Volt Specification Notes
- All Monitor, Headphone, and Line outputs are DC coupled. All inputs are AC coupled.
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These specifications apply to Volt desktop audio interface models
(Volt 1, Volt 2, Volt 176, Volt 276, Volt 4, Volt 476, Volt 476P) except where noted. - Volt 876 specifications are included in the Volt 876 Hardware Manual.
- Volt specifications are subject to change without notice.
SYSTEM | |
| I/O Complement | |
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Microphone/Line/Instrument Preamp Inputs Volt 1 Volt 2 Volt 4 Volt 176 Volt 276 Volt 476 Volt 476P |
Combo XLR/TRS One Two Two One Two Two Four |
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Additional Line Inputs (Volt 4 and 476 only) Line Outputs (Volt 4, 476 and 476P only) |
Two Four |
| Monitor Outputs | Two (one stereo pair) |
| Headphone Outputs | One stereo (two stereo on Volt 476P) |
| USB | One USB 2.0 port (USB Type-C connector) |
| MIDI | In, Out (two 5-pin DIN connectors) |
| A/D – D/A Conversion | |
| Supported Sample Rates (kHz) | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 |
| Bit Depth Per Sample | 24 |
ANALOG I/O | |
| Mic, Line, Instrument Input(s) | |
| Vintage mode (all Volt models) | Selectable ON/OFF |
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76 Compressor presets (176, 276, 476 only) 76 Compressor presets (476P only) |
Selectable VOC, GTR, FAST, OFF Selectable VOC, GTR, FAST |
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76 Compressor preset times VOC GTR FAST Compression Ratio |
Attack / Release times (approximate) Attack 2 ms / Release 300 ms Attack 1.5 ms / Release 700 ms Attack 30 µs / Release 35 ms 6:1 |
| Microphone Input(s) | |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB |
| Dynamic Range (A–weighted) | 112 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS) |
-103 dB (0.0007 %) |
| Equivalent Input Noise (150 Ohms, A-weighted) | -127 dBu |
| Maximum Input Level | 9 dBu |
| Input Impedance | 3 Kilohms |
| Available Gain | 55 dB |
| Phantom Power | +48V (switchable) |
| Connector Type | XLR Female, pin 2 positive |
| Instrument Input(s) | |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB |
| Dynamic Range (A–weighted) | 111 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS) |
-84 dB (0.006 %) |
| Maximum Input Level | 12.5 dBu |
| Input Impedance | 1 Megohms |
| Gain Range | 55 dB |
| Connector Type | ¼” TS unbalanced |
| Line Input(s) | |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB |
| Dynamic Range (A–weighted) | 111 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS) |
-102 dB (0.0008 %) |
| Maximum Input Level | 22 dBu |
| Input Impedance | 15 Kilohms |
| Gain Range | 55 dB |
| Connector Type | ¼” TRS balanced or TS unbalanced |
| Line Inputs 3-4 (Volt 4, 476 only) | |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB |
| Dynamic Range (A–weighted) | 113 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS) |
-105 dB (0.0006 %) |
| Maximum Input Level | 18 dBu |
| Input Impedance | 10 Kilohms |
| Connector Type | ¼” TRS balanced or TS unbalanced |
| Monitor & Line Outputs | |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB |
| Dynamic Range (A–weighted) | 110 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS) |
-102.5 dB (0.00075%) |
| Maximum Output Level | 15 dBu |
| Output Impedance | 100 Ohms |
| Connector Type | ¼” TRS balanced or TS unbalanced |
| Stereo Headphone Outputs | |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB |
| Dynamic Range (100K load, A-weighted) | 110 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS, 300 Ohms) |
-100 dB (0.001%) |
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Maximum Output Power into 32 Ohms Maximum Output Power into 300 Ohms Maximum Output Power into 600 Ohms |
84 mW per channel 22 mW per channel 12 mW per channel |
| Connector Type | ¼” TRS Stereo |
ELECTRICAL | |
| External DC Power Input | Barrel, female, 5.5mm OD, 2.1mm ID, IEC 60130-10 Type A |
| Power Supply, Electrical Requirements | +5VDC, Center Positive (+) |
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Power Consumption Volt 1 Volt 2 Volt 4 Volt 176 Volt 276 Volt 476 Volt 476P |
2.8W maximum, 1.9W typical 4.2W maximum, 2.5W typical 6.2W maximum, 4.3W typical 3.2W maximum, 2.3W typical 5W maximum, 3.5W typical 6.7W maximum, 4.9W typical 10.6W maximum, 6.6W typical |
ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Ambient Temperature Range | 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) |
MECHANICAL | |
| Dimensions | |
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Chassis (including knobs and protrusions) Volt 1 Volt 2 Volt 4 Volt 176 Volt 276 Volt 476 Volt 476P |
Width x Depth x Height 5.7 x 5.1 x 2.0 in (14,5 x 13,0 x 5,0 cm) 6.9 x 5.1 x 2.1 in (17,4 x 13,0 x 5,3 cm) 7.9 x 5.1 x 2.0 in (20,1 x 13,0 x 5,0 cm) 5.9 x 5.1 x 2.6 in (15,0 x 13,0 x 6,5 cm) 7.3 x 5.1 x 2.6 in (18,4 x 13,0 x 6,6 cm) 8.4 x 5.2 x 2.6 in (21,2 x 13,2 x 6,6 cm) 10.3 x 5.2 x 2.6 x in (26,2 x 13,2 x 6,6 cm) |
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Shipping Box Volt 1 Volt 2 Volt 4 Volt 176 Volt 276 Volt 476 Volt 476P |
Width x Depth x Height 7.8 x 6.9 x 3.7 in (19,9 x 17,5 x 9,5 cm) 9.0 x 6.9 x 3.7 in (22,8 x 17,5 x 9,4 cm) 9.6 x 8.46 x 5.24 in (24,8 x 21,5 x 13,3 cm) 8.1 x 7.1 x 4.2 in (20,6 x 18,2 x 10,6 cm) 9.5 x 6.9 x 4.0 in (24,1 x 17,5 x 10,2 cm) 9.5 x 6.9 x 5.2 in (24,1 x 17,5 x 13,3 cm) 11.8 x 8.46 x 5.59 in (30,0 x 21,5 x 14,2 cm) |
| Weight | |
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Shipping Weight (with box & accessories) Volt 1 Volt 2 Volt 4 Volt 176 Volt 276 Volt 476 Volt 476P |
1.9 lbs (0.9 kg) 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg) 2.7 lbs (1.2kg) 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg) 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) |
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Weight (bare unit) Volt 1 Volt 2 Volt 4 Volt 176 Volt 276 Volt 476 Volt 476P |
1.2 lbs (0.55 kg) 1.4 lbs (0.65 kg) 1.7 lbs (0.7 kg) 1.4 lbs (0.65 kg) 1.8 lbs (0.79 kg) 2.0 lbs (0.92 kg) 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) |
| Package Contents | |
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Volt Audio Interface Unit USB Type-A to Type-C cable USB Type-A to DC Barrel cable (except Volt 476, 476P) External Power Supply Unit with AC adapter kit (Volt 476, 476P only) | |