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Universal Audio Volt 2 Gen 2vsUniversal Audio Volt 4P Max

Summary

Universal Audio Volt 2 Gen 2 and Universal Audio Volt 4P Max: 2 Universal Audio audio interfaces compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 13 compared specifications.

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Universal Audio

Volt 2 Gen 2

Universal Audio

Volt 4P Max
General
ManufacturerUniversal AudioUniversal Audio
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20262026
Inputs & outputs
Mic preamps24
Analogue inputs24
Analogue outputs24
Channels (in / out)2 in / 4 out12 in / 6 out
Headphone outputs12 (shared mix)
Digital I/O—ADAT/S/PDIF optical in
Connection & power
MIDINone3.5 mm TRS
ConnectionUSB-C (USB 2.0)USB-C (USB 2.0)
Resolution32-bit / 192 kHz32-bit / 192 kHz
Bus-poweredYesYes
Features
LoopbackYesYes
FeaturesTone Shaping preamps (Warmth, Focus, Shine), 60 dB gain, Smart Display, Auto-Gain, Clip protectionTone Shaping preamps (Warmth, Focus, Shine), 60 dB gain, Max compression (1176, LA-2A and VCA styles), Talkback mic, Main/Alt speaker switching, Smart Display, Auto-Gain, Clip protection, USB hub port
Bundled softwareLUNA, UA 610, LA-2A, 1176, Pure Plate, Galaxy Tape Echo, Oxide, PolyMAX and Anthem synths, Melodyne Essential, UJAM, 3 months of FL Studio Producer and moreLUNA, UA 610, LA-2A, 1176, Pure Plate, Galaxy Tape Echo, Oxide, PolyMAX and Anthem synths, Melodyne Essential, UJAM, 3 months of FL Studio Producer and more

Key differences

  • Mic preamps: Volt 2 Gen 2 – 2 Volt 4P Max – 4
  • Analogue inputs: Volt 2 Gen 2 – 2 Volt 4P Max – 4
  • MIDI: Volt 2 Gen 2 – None Volt 4P Max – 3.5 mm TRS
  • Analogue outputs: Volt 2 Gen 2 – 2 Volt 4P Max – 4
  • Channels (in / out): Volt 2 Gen 2 – 2 in / 4 out Volt 4P Max – 12 in / 6 out
  • Headphone outputs: Volt 2 Gen 2 – 1 Volt 4P Max – 2 (shared mix)

Both are the same on bus-powered (Yes).