DIN sockets.
Key Features
- Get rich analogue tone with eight onboard Vintage preamps and classic compressors inspired by UA’s iconic 610 tube console and 1176 limiter.
- Hear every detail with professional-quality 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion on Mac, PC, iPad and iPhone.
- Use the UAD Console app for Assistive Auto-Gain, full session recall of front-panel settings, and two low-latency cue mixes with talkback.
- Record with LUNA for analog studio sound, unlimited tracks, and smart AI-powered tools like Voice Control, Instrument Detection and Tempo Listen.
- Produce with a suite of premium UAD plug-ins and instruments including Teletronix LA‑2A and UA 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, PolyMAX Synth, Showtime ’64 Guitar Amp and more.
- Expand your system by combining up to three Volt 876 interfaces or integrating with Apollo and ADAT-equipped gear.
Pricing & Availability
The Volt 876 will be shipping in October 2025, priced at $999£860 including VAT / €999.
